HTA Certification – 5 Benefits of Hiring an HTA Certified Professional

The Home Technology Association (HTA), an independent organization that was created to help homeowners and home design and building professionals find qualified technology integration firms for their renovation and new construction projects.  In order to achieve HTA certification, firms must adhere to a stringent set of standards, including a 60+point evaluation process.  Mills was the…

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The 2021 Mills Holiday Gift Guide – TVs and Projectors

Many electronics are in short supply due to supply chain disruptions and pandemic-induced demand. However, TV and projector inventory remains strong.  Right now is a great time to place an order for a new TV or projector for the holidays. If you’re looking for a great gift, and/or are looking to make an upgrade in…

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Tech Trend: Immersive Fitness

Immersive fitness is defined as technology enhanced exercise that typically includes simulated virtual reality (VR) audio/visual experiences and performance metrics. Technology has been playing an increasing role in our fitness routines for years, but a couple of companies that are taking it next level: Lightwalls and Golfzon. Lightwalls creates immersive and dynamic lighting solutions  – this…

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Home Theater or Media Room? What’s the difference?

Many new movies are being released directly to consumers at the same time they are released in theaters. More than ever, a home theater or media room can be a great way to have the cinematic experience at home.  So what’s the difference between a media room and a home theater? Home Theaters Home theaters…

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We Now Offer Home Wellness Products

If there’s one place where we should be able to relax and take a deep breath, it’s home.  However, one of the biggest health crises is finding its way indoors – none of our homes are exempt from rising levels of air and water pollution.  It’s never been easier to protect your home from harmful…

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Cozy Home Theater

The homeowners purchased a beautiful penthouse unit in downtown Chicago many years ago.  They travel a lot for work, but when home one of their favorite activities was to disconnect and get absorbed into a good movie or sporting event.  However, they never really had a room that allowed them to truly disconnect.  They always…

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Mills Holiday Gift Guide

For the on-the-go music lover: The new Sonos MoveThe Move is the new durable, battery-powered, weatherproof and drop-resistant smart speaker for outdoor and indoor listening. Get great sound anywhere with the Move. Control with the Sonos app just like any other room, or even your voice.  And, since the Move is Bluetooth enabled, you can take this…

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New and Trending Technologies

Mills team members Bryan, Brendan, Jack, Chris, Ivo and Benjamin recently attended the CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association) Expo.  The CEDIA Expo is THE annual event for home tech professionals – it allows home tech pros access to new products and innovations in home technology, as well as offering continuing eduation training courses…

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Continuing Education Credits – Let’s Do Lunch!

Through the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), Mills Technologies is accredited to present approximately 10 different courses that count toward learning credit hours.  With the rapid change of the technology in today’s homes, we have found these presentations are a great platform to learn and discuss how these changes affect us all.  Available courses…

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Announcement: Mills Achieves Certification through the Home Technology Association

Mills has recently achieved certification through the  Home Technology Association. Mills is the first technology integration firm in Illinois to achieve this certification. The HTA Certification system is the new industry standard of excellence for home technology installation companies. The HTA exists to connect homeowners and the specification community with an independent method to evaluate the technical…

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