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TOP 7 REASONS TO MOTORIZE YOUR WINDOW TREATMENTS

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Are you tired of your daily monotonous routine of opening and closing the blinds of your windows?Don’t worry! Automated smart window blinds could be a permanent solution for you. These smart blinds run on synchronized mobile apps, voice commands, and timer-based functionality, while regular motorized window blinds allow for only a button to operate. Automated Blinds Provide Instant Solutions To The Below-Listed Day-To-Day Challenges.Instant privacy controlGlare reductionEliminate the need to manually adjust shadesOperate from anywhere in the worldCan create an energy-efficient environment Go Hands-Free And Operate From Anywhere In The WorldVia Smart Bridge, you can control your window blinds using Amazon Alexa or Google Echo, ensuring hands-free control. You can also control your smart window blinds while you are away from your home too, using any Smart Device. In Addition, Some Of The Most Popular Patterns And Styles Of Smart Window Blinds Are:Roller, Blackout, or Skylight BlindsSingle Color or Mixed Color BlindsHorizontal or Vertical BlindsPrinted or Plain BlindsKeeping these things in mind, we have gathered the top features of smart window blinds to enhance your privacy and comfort, so let’s dive in! Premium motorized blinds support the wireless smart bridge; it which will work perfectly with every major smart home system and all of the voice assistance products like Alexa, Google, and more. The best part is that it can be controlled from anywhere in the world. Now there is no need to worry about closing the window blinds while leaving your home or office or wondering whether you did or didn’t. The Final TakeawayVisit our experience center to familiarize yourself with the automation and unique features of the window blinds we offer with our smart home solution. Specialized window blinds save time and energy consumption, maximize the interior beauty and living experience, and even ensure more safety for kids and pets. Easy-to-adjust, ease of access to window areas that are difficult to get to, and Ultra-Violet protection, are all distinctive features making Motorized Blinds more popular than ever. Contact La Scala For More InformationIf you have questions, schedule a meeting with one of our team. La Scala is CEDIA certified as the Best Integrated Home Solution Provider.In addition, we are one of the authorized installation partners and we provide turn-key solutions from installation to maintenance and support. Book your free consultation today! Call 604-606-1888 Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

Automated Window Treatments

REDEFINE THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE WITH A HOME THEATRE SYSTEM

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Have you ever wondered why we get a different kind of thrill when we watch a movie in a theatre? The obvious thing is that the screen is far bigger than any home Television or home projection screen. But sound plays a far more crucial role in how we consume and experience the movie. Commonly available sound systems won’t do justice to deliver the exact same thrill we get in the theatre. Therefore, most people try but fail to mimic the whole experience. To bring home the cinematic experience with a home theatre system, one needs a professional; someone who knows exactly what to do in your space to provide the excitement and thrill of the theatre experience in your home. Herein, we aim to help you understand what you can do to redefine the cinematic experience and bring the theatre experience to the comfort of your home with a home theatre system. Installing Plush SeatingInstalling Plush Seating There’s nothing that says the Home Theatre Experience like plush theatre seating. Sitting in the most comfortable seating, with snacks and drinks at the ready, is just the beginning of your experience in your new Home Theatre. No regular couch will do. You need something extra to experience all of the intense emotions. Hence, plush seating is the answer. Proper Home Theatre System InstallationMost companies offer what they call premium home theatre systems. However, not all “premium” systems are alike. La Scala expert consultants have the most experience, know the best products, and know exactly how to interface all into one superbly performing Home Theatre System. La Scala offers you the best consultation which provides positively stunning results. Not only that, La Scala offers complete home theatre system installation services, so you don’t have to go through the tedious task of finding various trades to handle your needs. Projector & ScreenProjector & ScreenImagine watching your favorite action movie, but not on a regular TV; instead on a 100+ inch screen. Wouldn’t that be more like a movie theatre! The main reason we go to the theatre is the size of the screen and the quality of sound. Today, there are even bulbless projectors using lasers for a thirty-thousand-hour lifespan, meaning virtually no service is required. Screens can roll up right into the ceiling, totally out of sight. One can even have a TV behind on the same wall for watching the news. Installing A Powerful, Quality Sound SystemQuality Sound SystemImagine going into a movie theatre today, only to find the sound quality to be less than spectacular. Other than the big screen, isn’t that the reason we go to a movie theatre in the first place? You can get the same kind of effect in your new Home Theatre. Powerful and accurate, you’ll think you’re really in the action! Let the team from La Scala walk you through the options available. They know what will meet your needs. Soundproofing The RoomSoundproofing the RoomIf one’s goal is to keep the Home Theatre experience inside the Theatre Room, soundproofing is a crucial element in doing just that. There are various ways to cut down on sound ‘escaping’. La Scala is very experienced in this realm. Speak to our experts before constructing the room. We’ll educate you on the options available. At the same time, perhaps you’d like to add Acoustical Treatments to the walls inside the Theatre Room. These will enhance the listening experience, and also have some effect on keeping sound in the room. TakeawayJust knowing that you can experience the Movie Theatre experience in your own home, without notice; and without driving somewhere, in your pajamas if you like, is fantastic.When you’re ready for the experience you’ve been waiting for, La Scala is here with their home theatre installation services. Connect with our expert consultants today at 604-606-1888 and experience it for yourself.

