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Holiday Smart Home Needs

The holidays ask a lot of your home—extra people, extra meals, extra magic—so having the right smart home setup can make everything feel effortless instead of chaotic. With integrated lighting, you can create warm, festive “scenes” that turn on automatically at sunset or with a simple voice command; whole-home audio lets holiday music flow seamlessly from room to room without blasting the quiet spaces; smart climate control keeps everyone cozy while saving energy in the background; and security tools like video doorbells and smart locks help you manage guests and deliveries with peace of mind. Add hands-free voice control, connected kitchen appliances that simplify hosting, and a professional-grade Wi-Fi network that can handle a house full of devices, and your home becomes the kind of place where you can focus on family and fun while the technology quietly takes care of the rest.

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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Premiere: The Art of Sound, Redefined

Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Premiere isn’t just a soundbar—it’s architectural sound crafted as functional art, blending precision-milled aluminum, sculptural minimalism, and an intricate grille that looks as intentional as it performs. Inside its refined exterior lives a powerhouse acoustic system: ten custom drivers with dedicated amplification, an up-firing tweeter, Wide Stage Technology, and Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 decoding that creates a vast, three-dimensional soundscape for movies, music, and everything in between. Interaction feels quietly ceremonial, with subtle LED responses to touch and motion, while modern connectivity (HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and major streaming platforms) keeps the experience effortless and future-ready. Whether as a singular centerpiece or the foundation of a larger Beolink Surround ecosystem, the Premiere is designed to disappear into your space visually while defining it sonically—a statement for those who treat sound as an art form and their home as a gallery.

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The Perfect Blend of Technology and Humanity

Safelite didn’t invent convenience — they perfected it. They proved that innovation isn’t always about doing something new, but making what already exists effortless.

At Home Technology Experts, that’s exactly what our Zoho transformation aims to do: take a complex process and make it beautifully simple for our clients.

Because luxury isn’t excess — it’s ease.
And in the world of smart homes and technology integration, ease is the new elegance.

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Smart from the Start: How Intelligent Lighting Is Changing the Way Luxury Homes Are Wired

We’ll show you how to:
• Price intelligent lighting accurately
• Simplify design coordination
• Deliver the next generation of luxury home experiences

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Cinematic Sound and Simple Control in a Brooklyn Home

A Brooklyn residence faced limited wiring that seemed to rule out luxury audio and video. Home Technology Experts brought in Bang & Olufsen to create a system that delivered cinematic performance and simple control without opening walls. This project shows how the right expertise and products can turn limitations into opportunities.

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Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7

Discover the power of Wi-Fi 7 for your home. With faster speeds, lower latency, and support for more devices, Wi-Fi 7 delivers seamless performance for streaming, remote work, smart technology, and more. Upgrade from Wi-Fi 6 or older systems today and enjoy a network that is designed for the future.

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The Real Value Hidden in an AV Proposal

Labor in an AV proposal is more than installation. It covers design, project management, skilled technicians, and 24/7 support that keep your home technology reliable. Learn why investing in labor protects your system, your investment, and your peace of mind.

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Exploring Lutron’s Lumaris & Rania Upgrades

Lutron’s Lumaris and Rania lighting bring elegance and control to any space. From tunable white downlights to slim architectural fixtures and retrofit options, these solutions make it simple to upgrade with natural light quality and seamless integration. Perfect for remodels or new builds, they blend design and performance into everyday living.

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Modular Home Transformed with Design and Technology

In Watermill, a modular home became the foundation for something extraordinary. With Home Technology Experts and Hamptons Lighting Design, the residence was transformed through sophisticated lighting and discreet smart technology, creating a home that feels modern, elegant, and effortless.

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A Spec Home Reimagined in Amagansett with Seamless Luxury

Home Technology Experts transformed an 8,800 sq. ft. Amagansett spec home into a seamless smart retreat. With no pre-wire and finished interiors intact, the project delivered a media room, outdoor AV, blackout shades, warm-dim lighting, discreet surveillance, and reliable access control. The result is luxury technology integration without invasive construction.

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What is the price per foot for Home Technology in 2025?

Luxury home technology has become an expectation. This 2025 guide benchmarks smart home costs per square foot and per unit in New York City, the Hamptons, Miami, Los Angeles, and Aspen. From lighting control to shades and automation, learn how budgets translate into seamless living and how HTE turns numbers into lifestyle results.

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Search Is Back! Why the New Sonos-Control4 Driver Is a Game Changer

After seven long years without true in-panel music browsing, Sonos Search has finally returned to Control4. Discover how a new, fully certified driver restores instant access to every playlist, album, and artist—right from your touch screen—and why Home Technology Experts is gearing up to upgrade systems across the Hamptons and NYC.

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Starlink Is Saving the Hamptons (Again)

Struggling with unreliable internet at your Hamptons home?
Starlink is changing the game. In this blog, we explore how the latest Starlink updates are helping homeowners get the fast, dependable service they’ve been waiting for — and how HTE makes installation seamless, secure, and fully supported.

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A Smarter Smart Home Designed for How You Actually Live

This 12,000 sq. ft. Boston residence showcases what happens when smart home technology is designed to enhance daily living, not complicate it. Home Technology Experts delivered a seamless integration of Lutron lighting and shading, Control4 automation, and high-performance AV—creating a home that’s beautiful, intuitive, and built to evolve.

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Countdown to Summer Series Week 3: Smart Lighting for Endless Summer Evenings

Summer evenings in the Hamptons are made for unforgettable moments—dining outdoors, entertaining by the pool, or simply unwinding under the stars. With smart lighting, your home transitions effortlessly from day to night, setting the perfect mood every time. It’s not just beautiful—it’s intentional, secure, and built for the way you live.

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