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Apr 19, 20162 min read

Your Guide to 4K Streaming on Netflix

No home entertainment system is complete without a movie/tv streaming service and no streaming system today is better than Ultra HD 4K...

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4 Reasons to Love the New Sony HDR Capable 4K TVs

Chris Hudson

Apr 12, 20162 min read

4 Reasons to Love the New Sony HDR Capable 4K TVs

There’s something special going on in TV development: 4K HDR TVs. At Connected Home, we install and see a lot of great home theater...

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We’re Going to Be at Sailor Saturday at the Battleship NC

Chris Hudson

Apr 10, 20162 min read

We’re Going to Be at Sailor Saturday at the Battleship NC

Don’t miss the last Sailor Saturday at the Battleship North Carolina, coming up April 16, 2016! This great event allows kids to try out...

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Keep Energy Costs Down with Home Automation

Chris Hudson

Mar 29, 20162 min read

Keep Energy Costs Down with Home Automation

Home automation is fun and powerful, and it’s convenient to have remote control over your lighting, heating and cooling, and security...

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Why We’re Excited About The Belville Founder’s Day Celebration

Chris Hudson

Mar 25, 20162 min read

Why We’re Excited About The Belville Founder’s Day Celebration

We’re excited to announce we’ll be going to Belville Founders Day May 21, 2016! This annual celebration honors Belville, NC, the small...

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Chris Hudson

Mar 15, 20162 min read

4 Reasons We’re Excited for The Roku 4K

About two in five American households subscribe to a video streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu, according to Nielsen....

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Chris Hudson

Mar 7, 20162 min read

11 Ways to Relive the 90’s on Netflix

Remember the days before DVR and streaming TV when you had to plan your week around watching “Must See TV” and “T.G.I.F” so you wouldn’t...

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Chris Hudson

Feb 29, 20162 min read

What Does TV Contrast Ratio Mean?

More is better, right? That’s what TV manufacturers tell you when they pump up the numbers for dynamic contrast ratings on their...

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Where Should I Set Up My Surround Sound Speakers

Chris Hudson

Feb 22, 20162 min read

Where Should I Set Up My Surround Sound Speakers

Placing speakers correctly in your home theater makes the difference between watching a movie and really “being there!” Place your...

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The Internet of “Things” and Your Smart Home

Chris Hudson

Feb 15, 20162 min read

The Internet of “Things” and Your Smart Home

If you have a smart home, you’re smack in the middle of the Internet of Things. That’s an evolving term for a concept that encompasses...

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The Best Viewing Distance for Your Home Theater

Chris Hudson

Feb 5, 20162 min read

The Best Viewing Distance for Your Home Theater

We all want the best seat in the house for watching home theater! But how do we set up our home theater so all the seats are great?...

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Remember These 3 Tips Before You Convert To A Smart Home

Chris Hudson

Jan 31, 20162 min read

Remember These 3 Tips Before You Convert To A Smart Home

At present, roughly half of all homes in the country have smart home technology. This number is only expected to get bigger in the future...

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Alarm.com Service Now Compatible With Amazon Echo And Apple TV

Chris Hudson

Jan 21, 20162 min read

Alarm.com Service Now Compatible With Amazon Echo And Apple TV

Smart homes just got smarter with the introduction of Alarm.com integration into popular TV technology and voice-activated AI. Alarm.com...

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Chris Hudson

Jan 15, 20162 min read

Is DIY Home Automation a Good Idea?

Home automation is the wave of the future, with wireless locks, automated zoned heating, home theater, and remote lighting and security...

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3 Reasons Builders and Realtors Should Work with a Home Automation Company

Chris Hudson

Jan 12, 20162 min read

3 Reasons Builders and Realtors Should Work with a Home Automation Company

Home automation is part of the 21st Century, as more and more builders and realtors recognize. Modern home buyers want the latest home...

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Smart Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills This Winter

Chris Hudson

Dec 31, 20152 min read

Smart Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills This Winter

Homeowners understand the financial tasks that they have to uphold on a daily, monthly, and yearly timelines. In our modern era the...

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Chris Hudson

Dec 27, 20152 min read

Simple Steps to a Smart Nursery

Let’s face it. We adults just love our electronics, and that does not exclude new parents. If you want to make your child’s nursery a...

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Resolve to Make Your Family Safer in 2016

Chris Hudson

Dec 15, 20152 min read

Resolve to Make Your Family Safer in 2016

Home safety and security is something you don’t always think about unless there’s a reason for concern. At Connected Home, we hope you...

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A Winning Family Gift: Dolby Atmos Speaker System Home Theater

Chris Hudson

Dec 6, 20152 min read

A Winning Family Gift: Dolby Atmos Speaker System Home Theater

If you’re searching for a great gift for the whole family, you won’t go wrong with a Dolby Atmos Speaker System. This step up from...

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5 Reasons the New SONOS Play:5 Is the Perfect Christmas Gift

Chris Hudson

Nov 30, 20152 min read

5 Reasons the New SONOS Play:5 Is the Perfect Christmas Gift

Christmas is that special time of the year when everyone scrambles to figure out which gift he or she is going to purchase for their...

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