What is Video Distribution?

We briefly touched on video distribution in our Control System vs Multiple Apps post a couple of weeks ago. Distributed video allows a single video source, like a cable box, AppleTV, or a Blu-ray player, to be shared between multiple TVs that are connected to a video switch. Video Distribution – Some Advantages This provides…

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Lighting Control – Top Reasons Why Every Home Should It

Many home technologies boost convenience and safety. Others reduce energy costs. And some improve aesthetics. Lighting control is one of the few that can do all of this and more. Many homeowners who are building luxury homes purchase lighting control systems simply because they feel it is an expected feature for resale. What they fail…

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LED Lighting – Advancements in Technologies

Did You Know? Mills Offers LED Lighting and Fixtures! A recent addition to our product lineup, Mills offers an assortment of high-performance LED lighting fixtures. This includes recessed (in-ceiling), linear, and outdoor. Why did we add fixtures to our solutions? We are following the technology. Years ago, we started by providing lighting dimmers. Then, as…

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Technologies to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space

The season of outdoor entertaining, barbeques, outdoor movie nights, beach and pool parties is right around the corner. Is your outdoor space ready for the season? In this issue, we discuss a few technologies to enhance your outdoor living. Audio – Outdoor Music What’s a party without great music? High quality speakers are key to…

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Can Technology Make Your Life Greener?

Making Life Greener with Technology What comes to mind when you think about technology that helps us to conserve resources and live greener lives? Energy efficient appliances (smart thermostats, energy and water efficient dishwashers and the like) is usually one of the first things we think of, right?  But there are many ways technology in…

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Poor Wireless Connection?

10 Things that Might be Messing with Your Wireless Connection Is a weak or spotty wireless connection getting you down? There are a number of things in your home that may be contributing to poor WiFi.  Here is our Top 10 – and some of these may surprise you! 1. Water A large aquarium can…

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Home Tech Trends to Watch in 2022

Let’s look at a few home tech trends that we anticipate will make big leaps this year. Technology plays a big role in our daily lives. It evolves rapidly, making our lives more convenient by making our smart homes smarter and more efficient. The number of connected devices in an average home is on the…

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Top 3 Technology Budget Tips

When starting a remodeling or new home building project, perhaps the most ambiguous budget for many homeowners is the technology budget. Your builder, architect, and/or interior designer can quickly estimate what a new kitchen, electrical contract or landscaping will cost. When it comes to technology, the budget is a little tougher to ballpark because there…

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