It's been a weird year for live music.
We know it's been a tough year for music fans, and all the music fans here at AV Design Consultants can certainly relate. After all, it’s why we do this for a living. While some places have experimented with different concert experiences -- or even drive-through concerts -- there still hasn't been a replacement for going out and listening and enjoying live music around town.
So, to help spread some much-needed musical merriment, we've gone through and searched for concert streams that you can enjoy right from the comfort of your home. That's right -- all you need to do is turn your hi-fi speakers and entertainment center on and you'll be able to sit back and enjoy a front-row seat to concerts from around the world. We've got a little something for everybody here, so take a second to enjoy the silver lining of 2020: Great music delivered right to your home.
Convenience
One essential advantage of voice control is convenience. You can voice-manage any feature of your home automation system with only one accessory when using voice control.
Imagine arriving home in the dark after just returning from the grocery store with your hands full. But with voice commands, you can easily switch on the lights without having to juggle what you have in your hands!. And if you have a smart fridge, you can verbally create a note if you run out of milk and set up a notification reminder.
Voice control can especially help those who are elderly or disabled and have limited mobility as they can easily control any system that is hooked up to the home automation controller via their voice.
Home Security
Another benefit of voice control is how much it’ll improve your home’s security system and effectiveness. A voice control system can integrate with your surveillance cameras, alarm system, smart locks, and motion sensors, allowing you to keep a close eye on what's occurring on and around your property and effortlessly adjust what you need.
Increased Energy Efficiency
When your home is voice-connected, you can have excellent control over the little things like your energy use. Being able to manage your home's lights and temperature with your voice is not only handy, but it can also conserve energy and save household expenses. This will also make it simple for you to stay informed about the general climate in your house and make adjustments.
Entryway
The entryway — specifically the door — is the first place to start automating your home. With a smart door lock, you'll get extra peace of mind from the remote locking, specialized codes, and more. You can set it up so the lock senses whenever your smartphone is near and locks or unlocks the door accordingly. And if you connect it to your smart security system, you can set it so that your security system is armed once the door is locked.
And if you add a smart video doorbell to your home, you can also check on who approaches your home from anywhere and remotely talk to them through the speaker, which is helpful if you get a lot of deliveries!
Pro Tip: Add entry sensors to the windows and door and always be alerted to any movement!
Living Room
When it comes to the living room, you can do many things with smart automation, including automating your lights, smart vacuum, speakers, and smart TV.
- Smart Bulbs: last 10x longer than regular bulbs, use 8.5 watts of electricity, are easy to install, and let you change the color, brightness or dimness, and lighting schedule. You can set up rules to switch on the porch or path light as you come home.
- Smart Vacuum: Set it so the smart vacuum only runs when you're out of the house, so you don't have to deal with the noise.
- Smart Speakers: Helps control the entertainment through voice-activated commands or your smartphone.
- Smart TV: Operate TV through multiple options, including voice command and smartphone usage, so you don't have to worry about losing the remote.
- Smart Shades: Keep the room perfectly shaded by setting up a schedule or automating it to close whenever there is light.
Kitchen
The kitchen is another great room to add smart technology. With a voice-activated speaker, you can operate other smart appliances with just your voice. You can also add to your shopping list and have your phone remind you what you need when you're in the store, play music, make phone calls, check the weather, ask questions, and play games.
Voice Control
Voice control is typically thought of as a luxury item for the home. It serves as a personal assistant for completing basic household activities. But, it can also translate well into business use! Here's how:
Individual Offices: Spoken control devices make it simple to alter the temperature and lights, take notes, ask for an online search, and make phone calls with a single voice command. There's no need to waste time switching tasks and risk losing concentration.
Conference Rooms: Let's imagine you're in charge of a meeting that includes several technology devices such as laptops, projectors, lighting control systems, and possibly more.
If your business automation has voice control, you can adjust the lights and start your presentation with a simple voice command. With this technology handling the heavy lifting, you can concentrate on making a great first impression, no problem. Just imagine the effect when the lights go out, and the presentation begins at your command!
Climate And Lighting Control
In an office space, there are always some people who prefer it cold, while others prefer it warmer. It can be difficult for businesses to please each employee. But, thanks to smart technology, it's now a lot easier. Employees can now manage the temperature in the office, saving money and energy.
