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You pay for Gigabit Internet speed, so why doesn’t your phone have a Gigabit connection? Let us break it down for you. We know through a combination of math, physics, and properly engineered Wi-Fi standards-based safeguards that the achievable connection for most mobile devices in real-world situations is typically 30-40% of the negotiated connection rate….

Leon Speakers Designer Spotlight: Q&A with Meghan Bannon & Tara Marshall, Principals of FORT Architecture Not every designer embraces technology, but the founders of FORT Architecture, an up-and-coming architecture and interior design firm in Calgary, Alberta in Canada, understand the importance of teaming up with A/V professionals to develop creative solutions that blend design and…

Strateres is thrilled to announce our partnership with DMF Lighting! Based in California, DMF is a family-owned company that is dedicated to designing and building LED downlighting that sets the bar for flexibility, performance, and quality.  Their in-house engineering team pushes the boundaries of lighting, constantly refining products and extending their modular system. Every DMF product strikes…

  Phyn Plus Smart water assistant + shutoff We hope you are safe and well as we start off 2021. The past year has left an indelible mark on all of us and has changed our thinking on how we interact with the spaces we live, work and play in. The role of technology has…

Firmware Update to Sony 900H TV Series Sony has announced the addition of the Apple TV app (home of its marquee streaming service Apple TV+) to its smart TV’s. The Apple TV app is now available for the X900H series TVs via a software update. Select 2018 models and most 2019 and 2020 models will receive an update…

A product demonstration is one of your best sales tools if you have a high-quality product. It helps you get prospective customers interested and excited about your solution. It is also an effective way to address the prospect’s specific concerns. Stimulates Interest Product demonstrations provide visual support to enhance the quality of your sales presentation….

Google Nest products work together seamlessly. Your Nest Protect smoke alarm can talk to your Nest Learning thermostat, your Nest Hub Max shows you what’s happening on your Nest Cams and Nest Hello doorbell, the Nest x Yale Lock can help you secure your home with ease, and Nest Wifi connects every device to keep…

Introducing PureTech Alliance (puretech-alliance.com), a national sales and service organization representing health and wellness technologies across the USA and Puerto Rico. Comprised of 12 highly respected sales representation firms that each have extensive experience in the audio/video and custom installation (CI) channel within their respective regions, PureTech Alliance will create and maintain a network of the…

Back in 2010, the term stay-cation came into being. Here we are now in 2020 and it’s just called Quarantine.  The custom AV industry saw an uptick in the home theater business.  Early indications are 2020 will see a similar uptick.  Give your clients the face-melting bass performance without the monster footprint. How, you ask? …

Bring the dream of a relaxing outdoor living space to your clients.  TerraVue motorized outdoor shades turn any open-air environment into an oasis.  They protect against rain, sun, and insects, offer privacy for home patios, and reduce glare from water.  Best of all they add a unique, stylish look to your client’s home or business….