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Frequently Asked Questions - Home Technology Integration

 

 

Product & Technology

What is custom technology integration, and how does it differ from off-the-shelf solutions?

    • Our professional installers specialize in concealing all of the wiring and supporting electronics to leave you with a clean and elegant implementation of technology in your home. Simply mounting a TV on the wall does not address the wiring (power, HDMI, etc), the location of the video sources (cable box, blu-ray player, etc) and audio output (sound bars, in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, etc)

What types of systems can you integrate?

    • We can integrate nearly anything that runs on electricity. Everything from lighting and motorized window shades to home theatre systems and whole home audio systems.

Can you help with designing a home theater system?

    • Of course! We are here for you for every step of the process. We handle everything from wiring to the final calibration.  

What is the latest technology in home automation?

    • AI voice control is the latest addition to a fully integrated home. Simply make a verbal request and watch it happen like magic.

How do you ensure compatibility between different components of the system?

    • Depending on the implementation and system size; we have various options to unify the control of all components.

 

How are Smart Lighting Systems Leveraging the Power of AI?

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Machine Learning Allows Our Systems to Learn Your Habits and Preferences

Smart lighting systems with AI can make you feel like the lighting was designed just for you. These cutting-edge technologies do more than just light up a room, they create a personalized lighting experience that adapts to your daily routine, activities, and moods. 

By learning your habits and preferences over time, our home lighting control systems in Edmonton, AB can adjust the light to match exactly how you feel. Keep reading to explore the world of AI-driven lighting and learn how it can transform your living space.

Bring the Cinema Experience Home with Automatic Blinds

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Transform Your Living Room into a Personal Theater with Ease and Style

It’s always special to watch a movie at your favorite theater—the comfortable seats, the massive screen, the surround sound, and the comfortable darkness all make it a fantastic experience.

Ever wondered how to bring that same movie experience into your own home? Believe it or not, installing automatic blinds in Sherwood Park, AB, is a simple and effective way to begin. 

Why a Reliable Wi-Fi Setup Is Essential for Your Smart Home

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Get the Most from Your Smart Technology with a Professional Wi-Fi Setup 

Smart devices can make life more convenient and enjoyable, until they don’t work properly. The reliability of your smart home is reliant on the construction and dependability of your home’s Wi-Fi setup. Whether controlling lights and thermostats or securing your home and entertaining your family, the devices you depend on are only as stable and strong as the Wi-Fi setup for your home. In Edmonton, AB, the National Audio Video team is your go-to resource for reliable Wi-Fi connections. Continue reading to learn why a dependable Wi-Fi setup is needed for your smart home to run smoothly.

Enhance Your Home Theater System with Integrated Smart Technologies

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Pair Motorized Blinds with Smart Lighting Systems to Create Automated Routines That Mimic Natural Light Patterns

Creating the perfect ambiance for your home theater system in Edmonton, AB, isn't just about superior sound and visuals—it’s about taking in the whole scope of what makes a home cinema brilliant. One crucial aspect? The lighting. Pairing motorized blinds with smart lighting to mimic natural light patterns can elevate your cinema to levels once unimaginable. Read on to learn more.

Soundboks - The Ultimate Portable Speaker

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Take Loud, High Quality Audio Anywhere

Take it into the back yard or out to the lake. The Soundboks offer excellent sound quality and high output with the convenience of portable battery powered bluetooth speaker. Soundboks come in 2 sizes, feature a replaceable rechargeable battery and is compatible with a variety of accessories. 

Visit our store in Edmonton, AB and experience it for yourself. Hearing is believing! 

Switch on. Connect. Turn up to 11. Press play.

 

Explore the Magic of Home Automation

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Discover the Benefits of Living in a Smart Home 

Imagine a home that prepares itself in advance. You wake to the perfect climate with window shades automatically rising, letting sunlight stream into your bedroom. When you walk into the kitchen, the morning newscaster is already discussing the weather, and the lighting reflects the color of the rising sun. 

