Central Coast Audio Visual

Often times we have clients who wonder why they should use an equipment rack to house their Audio Visual equipment.  A lot of times they feel that existing cabinetry should work fine.  The following are some major reasons / benefits to using a professional equipment rack to house your equipment: It makes servicing your equipment much much easier.  (ever had that speaker that never worked because everytime you pulled your receiver out of the cabinet the speaker cable came loose?) It allows the installer to properly route cabling to avoid EMI and other potential cross-talk of cabling.  (ever had a buzz through a speaker and you can't figure out where or why it's happening?) It allows for proper heat dissipation.  (ever had a cable or satellite box burn out?) It can be build offsite and transported complete to your site.  (keeps techs out of your home... do you really want to adopt a tech?)  It can be showcased to make your equipment a fancy display...

This is just a quick note to let you all know that Control 4 just released a new appliance integration device to integrate Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances into a Control 4 Home Automation System.  You're first question might be why in the world do I need my stove or refrigerator connected to my home automation system? Here's why:  Wouldn't it be cool and convenient if the lights in your family blinked letting you know your oven had preheated?  Or what if you're having a party and you need the ice maker to kick into overdrive.  When you trigger party mode from your control 4 system the ice maker can be automatically set to boost its ice making.  Or maybe you have kids or elderly who aren't so good about closing the refrigerator door...the system can be setup to play a reminder through your house audio system that the refrigerator door has been open for more than 5 minutes. This is pretty cool stuff and just a glimpse into what the future of home control will...

Central Coast Audio Visual has been installing Control 4 Home Automation Systems for over a year now.  We have created systems ranging from simple media rooms to complex home theaters and whole home automation.  We have given clients control of their home via their tablet or smartphone with control over lighting, shades, HVAC, music, and video.  Control 4 has filled a niche that's below the cost of a Crestron/Savant/AMX system and is very capable of handling most home owners needs.  If you're in the market for a home automation system or a better way to control your Audio Video system call us today and we can discuss how Control 4 may be a good price conscious solution for you.