If Anything Goes Wrong, You’re Never on Your Own 

It’s been a tough year for Texans, and we hope our clients and anyone reading this is doing well. We hope you have power, water, and that the stress of the storm has hopefully passed. 

In the aftermath of the electricity outages and snow, we provided IT support to those with power and intermittent power. We want you to know that we’re just a call away to help you with your security, energy management, and automation systems with managed IT services. Other technology integrators may not have the bandwidth to support their clients in times of need. But at Texadia Systems, we’re proud to be available to our customers.

Could our AV support services provide the assistance your household needs? Read on to see how our maintenance plans will protect your University Park, TX systems. And to learn more about the latest home technology, sign up for our free monthly newsletter. 

Update & Maintain Your Technology Hassle-Free with a Monthly Plan 

Is outdated technology holding your business back? If your organization needs new technology and you can’t ignore the pains of obsolete systems, it’s time for an upgrade. 

We understand why many companies procrastinate updating their conferencing systems or digital signage—it’s a large upfront investment and daunting to find the right solution. But what if there was a new, more flexible way to upgrade and install new technology—one that let you change your mind later on?

AV as a service provides all the commercial technology you need in a low monthly payment. The subscription is much less of a commitment with the advantages of upgrades and maintenance whenever you need it. 

As an AV consultant based in McKinney, TX, we’ll share the differences between the conventional technology approach and the new format of AVaaS. If you’d like to learn more about commercial smart systems and AV, don’t miss our free monthly newsletter with new articles about the industry. 

And Other Questions About Zoom’s Unified Communication Solutions 

It seems like almost everybody hopped on the Zoom train in the past year. There were Zoom wine nights with friends, Zoom first dates, and even Zoom holiday parties. Moreover, nearly half of the U.S workforce shifted to full-time remote work and Zoom rose to the top as the favored video conferencing system. 

Many of us may be returning to our offices soon, but virtual meetings are the future of modern business. If you manage a company with numerous office locations or with a remote staff, you’ll need easily accessible ways to connect everyone. 

Zoom Rooms is a communications and collaborative system that combines audio-video hardware with Zoom video conferencing. To learn how Zoom Rooms’unified communication solutions will benefit your Fort Worth, TX business, we answer frequently asked questions below. 

Plus, if you want to learn more about the latest automation and conferencing tech, you can subscribe to our free monthly newsletter here for articles from Texadia Systems, Fort Worth’s leading AV consultant. 

No Glare, Brighter Images, and Screens at Any Size or Shape

If you’ve ever seen a seamless, glare-free video wall in an office building, it was likely a direct-view LED screen. LEDs are used for conferencing screens, digital signage, and attention-grabbing video displays. Not sure what a direct-view LED screen is? That’s what we’re here to explain. 

Read on to discover the difference LEDs make in conference room AV and why they’re superior to LCD panels. With help from our team, your Plano, TX office will be more stunning than ever. 

SEE HOW A CONTROL4 SMART SYSTEM WORKS—UP CLOSE & PERSONAL 

Are you ready to turn your Texas home “smart?” There are a handful of luxury smart systems to choose from, but Control4 is one of the biggest names worldwide. 

With Control4, homeowners sync their lighting, security, audio, thermostats, and more into one intuitive system. Tap “Good Morning” on the Control4 app or a wall keypad, and your house will prepare itself for the day, raising blinds and adjusting the temperature. 

But unless you’ve seen Control4 at a friend or relative’s house, you might not know what a true smart home looks like. If you’re located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, you can witness home automation in action at our Control4 Certified Showroom. 

As a Texas Control4 dealer, we help homeowners make the most of their automated homes. You can learn more in our free monthly newsletter with articles on smart systems, home theaters, AV, and security. See what you can expect in our Control4 showroom below! 

It’s the Year to Embrace Health, Wellness, and Convenience Through Tech

Home automation is always evolving, and this year is no exception. In 2021, we expect to see more smart homes reflecting wellness, health, and smart devices in newer rooms like the kitchen. 

Once you own a smart home technology hub—the brains of your system—the possibilities are endless. As you grow accustomed to “smarter living,” you’re free to expand to new areas and devices, synching all your technology under one umbrella. 

As an AV consultant serving the Keller, TX area, we’ll shed light on new 2021 smart home trends below. And to stay up to date on technology news and ideas, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here! 

Discover the Comfort & Convenience You Could Have with Smart Home Control

Imagine waking up to music playing from your favorite streaming station, blinds automatically rising to let natural sunlight into your bedroom, and smart lighting gradually brightening as you make your way out of bed. It sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? It’s possible to experience this – and more – every day in your Texas home with a Control4 automated home.

