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Their Purpose Extends Far Beyond Being A Replacement For Manual Blinds

As a business owner in Tampa, Florida, you’re likely no stranger to high cost associated with cooling your office during the year-round tropical heat.

Unfortunately, we can’t make those high temperatures go away.

We can, however, offer a solution that can keep your workplace cool – while simultaneously boosting your office’s efficiency and ambiance.

Motorized shades can be the perfect addition to your Tampa, Florida, business. We explain why in the sections below.

Don’t Miss These Audio Video Installation Upgrades in the New Year

This year has been pretty exciting in business technology.

But with 2018 right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the kinds of tech that you’ll be using in the New Year to enhance the audio video installation in your Tampa, FL business.

With the increase in 4K Ultra HD content and lossless audio, the issue isn’t necessarily display technology, but how you and your staff will access it.

Here, we’ll show you some of the cool business trends that will help you view and manage all of the hi-res content you’ll be using next year.

Can’t Miss Gifts for the Smart Home Technology Newbie in Your Life

Are you the type of person who loves to impress with your holiday gifts, or are you the type who waits until the last minute to decide what to get?

In either case, the holidays can be a stressful time full of family gatherings, putting up decorations and all kinds of other distractions.

So we want to help simplify your gift giving this year. That’s why we’ve put together this blog full of great gift ideas for the smart home technology newbie in your life.

If you’re looking for a way to wow your friends and family in Tampa, FL this year, all you have to do is keep reading.

Electro-Voice Makes Your Business Sound Better

When considering your next sound system installation upgrade, you need to go with a manufacturer you can trust. Whether you intend to set up a small PA system at a local taproom or you want to revitalize a concert hall in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, our recommendation goes to Electro-Voice. From microphones to loudspeakers and everything in between, Electro-Voice has the products that will work for your purposes. What makes them so great? We’d love to tell you.

Simplify the Experience of Selecting What to Watch

Today, we have all kinds of content available at our fingertips. From 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime, there’s virtually no limit to the amount of media you have access to. But with loads of options comes a unique problem: how do you navigate all of it? You don’t want to spend hours trying to find something to watch – you want to just put something on and enjoy. If you have this problem in your Tampa, FL home theater system, this is the blog for you. Keep reading to learn more.

Ensure Your Saint Petersburg, FL Home Remains Secure

If you want to make your home safer, surveillance cameras are a great place to start. Whether you want to keep an eye on your property or you want to reduce the risk of potential threats, smart cameras can help. But with so many different options available, you may not know where to start with your system. In this blog, we’ll help you understand the benefits of different smart camera features that you can enjoy in your Saint Petersburg, FL home. Read on for more!

How to Know When Your Network Isn’t Cutting It

It’s a simple truth: home networking is the backbone of your smart home system. But your network does more than that in your Tampa, FL property. It allows you to connect to the internet, stream your favorite music and watch all of the best TV content. Needless to say, it’s pretty important. But how do you know when it’s time to upgrade yours? In this blog, we’ll take you through some reasons you may need to upgrade your home network. Read on for the top signs!

Learn Why AV Specialists is a Great Partner for Your Construction Firm

The process of building new homes and business sites is changing. As smart technology becomes a part of everyday life, it’s no longer an “after installation” project. Instead, clients want buildings to come ready to support the latest technology.

For construction firms throughout Tampa, Florida, this is an opportunity. By partnering with a low voltage contractor, you can deliver homes and businesses that wow right from the start with fully integrated smart technology. 

Completing the wiring and installation of smart technology during construction saves both time and money for the end client, which can be a clear competitive edge when vying for a project. The opportunity is there, but what’s the best approach? Here’s our take:

Nothing Beats Watching the Game on a Quality Home Theater System

With the 2017 football season right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to evaluate whether your home media setup allows you to enjoy game day to its fullest. Whether you want to add a home theater system to a dedicated private cinema, an outdoor theater, or a multi-purpose media room in your Tampa, Florida home, there’s no denying that a high-quality projector combined with surround sound speakers is the next best thing to sitting in the bleachers. Below, we cover the most popular devices and setups for football aficionados. 

The Smarter Approach to Collaborative Meetings

Conference room audio video technologies are evolving every day. This is good news for Tampa, Florida businesses – the latest technologies give opportunities to make everyday operations more efficient and effective. One business AV trend in particular that we’re watching closely is wireless display technology for conference rooms and huddle rooms. It’s amazing how easy it is to collaborate wirelessly now, and one of the best platforms for achieving that collaboration is Solstice by Mersive.

A Smart Way to Cut Down Your Energy Bill Each Month

Ah, Florida. The fun weekends at the beach and snow-free winters come at a cost: blazing hot summers. If you’ve resigned yourself to paying ridiculously high energy bills each month to keep from breaking out into a sweat in your home, we have some good news for you. Here it is: your smart home automation system can help reduce your energy bill and cool down your home during these summer months. The key to cooler summer months lies in motorized shades. Whether you’re in Palm Harbor, Clearwater, or another Tampa area, you’ll want to keep reading to learn how this smart technology works.

