On-wall touchscreens are often something only found in high-end homes. They’re used to control everything from lights, to HVAC and entertainment. They are also very expensive. The touchscreens from most home automation companies run from hundreds to thousands of dollars...
You may have heard of this little device, but in case you haven't, it’s the called the Steam Link. It’s a very unassuming box and at first glance appears to be just for playing games and nothing else. But after picking one up on sale on Amazon...
A hidden gem from the emerging world of LED lighting, LED kits can be bought for as little as $15. They are sometimes overlooked, but LED kits have so many interesting uses for the tech-savvy do-it-yourselfer. I went online and purchased three different...
These three words sound like they shouldn’t be in the same sentence together – Budget, PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) and Camera. But they are, and in today's world, prices on home security cameras have dropped to more approachable...
With Amazon now offering three choices of Alexa Devices, it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. Each appears quite different and pricing is varied so it can be difficult to decide. Here, I’ll list the best aspects of each model...
In this new blog, I am going to show you how to make better use of the ever-growing number of smart-home gadgets on the market today; in ways that you may never have thought possible. Covering things like audio, video, security...
Thinking of buying a new streaming device? Before you commit, note that while most streaming devices are very simple on paper, giving you access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix and Hulu...
However, after reviewing dozens of them, I choose to personally invest in a Nest-based surveillance system for my home. So I purchased one indoor Nest camera for my living room...
Earlier this year, Google released a new device called Chromecast Audio. Think Sonos Connect, but smaller and far, far cheaper. I got a chance to try it out recently and while I had them, many people’s first thoughts upon seeing them were...
In-ceiling speakers are becoming a staple of today’s smart-home and are being installed more often than ever. Because of this, it seems like every speaker manufacturer out there is making some sort of in-ceiling product. Many sizes and options are...
I stumbled upon Schiit Audio a few years ago while searching for a new DAC on Amazon. Founded in 2010, they are based in Valencia, California. Ever since then, it has been making some very cool and excellent-sounding...
After personally testing both Sonos and Denon Heos audio systems, I decided that for my house, I could get music everywhere I wanted using just three Sonos PLAY:1s, which is exactly what I did.
The future of music is here and if you haven't gotten into music streaming yet, now is the time to let your ears have a listen at some of the best services available. For this guide...
Here we go – Microsoft and Sony have decided to take the leap into Ultra HD with their home consoles. Let’s go over the facts and see what looks good, what doesn’t...
Indiana Lang is 26 years old and lives in Apopka, Florida with his wife Miranda. He is currently the owner of Emptor Audio, based out of Orlando. Originally from Wausau, Wisconsin he moved to Orlando at the age of 10 and started working in the AV industry at the age of 17, while still in high school. Within a few short years he quickly gained experience in the industry doing inside sales, pre-wires and custom installation working for some of the largest AV companies in Orlando. Indiana currently holds over 20 industry relevant certifications with major companies like Crestron, Lutron, Savant, Control4, CEDIA, Atlona, QSC and URC; as well as being a member of industry specific groups such as CEDIA, Infocomm and Azione.
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