Automation

STREAM MUSIC IN EVERY ROOM OF YOUR HOME WITH WHOLE HOME AUDIO

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A well-planned multi-room audio system offers the listener the ability to move from room to room and listen to their favorite music everywhere. It also offers multiple users the ability to play their music in one area and other users to be able to play other music in other areas. Depending on one’s discriminating tastes, one can choose to increase the quality of the sound system as the budget allows. That said, La Scala only installs what it believes is ‘good’ to ‘great’ sounding systems; while having compared various systems so that we can offer the best value to our clients as well. Choosing a company to work with is easy since La Scala has been in business for over thirty years. The most common systems La Scala provides include in-ceiling speakers that are flushed into the ceiling and can be painted any color desired. Almost invisible, they blend in yet offer the music you desire where you desire it. If you want your speakers to be totally invisible La Scala offers the best in speakers that are exactly that. You can’t see them, but they provide amazing sound. Using a touchpad built into the wall, sitting on a table, or by using your Smartphone, you can easily control your Multi-Room Audio System. Move through playlists, artists, genres, or individual songs is done with ease. Play your own music or stream from any service online. Your music can be accessed from a server in your equipment rack or directly from your phone, and guests can also play their music on your system using their Smart device as well.   La Scala’s team is extremely experienced in planning, installing, and programming Multi-Room Audio Systems. The user interface screen is so easy to use that little instruction is required. Even the novice can flip through and play their favorite music with ease. La Scala knows where to install speakers and what kind of amplification is required to provide the best performance for your needs. All are integrated into your Home Automation System so that you can access anything from Motorized Shades to Lighting Control to Video and of course your Multi-Room Audio System too. What if a delivery arrives or a guest appears at your door or your phone rings? No problem. La Scala can integrate the system to overlay the music or have it mute altogether so you’ll never miss a call. Having a party? Choose the music and set independent volume levels in each of your multi-room audio zones. Then you can increase a master level which will incrementally control each zone’s volume as you wish. There are many possibilities, and many can be discussed with La Scala’s experienced representatives. We’ve installed countless Multi-Room Audio Systems and every single client was glad they chose to do so. The investment actually increases the value of one’s home too.   Come to La Scala’s experience center to review this and many other options for your home.

gaming room
4K, Acoustic Treatments, Audio Systems/Hi-end Audio, Media Rooms

A Gaming Room with a Competitive Advantage

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What does it take to create the ultimate in-home space for video gaming? Serious gamers are looking beyond a fast PC to help them compete in the gaming arena. They have come to realize their physical surroundings help them become more immersed in the game environment. Single screens or multiple screen arrays, coupled with acoustical treatments, backlit displays, powerful sound systems and specialized seating, all add to the experience that many gamers are finding enjoyable in an in-home gaming room.

Outdoor Living

Home Theater Under the Stars

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Does your family enjoy gathering in your home theater for movie night? Do you like to host watch parties of your favorite sporting events with your friends gathered around the big screen in your media room? With spring ushering in warmer weather, why not take the entertainment outdoors? Imagine catching the game from the comfort of your covered patio or offering rafts for your kids and guests to enjoy a movie while afloat! The best seat in the house may not be in the house after all! You may already be streaming your music through outdoor speakers or watching your weatherproof LED while tending to your outdoor grill, but imagine upping the entertainment by creating an outdoor theater under the stars with a larger-than-life, jaw-dropping projection screen? Starry, Starry Night An outdoor theater adds elegance and entertainment value to your outdoor living space. It can boast an exceptional image as well as uncompromising sound. And the sound system can be multi-use, filling the space with music by day and heart-pounding theater audio at night.  You can stream from your favorite movie service or share content from your media room system or home theater. But unlike your indoor space, you won’t need to paint a constellation on the ceiling! Button Up Like other specialized outdoor AV gear, weather-resistant options are available for projectors and projection screens. Projectors can be housed in a climate-controlled mounting box or cleverly mounted for quick set-up on movie night. Screens can cleverly roll down from beneath your home’s eaves, pop-up from custom enclosures or occupy an outdoor wall. With limited to no “ceilings” to mount from however, determining where the projector can be installed can require some creativity. And added throw distance and lumens may be required to achieve exceptional picture quality. Fortunately, we excel at this! Always in Control For uninterrupted enjoyment you’ll want a robust network and remote control to access your home’s system. Several waterproof remotes are available, giving you the ability to control everything -even when you’re in the pool! Control of elegantly designed landscape and patio lighting completes the outdoor living space. Lighting can accent feature areas and walkways for drama and safety while allowing separate control of zones surrounding the screen area. Interested in exploring your choices in an outdoor theater? Warm weather is on its way! Now’s the time to get planning so give us a call us today!

