Is your home smart? Just what is a smart home, anyway? The modern smart home is more than just a collection of smart devices. You may already have some, like a video doorbell and a smart thermostat. They will give you some new information and control capabilities that you may not have had before. But how well do they work together to make it easier to manage daily life?

As a leading home automation company in Missouri, Elite Technology Solutions believes that the smart home is not just smart devices controllable by apps but a comprehensive system that takes advantage of all that intelligence to orchestrate your home and transform your lifestyle in both functional and delightful ways.

While you can incorporate many smart home features into your home, we think there are five essential ones every St. Louis smart home should have. Find out what they are below.

If you are a Hi-Fi enthusiast, you may already be familiar with KEF. If you’re not, it’s not a brand you will typically find at your local big-box store. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in England, the company has always strived to produce speaker designs based on research and innovation. The name KEF says it all – it stands for Kent Engineering and Foundry.

Throughout the decades, KEF has been noted for pioneering innovations. Among those is the Uni-Q driver array, where the midrange and tweeter drivers are arranged concentrically for improved off-axis dispersion of sound, resulting in a wider and more natural soundstage. This design innovation has been widely adopted by other respected speaker manufacturers, but KEF has continued refining it with every speaker generation across all its lines.

While award-winning KEF speakers like the Muon and Blade cost tens of thousands, you don’t have to spend that much to have KEF sound quality in your St. Louis, MO home audio system. KEF’s most popular line, the Q Series, is on sale for a limited time this summer. Read on to learn more about the Q Series – but hurry, this sale ends on August 1!

This past year has been a challenging one for congregations and churches. Houses of worship are more than just places to practice a religion; they are a critical part of the social fabric of a community. While many churches adapted by using audio and video technology to extend their reach beyond the building walls, technology cannot match physical social experiences. Fortunately, as things are getting back to normal, in-person worship and many other activities are returning.

As congregations return to in-person services and events, it's a good opportunity to reexamine how to get them fully reengaged. One way to do that is to upgrade your auditorium sound system to make sure everyone is involved and energized. Explore three reasons below why now is an excellent time to reevaluate your church’s audio system in St. Charles, MO.

Does the early bird always catch the worm? Perhaps, but some things done too early don’t turn out that well. However, it is wise to be an early bird on planning a home network installation. If you are building or renovating a home in Clayton, MO, it pays to have forethought rather than make networking an afterthought. Why? Keep reading below.