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Internet of things causing you Grief?

blog, Consumer Electronics, Home Automation, Home Entertainment

So you decided to try the new Internet of things also known as Alexa to help in how to train your Pandora, or tame your Spotify account to play your favorite playlist. But now you find out that it can do more than that. Alexa Let us take a step back and ask the question, what is the Internet of Things, or IoT for those of you that love acronyms. Simply put, it is any device that has an ON and and OFF switch that can now be part of the internet. For example, your smart TV, light switches, alarm panel, garage door opener, coffee pot and the list goes on and on.

Now that the internet is streaming everything is possible through your smartphone, and smart tablets you now have control just an app away. And with the expansion of seamless WiFi available, this is the perfect storm for the Internet of Things to blossom and become part of your every day routine.

Having problems with your Internet of things a.k.a Alexa or Google Home?

When Alexa and her evil counterpart Google home work as intended, they are amazing with the things they can do for you without having to handle your smartphone, or tablet. All can be accomplished by simply speaking to them. That is when the Internet of things are working harmoniously turning on your lights, changing your favorite music and setting the right temperature.

Got WiFi connectivity issues?

But what happens when you discover that your Wireless router that you have stashed in your office doesn’t reach all of the devices that were intended to work with Alexa or Google home? According to Cnet who is a reputable company that reviews all consumer electronics gave the following advice. First reset your (Iot) device, then your modem and finally the router. If that does not work then relocate your wireless router to a central location in the house.

That is all fine and dandy if you are tech savvy and live in a condo, or guest house. But most of us live in modest homes that exceed the range of your wireless router. Most homes we work on range from 1,500 to 25,000 square feet with 2 or 3 stories. The poor router from Cox or Time Warner (Spectrum) doesn’t stand a chance

Look at this picture! You can see the possibilities of how many devices can actually reside and be dependent on your WiFi to communicate and be controlled by the different Internet of things that were once just dummy devices. Not to mention, this is only one room!

The unfortunate thing that the companies don’t tell you when you buy into the Internet of things is that they all do not play well together. The reason is that certain companies only want you to use only their smart devices.

In addition, each device is competing with each other for the attention of your WiFi speed. Especially those cameras that are streaming directly to your smartphone, or tablet.

What is the solution for your (Iot) Internet of things?

Google home can throw that favorite Youtube videos on your flat screen wirelessly, or turn on your pretty lights and fancy thermostats with a touch of a button. So the answer to all your WiFi and internet issues is simple.

You pick up the phone, shoot us a text message at 858-764-2648, or schedule an appointment using the BOOK NOW button TODAY to schedule a complimentary appointment to see how we will be able to seamlessly and effectively cover your entire house with a reliable wireless system.

February 15, 2017/by admin

San Diego Home Theater

blog, Consumer Electronics

San Diego Home Theater review

Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater has been serving the greater San Diego home theater County since 1997 and has become the most best kept secret for custom home theater / home automation / home technology / home audio equipment firm and home WiFi solutions company in Southern California.

As other firms have been busy winning awards for their designs and high end pricing, or you might go into Best Buy and purchase a TV or speaker system, then you have no idea if the technician is even qualified to install it correctly the first time. The hub of our business model has been to take care of the little things that really matter when it comes to choosing the right San Diego Home Theater company without breaking the bank.

What is the best home theater?

That depends on 2 main factors. Is it going to be a dedicated room that is sealed off from the rest of the house? Or is it a multi-purpose room that when it is not in use the components will disappear? Yes I did say disappear. A typical multi-purpose theater is the family room. That’s where everyone congregates because its close to the kitchen. Once this decision is made, we can proceed to the next phase.

What is the best home theater equipment?

Again, if we are talking about a dedicated theater room, then we will be going in the direction of a projector with a fixed wall mounted screen along with all the equipment in a dedicated rack enclosure, special lighting and the most important part is the seating arrangement. Yes, seating is the most important part, but I will get to this in a moment.

For the multi-purpose room a flat screen, with the components tucked away in a cabinet along with the speakers discreetly positioned to not interrupt the decor is the bare minimum. The days of twinkling lights and visible equipment is gone. We even have invisible speakers as compared to other retailers like Best Buy which does not! If the budget allows, then a motorized screen and lift projection system magically appears for those special events when you have movie night with the family, or gatherings.

