Don’t Make These Mistakes When Installing a Home Theater

A home theater is every movie lover's dream, but the installation process can be a nightmare. There are many misconceptions about the home theater installation process that can lead to catastrophic mistakes. These can cost you lots of money and derail the timeline of the project in your Kansas City, MO home. Be sure to take the time to research before you begin the design process. Please read our latest blog to learn three myths about home theater installations that you should leave at the door.

Protect Your Home While You’re There and Away

A lot of things are happening in the world, and the last thing that you want to worry about is the security of your home. Now is a perfect time to upgrade your home’s security system. Smart security systems do more than just protect your home. Discover the possibilities in our latest blog. Learn what smart home security features are essential for keeping your home and family safe in Overland Park, KS.

Cope with Increased Connectivity Demands by Upgrading Your Network

The world has changed in the past few months. Professionals have begun telecommuting to work, and children have started to attend online classes. This puts never-before-seen strain on your network, which can lead to unreliable connections. It might be time to upgrade your home network foundation. Read below to learn more about the benefits of a professional network installation for your Kansas City, MO home.

Applause Custom Sight and Sound will stay open as a federally mandated essential business 

As businesses close throughout the country to aid in social distancing and halting the spread of COVID-19, we have been designated by the government as an essential business that may remain open to support our community during this time. That being said, we’re not conducting business as usual. Your safety is greatly important to us, which is why we’ve implemented special steps to protect clients and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak in the US. You can explore the steps we’ve taken here.

Technology integrators have been labeled an essential business by the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) in large part since we’re vital to homeowners setting up home offices and learning environments. Integrators are also recognized for their role in keeping a strong networking infrastructure throughout the country as other essential organizations also need support during this challenging time. 

Learn Four Reasons to Make the Transition to Motorized Shades in Your Home

As the seasons change, it’s time again to open your shades and enjoy the spring and summer views. This year, opening and closing your window treatments doesn't have to be a headache. Motorized shades allow you to control your window treatments without having to use cords or rods. Beyond convenience, there are many benefits to installing them in your Overland Park, KS home. Read below to discover four benefits to motorized shades.

The team at Applause Custom Sight & Sound is keeping an eye on all the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and around the world, and we are taking all necessary precautions to keep our employees, clients and community safe during this time. Health precautions and protocols in line with WHO and CDC directives are taking place throughout our organization to reduce the spread of disease. Every day our team reviews up-to-date recommendations to ensure we’re doing everything to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

Learn How to Stop Hackers in Their Tracks with These Tips

Several videos have gone viral of hackers gaining control of a home's security cameras and harassing the home's inhabitants, sometimes even when the inhabitants are young children. Security systems are supposed to make us feel safer, not expose us to more danger. It would be best if you took the necessary precautions to make sure that your home security system is protected from hackers. Read on to learn a few key ways that you can strengthen the security of your home surveillance system in Overland Park, KS.

Create the Theater Room of Your Dreams with Screen Innovations, Sony and JBL Synthesis

Popular streaming services like Netflix, HBO Now, and Amazon Video have put quality content at our fingertips. Without even leaving home, you can enjoy blockbuster films, award-winning original shows, documentaries, and so much more—and many in 4K resolution.

When you pair your favorite streaming content with an impressive movie theater room, you’ll never feel the need to travel to the nearby cinema again. Our team at Applause Custom Sight & Sound has years of experience building custom home theaters and media rooms for homeowners in Overland Park, KS.

Read below to learn about three wow-factor AV solutions we recommend for your next movie theater room installation or upgrade.

Protect Your Deliveries with These Smart Home Security Solutions at Your Fingertips

Package theft is at an all-time high, thanks to the rising era of online shopping. Nearly 63% of shopping occasions begin online, and 62% of online buyers shop at least monthly. That’s a lot of deliveries.

As a result, nearly everyone has experienced package theft in their lifetime. If you haven’t, you probably will. Fortunately, there are smart home security solutions that can help protect your property in Kansas City, MO from pirates searching for packages to steal. Let’s explore these solutions below.

Create the Best Home Theater or Media Room Possible with Help from Applause Custom Sight & Sound

When done right, a home theater room or media room can be a dream upgrade for your property. Considering the frustration of traffic, long lines, and pricey tickets at the nearby cinema, you’re better off experiencing the excitement of the movies from the comfort of your home.

However, creating the perfect entertainment space isn’t as easy as throwing audiovisual technology into a room and calling it done. You need the right knowledge and equipment to design a worthwhile environment that rivals the movie theater.

Before designing an entertainment space in your Leawood, KS home, be wary of the following mistakes we often see in DIY installations.

New to Home Automation? Start with Smart Lighting Control

We all remember when smart homes were just an idea we saw in sci-fi movies. Today, smart homes are all around us in Leawood, KS and beyond, helping to simplify, enhance, and secure our daily lifestyles.

If you’ve considered integrating smart technology into your home but are new to the concept of home automation, we recommend you start with a smart home lighting system by Control4. Smart lighting provides a more efficient way to manage the lights in your home while doing even more for you, too. Learn three benefits of smart lighting below.

