Smart AV Maintenance Strategies Keep Your Investment Running at Peak Performance

You’ve invested a lot of money in your audio-video system. The installation day felt like the finish line, but if you cut ties with your technicians, you’re setting up your entertainment for failure. It’s a big mistake. 

This hands-off approach creates a cascade of expensive repairs, maddening downtime, and systems that limp along instead of delivering the performance you paid for. Your high-end speakers start sounding muddy, your projector dims to half its brightness, and your control system freezes at the worst possible moments.

Proactive AV maintenance helps you avoid problems before they cost you money and headaches. Your system will continue running smoothly, your equipment will last longer, and you will get the full value from every dollar you spend.

Think about your car. You change the oil every 5,000 miles because you know what happens if you don't. Your AV needs the same consistent care to perform at its best.

It’s Time to Add a New, Active Dynamic to Your Family Gatherings 

Letting loose and relaxing is the goal of any summer. But it’s easy for boredom to set in after a few weeks of the same routines (going to the movies, taking a dip in the pool, or hosting cookouts with neighbors). Looking for a way to amp up the excitement? A golf simulator could be what you need. This technology brings the thrill of the golf course right into your home. During the summer months, there are many unique ways to use your simulator to bring the family closer together. Below are some of our favorite applications!

Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Regardless of Weather with Modern Shading Solutions

How many months of the year do you actually use that beautiful patio you invested thousands in? Between Utah's intense summer sun, pesky insects, and unexpected weather changes, outdoor spaces sit unused far too often. There's a simple solution that can dramatically extend your living space and boost your home's value: outdoor motorized shades.

At AMT Integration, we work with premium brands like Draper and Screen Innovations to create sealed, comfortable outdoor environments that your family can enjoy year-round. Let's explore how these innovative shading solutions can transform your home's exterior spaces.

Transform Your Space into a Warm, Inviting Home Theater for the Holidays

With the chill of winter settling over the stunning Utah landscape, there’s no better time to turn your home into a cozy entertainment haven. A well-designed home theater does more than just provide a place to watch movies—it brings friends and family together, creating memories that linger long after the credits roll. And if you’re a home builder, you know how customized home theaters elevate your projects. 

At AMT Integration, we get it. We recognize how a thoughtfully crafted home theater design can add a sprinkle of magic to the holiday season, and we believe in delivering nothing short of extraordinary. You can brighten your clients’ winter with a comfortable space to enjoy the long evenings.

Find Out Why Josh.Ai Is the Go-To Option for Luxury Homeowners 

Talking to your smart home should feel as natural as speaking to a friend. With Josh.ai, you don’t have to memorize exact phrases or worry about privacy. This voice assistant understands natural language, protects your data, and easily handles complex commands. Whether you want to adjust the lighting, play music, or control multiple devices at once, Josh.ai makes it simple. Below, we answer common questions about how Josh.ai works and why it’s a great choice for smart home automation.

Add Lighting, Video, and Audio to Optimize Your Space for Outdoor Entertainment

Now that winter is over, get ready to dust off those outdoor spaces. Utah’s stunning natural scenery makes it the ideal spot for outdoor gatherings. As the weather begins to warm, it is time to start planning a cozy evening by the fire pit or a friendly summer barbecue. Our blog highlights some tech upgrades that could make all the difference. Modifying your outdoor spaces to match the occasion will be easy, from a peaceful yoga session to grilling burgers under the stars.

Discover the Benefits of Automated Window Coverings

According to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) study, 75% of home window coverings remain in the same position. That’s a huge portion of homes that do not take advantage of the sun’s warmth or the UV protection that shades provide. 

Why?

It starts in the morning when we wake up and open our window coverings to greet the day. Then, either the day grows cold or the sun beats down, and we close our shades to keep the heat in or protect our homes. And there they remain. 

Who has time to adjust every window covering as the sun arcs across the sky? That’s where motorized shades come in. In fact, the DOE recommends them. 

At AMT Integration, we partner with Lutron, the global leader in lighting control, to provide our clients with best-in-class automated window shades. Let’s explore just what these window coverings offer homeowners and designers. 

A Look at Common Issues and Effective Solutions

When designing or building a home, installing top-notch AV technology is a must to meet the expectations of today’s tech-savvy buyers. In the home construction industry, we understand that builders, architects, and designers can encounter challenges when trying to meet the expectations for remarkable audio-video quality. Continue reading to look at some common issues that projects encounter and how a solutions integrator like AMT Integration might approach the AV installation differently.