We specialize in breathtaking and innovative home automation and smart control solutions that can change your lifestyle, and we’re proud to be the highest-ranked Control4 Dealer with a Diamond Level certification in Dallas/Fort Worth for four years in a row. Our newly certified Control4 showroom* exemplifies our dedication to providing innovative solutions to homeowners, designers, builders, and architects in North Texas.

Read more below on what it would be like to incorporate Control4 home control into your new or remodeled home. And to get started on your very own automation project, or to visit our Control4 showroom, connect with us now! 

The Conferencing Solutions Dallas Businesses Use to Stay Ahead 

Office design trends are always changing. In the early 20th century, offices were often smoky and hierarchal, with secluded rooms for managers and everyone else on the main floor. We then saw a boom of cubicles, followed by bright open floor plans and ‘hot-desking.’ 

Today, many companies use a combination of office layouts for hybrid spaces. But the latest way to enhance collaboration and productivity is through the technology systems we implement. 

Are you looking to improve your business’ conference rooms and workspaces or design an office for a commercial client? As an AV consultant based in Dallas, TX, we’ll share our conferencing solutions below, from unified communication solutions to smart lighting. And to learn more about the newest conferencing technology, you can explore further in our blog here. 

Meeting the Challenges of Glass-Walled Conference Rooms 

It’s not hard to see why glass-walled conference rooms are popular, especially in modern office spaces. They're stylish, sleek, and open up the floor for a collaborative, transparent environment. 

But there’s one downside to glass rooms that all business owners realize eventually: glass walls produce such strong echoes that you might feel like you’re working inside a cave. 

Not only do glass rooms echo, but as your voices bounce off the walls, the rest of the office will hear your conversations. This is not only distracting but may make your staff feel they have little privacy when in the conference room.

If you recently moved into or built a glass conference room, acoustic treatments go a long way to reduce echo and loud voices. Here are three glass conference rooms solutions that will vastly improve sound quality in your Dallas, TX, office.

3 Things to Think About When You Consider Revamping Your Entertainment Space

Entertainment is the heart of any home. It’s capable of bringing your family together during its best moments – serving as a soundtrack to playing outside or cooking dinner together, laughing with one another at a funny joke, and more. TV and movie viewing, and music and podcast listening, are all activities you can enjoy in your Highland Park-area home theater. 

If you have an older home with an original surround sound setup or a system that’s more than a decade old, it’s time to consider an upgraded home theater installation. Your family is missing out on the latest viewing and high-performance listening capabilities currently available with new TVs, projectors, speakers, and other Audio Video components that have come onto the market in the last few years. 

Read below to learn how to tell if it’s time to upgrade your home theater, then chat with us at the bottom of your screen to get started on your very own installation in North Texas.

Simplify Your Return to the Office with Touchless Technology & AV as a Service 

While the world and technology evolve at rapid speeds, we want to help businesses stay flexible. And as the past year’s events proved, it pays to be adaptable. Companies that we're able to shift their processes quickly at the start of the pandemic were the ones who landed on their feet. 

And what could be more flexible than an AV as a Service plan? Rather than invest in new conferencing hardware, software, screens, speakers, and installations, you’ll be subscribed to a monthly service that includes upgrades at any time. Plus, your staff will feel more comfortable and safer with contactless AV. 

Read on to discover how AVaaS and contact-free technology can help your Frisco, TXcompany thrive during uncertain times. And for more on commercial AV, you can learn more in our blog series here.

Learn How Networks Outside of Your Home Can Affect Your Home Network

Potential clients often approach us about their slow network speeds and connectivity issues. The first line of defense is to contact your local Internet service provider (ISP) to ensure there are no issues or outages. If you’ve done that and still have problems with slow devices in your Dallas-area home, then it’s time to address some common wireless network interference issues.

That’s where Texadia Systems comes in – our home network services address every aspect of your Texas property’s wired and Wi-Fi connections. Read below to learn two possible culprits causing your home networking issues – your neighbor's Wi-Fi and local cell towers. And if you need a home network service upgrade for your Dallas/Fort Worth-area home, connect with Texadia Systems today! 

Here’s How Acoustic Treatments Can Help 

When you’re on a call in the conference room, are you embarrassed by the sound of you and your team’s voices echoing around the room? If you try to conduct video meetings and calls in an echoing room, everyone participating has to strain to hear you through the distracting sound. Recording audio in such a room is a nightmare, and even high-end microphones don’t stand a chance against echo.

That’s no good! Echoing conference rooms are a common problem in many Texas offices, especially in newly built or purchased spaces.

If your Dallas/Fort Worth conference room is echoing, you would benefit from acoustic treatments. We explain what acoustic treatments are and how they work in the article below. And if you’re looking for professional acoustic treatments for your business, contact our team of AV professionals. 

