Technology: Custom Installers Can Help You Perfect Your Environment
"The electronics landscape has evolved into an era of integrating function and control. Our goal is to make the homeowners life less complicated with the introduction of the various types of electronic products. Too often, the various types of systems and their respective remot“es slowly overwhelm homeowners. Not only in number, but in the way they interact. Many times we have customers pleading for us to combine all of what they use into one simple control system.” John Deem, Owner Audio Contractors of Oregon
One Is Enough
Simplicity and ease of access to technology is a simple way of explaining the general goal of a Custom Installer. For example; audio, media servers, I-Pods, Cable/Satellite systems, Blu Ray DVD, multiple speakers for home theater, home mechanical systems, security systems, lighting and other technology driven products can all be incorporated in a single multi function control. Remote control not only means a control to be held in your hand while watching a movie, but it also can mean having control of your home from a remote location to control lighting, heating and air conditioning through the internet.
GettingWired: New Construction vs. Existing Home
The best way to enjoy the fruits of technology is to have your home wired to not only handle existing equipment, but all new products when they are available. With new construction, pre-wiring is the best advice I can offer. In doing so, you are prepared to accept many new technologies. As new products are introduced to your home, your Custom Integrator will be able tomake it work within your central control system. With existing homes, homeowners can often retrofit the structure to accept new technologies. Suspended ceilings in the basement, or, unfinished basements or attics often allow custom Installers to wire a home almost like new construction. Ranch style homes tend to be the best to work on because of the way they are designed, although any home can be done.
“Because every home is unique we schedule a site visit to determine the scope of the project. An example of a classic retrofit issue that can cause a headache for homeowners is hanging a flat screen television on the wall,” says Deem. “If you don’t want wires showing, then the wiring will need to run behind the wall. This is usually not done by your average novice. One important item many people forget about is getting electrical power to that location. With the integration of all the new and different types of media, the proper wiring is needed.”
The End Game
From beginning to end, your Custom Installer can fuse the technology in the products themselves with the ability to control them all in a simple easy to use manner. This is significant because when you buy new products, they still have to be installed and set-up. Electricians can run wires, but may not know how the equipment needs to be installed for the best performance & ease of use. And, a retail store may have staff people that can sell you the products, but they may not be able to integrate them with other products.
“Custom Installers/Integrators have the experience and product knowledge to plan, sell, install, set up, integrate and service any new media you add to your home system. This will ensuremaximum enjoyment andminimum headache,” Deem concludes.
