With summer approaching here in Connecticut, you might be facing a familiar issue this time of year.

Your trees are beginning to bloom, and you want to showcase views of your property’s outdoor areas during their most aesthetically pleasing time of the year. But summer also comes with warmer temperatures – and an increased need to keep your home cool amid rising energy costs.

This presents a dilemma: How you can you preserve your home’s outdoor views while preventing solar heat gain through your windows and keeping your home cool during the summer?

The answer is by adding motorized shades.

In this post, we’ll share why motorized window treatments are the perfect addition to your home for the summer – whether you live in Greenwich or beyond.

We at Rich AV Design have exciting news to share with you.

As Stamford, Connecticut’s expert in home automation systems and audio/video technology installations, we now are certified by the Home Technology Association.

Being an HTA-certified home technology and custom electronics integrator is one of the industry’s premier designations.

Only the top 10 to 15 percent of dealers nationwide earn this distinction. We’re one of three dealers in the entire state of Connecticut to be HTA-certified.

What does that mean for you and how Rich AV Design can manage and execute your home technology projects? We explain below.

If you have a smart home automation system in your Darien, CT home, you probably use it every day.

In fact, you might not even realize how frequently you enjoy its benefits.

But the problem with any technology is that it will eventually stop working if you’re not careful. Light bulbs burn out. Computers crash. Cars break down.

If you want your system to run smoothly for years, you’re going to have to ensure it’s maintained properly.

In this blog, we’ll explore what it means to maintain your system and how you can avoid any significant failures in years to come.

Ready? Just keep reading.

If you and your family love listening to music or you simply want to set the scene for your next party, an option exists that can provide high-fidelity sound throughout your home.

With a multi-room audio system, you can enjoy listening to music, podcasts and more through speakers placed throughout your residence – whether you live in Greenwich, CT or beyond.

But is owning a multi-room speaker setup worth it?

At Rich AV Design, we believe the answer is a resounding “yes.”

Below, we’ll explore some of the best aspects of owning a modern sound system and explain how you can benefit from one.

Just keep reading to find out more.