Enhance Communication & Collaboration in the Office and from Home 

The modern workplace is always evolving, and that means your communication should, too. If you have employees working remotely while others commute to a physical office, you need a streamlined way for everyone to communicate productively. ‘Hot-desking’ in an open floorplan, another recent trend, also requires new ways to communicate without dedicated phones and desks. 

With messaging, emails, phone calls, and video conferencing on everyone’s plate, it can be overwhelming to deploy the right hardware and programs for every person. And too many communication systems will be confusing for your team, especially new hires and contractors. If you’re looking for a simpler way to handle internal and external communication, a single, smart system can consolidate all your platforms into one. 

Keep reading to discover how unified communication solutions work and will enhance the way your Plano, TX, company does business. 

Texadia Systems Keeps You Connected in Fun & Exciting Ways 

Did you know that the average American has access to 10 connected devices in their home? It’s true, according to a Statista survey of over 14,000 respondents. Smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, smartwatches, gaming consoles, and more all comprise the device list. Think about your own home – how many devices do you use daily in your Texas home? 

Modern home networks require expert design and installation in order to adequately keep Texans connected, no matter if you’re in Prosper or elsewhere in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. And the last year has seen a rise in the amount of time we spent at home and changed our daily networking needs tremendously. Read on below to learn three unique ways Texadia Systems can keep you connected with professional-grade home network services.

Texadia Systems Is the Highest-Ranked Control4 Diamond Dealer

Smart home control is an exciting solution that many property owners have begun diving into because it elevates their lifestyle while also incorporating a newfound level of convenience. Your entire home will respond in mere seconds with a simple voice command or the tap of a finger on your smart device of choice. 

When considering home control and automation, Texas homeowners often ask us, “What can I do with a Control4 system?” The answer is, “Quite a lot!” 

As the premier Control4 Diamond Dealer in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, we’re excited to share a few of the benefits of this powerhouse home control brand in this blog below. You can also call to schedule an appointment to learn about home automation firsthand!

Learn Why Josh.ai Is A Superior Voice Command Assistant

Home automation makes Fort Worth living much more luxurious. With just a tap of a finger, smart devices throughout the home awaken to meet your needs; motorized shades lower to block out glare on the TV, and lights dim to set the mood for a romantic dinner. The ease of controlling your Texas home goes beyond a homeowner’s fingertips, though, because voice control is here.

The smart speakers found at big-box retailers have inundated the market, making Alexa, Siri, and Google household names. While helpful, the companies are known for sharing your information with third parties and using it for marketing purposes. This leaves most homeowners uncomfortable but feeling stuck – they want the ease of voice control in their homes, and they see the loss of privacy as a requirement. That’s not the case anymore with Josh.ai!

To learn more about voice control and other smart home innovations, join our mailing list, and read on below to understand how the innovative natural language assistant, Josh, elevates voice-assisted automation in new ways while additionally protecting your data and respecting your family’s privacy.

An Alternative Approach to Your Office’s AV 

In the past few years, subscription services have taken the consumer industry by storm. Now, we’re seeing a similar model applied to commercial AV integration—AV as a Service. 

AVaaS lets businesses lease technology equipment for a monthly fee that includes maintenance, support, and upgrades. AVaaS can range from video conferencing systems, display equipment, lighting, automation, and more. 

Would your Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, business be better suited to AVaaSrather than investing in new technology every few years? Discover how it works below and learn more in our monthly newsletter. 

Consumer Products Won’t Cut It For Your Business

We are often asked to visit businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to fix the following issue: A business owner wanted to save time and money, so they decided to implement a product they were already familiar with using in their home. What they ultimately realize is what works really well in a home does not always translate to a commercial boardroom setting. Poor connections, lagging presentations, and inadequate device compatibility are just a few of the issues we’re called on to resolve for Texas businesses.

Do it right the first time – incorporate a commercial-grade product to support your company’s bottom line and your staff’s daily work endeavors. As the leading Crestron dealer serving the North Texas area and beyond, Texadia Systems expertly designs and installs business technology that provides your business the support it needs. Read on below to learn why Apple AirPlay can’t compete with Crestron’s AirMedia 2.0.

Texadia Systems Is Your Frisco-Area Crestron Dealer

Collaboration is the key for any modern business, especially now that so many operations and employees have moved offsite. It’s important for staff, both in-person and remote, to stay connected with one another no matter where they are. It's also important for employees that are still on site to work safely and effectively by minimizing as many touchpoints as possible.

As a Crestron dealer serving Frisco and the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area, we offer our clients innovative solutions to make the business run smoothly while maintaining a touchless environment. With Crestron’s enterprise room management software, collaboration is simpler now than it’s ever been before.

Read on below to learn more about how your Texas business can incorporate Crestron AirMedia to keep all of your employees connected and collaborating into the new year.