Voice control is a long sought-after technology. The first practical voice-control unit was made by Bell Labs in 1962, a device called the ‘Shoebox.’ It recognized a voice speaking the numbers 0-9 and a few mathematical commands. We have come a long way since then, with voice command ‘smart speakers’ becoming nearly ubiquitous. 

While voice control is now more popular, not all implementations offer the same feature sets or flexibility level. Control4 has embraced voice commands as an interface from very early on and now supports complete home automation. Whether you are looking to control a single device or your entire Santa Fe, CA home system, as a Control4 dealer, we can happily state that it is our favorite system to integrate with Alexa.

Music is powerful. It can move emotions, set the mood, entertain, and be an expression of self. We associate music with important events and milestones, weaving it into our lives like photographs and memories. Having music throughout the home, whether in individual rooms or groups of rooms, raises it from an experience to experiential. Savant’s savvy audio solutions

combine audiophile quality with modern distribution and control.

You may not know this, but there are other options besides traditional routers that connect your devices to the home Wi-Fi. Mesh networks are becoming more common in households all over California as an alternative to standard routers.

A router is a central hub that syncs with traffic from your favorite devices like your laptop and tablets. But a mesh network contains multiple “nodes” that spread the Wi-Fi signal while keeping it powerful. Cooperation is the name of the game when it comes to mesh networks.

Along with the advantages of a mesh network, there are also some disadvantages. At One Touch Living, our team of professionals can help you decide whether or not a mesh network is right for you and your home in Rancho Santa Fe.

If you’ve been staying home more often this year, you’re probably aching for some new entertainment and experiences. Maybe it’s time to finally install that home theater in your La Jolla, CA, home.

But designing a home theater can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task, especially when it comes to purchasing the right products for your setup. If you’re looking for the best equipment to enhance your theater experience, discover our recommendations for lighting and audio below.