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Tuesday, 31 May 2022

5 Surprising Benefits of Lighting Automation

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See How Smart Lighting Control Can Enhance Your Home & Daily Life

If you’re undergoing a home renovation or building a new house, now’s the perfect opportunity to switch to lighting automation.

What’s lighting automation? We’re glad you asked! It’s the ability to intelligently control lights at both the individual level and by rooms and zones. When you own a smart system like Lutron or Savant, you can fine-tune the color and brightness of your lights, saving your preferences to experience at any time.

But lighting automation isn’t just for playing with colors. There are real, handy benefits it can provide your home and family in McLean, VA. Read on to discover five advantages you may not have expected from lighting control!

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Friday, 29 April 2022

8 Frequently Asked Questions About Home Automation

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Everything You Want to Know About Smart Home Living

What does it mean to live in an automated home? That’s what we’re here to share!

Innovative AV is a smart home automation company that brings smart solutions to homes across the McLean, VA, area. While some may think owning an Alexa speaker makes their home "smart," others still think smart homes are robotic science fiction.

In reality, smart home systems offer luxury and convenience while blending seamlessly into your home’s interior. Below, we answer eight commonly asked questions about home automation to help you get started.

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Thursday, 31 March 2022

5 Outdoor Entertainment Technologies You Might Not Know About

Why Stay Indoors When You Can Take Entertainment Outside?

Most people have a television and sound system in their living rooms, bedrooms, or home theaters. But not everybody owns or is even familiar with outdoor entertainment technology. Unless you’ve seen outdoor AV at a friend’s house, you might not know what’s possible.

If you’re hoping to renovate your patio, porch, or outdoor areas this season, consider adding these five outdoor entertainment technologies for the ultimate backyard experience.

Innovative AV in Arlington, VA designs and installs outdoor systems that blend naturally into landscaping. Here are the outdoor technologies we’re most excited about this year!

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Friday, 18 February 2022

The Beginner’s Guide to Landscape Lighting Design

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New to Outdoor Lighting? Start Here.

Are you ready to add beauty and warmth to your home’s outdoor spaces? Landscape lighting can do wonders to any property, turning patios, fireplaces, plants, and architecture into a spectacle.

But for the best results, you need to approach the project with an intentional landscape lighting design. Not all outdoor lights create the same effect, and you’ll need to consider things like a transformer, wiring, and where it will all go.

Whether you’re set on DIY or could use the help of a professional, read on for our landscape lighting advice. You’ll see your Arlington, VA home in an all-new light.

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