That time of year is quickly approaching when we get to enjoy our outdoor spaces. Soon the magnolia and cherry trees will be blooming, the sun warm, and our yard ready to greet friends and family. But is your outdoor area ready? One of the elements that can make this the best season yet is an outdoor audio-video system that extends your home’s entertainment and captivates your guests. 

Let’s look at what homeowners in New Rochelle, NY, are doing to turn their backyards into outdoor retreats.

Many homeowners think of outdoor lighting as a way to expand the use of their outdoor spaces. Gathering with friends and family can extend long into the evening as lights illuminate the patio, entertainment areas, and pathways. However, today's outdoor lighting offers much more than safety and more hours enjoying the great outdoors. 

Let’s explore the many features inherent in contemporary outdoor lighting design and its benefits to homes in Greenwich, CT.

At Phoenix Audio Video, we combine our expert-level knowledge in high-fidelity audio with our years of experience with smart home integrations. The result is sound reproduction as the artist intended, whether it is filling your home with the songs of your favorite musicians through a distributed audio system or hearing all the nuances of a movie’s soundtrack as if for the first time in your home theater.

While we work with many high-end audio brands, one of our favorites is Focal. So let's take a look at what this industry leader in high-fidelity sound reproduction can bring to your home in Fairfield, CT. 

If you’ve delved into the world of home automation, you’ve probably experienced a level of home management once unimaginable. Today’s smart home systems offer one-touch control of lighting, climate, entertainment, security, and more. 

But wait, it gets even better. In 2015, Josh.ai was born. Josh.ai is the voice control system built for automated homes. Since then, it has made headlines, transforming how people control their smart homes and changing the home automation landscape in Chappaqua, NY, and the world. 

Let’s see how Josh.ai delivers an effortless living experience.

Automated control of a home’s lighting, climate, media, and entertainment bring an ease of living that’s hard to define unless you’ve experienced it firsthand. But, even more important than a home that’s easy to manage is a home that provides safety and security. In fact, one of the first home automation features our clients ask about is smart home security. 

At Phoenix Audio Video, we partner with industry-leading brands that offer cutting-edge technology. Three of these brands are Savant, 2N, and Ring. When combined, they can create an unrivaled automated security system. So let's see how these companies bring peace of mind to homeowners in New Rochelle, NY.

Immersive sound. You’ve probably heard the term in relation to high-performance home theaters. But, what exactly does it mean? 

At Phoenix Audio Video, we create 3D audio fields that immerse the listener in a dome of sound. We do this by partnering with some of the industry leaders in audio performance. One of these is Trinnov. 

The essence of Trinnov can be found within its name: “Tri” and “Innov,” or 3D Innovation. Since 2003, they have been on the frontlines of creating technology that delivers music the way the artist and director intended. 

Immersive audio is at the basis of the company’s technology advancements. Today, Trinnov processors can be found in leading professional film and music studios and thousands of high-end movie theaters worldwide. You'll also find them in the finest home theater and stereo systems.

Let’s see what these advanced systems can do for your Fairfield, CT home. 

A smart home system is vast and complex – and can extend across your entire Fairfield County, CT property. While this improves your daily living immensely, it also means that when one smart component goes down, it can throw a wrench in your everyday routine. Or imagine if your home network’s connection suddenly stalls – you need a fix and quick!

With a remote monitoring system, you can rest assured that our team has your whole smart home covered. We offer top-notch service plans so you can decide which setup is best for you and your living space, letting you breathe easy over your home’s daily operations.

Want to find out more? Keep reading on below.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “seeing is believing.” But we’d like to add to that phrase: hearing is believing, too. Just because something can’t be seen doesn’t mean it isn’t worthwhile, and with invisible speaker technology from high-performance brands like Sonance and Stealth Acoustics, your Westchester County home will never sound – or look – the same.

Keep reading below to learn how a multi-room audio system can change the way you listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more in your NY home.

Lutron has been the global industry leader in shades and lighting for decades. Part of the reason for their continued top spot is their commitment to technological advancements. In 2021, they brought their A-game yet again when they introduced their new line in Lutron motorized shades: Lutron’s wire-free Palladiom shading system.

Let’s discover why people are talking about their new wire-free shading system and what it can do for your Greenwich, CT home. 

Technology can be fallible—no matter how robust your home network and smart home system is. Unforeseen events, such as a power outage or ISP service interruption, can take your devices offline in seconds, resulting in a disrupted movie night, dropped conference call with your work team, or worse.

When connectivity issues occur, you shouldn’t be responsible for troubleshooting the problem. In fact, you should be able to rely on your network and smart home system around the clock!

That’s why we will begin offering subscription-based remote monitoring service solutions for customers in Westchester County, NY, Fairfield County, CT, and beyond that allow our smart home professionals to monitor and manage your network and systems from afar. Below, learn about this remote monitoring service solution and how it benefits you.

The lighting you choose for your home can make or break your interior design. More than that, poor lighting can negatively affect your safety, eyesight, and wellbeing. You depend on the lighting in your home every day, so why shouldn’t you invest in a high-quality solution that delights and inspires?

As a Lutron installer, we’re proud to deliver the best home lighting solutions to our customers in the Greenwich, CT area. Below, explore three recessed LED lighting options from Lutron for your home, which we rank from good to better to best (although you can’t go wrong with any of these)!

The high-end audio market is brimming with speaker brands to choose from for your listening needs. Whether you want to enjoy an immersive soundscape in your home theater or recreate the feeling of a live concert in your living room, our A/V experts can advise you on the best options.

This blog will highlight two of our favorite names in high-end speakers: Focal and Bowers & Wilkins. If you’re in search of new speakers for a stereo or home theater setup in your Westchester County, NY home, then read below to learn more about these brands and what they offer.

If you want to create an epic home movie experience, you don’t just need a giant screen; you also need a fully encompassing surround sound system. And now the immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound experience that was once reserved for commercial theaters can be enjoyed at home!

Dolby Atmos technology revolutionized how we experienced film at the cineplex, freeing sound from channels and transporting us into the story. With the right gear and speaker setup, you can recreate the same experience from the comfort of your Darien, CT home.

Keep reading to learn more about the Dolby Atmos audio format and how to fully enjoy it in your own home theater.

Which features in a home theater draw your attention most? You’re likely thinking of the projector screen and surround sound. While the display and speakers are integral to any movie experience, they’re only two of many elements that make a home theater great.

Elements like lighting, seating, acoustic treatment, and room control significantly impact the quality and performance of a home theater. If you attempt a home theater installation and forget about these features, you may end up with a lackluster result.

Let’s dive deeper into the value these elements add to your home theater Westchester County, NY.

If you’re like most residents in the Westport, CT area, you’re enjoying the last few months of nice weather before the temperature drops and forces us to stay indoors. Rather than risking bouts of cabin fever this winter, stay entertained all season long with a custom home theater!

By planning your project early, you can enjoy the immersive thrill of the movies at home—just in time for the holiday season. Our team at Phoenix Audio Video would love to help bring your dream home theater to life. Keep reading to learn four reasons why now is the perfect time to get started.