As smart technology and home automation become increasingly popular, attainable, and affordable in homes, you may be wondering: is smart home automation worth the hype? A home automation system allows you to connect all the devices in your house — from entertainment systems to lighting and shading to security — and control everything using a smartphone app, tablet, keypads, or remote.

Automation has many superpowers to help make your Westlake, TX, home more comfortable and enjoyable. Keep reading to learn three lifestyle benefits you’ll gain from smart home automation.

Home entertainment is hot right now, spurred on in large part by the coronavirus lockdowns in 2020 that left families in Dallas, TX, and worldwide with no other choice BUT to find enjoyable activities inside the home. But even as movie theaters and other entertainment venues reopen, many homeowners are still jumping on the home theater installation trend for the convenience, flexibility, comfort, and relaxation the in-home viewing experience provides.

As the shift from theatrical events to home entertainment events continues, where do we see the home theater industry heading? Take a look at three trends that are shaping the cinematic experience of the future.

Admit it: manual window shades and blinds are a pain to use. Despite your best intentions to add more natural light to your Southlake, TX home, it soon becomes too time-consuming and frustrating to maneuver corded shades multiples times a day.

Motorized shades solutions take the hassle out of using your window treatments. Raise and lower shades with the press of a button or automate them to operate on a schedule that aligns with your daily routines. QMotion is a leading brand for shading solutions, offering a range of stylish, whisper-quiet, wired and battery-powered automated shade lines. Keep reading to learn seven reasons why we recommend QMotion shades to our Texas residents.

After an unusually cold winter plagued by fierce winter storms, everyone is happy that summer has arrived in Ft. Worth, TX. By now, you’re probably ready to thaw out poolside and move your get-togethers with family and friends outdoors. And with an outdoor entertainment system featuring weatherproof TVs and landscape audio, you can still enjoy all your favorite activities — like watching movies, listening to music, and video gaming — while basking in the sun. 

Keep reading to learn what you need to transform your patio, pool deck, or open-area living space into a fully decked-out outdoor media room.