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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mills team members Bryan, Brendan and Jack attended the CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association) Expo earlier this month. The CEDIA Expo is THE event for home tech professionals. With over 500 exhibitors, it allows home tech pros complete access to new products and breakthrough innovations in home technology. So, we asked them to…
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…
What Makes a Good Data and WiFi Network? The data and WiFi networking equipment in our homes is often overlooked. Unlike the other technology equipment we can see, touch and experience, networking equipment is practically invisible. It’s hidden in a rack, or on a shelf, or in a closet, quietly working around the clock, streaming…