And on it goes throughout the day, a home programmed to provide you with unrivaled luxury living, crafting the ideal environment from morning until night. 

At National Audio Video, we partner with RTI control, enabling our home automation experts to elevate your environment in remarkable ways. Let’s explore the possibilities for your Edmonton, AB, home.

Can Acoustic Wall Panels Really Soundproof Your Home?

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Maximize Home Comfort and Privacy with Acoustic Wall Panels

Excessive echoes and loud noises can be frustrating. From the non-stop traffic to your neighbors' chatter and the kids causing a commotion in the playroom, those sounds can interfere with your peace and concentration when trying to work, enjoy a film, or converse with a friend. 

Homeowners in Edmonton, AB, are embracing acoustic wall panels as a solution to block out excess sound. Below, we explore if they actually work to soundproof your home. Keep reading to learn more!

The Power of Home Assistant Voice Control in Sherwood Park

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Exploring Josh.ai's Voice Commands for Easy Living

We’re living in a time when you can control your devices with just your voice. With the power of voice control, there’s no need to press any buttons. Josh.ai is one of the leaders in this technology, offering a sophisticated voice assistant that seamlessly works with your smart home system. Let's take a closer look at how home assistant voice control in Sherwood Park is transforming how you live in your space.

4 Things You May Not Know About Whole-Home Audio

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Work with our Team to Upgrade your Home's AV Systems Today!

Whole-home audio sound systems, with their high-quality speakers, powerful amplifiers, and intuitive control interfaces, are designed to provide a seamless entertainment experience. They distribute audio content throughout your home, creating a cohesive audio environment. With whole-home audio, you can enjoy synchronized music or other audio content in every room, ensuring a continuous and comfortable living space. 

As technology evolves, so do the capabilities of whole-home audio systems. At National Audio Video, we're thrilled to be at the forefront of these innovations, bringing you the best solutions for your space!

Why Network Security Is Important For Your Smart Home

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Bring cyber security into your home!

As smart home systems become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, managing household functions like lighting, heating, security, and entertainment becomes simpler and more convenient. However, with the convenience of these sophisticated technologies comes the need for robust network security to protect against potential cyber threats. Ensuring the security of these systems is not just a luxury but a necessity in maintaining privacy and safety in the digital age.

Join us in this blog as we explore how our team can help you enhance your network security and stay connected to your smart home in Sherwood Park, AB.

Bringing the Party Outside: How Outdoor Speakers Transform Spaces

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Unleash the Power of Sound in Nature with Sonance’s Outdoor Product Line

In recent years, outdoor entertainment has surged, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional indoor gatherings. Among the leading contenders in outdoor audio are the Sonance brand speakers, revved for their exceptional performance and durability. From lively backyard barbecues to serene garden parties, the allure of outdoor spaces has become undeniable. 

Working with the National Audio Video team is an excellent way to achieve a professional installation of outdoor audio systems, further enhancing your Edmonton home’s ambiance and elevating the overall experience in your space. After all, no outdoor event is complete without the perfect soundtrack to set the mood!

A Guide to Creating the Ultimate Entertainment Experience with Home Automation in Edmonton

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Transforming Your Living Space into a Personalized Entertainment Oasis

Home has become more than just a place to rest. It's now a remarkable retreat where you unwind, hang out, and indulge in your favorite entertainment. Thanks to all the constant tech upgrades, transforming your home into your own personal entertainment paradise is easier than you may think.

When you enter the world of home automation, everything from your movie nights to your gaming marathons can be easily controlled with just a tap or a quick voice command. To learn more, here’s our guide to creating the ultimate entertainment experience with home automation in Edmonton. 

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Enhancing Your Home Life with Ketra Lighting Controls

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See what installing Ketra lighting can do to elevate your home!

Lighting can play a crucial role in changing the atmosphere and ambiance of your home or property. From creating cozy nooks to providing optimal lighting for work, the right lighting solution can enhance the overall quality of life at home. Enter Ketra lighting Controls, a new system that elevates your home’s illumination. 

