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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Automated Shades

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Work with Our Team to Install the Outdoor Shades of Your Dreams!

Automated shades are more than just a modern convenience; they are a solution that can significantly enhance your outdoor living experience. From providing a much-needed shade to integrating seamlessly with smart home systems, these shades offer many benefits beyond traditional window coverings. 

Whether you’re looking to create a bug-free outdoor patio, improve energy efficiency, or add an extra layer of privacy and security for your Philadelphia, PA, home, automated outdoor shades installed by our team at SoundWaves are a smart investment for any homeowner! 

Bright Light Design Ideas with Ketra & Smart Control

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Take Indoor Lighting to New Levels with Superior Product Features

Take a moment to look around the room in which you’re reading this article. Is natural light available? What do the ceiling fixtures and lamps look like? Are the bulbs shining with a white, blue, or yellow hue? Do you need to squint a bit because the illumination is too harsh to see the screen you’re reading this on?

The answers to these seemingly innocuous questions convey quite a bit about your home’s lighting design. Below, we explore our top tips for helping homeowners, builders, and interior designers showcase New Jersey properties in their best light, so keep reading to learn more.

What the Top Outdoor Audio Brands Have in Common

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Look for This When Shopping for the Best Audio System for Outdoors

Summer has arrived, and now it’s time to get outside and enjoy some backyard entertainment in your Philadelphia, PA, neighborhood. We think a high-quality audio system can make all the difference. Whether hosting a barbecue, lounging by the pool, or just relaxing on your patio, the right audio setup can add to the fun-filled times or improve the peacefulness of your space. But what exactly makes an outdoor audio system great? Let's dive into the key features to look for when shopping for the best audio system for outdoors

Here’s Why Lutron Blinds & Shades Are the Premium Option

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Better Automated Window Treatments Create Better Living Experiences

In the world of luxury home automation, the elegance and convenience of motorized blinds and shades have become a must-have feature for New Jersey homeowners. 

At the top of the industry is Lutron, which offers motorized blinds and shades that blend seamlessly with any high-end interior design while combining comfort and sophistication at the tap of a button or according to a schedule. 

In this article, let’s explore why these motorized window treatments are our clients’ favorites. We’ll cover their safety features, style options, and convenience-adding benefits, plus discuss the advantages of working with a professional Lutron dealer like SoundWaves. 

Essential Considerations For Outdoor Lighting Design

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Enhance Your Home’s Visual Appeal and Security with Outdoor Lighting Solutions

Driving through the residential streets of Philadelphia, PA, at night, you’ll quickly notice the homes that have invested in outdoor lighting solutions. They stand out because of their visual highlighting but also because of the welcoming aesthetic they exude. If you’d like to make your property stand out, consider outdoor lighting designs that will enhance the charm and security of your home at night. Continue reading to learn more about the practical and stylistic benefits of outdoor lighting installations.

SEE ALSO: 5 Smart Lighting Scenes You Need This Season

Building the Ultimate Home Theater for Sports Fans

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Leave the Crowded Sports Bar Behind and Enjoy Games at Home

Have you ever watched a sporting event on the big screen? It’s an amazing experience—it makes you feel like you’re live at the game! If you’re a sports fan in Philadelphia, PA, looking to bring the excitement of match-ups and rivalries into your home, creating a sports-themed home theater is just what you need. Transform how you watch every pitch, pass, and foul. With the help of the SoundWaves expert home theater design team, you can install the ultimate home theater that will bring your favorite games to life. Continue reading to explore how it can be done.

Why You Should Trust the Pros for Smart Security Systems

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Learn More About SoundWaves, Your Neighborhood Smart Home Installer

Across Philadelphia, SoundWaves stands at the forefront of delivering smart security system solutions tailored for residential homes. These aren’t just video doorbells or a single alarm at the entrance. These security systems encompass your entire property, syncing tens or hundreds of devices into one system. 

