With the advancement of smart technology, the workforce has become more mobile than ever. A recent study by Forrester Consulting found that 60 percent of employees reported working from home at least one day a week while 64 percent of them said they typically had to interact with people working in another company office. With this new reality in mind, companies have had to embrace commercial audio and video strategies that make it easy to collaborate without being at the same physical location.

No party or get together is complete without a little music to set the ambiance. Depending on the type of event you're hosting in your Anaheim Hills, CA home, you're going to need an entirely different set of music that fits the tone. The cookout in the backyard may benefit from some rock classics while a late-night dinner with close friends may be better-suited for soft jazz. Having a whole house music system makes it easy for you to create a pre-set playlist or to take on requests as the night progresses.

In order to find success with your 2017 New year resolutions—whether it’s a smaller waistline or bigger travel plans—you need to come up with the right support system to make sure you accomplish your goals. Statistic Brain found in a recent study that on average only 8 percent of people stick to their resolutions. Smart home automation can be a great tool when it comes to staying committed. Having the right technology in your Anaheim Hills, CA home can help in the following ways.

Ready to fill your Anaheim Hills, California home with the holiday spirit this year? This time around you can take some of the load off with a smart home automation system. From having the most impressive light display on the block to creating the ultimate holiday environment, below we outline some of the ways your smart home can help you create an unforgettable experience for your family and friends.

Having a successful home theater installation comes down to three things: dynamic images on your video display, a comprehensive sound system, and a comfortable viewing experience. In this blog, we're going to focus on everything you can do to optimize the audio in your Orange Park Acres, CA theater. Creating the right environment for your sound to thrive involves finding the right speakers, placing them correctly, and making sure the room has the necessary acoustic treatments. 

When designing a bar or restaurant, it’s all about creating the ultimate outing for your guests. A lot of thought goes into crafting the right menu, cocktails and theme to make your business stand out in Orange, CA. The final touch is adding the right ambiance through distributed audio or video. Even if you don’t have a sports bar with TVs scattered all over the place, your business can still benefit from a commercial audio video solution that makes it easy to create the right ambiance for guests. 

As new security and surveillance technology becomes available, the primary focus is finding better ways to protect your home and family. Newer cameras offer Ultra HD images and traditional locks have been replaced by smart locks that can be managed through user codes or even fingerprints. Designing a successful security system also involves making it more user-friendly. Control4 does this by giving you access on your smartphone, where you likely spent most of your time already. In this blog we go over some of the coolest things you can do with a smart security app for your Anaheim Hills, CA home. 

There are many advantages to a whole house music installation besides just being able to listen to music in every room of your Tustin, California home. In this blog, we want to give you the bigger picture of all the things you can do with a smart audio system and how you can use it in different ways. Keep reading to learn more.

Once you have all the pieces in place for your dedicated home theater or media room, it’s time to figure out what to watch and how. This task may seem simple at first, but the world of content can open a Pandora’s Box of options leaving you wondering what exactly is the best path to take. After a home theater installation you may ask yourself, “Should I throw out all my DVDs and Blu-Rays?” or “Is streaming or hard copy better?” In this blog we’ll cover how to navigate the world of media content for your Anaheim Hills, California home.

Back to School week can be a hectic time. Parents are usually running around gathering school supplies for their kids and organizing the house, while college kids or grad students are preparing themselves for another grueling year of study. Whether you are attending class or raising kids who are, smart home automation can help you get organized and get back to school smoothly. The best part about having a smart home in the Orange Park Acres area is that you can customize the system for every need – and back to school is no exception. Continue reading to discover our tech tips.

There are many ways to enjoy movies, TV shows, video games and more in your Anaheim Hills home. So what is the best system and setup for you? A media room installation gives you the benefit of transforming the room for many different activities, whereas a dedicated home theater is traditionally used solely for enjoying feature films. Here are a few reasons why a media room may be a better choice for your California home. 

Summertime is quickly approaching, which means surfing, sunbathing, and boating for many Newport Beach residents. Of course after you spend the majority of your day enjoying the sunshine in Orange County, California, you want to come back to your beach house and relax with some home entertainment, like a good show on TV or soothing music. Surreal Systems has whole house music systems that you can enjoy in every space for relaxing or entertaining. Keep reading to learn more.  

In our last blog, we covered tips on how to design the right space for your home theater. The walls, windows and flooring are all important elements that can affect the audio and video performance in the room. In part two of this series, we will cover the technical elements you need to get perfect performance. A strong network and the right cables will enhance your home entertainment experience in Newport Beach.

There are certainly trendy items in the smart home industry. Custom home theaters, multi-room audio, and security are usually at the top of the list. However, there are other smart solutions – sometimes overlooked – that can bring you big benefits. They may not be as trendy or as flashy as 4K or surround sound, but they are worthwhile investments that will pay off over time. Keep reading to learn more about using smart home automation to integrate lights and shades into your Newport Beach, California home.  

No matter how big or small your business is, you absolutely need security and surveillance systems to protect your livelihood. Professional equipment and installation will ensure that your piece of property in the area of Newport Beach or around Southern California is safe and secure. Surreal Systems has various options for you that are tailored to your unique needs and specifications. Continue reading this blog to discover all that we have to offer your commercial spaces.