Insights & Innovations: The Integrated Home Blog

Here’s Why You Should Trust Your Technology Integration Projects to HTA Certified Companies

As a designer, builder, or architect, you want to work with other trained and certified professionals in their specialties or trades. When it comes to audio-video installers, you might be wondering: what is that certification? How do I know that this company has the skillset and resources to see the project to completion? As you know, partnering with the wrong company can lead to unhappy clients and problematic projects. 

Fortunately, there is a way to distinguish which audio-video companies have made the investments to stand out from the rest. HTA certification is a mark of quality that means you are working with a professional company that has met a high bar of standards. Let’s explore what HTA certification means and the benefits a certified partner – like The Integrated Home – brings to your Charlotte, NC, residential projects. 

The Kaleidescape Movie Player System Offers the Best Media Experience

These days, a huge amount of content is streamed. Even if you subscribe to cable services, many now offer the same programming as apps on popular streaming products like Roku, Apple TV, and smart TVs. So, you might be inclined to believe that you don’t need anything more than a smart TV or streaming platform to get all the content you need.

It's true; you likely don't need anything more than streaming and all the right subscriptions. But there are other options. There are physical media like Blu-ray discs for movies and high-quality series like HBO's Game of Thrones. For many enthusiasts, physical media offers the best quality video and a high-resolution audio experience. But many enthusiasts also don't want to collect physical discs anymore. 

There is, however, a way to get all the convenience of streaming with the ultra-high-quality experience you want in your home media room – a Kaleidescape movie player. Read more below to upgrade your Charlotte, NC media for the ultimate visual and aural experience. 

Let the Décor Shine While Your Equipment Reveals Itself When Needed

Once upon a time, electronics looked quite different from today. The TVs and audio equipment of yesteryear were designed to be part of a living area. You have to go quite a way back, but in the 1950s through perhaps the 1970s, electronics were styled to look like furniture. Does anyone remember record players and turntables encased in wood furniture consoles? Or console TVs with elegant wood trim?

Those days are gone. Electronics today look like…electronics. Flat-panel TVs are big slabs of black screen when they're not turned on. Audio components – with some exceptions – don't distinguish themselves with style. Some people don't mind, and some gear can be made to blend in with its surroundings. But if you are one of those style-conscious people who’s a stickler for design and ambiance, you’ll be happy to know you can have your media and not see it too. Read on below to learn about hidden technology options for your Charlotte, NC, living spaces.

Learn About Network Upgrades to Keep Today’s Smart Homes Connected

The network is the foundation of the modern connected home. This past year, perhaps we’ve come to fully appreciate just how essential it is. If your internet connection sputtered or stopped, it affected everything – your work connectivity, your kid’s schooling, your entertainment, and even your socializing.

The world will thankfully return to normal soon, but the demand for robust home networking will remain and only increase in our hyper-connected world. Fortunately, networking technology continues to improve at a rapid pace. Unlike some other technology devices like smartphones, laptops, and smart speakers, many people don’t think about networking upgrades. But with the ever-increasing amount of intelligent, connected devices in the home, you should consider upgrading your network to have the underpinning you need for all your connected work, education, entertainment, and communication.

Keep reading below to learn about enterprise-grade networking and Wi-Fi 6, two ways to ensure your Charlotte, NC home stays connected in the fast lane.

X-Line is an all-in-one security system personalized to your Charlotte home

Ring is a household name these days — Amazon’s product line of compact video doorbells and security cameras ensure that you can keep an eye on your home from anywhere through an easy-to-use smartphone app.

One of Ring’s newest releases is the X-Line package deal. Ring’s X-Line offers an all-in-one solution for building a personalized home security and surveillance system for your Charlotte, NC, home. All X-Line systems are installed by a pro in your area — in this case, The Integrated Home.

The X-Line package is an amazing deal whether you’re new to Ring or already own Ring products. Keep reading to learn what’s included in each bundle and the perks of professional installation!