SoundWaves boasts a legacy of excellence in designing, engineering, and installing smart home automation, smart lighting control, and home networking systems. Our expertise extends beyond installation to ensure the seamless integration of various components, including audio, video, lighting, motorized shading climate control, energy management, networking, phone, and security.

Here’s why it’s a smart move to hire professionals to install your home security system rather than opt for DIY gadgets and solutions. 

The Ultimate Home Theater Installation Checklist

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Build Your Movie Theater Experience For Countless Hours of Fun

Are you ready to build a captivating cinema experience in the comfort of your home? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Transforming any room in your Philadelphia, PA, home into a theater is an exciting adventure where you can create the movie theater experience you’d like for endless hours of fun. Continue reading to learn what’s needed for a successful home theater installation, including a checklist of items focusing on simplicity and function.

Elevating Home Security: Understanding the Distinction Between ELAN and Ring

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Bring the Right Security System to Your Home Today

Ensuring the safety and security of your home is a priority that demands the right tools and systems. In the world of home security, both ELAN (now under the Nice brand) and Ring stand out as prominent options, each offering distinct features and functionalities.

While both serve the purpose of safeguarding your Philadelphia, PA, home, understanding their differences can help you make an informed choice specifically tailored to your security needs. Keep reading below for more!

The Importance of Working with a Specialist in Smart Home Service

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Give Your Automation System the Professionalism It Needs!

Smart homes are becoming the norm for many modern homeowners. Home automation offers convenience, security, and energy efficiency that can transform how you go about your daily life.

Owning a smart home system also comes with its fair share of challenges, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This is where working with a company specializing in smart home service can really help. 

Read on to explore why having a dedicated service provider for your Philadelphia, PA, home automation system is crucial and how it makes your experience better!

Home Theater Soundproofing 101

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Enjoy Bass without the Boom Across the Rest of the House!

For discerning homeowners along the Main Line, your home is an oasis away from the hubbub of the rest of the world. What better way to enjoy it than with a professionally designed home theater? Imagine an immersive entertainment area that grabs your attention with stunning audio and video performance whenever you press the Play button!

But there’s something that truly sets an elite home theater apart from a basic setup, and that’s home theater soundproofing. When you work with a professional home theater designer like SoundWaves, every detail enhances the entertainment experience in your Pennsylvania home. 

Below, you’ll find our Home Theater Soundproofing 101 guide, so keep reading to learn more.

Benefits & Daily Routine Enhancements with Lutron Shades

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Here’s What’s Possible With Beautiful Window Treatments

There's something undeniably magical about the transformative power of light. One moment, you're feeling ‘blah’ on a cloudy morning, and the next, you're basking in the glow of a sun-kissed afternoon, feeling energized. 

Now, imagine harnessing that power to suit your mood. With Lutron shades, you can! They’re designed to empower homeowners with illumination, managing the daylight in their homes to create the perfect atmosphere for any activity. Keep reading to discover how to transform your Philadelphia-area home with this innovative solution from Lutron.

Home Cinemas Offer More than Audio & Video

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The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Your Next Viewing Experience

When you think of a home cinema, your mind may dart straight to the latest 4K projector or booming surround sound system. Instead, take a step back and think about what else makes movie nights and Netflix binges so much fun. The lights are dimmed just right, an enchanting popcorn smell fills the air, and you’re comfy in your seat for hours at a time—there’s nothing else quite like it!

While audio and video components are undeniably crucial, an exceptional cinematic experience goes beyond audio and video. Let's dive into the elements that can transform your Philadelphia-area home’s entertainment options, elevating movies, sports, video games, and other media from "great" to "absolutely unforgettable."

How Elan Doorbell Cameras Make Your Home Safer

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An Integrated Option for Enhanced Home Security

When you think about high-powered security features to protect your home, does a video doorbell make your list of must-haves? If not, consider doorbell camera options from Elan, packed with advanced features designed to deliver peace of mind at home, work, or vacation.

Elan doorbell cameras offer homeowners a powerful trio of high-definition video surveillance, two-way audio communication, and artificial intelligence. Continue reading to learn more about this technology and how it delivers uncompromised protection for your Philadelphia, PA, home.

