Smart home technology is everywhere these days. You may not think you need a smart home, but if you consider all the things you are currently automating, you’ll see that you are already living an automated lifestyle. For example, you probably have a smartphone and Alexa or Google device. You likely also have alarms, music streaming, grocery lists, reminders, and a host of other applications you use through them, too. 

Maybe they even communicate. If you have smart plugs in your home, you can turn them on and off with voice commands to your Alexa or Google Home. If you are familiar with any of those conveniences, you are already utilizing home automation. And with a professionally installed system, you can have smart home automation in your  San Antonio home that not only makes things more convenient but also a lot more fun.

When you’re not at your home, it can be a frequent thought on your mind: “What’s happening at my house, and what am I not there to see?” Don’t let worries over your home’s security keep you preoccupied while you’re focusing at work, trying to have a good time with friends, or relaxing on vacation.

With a home monitoring system, you can always check in on your San Antonio, TX property no matter where you are – even if you’re tucking yourself into bed in your own bed! In this blog, we’ll explore this smart security and surveillance solution and the different scenarios that benefit from it whilegiving you overall peace of mind. Find out more by reading below.

The data network in your smart home is a critical component, as vital as the electrical or plumbing. After all, streaming services, security, and daily online communications all travelover the Ethernet. 

Wi-Fi networking provides the convenience of broadband without wires, allowing you to roam freely with your mobile devices or add the latest smart unit with ease. While a wireless connection is the most expedient method of connecting, it does have its limitations.  An improperly installedhome Wi-Fi network can deliver more frustration than benefit. 

The expert networking team at Sterling Home Technologies can design and maintain a robust and secure wireless system for your San Antonio, TX home. 

A smart home is about the luxury of comfort and convenience, and nothing affects your comfort more than the temperature and humidity of indoor spaces. Regulating your home environment can influence your moods and general wellness. An automated climate control system can help you sleep better, stay focused, and bring balance to your daily circadian rhythms.  

An environmental control system can also save on energy costs by adjusting only the parts of your home that need it.  Rather than engaging the heating or cooling for the whole home, it is applied to the zones where it is required. 

See how a smart climate control system can enhance your San Antonio, TX lifestyle. 

Your home should be a place of solace, a sanctuary where you can put your mind at ease and enjoy the fruits of your labor.  A regular home security system can bring a sense of safety by alerting you to possible intrusions, but a smart home security system can protect you from so much more. Plus, it responds to threats and notifies you much more efficiently.

Installing a system that can monitor the entire home, from the yard to the wine cellar to the water pipes, gives you the assurance that everything is in order. Be confident that you will be notified of any issues, whether you are in the bedroom or halfway around the world.

Read on to learn about installing a smart home security system in your San Antonio, TX home.

How often have you been browsing the web or watching your favorite show on Netflix with ease one moment and the next your connection slows down or stops altogether? If you are currently experiencing this or other signs of a less than optimal wireless connection, then it may be time for a home networking tune-up.

The days and nights in the hill country are finally starting to cool off, and for those of us who are just plain tired of recirculated air, spending a relaxing evening outside sounds like a good idea.

If you’re by yourself or with family and loved ones, you can enjoy the cool weather along with cool tunes by creating a fully automated outdoor audio system.

With the advice of our AV experts, you’ll be able to install a system of speakers that can be integrated into your exterior landscape and connected to your home’s automated system.

Sterling Home Technologies in Boerne, TX, can help take your enjoyment of the outdoors to the next level by advising you on the best high-end outdoor speakers and where to situate them for an optimal listening experience.

A home theater system is the focal point of any modern household. You could be watching the game with friends or simply having a movie night with the family, but one thing is for sure: having an awesome home theater or media room is going to make or break the experience.

It may seem like an overwhelming task to put together the perfect media room or home theater setup; however, you can rest assured that our team of professionals will be with you every step of the way.

Having the right TV that is the appropriate size for your San Antonio, TX space as well as the right speakers are just two components of a modern home theater system. Keep reading below to find out more!

While the summer tourists in San Antonio, TX are sweltering their way along the Riverwalk, you can enjoy a perfectly cool atmosphere inside your home using smart technology to regulate your home’s internal climate.

From smart thermostats to motorized window shades, there is no shortage of devices that can be integrated so you can endure that ever-present humidity.

Our homeowners in the San Antonio area have come to rely on our smart home climate control services to save them energy and money and to ensure that they return home to a comfortably cool setting.

We all love our Texas homes here in San Antonio, but most of us also experience some moments during the hot summers where we start wishing for fall. Add social distancing into the mix, and you’re stuck inside a balmy house until you can better manage the temperature. Fortunately for you, we have some ideas, including mainstays like smart thermostats and motorized shades, as well as a couple of fun surprises. Keep reading for a few highly recommended tips our pros have for you.

In our May blog article, we discussed some hot products that we recommend for media rooms. We’ll continue that conversation later, but for now, we want to divert your attention to your outdoor spaces. After all, many San Antonio and Texas Hill Country homeowners, tired of feeling cooped up, are now heading outdoors to enjoy our pools and grills once again.

Imagine how much more engaging you could make your outdoor entertainment experience if you installed dynamic sound quality and striking visuals. Whether you want to enjoy your favorite music while sitting in your garden or bring a full media room to your Texas backyard, Sterling Home Technologies has the right technology solution for you. Read on to discover some of our suggestions, including a brand-new outdoor TV.

Though we love everything about home theaters – from installing them for others to enjoying them in our residences – there is something about the way home media rooms bring families together. In fact, we’ve seen many San Antonio, Boerne and Hill Country, TX, homeowners eschew the more traditional theater concept recently in favor of a multifaceted family space, complete with gaming systems, wine bars, communal seating or anything else the homeowner might conjure up during the concept phase.

At Sterling Home Technologies, we know that specifications mean everything when designing rooms, and many more variables go into a home media room setup. For example, you might be dealing with a more-open concept space and have to account for noise with acoustic treatments. Or, you have ambient light because the room you selected (a spare bedroom, perhaps?) wasn’t originally intended to be a theater-type space.

We can think of a fix for any potential issue, as well as a top-quality brand and product solution. Keep reading to see a few brands that we recommend for home media rooms.

It seems as though the news changes every day, and with that, our expectations constantly shift as well. We might wonder what comes next, how long the new coronavirus pandemic will last, and how much of a risk you take when you go out. With all this uncertainty surrounding us, the last thing we want to do is further endanger our families with an unsecured home. Give your family some valuable peace of mind with the home security system tools we mention below.

Though these security devices will help you feel safe while you’re at home, you can use them long after this crisis passes. Keep reading to find out which devices have creative use for both now and later, and why you’ll appreciate them.

Your home network is just fine for you and your family to watch Netflix, place an order on Amazon or switch on a Pandora station while you’re cooking dinner. But if your San Antonio, TX, home now also functions as a home office for remote work, you may be realizing that your networking system isn’t strong enough to support a flood of daily video calls, email and online programs. And this problem is compounded if other household members need to use the network for work or school, too.

Below, we’ve outlined some signs that indicate your network isn’t as strong as it could be, and that it’s time for an upgrade. 

Maybe you’re jetting off to add stamps to your passport. Or perhaps you’re only across town at the grocery store. Either way, if something is amiss at your house, you’d like to know right away. That way, you can notify the authorities of the situation or make sure your family is okay. With a smart home monitoring system, you’ll always be in-the-know.

If you’re wondering how the technology works, how it will be installed in your home, and what the benefits are, we share the ins and outs of a home monitoring system below. Continue reading to see how your San Antonio, TX home can become safer.