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Automated Shading for Large Windows and Glass Walls
Large windows and glass walls are where automated shading pays off most, and where it most needs planning. The main
October 21, 2026
Large windows and glass walls are where automated shading pays off most, and where it most needs planning. The main
A good outdoor audio system starts with a plan for where people actually spend time outside, then uses enough speakers
To choose the right automated screens for an outdoor space, start with what you want the screen to stop: sun
To integrate smart security with home automation, you connect the alarm panel, door locks, cameras and doorbell to one control
A smart home theater system is one where the screen, speakers, streaming sources, lights and shades all work together, run
Yes, a smart home security system can be eco-friendly. The biggest gains come from three choices: how the devices are
A new build is the best time to add a luxury home theater. The walls are open, the room can
The biggest home theater trends in luxury homes right now are more speakers for 3D sound, much larger and brighter
A smart home network needs five basic pieces: a modem from your internet provider, a router, a network switch for
DIY smart home installation makes sense for individual products that are built to be set up by the homeowner: a
Adam Zell, founder of Boston Automations, developed his passion for the Smart Home industry over 15 years while working in Silicon Valley and through his side business of installing gadgets in homes. In 2018, he partnered with a Massachusetts hardware manufacturer, leading Boston Automations to become a leading technology organization in New England and overseeing the region's largest smart home community.
