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Clients often inquire if they need the most expensive HDMI cables. For the majority of people, the answer is no. Unless you have one of the new 8K TV’s, an expensive HDMI cable will not improve your picture quality. Standard 2.0 HDMI cables will transmit 4K HDR signals. If you do have a new 8K TV, a new 2.1 HDMI cable is needed. As with all audio video systems, the final result is equal to the weakest component. For example, if you have the best speakers and the best audio so

As more and more people expand their outdoor Living Spaces, we are always asked can’t I just use an indoor TV outside? Our answer is always the same, “We will never sell or install a client’s indoor TV outside”. From our standpoint, the reason is liability. Any responsible contractor understands the risk of installing any products outside that is not approved for outdoor use. From a homeowner’s standpoint, using an indoor TV outside is often appealing. Weatherproof TV’s are

Many people, especially millenialsare fed up with high cable bills and are contemplating cutting the cord. Before you take out those scissors, there are a couple of things to consider. First, what TV channels do I want? If you are satisfied with the free over air channels, you will need a TV antenna and an idea what over the air TV signals can you receive with the antenna. Regarding the antennas, there are 2 types, outside, which are, mounted to the roof or side of your home

In selecting the proper TV bracket, first and foremost, confirm the bracket will support the size and weight of your TV. The weight of the same size TV can vary. There are 3 basic types of TV brackets, flat, tilt, and full motion, also known as an articulating arm. The flat bracket is the most common and allows you to mount the TV to the wall with no motion whatsoever. If you use this type of bracket, be sure it has lateral movement, which allows you to center the TV on the

Often overlooked in planning your new Outdoor Living Space, is your Wi-Fi network. Whether you’re streaming your favorite video on your new outdoor TV or sitting by the pool catching up on your emails, good Wi-Fi coverage and speed will enhance your experience. Many of today’s routers have improved penetrating outside walls, the coverage and speed may still be lacking. Poor Wi-Fi can be corrected with the installation of outdoor weatherproof Wi-Fi access points. There are man

When mounting your new outdoor TV, only use weatherproof brackets. Sunbrite, the leading manufacturer of outdoor TV’s, offers mounts that are primed with a dependable powder coating, as well as two layers of a durable, corrosion-resistant coating for added protection against scratches. Sunbrite brackets are made of stainless steel hardware, which means you’ll never have to worry about rust for safe outdoor mounting designed to last years. Additionally, you should add a duct c

Adding video to Outdoor Living Spaces is exploding. Most people are adding TV’s but there are a few that are adding screens and projectors to create outdoor movie theaters. In addition to selecting the proper TV, be sure to plan for the location and control of your video components and the strength of your Wi-Fi for steaming video. There are some people installing indoor TV’s in their outdoor Living Spaces, thinking when the TV goes bad, it is cheaper to replace. I strongly c