Between CEDIA and CES, two of the largest technology conventions in the world, we’ve seen a lot of exciting gadgets and solutions make their debut. Already, 2017 is showing how the smart home automation world is changing and developing at a rapid pace. While last year’s trends included 4K and wearables, this year involves voice control, smart entertainment, and complete integration—even with your car. Keep reading to learn more about what is on the horizon for your San Diego, California home in 2017.

Previously on our blog, we’ve talked about the essential “must-haves” for home theaters. But as important as it is to have the right screen, surround sound, and seating, there are other elements that make a custom home theater truly great. Below, we outline three areas to focus on if you want your La Jolla area home theater to stand out.

Do you love hosting parties during the holidays? Or maybe you simply enjoy decorating your La Jolla, CA home with themed décor so that it feels comfortable and warm. In either case, smart lighting controls and motorized shades can add to the festive ambiance of your home around the holiday season. Our smart controls and products can make a big difference in the way each of your rooms looks and feels. Keep reading to discover how automation can add that extra special touch to your interior design. 

The screen in your home theater dazzles your eyes with vivid colors, crystal clear picture, and seamless action sequences. However, it’s the sound system that gives your experience in the cinema the depth needed to transport you to another world. You don’t truly feel like you are in another realm until you hear the realistic sounds swirl around you. This is not easily achieved though. You can’t place seven speakers around you and expect to get the full effect of being in a commercial-grade theater. Only a professional audio video installer can provide the high-quality surround systems you need to achieve a truly memorable, cinematic event at home. Steinway Lyngdorf audio systems are our trusted and preferred brand for custom home theaters in Southern California. So if you live in the Rancho Santa Fe or Del Mar area and want to know more about the Steinway difference, keep reading.