Discover the Energy Efficiency of Motorized Cellular Shades, Roller Shades, Drapes & Blinds

Stately windows throughout the home let in beautiful natural light, provide spacious views to the outdoors, and add style to our spaces. The downside? They also contribute to roughly 30% of a home’s heat loss, which is bad news during winter in Kansas City, MO.

With the right window treatments, paired with strategic operation, you can enjoy a toasty home this season without wreaking havoc on your heating system. Read below to learn the energy efficiency of four popular motorized shade solutions: cellular shades, roller shades, drapes, and blinds.

An Upgraded Media Room or Home Theater Installation Will Bring the Game to Life

Every year, the Super Bowl entertains nearly 100 million viewers with action-packed football, memorable commercials, and a flashy halftime show that lives on in conversation for weeks after the event.

For an unforgettable Super Bowl Sunday in 2020, now is the time to upgrade your media room or home theater installation with immersive 4K viewing and stunning surround sound so you can truly bring the action to life in the comfort of your Leawood, KS home.

Read on to explore the suggested audiovisual upgrades by our technology professionals at Applause Custom Sight & Sound and learn how we can help create your dream media room or home theater before February 2020!

Discover the Most Intuitive and Customizable Home Automation System Yet

In case you missed it, the leading home automation system provider Control4 announced the release of its Smart Home OS 3 platform earlier this year, which offers users more than 1,000 new features for unprecedented personalization of their Control4 smart home.

As a certified Control4 dealer, we at Applause Custom Sight & Sound are excited to share with you some of the most innovative new features of Control4 OS 3 that make up the most intuitive and customizable home automation system yet.

Read below to explore the notable new features of OS 3 and learn how to upgrade the current system in your Overland Park, KS home!

A Proper Home Theater Installation Involves Great Picture—and Great Sound

What makes the cinema great? While the answer is unique to every movie goer throughout Overland Park, KS, no one can deny that sound plays a big role in creating an immersive viewing experience that shocks the senses and leaves you breathless.

Sure, picture is just as important. But if you’re hoping for a home theater installation that rivals the nearby cineplex, you need a high-caliber surround sound system that crafts an enveloping soundscape each time you sit down to enjoy a movie.

In this blog, we’ll explore the industry-leading audio brand JBL Synthesis and how their speaker solutions elevate any home theater system. Discover the difference of JBL Synthesis below.

With Just the Touch of a Button, Enjoy Hi-Fi Music Everywhere in Your Home

How do you like to listen to music? Maybe you play tunes from your smartphone or a Bluetooth speaker, or perhaps you enjoy the classic record player. These days, it’s easier than ever to enjoy music the way you want to, but no way is more convenient than whole-home audio with a Control4 smart home system.

Whole-home audio brings your favorite music to any and every room of your home that features connected speakers, transforming your Overland Park, KS property into a musical haven with just the press of a button.

In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of whole-home audio, explore Control4’s intuitive control options, and introduce a few high-fidelity speakers that our team recommends. Read below for more.

Enjoy Blazing Fast Speeds and Strong Reliability for Your Growing Smart Home

Today’s homes are smarter than ever. Whether your Kansas City, MO property is brimming with IoT devices or not, chances are your collection is growing. As your smart home expands, your home network must be able to support the heavy bandwidth usage that inevitably comes with robust automation systems, high-quality home entertainment, and a plethora of smartphones and tablets.

The holiday season is commonly a stressful time for your home network. Out-of-town visitors and new smart home gifts are eagerly waiting to hog your network. Can your current home networking system keep up? Read on to learn what you need to be properly prepared for an influx of connected devices this holiday.

Improve Your Viewing Experience with the Right Home Theater Installation

The world of digital entertainment is always evolving to improve the way we enjoy our favorite content. Audiovisual technologies are more immersive than ever before, transporting us into brand-new worlds beyond our imagination. But is your home theater behind the times?

If you can’t remember the last time you upgraded the gear in your home cinema, chances are you’re missing out on a truly magical entertainment experience. But don’t worry—our home theater installation experts can bring you up to speed. Read below for three key upgrades you should consider making to the dedicated theater in your Mission Hills, KS home!

Don’t Put Your Property at Risk with Out-of-Date Surveillance Technology

These days, finding the right security cameras for your home can pose quite the challenge. As technology continues to advance, home security cameras are constantly improving in design, resolution, field of view, and integration with other smart technologies.

If you already have cameras for your home, chances are they aren’t serving you as well as they could. Below are three signs that it may be time to consider upgrading the indoor and outdoor security cameras throughout your Kansas City, MO property.

Take Advantage of the Season with Top-Notch Triad Outdoor Speakers

When the weather starts to get a bit cooler outside, you don’t have to retreat indoors just because the pool is no longer an option. With the lovely fall atmosphere, you still have a variety of activities you can host and partake in at your own home.

You can elevate every moment spent outside this season with a new or upgraded outdoor audio video system in your Overland Park, KS backyard. In this blog, we’ll show you the many events and gatherings you can take to the next level with top-notch AV equipment. We’ll also dive into outdoor speaker options from Triad that can truly round out your backyard entertainment.

Want to learn more about enhancing your outdoor spaces? Just keep reading below.