4K, UHD, HDR…Practically every television you see an ad for, or find on a store shelf has these letters scrawled across it in bold, eye catching print. The young guy or gal working the electronics section of your local big box retailer tells you it is “way better” than the large flat panel you bought just a few years ago. Sounds like a really good script read to increase sales, doesn’t it? Well, the funny thing about sales pitches, is that there is usually at least enough contained within to convince people to not just buy it, but keep it. So with that in mind, let’s delve into the world of video beyond High Definition, sift through all of the buzzwords, and figure out if getting a newer TV is right for you.

Can you believe the holidays are already around the corner? CEDIA and CePro just announced their best products of the year and brand new technologies that you can purchase this fall. Now is a great time to start thinking about what you’d like to give your family and friends, as well as what YOU want under the tree. So before you venture out on Black Friday or select a new home theater system for the Thanksgiving football game, read this blog.

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In the world of smart home automation and integration, technology is always rapidly changing. In the home theater system market specifically, 4K, or Ultra HD, has been the trend. Visit your local movie store in the Chestnut Hill area and you’ll notice 4K movies are starting to pop up in the aisles. But did you know a good movie-watching experience takes more than just installing a 4K TV? There are other factors to consider. Here is the latest news. 

For over ten years, Control4 has been providing smart home controls to families across America and all over the world. Their systems are easy to use yet sophisticated—meeting a variety of needs at home. Recently, they upgraded their interface and created new products to meet the growing demands of families, and also be more relevant for today’s culture.

If you already have a Control4 system in your Winchester-area home and want to know what’s new, or are interested in installing smart home automation for the first time, this blog will be a great resource for you.