Elevate the Worship Experience with High-Quality AV

If you’re considering giving your house of worship an AV upgrade, or perhaps preparing for installing a system in a new building, there are a few things you should know. The first thing is that the quality of the AV setup can make a big impact on the quality of the worship experience, so it’s important to make sure you’re doing it right the first time. We’ve been doing professional audio video installations throughout the Tampa, Florida area since 1995, and in that time we’ve learned a thing or two. Keep reading to learn the key to making your house of worship’s AV system perform well and reliably for years to come.

The Best Theater Experience Requires the Right Furniture

When you read about home theater systems and how to improve the movie-watching experience, a lot of articles focus on the 4K visuals or surround sound. And while those aspects are incredibly important, there’s also an element of the theater that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: the furniture. That’s why we’ve put together this guide for St. Petersburg, FL homeowners that goes over the most common types of furniture and how to choose the best styles for your theater.

Sound Masking Can Make Your Tampa Office More Efficient

As anyone who works in an open concept office knows, noise can make it incredibly difficult to get anything done. From coworkers chatting in a nearby cubicle to office machinery running throughout the day, noise tends to run rampant in businesses. If you’ve grown to accept high noise levels in your Florida office as a fact of life, then this information is for you. Keep reading to learn about sound masking and how you can use it to easily get noise down to a healthy level.

If you’re like many of the people who have purchased a vacation home in the sunny St. Petersburg area, you’ve probably experienced the struggle of maintaining a second property from far away. It’s tough to make sure the house is in good condition when you live up north – you either have to hire someone to watch the property for you or fly down yourself to check on it. 

Fortunately, the latest trend for vacation homes solves this problem. The solution is to install smart surveillance cameras throughout the home. These cameras offer many more benefits than you might think. Keep reading to learn why they’re a smart investment for your vacation property.

1. Peace of Mind

Is your vacation home okay? Has there been a leak or a break in? Did you forget to lock the front door when you left it last? Everything is likely fine, but that doesn’t change that nagging worrisome thought in the back of your head. Smart surveillance cameras allow you to immediately put your mind at ease. Simply pull out your smartphone or tablet, open up the app, and select the camera you want to view. Instantly, you can see real-time footage of the home and know exactly what is going on in each area.

2. Easier Property Management

Instead of paying a property management firm to monitor the vacation home on a regular basis, you can use the cameras to check on things in seconds. For example, you could use the camera footage for the outdoor areas to see if it’s time to schedule lawn maintenance. The week before you’re scheduled to visit the vacation home, check through each surveillance feed to see if any areas need cleaning or repairs.

SEE ALSO: Is A Home Surveillance System Worth It?

Trust experienced church AV installers and make the experience at your house of worship more memorable!

Have you ever arrived late to church on a busy Sunday, only to be relegated to the back, unable to hear the whole service? While we are definitely not advocating for coming late to church, we don't think anyone in the congregation should be straining to hear what's going on up front. 

Do you find this happening often at your house of worship? No worries! In this blog, we'll explore a few elements that will help you deliver the message properly to every member of your church. Keep reading to find out more.

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The Right Speakers

For a good auditory experience, you need more than just high-quality speakers—you need the right positioning. Plus, you should take into consideration that the concepts of voice and music reinforcement are critical. A minister's voice or musician's guitar should be heard evenly and clearly throughout an entire church or hall.

A professional church AV installer can help you choose the right speakers and integrate them into your space, ensuring detailed and clear sound in every area of the room.

Conference room audio visual systems have finally become a viable option for business meetings. In their infancy video conferences were considered by some to be a sketchy and risky proposition. That is no longer the case. Today's state of the art video conferencing systems incorporate a variety of technological advantages to produce crystal clear audio and video suitable for any meeting or conference environment.

Have you ever found yourself seated at one end of a conference table completely unable to hear what's going on at the other end? If you've ever worked in an office, at some time you've probably attended a meeting or conference with poor acoustics, bad temperature controls, a too-small screen, or some other issue that made it difficult to concentrate on the meeting itself. Maybe you've even found yourself fantasizing about how you would fix the room to make it perfect.

Sports Entertainment in Bars and Restaurants

The sports entertainment industry has become an integral part of the bar and restaurant experience. With the increasing demand for live sports broadcasts, patrons expect high-quality video displays to watch their favorite teams. Providing a top-notch viewing experience is no longer an added benefit but a necessity to stay competitive. 

Investing in advanced video distribution systems can significantly enhance customer satisfaction, leading to increased foot traffic and longer stays. 

The workplace can be quite chaotic, and the last thing you want to worry about is figuring out how to set up and control the technology. When you have an important meeting, you need to make sure the system is working and easy to use. Otherwise, you may end up looking disorganized and unprofessional. The team at AV Specialists is experienced on how to customize your boardroom with the newest technology. We'll make it easy to operate and intuitive enough so that anyone can figure it out. Continue reading to learn more about our boardroom automation solutions.