Your home network is fundamental to how you use your living space. You can work from home because you can connect with coworkers and clients at any time. You can listen to music in any room because you have wireless speakers connected to a smart home control system that lets you choose what you want to hear, wherever you want to hear it.

But what happens if you try to hop onto an important conference call and your Internet connection goes out? Or you invite friends over to binge a new Netflix series and you’re stuck with blurry visuals because the stream isn’t buffering at high definition? Having speakers in every room isn’t any good if you can’t access your music service.

In our latest blog, we look at how a home network setup can increase the functionality of your Colleyville home by strengthening your Internet connection so it can handle all of your smart technology.

Security is a top priority for smart home owners, and 90 percent of BRAVAS Dallas’ clients include security features in their integrated technology systems. People want to know that their families are protected, and smart technology allows you to create a comprehensive security system that is customized for your property.

Backup equipment is essential to a successful smart home security system, keeping your home on alert if the electricity or the Internet goes out. Keep reading to learn how these support systems strengthen your security technology and safeguard your home in the Southlake area.

Your energy bill can be one of your most expensive utilities if you have a home full of devices that are consistently using power, but you can use integrated home control to save energy with a Lutron lighting control system. Your lights make up a significant percentage of your home's energy usage, and that can add up when your kids always forget to shut the lights off after they leave a room.

With a wide range of adjustment and monitoring options, a Lutron lighting control system allows you to keep an eye on your lighting’s energy usage and make immediate changes that will save you money. Keep reading to learn more about how smart lighting can lower the monthly energy costs of your Westlake-area home.

Your family’s security is a top priority.  Every convenience and comfort a smart home can give you is incomparable to the peace of mind you gain when you know your house is protected and secure.  A standard security system just doesn’t cut it these days.  But smart home security uses integrated technology to make sure your Dallas, TX home is kept safe at all times.  Read on to learn about the automated features that can alleviate your worries.

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There are a lot of reasons to upgrade your Dallas home’s window treatments – better energy efficiency, more convenience, added beauty… but deciding to upgrade is just the first step! You probably have a lot of questions about the products and process, which is why we’ve put together this quick guide that answers the most common questions we hear during the process of designing and installing motorized blinds and shades.

Before taking the leap toward motorized shades, it’s common to do some research into the ways smart shades will improve on their manual version. First things first: you don’t need to justify adding motorized shades to your smart home automation system. Treat yourself! But if you want to make sure that upgrading to motorized blinds and shades is a good idea for your University Park or other Dallas area home, we’re here to set your mind at ease. Keep reading to learn how making your shades smarter can enhance your property and lifestyle.

On our blog, we’ve talked about the important role that the home network plays in a smart home automation system. Without a strong network, all of the smart devices connected throughout your Dallas, Texas home won’t be able to achieve peak performance. So how do you ensure your network is up to par? A professional network installation is a sure-fire way. With a professional installation, you can avoid some of the most common networking mistakes that homeowners make. Continue reading to learn what those mistakes are and how smart home professionals avoid them.

Private theaters offer so much potential for interior design. Unlike living rooms or kitchens, you can really go all out with something extravagant and fun without compromising on everyday functionality. There are a lot of great design styles available, especially if you go with a certain theme, but if you’re interested in learning about what designs and technologies are going to be most popular in the coming year, then keep reading. Below, we outline our top five predictions for the home theater design trends that will make a splash in 2017.

The holiday season is a very popular time for Dallas, Texas homeowners to invest in smart home automation. Whether you’ve been given an automation system as a Christmas gift or simply decided to treat yourself with a more comfortable home for 2017, it’s important to make sure that you’ve got everything you need in order to get full value from that investment.

One of the most often overlooked aspects of a smart home is the network. Below, we outline the role that networking plays in your smart home and why a professional network installation is a must-have component of your system.

In 2015, U.S. homeowners experienced 1,579,527 burglaries, with an average loss of $2,316. The vast majority of these burglaries happen when the home is unoccupied, which makes the holidays a particularly lucrative time for thieves. If you’re planning on heading away from Texas to visit family or friends this holiday season, it’s a good time to evaluate how secure your home is. Before you pack your bags and head to DFW airport, consider these benefits of a smart security and surveillance system.