What is the most important piece of planning and executing a home theater?

I cannot emphasize this enough, but it without going into too much detail it is where you are going to sit. The seating is the foundation of any home theater regardless if its in a dedicated room, an attic, or family room. The reason is that is where the mathematics come into the equation of figuring out the placement of everything. We also have an article for those of you that are diving into your first remodel, or new construction project of a dedicated home cinema.

What is the biggest mistake you can avoid?

The biggest mistake people make is that they go out to Costco and buy television and they try to work around what they bought. Then it’s hit or miss whether its the right size leaving all the wires dangling and placing the equipment on the mantle. It is a story we visit everyday and the wife is sick and tired of looking at this spagetti.

So do yourself a favor and pick up the phone and give us a call, or shoot us a text at 858-764-2648 to have one of our consultants come out and give you a hand in planning and executing your ideas before you spend a dime on any consumer electronics.

What is the best home theater speaker system?

In our experience the best home theater speaker system is the one that does not interrupt with the decor. If it has to be visible, then it must blend in. Most of the speakers today are made pretty good and come in many shapes and sizes to blend into the decor of the room. Even our soundbars match the flat screen.

What about the Dolby Atmos surround sound?

With the latest technology coming out, in the new construction phase of prewiring, we have been getting ready for the dolby Atmos surround to come into the market. What this means is that is that your surround sound installation will be the same as what you are hearing in the commercial theaters utilizing speakers in the front, ceiling, middle, end and rear of your room. So the best speakers for the best surround sound installation is called Dipole speakers. These speakers evenly dispurse the sound around you instead of at you. This will give you the best home theater installation and listening experience.

What makes or breaks a home theatre system?

Simplicity. The remote control system must be simple for everyone to use. Period. More times than not it boils down to the last 1 percent of the project. It either makes, or breaks the entire home theatre experience. And this is called “control”. It’s like buying an expensive car and upon delivery they don’t include the steering wheel.

With the access to a variety of product lines and product dealers, Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater will work with you to best meet your budget and quality requirements. Our vast experience in the San Diego Home Theater and home systems business has provided us with the knowledge to identify the best value for you.

From the design aspect, to the installation of your audio system at your office and or home, we listen and work very diligently throughout the duration of your project to ensure everything goes according to plan and the way you expect it to.

By the way, we also offer a variety of different home automation systems that simplify your life and your lifestyle that may be a great value with our clients that are having memory issues.

In conclusion, we implore you that if you are considering, or in need of one of our services listed on our website here in the San Diego county area, please do yourself a grand favor and give us a call today at 858-764-2648 you will be glad you did and so will your wallet.

San Diego Home Theater areas served

Carlsbad

Cardiff by the sea

Coronado

Del Mar

Encinitas

Hillcrest

Kensington

La Jolla

La Mesa

Leucadia

Mission Bay

Mission Hills

Oceanside

North Park

Pacific Beach

Point Loma

Poway

4s Ranch

Rancho Bernardo

San Diego

San Clemente

Solana Beach

Valley Center

May 9, 2015/by admin

How to pre-wire your home for the future

Consumer Electronics, Home Entertainment, How To

What is the best way to pre-wire my new construction or or remodel home project?

This question is one that is asked us of on a daily basis and we thought we would write a short, brief and simple article outlining what has worked for our current clients that we have had the privilege to pre-wire their new construction and remodel home theater sound systems, their home networks, their internet of things, such as Lighting, Thermostat, Camera control, as well as their consumer electronics home surround sound installations in the past 17 years. We will touch upon these things in this article.

Whether you are remodeling your existing home, or going through the new construction pre-wire phase building a new home from scratch, we find that most people are relying on their contractor, or electrician to guide them through this process. Most of the times, this does not work out very well and this is the end result seen on this picture to the left of the screen. It is a rats nest.

Unfortunately, we get that call when there has to be changes to what was originally planned and the drywall is up. So what do you do? Call us today at 858-764-2648 to resolve it for you.

