Insights and Innovations: The Dallas Home Automation Experts Blog

IT’S NEVER TOO SOON TO BE THINKING ABOUT FOOTBALL SEASON 

Imagine the biggest game of the season is about to start. Your friends and family are gathered at your house, snacks are ready, and cold drinks are in the cooler. And whether your guests watch the Cowboys indoors or chill by the pool, gameplay can be heard in every area, thanks to whole-home audio.  

For homeowners in the "Big D," whole-home audio is the ultimate game changer (pun intended). Whole-home audio, or multi-room audio, is a system that allows you to stream audio to speakers located throughout your house in Dallas, TX. This means you can listen to the game (or music) indoors, outdoors, upstairs, or downstairs—everywhere simultaneously. 

Here's a simple guide to getting started. And if you’d like to start your whole-home audio installation? Contact Texadia Systems here. 

Sync & Listen to Music in Every Area of Your Home 

How do you listen to music today? Maybe you use a portable Bluetooth speaker or voice-activated device that connects to music streaming. Or perhaps you have a turntable system with a pair of loudspeakers on either side of the record player. 

Whichever method you use, that can only fill one room at a time with music. Some people try to spread music by blasting their speaker’s volume, which is incredibly unpleasant for anyone standing close to the speaker and leads to poor quality sound. But there’s a better way to enjoy music, podcasts, and audiobooks at home: a whole-home audio system. 

Whole home audio works by connecting speakers to play in unison across your house. And with weatherproof speakers in the lawn, you can extend multi-room listening outdoors, too. 

How does it work—and what are your options? Here’s how to get started with whole-home audio in your Dallas, TX home. And to learn more about multi-room audio installations, contact Texadia Systems here. 

Music Lovers, See What You’ve Been Missing

Few things can transform a day like music. Even if you start your morning feeling stressed, tired, or overall ‘blah,’ once the first few notes of your favorite music play, it all melts away, and the air shifts. 

You can make music a more integral part of daily life with a high-end home audio system that brings sound to speakers across your house. Take your music listening beyond portable speakers, and get inspired by these home audio ideas below!

For home audio installations in the Dallas, TX area, contact Texadia Systems here. 

From the Bar to the Hallways, Control Music In Every Area 

When someone visits Dallas for the first time, which hotel will they choose to book? To land a place on “Top Hotel” lists, hotels need to create an inspiring ambiance that has guests wanting to stay at the pool, bar, or restaurant rather than leave for the night. 

Many factors influence a hotel’s atmosphere: the decorations, the lighting, and the hospitality. But one component that cannot be overlooked is audio. If you want guests to relax and feel at home, a silent lobby won’t help. Whether your hotel’s personality is suited to 1920s jazz or modern indie rock, the music that plays through your hotel can transform the experience for your visitors. 

With a distributed speaker system, you can control hotel audio across the building (and outdoors, too) from the same interface. Read on to learn how distributed audio works and can help your Texas hotel! 

Texadia Systems is a commercial AV integrator that serves businesses across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Contact us here to learn more! 

Spotify May Be Popular, But Is It the Best Option for Whole-Home Audio?

If you’re investing in a high-end sound system that plays throughout the house, you’ll want to play music that’s high-quality, too. So, where can you find hi-fi lossless audio online?

While CDs and vinyl are known for producing the richest audio quality, streaming has not always had the best reputation. But in recent years, popular (and emerging) streaming services are offering lossless and 3D spatial audio that sounds heavenly over whole-home speakers.

Are you already using one of the best streaming services? Or is it time to make a switch? Find out which streaming service is best and how to use it with multi-room audio.

If you’re interested in whole-home audio in Highland Park, TX, contact Texadia Systems to learn more!

Invisible Speakers Are Increasingly Popular in Home Theaters & Multi-Room Systems. Could Your Home Benefit?

Next time you’re in a coffee shop or restaurant that’s playing music, look around. You may see speakers mounted high on the walls. Or you may not see any speakers at all.  

Many restaurants and stores have long used in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, even taking it a step further with invisible speakers (more on those below). But now, more luxury homes than ever are embracing hidden audio in walls and ceilings.

What is hidden audio, and what is it like in practice? In this article, we’ll share how hidden speakers like Sonance’s Invisible Series play into whole-home audio systems. And if you’re interested in audio solutions in the Dallas, TX area, contact Texadia Systems to learn more.

Minimize Distractions & Echoes in Your Workplace 

Your workplace may look great and feel comfortable – but how does it sound? Sound is an often-overlooked component in creating a successful work environment. If voices are echoing off the conference room walls – or carried across the entire office – your staff may end up feeling distracted and frustrated.

Soundproofing and acoustics are two terms often used interchangeably, but both offer very different solutions for sound. Tactics like installing absorptive panels or a sound masking system can help balance the sound in your commercial space.

So, what is the difference between acoustics and soundproofing, and what can both offer your Plano, TX business? We share all you need to know below. And to get started with sound masking solutions, contact Texadia Systems here to discuss your business’s needs.

