The days when you raised and lowered the window treatments with a cord or turned on the lights with traditional light switches are long gone - at least they should be if you want to live a luxurious lifestyle. Automated technology is the future of all smart homes. 

When you upgrade to smart home automation, you unlock true luxury. The convenience and comfort offered by smart technology are unmatched. Now, you can control every connected technology with your fingertips! Be it the home security system or audio-video devices, you’ll enjoy one-touch control from a central hub. Read on to learn about the in-depth advantages of having a home control system in your San Antonio, TX, residence. 

Your home is designed to bring you joy at every turn, from details like the faucets to larger elements like how rooms flow and appeal to your sense of aesthetic. Your lifestyle and status demand smart home automation from a premier manufacturer that views your home as a personalized ecosystem. 

Whether you are looking to improve your health and wellbeing or enhance the way you enjoy music and movies, a Control4 system provides solutions that fit how you live, work, and play. For nearly twenty years, the company has offered innovative control of tunable lighting, climate, and entertainment, furnishing you with ease, convenience, and comfort. 

Are you intrigued by the possibilities for your San Antonio, TX home? Then continue reading below to learn more. 

Your top tunes deserve far better sound treatment than the built-in speakers that come with your TV or laptop. The true power and essence of your favorite albums can be fully unleashed with whole home audio installed by Sterling Home Technologies. We provide only the best equipment available for your San Antonio, TX, home, delivering high quality from the equipment we install to the services we offer.

Read on to learn more about what whole home audio can do for your home and how our team can help.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

It’s another hot and humid summer in Texas, and the heat isn’t going to break anytime soon. It’s tempting to stay inside all day, but you can still have fun with family and friends in your backyard. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, cooking burgers and hotdogs, or simply taking in the balmy summer evenings, you can make this a memorable summer spent outside.

For elevated outdoor entertainment this summer, consider installing outdoor speakers. The right music sets the ideal mood for any occasion and can help you have more fun doing whatever interests you. Here are three common backyard activities that benefit from an outdoor audio system in your San Antonio, TX home.

Summer is almost here, and the temperatures in San Antonio, TX are starting to rise. If you're not careful, that could mean an overworked AC system, skyrocketing energy costs, and lots of sweat. But there's a simple solution: invest in a smart thermostat. With a single device, you can regulate the temperature in your home easily and efficiently – and when you integrate with other systems, you can enjoy even more benefits. Want to keep your cool as the weather gets hot? Keep reading.

As fall comes into full view, the holidays will be quickly picking up their pace.  Before you know it, parties, events, and get-togethers start rolling out onto the calendar.  But with all the joys and celebration, there is always that added, unwanted stress.  However, with a lighting control system, your home in San Antonio or Texas Hill Country can guarantee an enjoyable and safe holiday season.  Read on to see how installing integrated lighting takes the hassle out of the holidays, and brings only the bliss.

There are typically three hallmarks of a standard security system: locks, cameras, and alarms. To get the ultimate protection, you need to get the best available option for all of these components. No smart security system can make up for having the wrong foundation. Today we're focusing on home surveillance cameras and the features you need to look out for when installing them on your property in San Antonio or Texas Hill Country.

Every aspect of your home in San Antonio, TX or Texas Hill Country is specially designed with your family's needs in mind. Nowhere is this more important than with your home security system. As you look for the right technology to protect your property and family, you need to take into account what your biggest vulnerabilities and priorities are. This may have to do with the features you include, where you install them, and even how you manage them. For this reason, make sure you answer the following questions when trying to decide which security solution makes the most sense for you.