Boost Convenience and Comfort in Your Utah Home

An emerging trend is sparking interest among Utah County, UT, homeowners. Motorized shades, the automated window coverings that add a touch of luxury to any décor, have ignited curiosity from residents looking for daily time and money savings. From better energy efficiency to added convenience, motorized shades go above and beyond the function of simple window coverings. Continue reading to discover why motorized shades are becoming more desirable in the smart home technology industry.

Perhaps you have an abandoned room that could use some renovating, and you’re curious about hopping on the home theater trend.

You’ve undoubtedly heard of the term “smart home,” but what exactly is it? That questions has various answers, depending on who you ask.

These homes are residences equipped with several devices that automate tasks normally handled by humans. Homeowners control them using cell phone applications, voice commands, automation, or artificial intelligence.

Stay tuned to learn more about these innovative houses.

If you’re a business owner, you may be debating leaving your business’s Wi-Fi connection open to the public. Offering wireless access provides associates and visitors with a reliable connection.

Although cell phone carriers cover most of the nation’s populated regions with wireless 4G internet access, Wi-Fi connections can provide lightning-fast speeds and aren’t subject to usage limits. Best of all, Wi-Fi covers areas where 4G access isn’t available, and it takes care of tablets, laptops, and mobile devices that aren’t compatible with 4G.

Stay tuned to learn about the benefits of offering free Wi-Fi. 

Boasting a private theater was once considered the ultimate luxury reserved for film stars, movie moguls, and industry titans with access to unlimited film libraries. Nowadays, technological advances have made it possible for most homeowners to enjoy a state-of-the-art audio and entertainment space.

Is it time to add a personal cinema to your home? Let’s take a look at the benefits.

For decades, homeowners and business owners alike relied on low-cost incandescent light bulbs to illuminate their properties. However, smart LED lighting has grown in popularity because they’re more energy-efficient and durable than the lightbulbs of years past. Say goodbye to standing up to turn your lights on or off, and say

Stay tuned to learn more about this innovative lighting solution. 

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up businesses, both big and small, as well as consumer behavior on a scale we’ve never seen before. Both the public and private sectors are doing their best to stop the spread and contain infections. Although the full economic consequences of this pandemic are unclear, we know the devastating impact it can have on people, particularly those who are more vulnerable.

A few years ago, no one could have predicted being able to use our voice to do mundane tasks, such as turning our lights on and off. Today’s smart home systems can do a lot more than adjust your home’s temperature and keep track of your security system. Thanks to the internet of things (IOT), your smart home system can control nearly every aspect of your home.

Given the current COVID-19 outbreak, you may be stuck at home for an indefinite amount of time. If you’re bored, consider taking on a few personal projects, such as upgrading your home to a smart one.

Learn how to make your regular home into a smart one.

Removing strangers from your Wi-Fi network is easy, but detecting them is hard. You may not even notice unauthorized users, such as your neighbor’s kid, who uses your internet to watch viral videos. Although you want to be nice and allow others to use your network, strangers who mooch off of it usually don’t have your best interests at heart. 

Discover why it’s important to only allow trusted users to connect to your Wi-Fi.

Are you no longer looking forward to going to work? If you’re feeling demotivated, it probably has more to do with your office’s atmosphere than your responsibilities. According to the American Society of Interior Designers, 68% of employees are dissatisfied with their office’s lighting. Lighting is one of the most important factors in ergonomics, but this part of an office’s design is usually overlooked and rushed. 

The internet has revolutionized the way our homes and workspaces operate. Thanks to the automation of home devices, such as smart thermostats and Wi-Fi enabled appliances like robot vacuum cleaners; technology is transforming the way people interact with the most mundane household items. Even offices are taking advantage of the ever-expanding line of smart home appliances, with more and more offices calling themselves “smart offices.”

You take pride in inviting your friends over to your house on the weekends, and your home is now hailed as the hang out spot among your friend circle. The living room bustles with sounds coming from your television when your friends get together. However, you can’t help but feel like something is missing from these gatherings—could it be that your entertainment center is too dated? If you’re still not using a flat-screen television or you don’t own a set of speakers yet, then it’s time for an upgrade.