Motorized Shades Help Insulate Your Newport, RI Home

We have talked a lot about the benefits of motorized shades, like saving energy and convenience. But there is another advantage of automating your window coverings, which is comfort. Believe it or not, shades can help regulate the temperature of your home, even in winter. The cold weather can put a big strain on your HVAC system, but there’s a solution. Motorized shades help insulate your Newport, Rhode Island property by regulating internal temperatures. In this blog, we’ll show you why smart shading is the perfect way to stay warm this holiday season.

Manage Your Danbury Home Your Way with Customized Controls

 A smart home installation is all about control, but it’s also about versatility. Not only do your options expand, but you also get to decide how you connect to all of your electronic devices. We are seeing technology change and develop at a rapid pace, but the goal is still the same – to satisfy the user. Because ultimately, if you can’t figure out how to control something, it’s useless. C&T Systems designs and installs your smart home to be easy to use and seamless so that everything works together quickly and smoothly. In this blog, we are going to highlight the newest and most popular ways to control your smart home. So whether you live in Danbury, CT or Hartford, we can customize your home to your exact preferences.

Lutron Lighting Features You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

A Lutron lighting installation is about so much more than just being able to dim a room or turn off all the lights in one touch, it’s about creating an experience unique to your home and your needs.  There are many features you may not even know about that we offer. Perhaps you are a techie who wants to know about the newest smart home gadgets, or maybe you simply want to know all about what your lighting system can do to get the most out of your investment. In either case, this blog will be helpful. Here’s how you can take the lighting in your New Canaan, CT home to the next level with automation technology.

What do you need for a well-run smart home automation system?

You may wonder, 'what makes a smart home run perfectly?’ While there are many factors to installing a fully integrated smart home, there is one key factor that is often overlooked – the network. It may seem obvious, but many times the problem lies with the Internet connection, not with the device, design, or the AV installation company.

The true secret to an effective smart home is the network installation. In order to live an electronic lifestyle, you need strong internet connections established in your Newport, Rhode Island home. Without it, every other piece fails. Your wireless Internet connection is the backbone of the smart home. Continue reading this article to discover why a home network is so important and what services we offer to guarantee a perfect smart home operation.

Use These Exclusive Technologies in Your Danbury Home

Installing motorized shades in your Danbury, CT home has many benefits, like saving energy, time and money. Yet, there are many other incredible features of Lutron shades you may not know about. Their award-winning line of smart shades have wonderful features that can be used and enjoyed by everyone in the family. Keep reading to discover these top four features we love most. 

How to Experience the Best Lighting Control in Newport

C&T Systems has been partnered with Lutron for years, installing high-quality lighting control systems into the homes of Newport, Rhode Island residents and families throughout Connecticut. Our goal is to educate our customers and keep them updated on the latest news in the home technology industry. Today, technology is moving lightning fast, and it can be challenging to keep up. We want to be your number-one source for all that is new in the smart home world. Continue reading to discover the latest from Lutron. 

Experience What it Means to Live an Electronic Lifestyle

When you hear the word “smart home” what comes to mind? With the rising popularity of the Internet of Things, including smart refrigerators, washing machines and even frying pans, you may think smart home automation is all about having cool, connected gadgets. But the reality is that living in a smart home in New Canaan, Connecticut is so much more that turning on the dryer with your phone. In this blog, we are going to show you what a day in the life of a smart home looks like.

How do I find a reliable Wi-Fi Network for my Danbury Home?

One of the most frustrating problems our clients in Connecticut run into is slow Internet. When your network is slow, you can't get work done, enjoy music and movies with your streaming services, or even control your smart home properly. The reason everything breaks down when the Internet drops is because the network is the backbone of your smart home. If you invest in smart home automation, it's imperative that you have a professional network installation. Here are the details as to why this solution is so important.

The Benefits of Using Lutron for Your Home Lighting Control

Did you know that the lighting manufacturer Lutron created the first solid state dimmer? Since 1959, Lutron has been a leader in lighting innovation and has brought new controls to homes and business all over the world. Some of their most famous projects include The White House and The New York Times Building.

C&T Systems is a certified Lutron dealer and has extensive experience installing their lighting and shading systems across Connecticut for over 15 years. Continue reading to learn more about all of the lighting services we have to offer in your area of Danbury, or anywhere in Connecticut.

Window Treatment Ideas for the Connecticut Homeowner

Choosing an interior design style, paint color, or curtain pattern for a room can be a difficult process – especially if you have a hard time making decisions. Throw technology options into the mix and the decision making can get even more challenging. C&T Systems can help you make the right choice when it comes to motorized shades in your New Canaan, Connecticut home. Continue reading to discover which materials, manufacturers, and systems are the best.

