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.

We all know that smart home technology is readily available. We see Amazon Alexa ads on TV, new devices come out almost every week, and it’s difficult not to notice the devices featured prominently at your local big-box store.

You may wonder if you need a professional smart home installation for your San Antonio home. As a smart home company in Central Texas, we are biased, of course, and we believe there are significant benefits to bringing in a professional to add smart features and automation to your home.

Read on to see why!

Many home automation companies may have a favorite system to integrate, and we can’t say we blame them. We recommend Savant as the leading choice for smart home automation systems because its platforms not only manage your whole home with minimal effort but also look good while doing so. You can control lighting, A/V equipment, HVAC, shades, security systems, outdoor systems and more with ease and elegance.

That’s why Sterling Home Technologies works with Savant to bring San Antonio, TX, homeowners a smart home control offering that meets all of their needs. Our goal is for you to enjoy your system for years, so we work hard to guide you to the right choices. During your consultation, we’ll discuss multiple possibilities with you so that you will feel confident in your choice and know which connected devices you need.

By now, you’ve probably either read enough material about motorized shades or seen enough at friends’ homes or in commercial areas to know that they’re definitely not your grandma’s drapes anymore.

Lutron has continued to improve its technology since inventing their quiet automated shades in 1993. Lighting control and motorized shades experts continually find out how to enhance the shades to impress a future wave of customers. As such, we’re excited to show you four of the unique window treatments you can use in your San Antonio, TX, living space. Keep reading to explore a few ideas, and then let us know which might match your home’s decor. 

A month ago, Denver’s CEDIA 2019 expo impressed attendees with big screens, astounding audio and demonstrations that seemed like a scene from the distant future. However, with a well-planned AV blueprint and Sterling Home Technologies’ help, you can bring these cutting-edge home theater system devices to life in your San Antonio, TX, home just in time for the 2020s!

Take note of the trends below and which most appeal to you; then call us to see how a professional installer can transform audio and video components into a movie theater experience. Curious? Keep reading below.

We’re sure you know the feeling: you’re driving to work and realize that you failed to lock the door behind you. Or you’re stuck in traffic on your way home, but your kids or guests are standing outside, waiting to get in. 

Though it’s important to feel safe when you’re actually inside your San Antonio, TX, home, there’s nothing like having security paired with a control system that you can carry with you everywhere you go. With the right technology in hand, you can always know what’s happening both inside and outside your home at all times. Our team installs high-end technology from trusted brands like Savant and Control4 because of their superior control and seamless user experience. You’ll love seeing each smart home and security solution on a single screen, giving you peace of mind that your Hill Country home is always well-protected.

Keep reading to see how we can give your family some peace of mind with top home security features such as remote shade control, remote access and more.

Though we realize that the end of August rarely means that Texans start feeling the first signs of fall, we’d like to encourage you to make the most of this transitional season. Let’s face it: We didn’t catch much of a break from the heat all summer, with temperatures reaching record-breaking highs this year. However, fall officially starts in less than one month.

When you finally feel the slightly cooler air that signals autumn is here, you’ll want to head outside to enjoy it, and we’re excited to show you a few creative ways to do just that. Sterling Home Technologies will optimize your outdoor audio and video with weatherproof TVs and immersive surround sound, preparing you for a host of seasonal events. The fun outside doesn’t end after pool parties and BBQs are over: keep reading to see some fresh outdoor entertainment ideas for your San Antonio, TX, home!