Space planning, a good structured cable management system and a little organization will go a long way when it comes to the efficiency and longevity of your audio video home sound systems for your consumer electronics. This is critical when it comes to your home network. Especially when it comes to your WiFi and the streaming of your Netflix, or movies from the internet.

As one of best pre-wire specialist in retrofit wiring companies in Southern California and San Diego County we are your one phone call solution that can future proof your home.

What about my home surround sound system?

in wall speaker installation Over the past 17 years we have been able to seamlessly upgrade our clients house sound system without having to tear up any drywall by the use of our pre-wire conduit system. Since you are here for the first time, looking for answers on how to…… (fill in the blank) we can assist you with this as well.

Good planning and proper prewiring is essential in your remodel and new construction process. Every month technology is changing, so we strive to give you the best house sound system without breaking the bank. Along with that, we can guide you to the best way to wiring a home theater, or whats the best in wall speaker sound system for a tv.

in wall speaker But most importantly, simplicity in using. Lets face it, you can spend all the money in the world, but if you can’t control it, and need instructions we have failed as a company. Why not take a chance and give us a call for a complimentary consultation at 858-764-2648

So how does your pre-wiring future proof my home?

Our highly skilled design team has spent many years in other construction fields that is revolutionizing the way pre-wiring audio should be. Since 4k video is knocking at your door, what other content for your home stereo systems will be here in a few years? Well, not to let out too much information, but we are working on 16k overseas so that when the time comes here in the United States, we can give you a leg up. And here is how.

If you notice in this picture, we have an organized conduit system that weaves throughout your home so that whatever technology that comes down the road, you will be able to remove the old and replace it with the newest and latest widget.

And that my friends will save you thousands of dollars especially on your structured cable, and audio sound systems during the remodel, and new construction pre-wire phase of your projects. Want to know more? Just give us a call. Or if you are looking for more in-depth information, click on the link below.

How a home network can simplify your life!

So if you have this look like the illustration, or questions about new construction residential wiring, what low voltage wire to use, how many structured wiring panels to avoid the clutter, home wiring basics, or how to on audio sound systems we have a simple, concise answer. Call us today at 858-764-2648 or shoot us a text.

Want more proof? Check out our testimonials by clicking on this link below.

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

One more thing, we also have solutions to your pre-wire home automation systems, as well as your residental electrical wiring needs that can avoid having so much wall acne with the numerous electrical switches that electricians love to clutter your home with.

If you are about to dig into the residential electrical wiring for dummies, it will make your head spin and become overwhelmed. Please, let us help you to keep things as simple as possible.

Organization is everything when it comes to your existing remodel, and new construction of your home audio sound systems, home theater, home automation systems, home networking, distributed music systems and surveillance. So why not pick up the phone and give us a call at 858-764-2648 to assist you in un-cluttering your life, and begin simplifying your pre-wiring instead. We are just a phone call away.

April 5, 2015/by admin

Is your art lit correctly?

blog, Design Related, How To

Is your art buried treasure?

Over the years we have toured a number of fine homes here in Southern California and the one theme that stands out, is our clients passion for fine art and photography.

Art if very much like buried treasure and the moment you find it, you can’t wait to show it off. Let’s be frank, the whole point of acquiring a piece is for our enjoyment to have it stop us in our tracks! And give us that opportunity to re-tell the story of how you found it.

How to re-kindle the magic in your art.

So you have a guest over and as they are walking around your home and might ask you about a piece, and you just can’t wait to tell the story. But for some reason they just don’t get the point. You turn on the lights for that piece and you explain to them about the magic behind it, but you don’t get any response. Now What?

Have your framed your art lately?

Fortunately, we are introducing a new technology that can re-create that magic for you with just a throw of a switch. It literally gives you the control of how much light illuminates just the canvas, or photograph. So the surrounding frame that is not part of the artwork ever gets any light.

This creates a 3D illusion and sex appeal to the artwork that you have never seen before. Here is an example from Nora Lighting.

Now your artwork from your journey in africa, or a Peter Lik photograph can really come t life, like never before.

Where can I get this magic in a can?

You pick up the phone today and give us a call or send us a text message to (858) 764-2648 to have one of our art appreciation aficionados show you the way to sexier way share that magic with your guests.

May 8, 2013/by admin

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