Bring Music, Podcasts, & More to Every Corner of Your Home 

If you’re a music enthusiast, whole-home audio is the ultimate way to enjoy high-fidelity sound. With playlists and albums flowing through every room of your house, you’ll live with subtle background music from morning till night. And if you need a break from music? Listen along to the morning news as you make breakfast or listen to an audiobook while tidying up after work.

Whole-home audio isn’t limited to just the house, either. You can extend your speaker system outdoors, too, with durable weatherproof speakers. 

If you’re wondering how whole-home audio works and what the benefits may be, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to discover how multi-room speakers will enhance your Highland Park, TX home. And if you’d like to learn more about audio-video solutions, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. 

Make Your Office More Private and Increase Focus and Productivity

It’s hard to ‘get in the zone’ at work when distracting phone calls and conversations surround your desk or office. Recently, many people have said they prefer working from home for this very reason, while others (who probably have busier households) find working remotely too distracting.

Nevertheless, in your office, you want your staff to feel comfortable and empowered to get their work done. No one likes feeling like they have no privacy while in meetings or that they can’t answer a phone call without the entire department listening in. On the flip side, those same coworkers perhaps don’t want to eavesdrop and would rather finish their work by five. 

The cure for incessant disruptions and noises? Sound masking. But what is sound masking? Many people think it’s something that it’s not—and end up installing solutions that do little to help. 

As a commercial integrator based in the Frisco, TX area, we’re here to break down those myths and share what will actually help your business. And to learn more about corporate technology solutions, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here.

Simplify Your Home With The Touch Of A Screen

Control4, a leading provider of automation and smart home technology systems, has put a lot of thought and consideration into their OS 3. In a year where spending time at home has increased drastically, the benefits of having a fully integrated smart home have never been felt more. Texadia Systems is your local Dallas, Fort Worth, and Highland Park, TX, Control4 dealer and the highest-ranked Control4 Diamond Dealer for four years in a row, and we can provide the expertise you need. We’re excited to share some of the great benefits of the Control4 OS 3 with you in this blog and we welcome you to visit our showroom to experience it for yourself!

Need Technology Assistance for Your Business? Discover Remote Services and Maintenance Plans

Whether you’re an essential business that’s been working steadily or you manage a company that’s strategizing for the next few months, the last thing you need during this time is a technology hiccup. If you use multi-room audio, video, smart security, conferencing systems, or smart lighting, what can be done during quarantine if something goes amiss? You may have assumed that all technology integrators are closed, but luckily that is not the case.

Texadia Systems in the McKinney, TX area is still open and offering commercial AV and smart system assistance. We’re performing remote support and also have service plans to help you long term. How does that work? Find out below!

Its In-Wall Speakers & Amplifiers Make a Difference

McIntosh has built legendary audio products since 1949 and is a go-to for audiophiles and music fanatics. But their home audio systems go far beyond standard two-channel setups. If you’re interested in delivering rich, high-quality sound to every room of your house, consider McIntosh for whole-home audio. Its amplifiers and in-ceiling speakers will make music an integral part of your Dallas, TX home, simultaneously impactful and subtle like your lighting. But why McIntosh, and what makes their multi-room audio solutions exceptional? We dive into what we love about the brand’s equipment below.

What’s in Our Listening Room?

It may sound melodramatic, but a high-end audio system can change lives. Hear us out! Because music is deeply linked to our emotional experiences, when you listen to audio throughout your house, you’ll find yourself in higher spirits. In fact, a recent music study surveyed 30,000 people and tracked the lifestyles of 30 homes to see what happens when people listen to music for a week. The research found that, when listening to music, families and couples talked to each other more, felt less stressed, felt more inspired, enjoyed cooking more, and were more active.

And with speakers that make your music collection sing, you’ll be compelled to enjoy your favorites more often and unlike ever before. But you may be wondering: how good can it actually sound? That’s why we built our dedicated high-end audio listening room in Addison, TX.

To hear the magic of high-end audio for yourself, give us a call to make an appointment in our demo facility. We’ll put on your choice of music and listen to the rich bass and hear distinct voices and instruments. What can you expect to see in our listening room? Read on below to see which brands we offer and why they stand out.

Enhance Your Hotel’s Experience with Hidden Technology, Color Tunable Lights & More

How will guests remember your hotel after their stay? Will it make a lasting impression, prompting them to return or recommend it to friends? Or will your hotel become a forgettable run-of-the-mill visit that fades from memory?

If you manage a hotel in the Plano, TX area—where we’re based as well—you have plenty of competition in the Metroplex. But with the latest hotel AV technology, you’ll be ahead of the curve and entertain your visitors in subtly impressive ways. Discover the possibilities in new smart technology below!

Stream Tunes in Any and Every Room at the Tap of a Button

The rise of streaming music has transformed the way we listen to our favorite songs. A world of music lives in our smartphones, and with a single touch, we can play any artist, genre, playlist, or song we desire. So, what if it were that easy to instantly distribute your favorite music throughout the home?

With a whole-home audio system, you can effortlessly stream music in any and every room of your Highland Park, TX property that has connected speakers. Want to fill the entire house with the same playlist or enjoy a separate song in each room? It’s all possible with whole-home audio distribution. Explore the unbeatable benefits below.