We spent the day positioning a lift that raises a 90 inch flat screen TV 8 feet from the basement into the great room through the floor. The lift weighs 1150 pounds and we needed a forklift to move it. This is the view of it just inside the garage door.                   The lift was custom designed ...

CEDIA announced the launch of a new consumer-focused website, which is located at CEDIA.org . The site includes articles, project profiles, research tools, a plan-your-project area and more. “The goal of the site is to be an extension of our members marketing efforts while also serving as a go-to unbiased, resource for consumers and design and build ...

Savant Systems has been selling its Apple-based home automation system for quite some time. Control interfaces were any iOS device. Now they are delivering true Mac access with TrueControl for Mac. TrueControl is a new app designed for the Mac. The software will allow users of the Savant SmartSystems access to the system right from ...

The new keypads offer a wide range of control options and designer-friendly aesthetics. Article written by: Julie Jacobson - Guest Writer, A co-founder of EH Publishing in 1994, Julie is editor-at-large of CE Pro, sister publication of Commercial Integrator. An authority on home automation, networking, integration, digital convergence and the CE pro channel, Julie speaks often about these ...

Savant's Smart Energy Monitor allows users to reduce energy costs by monitoring how and when specific devices draw power. Savant CEO Robert Madonna explains it like this; " Savant's Smart Energy monitor will provide a system-wide view of total energy consumption as well as an easy to understand picture of cause-and-effect scenarios. The SmartEnergy Monitor connects to ...

Video screen installation by an unlicensed person with no experience mounting a TV. I noticed this installation in a commercial establishment today. I have many times used chain as a safety device in case of mount failure, but never as the sole means of support. The chains are actually attached to a CRT mount that has been ...

I have a saying I have used frequently for a long time. "just because you can, does not always mean you should" I saw an advertisement for a refrigerator that had a "wifi LCD screen with apps" It has Weather, news, radio, calendar, picassa, and "even Twitter" Ok... I don't think a web interface is really necessary on a fridge. For ...

SRS top 5 reasons why you should use a licensed contractor: Insurance: Contractors carry liability insurance. Qualifications: Licensed contractors must pass a written trade test. Experience: People licensed must have years of verified experience. It is the law: Any person performing more than 500.00 in work and materials must be licensed. Peace of mind: Contractors do it right!