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Network Infrastructure

The Question of Wired vs. Wireless

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Whether a small huddle space or large conference room, enabling your team with the right collaboration tools and capabilities is essential for creating a productive space. Also critical to the space is the connectivity, providing a reliable network. But which is the better choice, wired or wireless? They each have advantages but to determine which is right for your business, we’ll need to understand who will be using the space, what collaborative tools you’ll be using, and what level of security your network has in place. Let’s start with three types of wireless solutions available:   A Business Wi-Fi network is a dedicated Wi-Fi network providing exceptional, reliable coverage to anyone on the business’s network. It allows seamless access to all server files to everyone on the network however, it restricts access to guests. This restricted access impacts collaboration. One benefit though is that the system can be located anywhere on premise, eliminating the need to locate it the equipment in the room. A local network is a device-specific wireless network. It creates its own WiFi network with direct connectivity. This method offers heightened security since the company’s network doesn’t need to be accessed in order to connect to a device. The local network is the popular choice among IT Administrators due to the secure nature of standalone devices not needing to access the network. The downside however, is that files outside of that network cannot be accessed and that the devices need to be located in the room. A Plug-n-Play Network uses wireless USB dongles to connect directly to a dedicated network. Once connected, the dongles automatically download a widget that allows the users to connect to the system. At the click of a button, many of these dongles include “show me” functionality which allows the user’s desktop to be shown on the display. The USB dongles can be a supplement to either of the two other types of wireless systems as described earlier, providing connectivity for users who either can’t connect to the WiFi network or who are unable to download or access the necessary software. One possible disadvantage is that dongles can inadvertently be packed up with guests’ laptops or otherwise misplaced.   Content streaming is available on many of the wireless presentation platforms. This is great for employees who work remotely or are traveling, as well as for sharing content across a corporate network to a satellite location. Additionally, many systems can also provide the ability to present multiple desktops simultaneously, providing an enhanced collaborative experience. Wired or wireless, but not wire-free Providing at least one “hardwired” connection is recommended for every meeting space as wireless access is not always available for all users. Some systems require an app or software suite which can be problematic for guest presenters who don’t have the ability or system rights to install software on their laptop, and others have severely locked down laptops where even the USB ports are not able to upload or download data which would include the widgets that the wireless USB dongles provide. Unforeseen network issues or outages can also render a wireless system inoperable if the system relies on the Client Wi-Fi, so the hardwired connection provides a reliable backup. So, which is the right solution for you? Give us a call and let’s explore the options. We’ll discover your wants, guide you through your choices and work with your IT pro to ensure safe connectivity. And keep in mind, wireless doesn’t mean wire free. There’s still equipment that needs to live either in the room or in an equipment rack elsewhere and there’s still a need to provide power to the tabletop connectivity. It all starts with the infrastructure. Let’s get started, shall we?

smart home gym
Audio Systems/Hi-end Audio, Automation, Lighting Control, Safety & Security, Tech Trends

Why You Need a Smart Home Gym

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Gyms are great for your fitness goals, but they’re one-size-fits-all. Why pay for a pricey membership at a crowded gym when you could have a smart home gym of your very own? The right fit for your fitness goals Gym hours (not to mention group classes) almost never seem to fit your schedule perfectly. If you’re a working adult or a parent, you know how hard it is to squeeze in 30 minutes of exercise each day, let alone find childcare. A home gym gives you the flexibility to work out when you find the time – without worrying about childcare, busy schedules, or missing a delivery at home. And when you add in smart technology that enables you to answer the doorbell, adjust your thermostat, preheat the oven or change your workout mood with just your voice – you’ll never have to worry about interrupting your workout.  A gym designed with you in mind Whether you want a dedicated home gym or only have room for designated space to roll out your yoga mat, there are endless audio, lighting, climate control and even voice control solutions to help you create the ultimate, immersive experience required to motivate you through your workouts. Whether you’re a yogi looking for natural light and calming audio, or need blackout shades, streaming capability and your favorite high-powered playlist for your early-morning spinning class, you can have the gym that inspires you to reach your fitness goals. We’re here to help If you’ve been dreaming of your own smart home gym for, we’re here to help. Whether you want a decked-out, dedicated space or need just a few pieces to get you started, we have the pros and the resources to help you create an immersive workout experience.

Acoustic Treatments, Audio Systems/Hi-end Audio, Automation, Lighting Control, Luxury Vacation Homes, Media Rooms, Motorized Window Shades, Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU), Outdoor Living, Power Management, Safety & Security, Sleek design, Tech Trends

BUILDEX Vancouver

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Join us at BUILDEX this week! You\’ll find us in the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association Pavilion (HAVAN 431). We\’ll share the latest in smart home automation, outdoor audio and video solutions, home theater design and the art of technology! See you at the show! For more on the show, visit BUILDEXVancouver. Like to schedule a time to meet? Please call or contact Mike Chorney at [email protected].

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