Why Builders, Architects and Interior Designers Need an Integrator by Their Side

When you are building a brand new home, whether it’s in Newport, Rhode Island or anywhere in New England, you have an opportunity to install smart home capabilities that future homeowners will value. The future is here; people want the most advanced technology in their homes from 4K TVs to multi-room audio and surveillance cameras. But when you start new construction, do you consider hiring an integrator and audio/video installer to ensure the right wiring is there? Here are some reasons why working with a smart home installer is a smart idea. 

C&T Systems Offers Ruckus Unleashed Package for Connecticut Homeowners

Today the smartphone is like your travel computer, phone line, gaming systems, and organizer all wrapped up into one. It’s so versatile that you can use it for almost anything—even to access your smart home in New Canaan or Hartford. But in order for you to enjoy the amazing benefits of having wireless access to your home’s features 24-7, you need a strong wireless Internet connection. While you may think that this is quite simple to achieve, you actually do need to invest in a quality Wi-Fi network to enjoy all that smart home automation has to offer.

The good news is that your local home technology expert, C&T Systems, has just started a special partnership with Ruckus as distributers and installers. Here is everything you need to know about our Wi-Fi network installation services for both indoor and outdoor areas. 

Enhance your Glastonbury Home’s Beauty with a Lighting Installation

Some of the basic elements of interior design include wall color, furniture, artwork and other feature items that add character. But have you ever given more thought to how lighting adds to your home décor? C&T systems not only meets Connecticut homeowners’ basic needs of lighting installation, but we also incorporate lighting fixtures, designs, and automation into the overall look and feel of your home. Here are three ways we use lighting control design to make your property look gorgeous.

Get the Most Out Of Your Connecticut Smart Home with These Tips

The holiday season is here! It’s time for fall gatherings and fun quality time with family and friends. October through December is one of the most memorable times of the year since you get to enjoy traditions, adorn the house with your favorite decorations, and plan special occasions. In this blog, we’ll give you some ideas on how to have fun with your smart home. And if you have been thinking about having an AV expert install smart home automation in your Farmington, Connecticut home for the first time, we hope this list will give you some inspiration for good things to come.

C&T Systems Works With You to Create the Right Surveillance Solution

Security cameras are becoming increasingly effective and affordable, and many see them as essential to ensure a safe home. Motion detection capabilities and HD quality video have made them the best way to stay informed about what is going on at home. Whether it’s a one-time purchase like a baby cam or a fully integrated surveillance CCTV system, it’s important that you choose the right camera to get the most out of your investment. We partner with the top player in surveillance technology, IC Realtime, to find the perfect fit for your family in Hartford, Connecticut.

C&T Systems Illustrates the Importance of a Strong Network

There are more mobile devices in the home today than ever before. With the Internet of Things on the rise, it will be even more important that you have a strong and secure network. Experts are predicting that in the future, every appliance in your smart home will have network capabilities. You’ll not only be able to control the main things, like lighting and security from remote locations, but also the little ones, like your coffee maker and washing machine. C&T System can help you build a proper system and also support your current home technology by doing a professional network installation in your Hartford, Connecticut property. Here are three of our strongest reasons to make the case.

How to Enhance Your Avon, CT Home with Extra Features

Once you have a whole house music system in place, there are still ways you can improve your listening experience.

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Expand Your Music Library with the Power of Whole House Music

The position of your speakers, the controls you use, and the acoustics of the room all matter. Here are some audio accessories and enhancements our team can do to make your entertainment experience at home in Connecticut even better.

Discover the Latest Features of Lutron Shade Control

Smart home automation is expanding in many ways, and that means you now have more options for every feature in your Farmington, CT home. When it comes to motorized shades, you also have more control than ever before, bringing you big benefits.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Put Motorized Shades in Your Connecticut Home

We partner with Lutron Electronics to install the best shading solutions for your every need. We’ll work within your budget, your space, and your personal preferences to design and implement custom shades. Read on to learn more about what we have to offer. 

C&T Systems Shows You How to Make Your Private Cinema in Farmington, CT Picture Perfect

So you know the design-build process of creating a dedicated home theater, and you know what essential elements you need for it, too.

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But how about all of those little details? How do you make your home theater look and feel amazing? And how do you make it your own? This time around, we will show you which details matter, as well as give you some ideas on how to put the finishing touches on your private cinema. 

Ensure Your Lighting System is Up to Date with C & T Systems Design Professionals

The home electronics industry is moving lighting fast. New products, designs, and system updates are coming out constantly. It’s crucial that you make sure all your technology is up to date.

In this blog edition, we have important news to share with you in regards to your lighting. For 26 years, the lighting company, LiteTouch, brought automated lighting systems to American homes. In 2012, Savant Systems acquired LiteTouch in an effort to create their own lighting control system.  This means LiteTouch products are no longer being manufactured or distributed and need to be replaced. Soon, many families in Connecticut and around the country will need a lighting system replacement.