5 WAYS AN UPGRADED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ENHANCES HOME SAFETY

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Add Peace of Mind & More with a Whole-Home Security Upgrade

In the modern world, the importance of security cannot be overstated. For Philadelphia, PA, homes and businesses alike, a robust surveillance system is a crucial investment. 

If you've been considering a surveillance system upgrade, two aspects to assess seriously are the addition of exterior cameras and whole-home security system integration. By integrating your security setup with your ELAN system, you have an all-encompassing solution that integrates surveillance cameras, video doorbells, alarms, and more into a user-friendly interface. This integration allows for advanced monitoring and control at home or thousands of miles away. 

Keep reading below to learn five benefits of an upgraded security and surveillance system!

5 Smart Lighting Scenes You Need This Season

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These Lighting Control Scenes Prepare Your Home for Vacations & Holidays

Summertime is here, and it’s the biggest travel season of the year! If you’re preparing to be away from your Philadelphia, PA, home for any length of time, then it’s imperative to add smart scenes to your lighting control system. Whether you’re going across town for a shopping excursion or across the globe for a beach holiday, customized Away scenes can add peace of mind and energy savings. 

Keep reading to learn more!

5 Reasons You Need to Work with a Professional Home Theater Designer

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Stay Home for the Ultimate Movie Night Experience

Movie award season just passed, but the perfect home theater design incorporates much more than movies. Sports, streaming TV shows, and video game entertainment, plus lighting, shading, and more, are all at your fingertips with the simple touch of a button. Press play, and your home entertainment space in Philadelphia, PA, is ready for whatever you want to watch. But there’s more to experiencing a winning goal or dropping your jaw in response to a dramatic plot twist than simply turning on the television. 

As an HTA Design Partner, the SoundWaves team has been designated as a leader in technology collaboration that maintains a luxurious aesthetic for homeowners. We work alongside builders and architects, interior designers, and other trade experts for the entirety of an integration project—from start to finish—to ensure every device works in harmony with one another in an intuitive yet highly sophisticated way to add a touch of class to everyday living.

Read below for five reasons why you should work with a professional home theater design company instead of settling for a spec-design or basic entertainment room.

Hunter Douglas Offers Premium Motorized Shading Solutions

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What makes Hunter Douglas an iconic shades company, and what advantages do its motorized shades offer?

Motorized window treatments are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners, offering convenience, light control, and insulation.

Responding to demand, many companies have started offering these advanced window treatments, giving homeowners plenty of options to choose from. However, just like any other product, not all options available on the market are equal. Therefore, it’s important to do your research to make sure the company you choose offers the best value and service.

Enter Hunter Douglas motorized shades. Hunter Douglas is the leading choice of homeowners for motorized shades in Philadelphia, PA. Here’s why.

Outdoor Lighting Systems Provide All Day Excitement

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There’s No Need to Head Indoors at Sunset with Coastal Source Lighting

It’s the perfect time of year to begin planning for a summer filled with fun in the sun! Whether you’re splashing in the pool with the kids, lounging on the patio watching TV, or barbecuing with friends, spending time outdoors is one of the ultimate ways to relax. In order to make the time you spend outdoors exciting yet safe, it’s important to consider your outdoor lighting. With a lighting upgrade, you’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor spaces all day long, even once the sun goes down.

Keep reading to discover how an outdoor lighting system from the expert SoundWaves team can transform the way you entertain in your Philadelphia, PA, backyard!

3 Reasons to Love Lutron Controls!

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Discover What’s Possible with Smart Lighting Control

Wayfinding and setting the right mood are just two benefits of illuminating your Philadelphia, PA, property with smart LED lighting. From brightening living spaces to helping you relax after a busy day, you can transform an area with the simple tap of a button, a swipe of a finger, or a voice command. Lutron controls give you the power to stylishly showcase your home in its best light while simultaneously being easy to use. 

Keep scrolling below to read about three reasons we love integrating Lutron controls and automated scenes into our clients' homes.

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