A survey of burglars revealed that lights on in a home could be a natural deterrent to breaking into a home. However, there is a specific way that lighting can secure your home. According to an NPR article, leaving your lights on 24/7 can...
Lighting systems can do much more than they used to. The days of using regular and unsustainable light bulbs that have to be turned off with the flick of a switch are over. Today, advancements in home automation design have brought about an era of...
Have you ever wanted to hear your favorite song, whether you’re in the kitchen cooking or getting work done in your home office? What about that Netflix show or sports game? Well, that is where surround sound and video can come into play. You...
Light automation can be used to simplify your life and customize your home. Smart lighting can do more than just save you a trip to flip a switch. You can customize your home’s lighting to create ambience and accommodate your schedule. The Shade...
Whether you work from home or your family simply uses your internet for personal use, having a reliable home network is important. Your home network should provide the digital security and wifi coverage you need. At Shade Tree AV, we build customized...
Homeowners were amazed by the technological advancement when the Clapper® came out in the 1980s because lighting could be controlled without getting out of bed. Smart lighting has progressed greatly over the years, giving even more control from...
Using home automation is more than just staying on the forefront of technology. Home automation improves the comfort of your family, maximizes the safety of your house, optimizes your energy efficiency, and minimizes your efforts. Shadetree AV builds...
At Shade Tree, we make our recommendations based on experience. In that spirit, we tried out a new product line that has definitely evolved our recommendations for sound sources! We are proud to introduce Bluesound as our premier audio...
From a simple family dinner to a barbecue with friends, an outdoor entertaining space can be a wonderful opportunity for making memories. Automation inside of your home improves your space for entertaining, so have you considered outdoor automation?...