Archive for 2017

Why is Music So Important to Retail Business?

The importance of music may run deeper than you expect. Since the beginning of time, people have enjoyed listening to music to relax and get those happy feelings flowing. Being in the Audio/Visual business for over four decades, we can tell you how important music is to consumers. Whether it’s in your home, car, store,…

Outdoor TV Ideas for Richmond Restaurants

Richmond isn’t called “The River City” for nothing! We have miles and miles of riverfront properties, as well as lakefront restaurants and a wide array of outdoor eating establishments. What is your restaurant doing to set itself apart? Most restaurants in RVA have some sort of a hook that helps them stand out from their…

Where Is the Best Location to Mount an Outdoor TV?

Entertaining should not be bound by the walls of your home. Richmonders love nature and get excited about spending time in the great outdoors; especially for parties and social gatherings. In addition to enjoying nature, people also love gathering around the television for shows, movies, and sports. Outdoor TVs Are the Solution! Watching an all-weather television…

Richmonders Have Fallen in Love With Smart Home Lighting

Smart Homes are no longer a thing of the future…they’re here now. Many features can be integrated into a Smart Home to make daily tasks easier. One of the most popular features is automated lighting. Imagine having the ability to control lights inside and outside your home with the touch of a button (or voice)….

Lighting Scenarios for the Smart Home

With today’s automatic sensors, lighting is more than just having your lights turned on and off. Most people think that lights have three settings: on, off and dimmed. Instead of thinking of your lights as merely a function in your home, think of automatic lighting as a lifestyle element that can be programmed into your…

6 of the Most Common Concerns Involving Outdoor Speakers

It’s that time of year when we start to turn our attention towards the outside. The days will soon be getting longer, and people want to spend more time outside with family and friends. One of the best ways to enjoy the sounds of spring and summer is to install outdoor speakers in your yard….

How to Evade Disaster While Hanging a Television

Most TV mounts come with the necessary parts for a quick and easy installation. However, it is important to know what to do with these parts and the CORRECT way to install them to avoid costly mistakes. A new TV is an expensive investment, so you want to make sure it is installed securely on…

Some of the Most Advanced Televisions on the Market Today

Gone are the days where you could go to the store and buy a TV based on just it’s size or brand (since that was the only option); and, thankfully, gone are the days of having only three channels to watch for a limited amount of time. Today, we literally have a smorgasbord of channels for…

What Will Smart Homes Look Like in 2025 and Beyond?

Most experts agree that the futuristic home, will look like the Jetson’s with robots, talking appliances, and voice automation. While these homes may look different and have integrated products, they will also get back to the basics using the mindset of “what’s old becomes new again.” Future homes will run off of solar power, wind…