National Audio Video specializes in turnkey solutions for Sherwood Park homeowners looking to upgrade their indoor and outdoor lighting controls.

5 Ways Motorized Shades Are Revolutionizing Your Living Spaces

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Make your home and daily life more enjoyable!

As technology continues to weave its way into every aspect of our lives, smart home solutions have brought unique innovations that transform everyday life. One of these advancements is motorized shades. These innovative window treatments offer a perfect mix of form and function, providing homeowners with a level of convenience and luxury previously unimaginable. 

From making your home eco-friendly to adding layers of security, motorized shades are redefining the way we perceive and interact with our living spaces. Join us as we unravel the captivating allure and practical benefits of incorporating motorized shades into your home in Edmonton.

Manage Your Smart Home Hands-Free with Home Voice Control

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Explore the Remarkable Technology Known as Josh.ai

Smart home automation offers incredible convenience. Tap an ‘Away’ button by the door, and your shades lower, the lights and TVs turn off, and the doors lock. When you return at day’s end, your home welcomes you with brilliant landscape lighting, optimized temperature settings, and your favorite playlist streaming through the house. 

It’s a technology that’s truly transformed how we live our lives. And it gets even better. 

Josh.ai, the home voice control assistant designed for smart homes, entered the market almost eight years ago. This technology made it effortless to manage your home. One command and Josh understands. Now, you can control your smart home hands-free.

Let’s explore how Josh.ai transforms smart home living and the recent upgrades that may change how you manage your home in Edmonton. 

The Art of AV Design: Luxury Home Theaters

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Discover the options available to homeowners with custom home theater design!

At National Audio Video, we specialize in custom home theater design in homes across Edmonton. With our 80+ years of experience, our clientele trusts our design-build process, and we have the customer satisfaction ratings to prove it. With the rising trend of luxury home theaters nationwide, we have an impressive portfolio of completed projects throughout Edmonton and the surrounding areas. If you’ve been considering a luxury upgrade to your home, look no further than the professionals at National Audio Video! We specialize in designing, integrating, and personalizing spaces to ensure your home encompasses the audio-video technology you’ve grown to love.

Discover the Elegant Design of Lutron Automatic Blinds

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Palladiom Roller Shades Combine Luxurious Style with Convenient Function 

Window treatments typically serve the simple purpose of protecting us from the sun’s glare and safeguarding our privacy. Homeowners who explore the world of automatic blinds are looking for solutions beyond this basic purpose—they’re also interested in automated function and improved convenience.

Lutron’s Palladiom roller shades set the standard regarding versatility, style, and durability. When upgrading your Sherwood Park home’s traditional window treatments to automatic blinds, Palladiom is one of our top recommendations. Continue reading to learn more about the elegant features of Lutron’s premier shading system and its benefits for homeowners.

Add a Modern Touch to Your Edmonton Home with Acoustic Wall Panels

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Create a Pleasant Sound Experience in Every Room

Whether you have a passion for high-fidelity audio or high-action movies, you’ve come to the right place. At National Audio Video, we help customers address sound distractions like echoes or reverberations that can interfere with your enjoyment of high-quality entertainment. Let us help you enhance your experiences with modern acoustic wall panels designed to address inconsistencies in sound while adding a touch of sophistication to your Edmonton home.

Continue reading to learn how various paneling options can reduce echo and improve sound quality when enjoying the entertainment you love.

Top Benefits of Smart Home Automation During the Winter Season

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Optimize Your Smart Home for Energy Efficiency & More!

As temperatures drop and winter sets in, leveraging your smart home technologies becomes pivotal in optimizing energy efficiency, ensuring safety, and enhancing comfort within your home. In this blog, let’s explore how innovative smart home solutions such as LED lighting, smart cameras, and motorized window treatments are crucial in achieving these goals.

Keep reading to learn how to create the ideal living environment across your Edmonton property with these home automation solutions!

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