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Introducing the Big Bollard for Bigger Outdoor Sound

The New Bollard Speaker by Origin Acoustics Enhances the Performance of Your Outdoor Sound System

Introducing the Big Bollard for Bigger Outdoor Sound

Last year, premiere outdoor speaker manufacturer Origin Acoustics introduced its line of Bollard loudspeakers to bring both an artful touch and a beautiful listening experience to any outdoor environment in Phoenix, Arizona and beyond.

The 2-way loudspeaker, with its 360-degree acoustic lens and buried even-range subwoofer, was an instant hit for homeowners looking for an evenly distributed outdoor sound system with modern aesthetics and durable design.

Now, Origin Acoustics has expanded its luxury line of Bollard loudspeakers to bring homeowners the Big Bollard for an even more powerful audio experience in their backyards. Keep reading to explore the notable features of the Big Bollard, as well as some other new additions from Origin Acoustics!

Watch the Game Outdoors with a Dedicated Outdoor Movie Screen

An All-Weather TV Is Perfect for Celebrating Football Season in the Backyard

Watch the Game Outdoors with a Dedicated Outdoor Movie Screen

Fall may bring cooler weather to Arizona every year, but it also kicks off an exciting season of football! So, why not pair together the autumn breeze and your next watching party by hosting a fun football tailgate in your backyard?

By equipping your outdoor spaces with one or more dedicated outdoor movie screens from leading brands like SunBriteTV and Séura, you and your family can cheer on your favorite team from sunrise to sunset without compromising image quality.

Don’t limit yourself to the indoors! Learn what you can expect when you outfit the backyard spaces of your Scottsdale-area home with a dedicated outdoor TV.

Control Your Homes with Control4 Smart Home Automation

Many Residences, One Smart Solution

Control Your Homes with Control4 Smart Home Automation

If you already enjoy smart home automation in your Scottsdale-area home or if you’re simply getting started in learning about home automation, you’ve undoubtedly come across the company Control4. Control4 has been in the automation industry since 2003 and has been known for its innovation since its inception.

Control4 is capable of not only controlling the smart home solutions in one residence but multiple residences. Homeowners like you can control dimmable lighting systems, motorized shades, smart thermostats and more with ease with one Control4 home automation system. You can dim the lights in your Scottsdale, AZ home, then check the security cameras in your lake home, all from the convenience of a Control4 OS 3 app on your smart device.

Keep reading the blog to learn about the smart home solutions you can manage with the convenience of a smart home automation system by Control4.

2 Big Trends in Home Theater Systems from CEDIA 2019

We Cover Standout Tech at the Biggest Electronics Show of the Year

2 Big Trends in Home Theater Systems from  CEDIA 2019

Every year, interior designers, custom integrators, manufacturers, and other industry professionals gather in the biggest custom electronics show of the year. CEDIA 2019 descended upon Denver this month, and we’re here to tell you about two of the biggest  home theater systems trends we noticed.

Home theaters are dedicated spaces within your home, built for an immersive sound and audio experience. At this year’s CEDIA Expo, large, high-quality screens and high-definition projectors ruled the show floor.

Keep reading our blog to learn more about these up and coming home theater trends you could potentially incorporate into your Scottsdale, AZ home.

Explore the Latest Surveillance System Solutions from IC Realtime

These Intelligent Cameras Set a New Standard of Excellence in Smart Surveillance Technology

Explore the Latest Surveillance System Solutions from IC Realtime

When it comes to the safety of your home, staying up to date with the latest and greatest products in smart home security is essential to ensure that what matters most to you is always protected. However, knowing which products are available to you isn’t always easy as technology continues to advance at a rapid pace.

In this blog, we’ll assist you by introducing the latest surveillance cameras from our partner IC Realtime, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced surveillance camera system solutions for homes in Scottsdale, AZ and beyond. Get the details below.

Project Spotlight: Commercial AV Upgrade in a Historic Restaurant

Seattle Favorite 13 Coins Gets a Wipliance Overhaul

Project Spotlight: Commercial AV Upgrade in a Historic Restaurant

Since 1967, the 13 Coins restaurant has been a Seattle institution. In 2018, The historic restaurant resettled the establishment in Pioneer Square in the shadow of the city’s two major sports stadiums. Open 24 hours a day, this local favorite is abuzz with activity daily, especially game nights, and is a longstanding special place in the city.

In this blog, we’ll tell you about a commercial audio-video installation we completed in Seattle so you can get ideas for your own Scottsdale business applications. 13 Coins tasked us with two essential requirements: the project had to fit within their specified budget and the resulting installation needed to be easy to use. Keep reading to learn how we did just that.

What You Should Know Before Installing a Home Audio System

Control4 versus Sonos: What’s the Best Multiroom Home Audio System?

What You Should Know Before Installing a Home Audio System

A Control4 home audio system gives you the power to listen to incredible sound while watching movies or listening to music, and you can also control your entire integrated home automation system with the tap of a button on a touch panel, smart remote, or your smartphone. You can also listen to different audio sources in various areas of your home—the kids can stream the big game on your outdoor patio speakers while relaxing music is playing throughout your kitchen and dining areas as you finish preparation on all of the game-day snacks.

Many people ask why they should consider Control4 instead of merely adding Sonos speakers for audio throughout their home in a DIY fashion. In this blog, we’ll cover how Control4 provides more value per audio zone within your home, perfect for distributed home audio in your Phoenix, AZ-area home.

Explore the Subtle Elegance of Palladiom Keypads by Lutron

Elevate the Way You Control Your Smart Home Lighting System

Explore the Subtle Elegance of Palladiom Keypads by Lutron

A smart lighting system does a lot for you and your property. Beyond adding beauty to your spaces, improving security measures, and creating the perfect lighting for every task, smart lighting control also does away with tacky, one-to-one light switches that clutter your walls and detract from the beauty of your home.

Admittedly, in-wall light controls serve a useful purpose. It’s not always convenient to get out your smartphone to adjust the lights in each room you walk into. So, how can you eliminate tacky, cluttered switches while maintaining the convenience of in-wall controls? Elegant Palladiom QS wall stations by Lutron are your answer. Keep reading to learn how in-wall Palladiom keypads are an ideal way to intuitively control the lighting in your Phoenix, Arizona home while also maintaining your home’s aesthetic.

Calm the Chaos of Back-to-School with These Smart Home Routines

Control4 Security Solutions Help You Better Prepare for the Upcoming School Year

Calm the Chaos of Back-to-School with These Smart Home Routines

We all know how stressful the typical weekday can be, but back-to-school season is the pinnacle of chaos. Getting your kids ready and out the door, locking up the home, and making it to work on time certainly has its challenges during this time of year. So, how can smart home technology make it easier?

With the right security solutions in place, you can significantly alleviate the small stresses of your everyday routine—especially as you transition to the back-to-school season in Scottsdale, AZ. Read below to learn how Control4 smart home security can help you create a smoother, calmer, and happier day for your family.

Tame the Elements with Outdoor Shades from Screen Innovations

Experience the Perfect Outdoor Motorized Window Treatments for Weather & Insect Control

Tame the Elements with Outdoor Shades from Screen Innovations

Motorized window treatments work wonders when it comes to protecting your home’s interior from extreme temperatures in Phoenix, Arizona, but what about your outdoor spaces?

Instead of neglecting your backyard when the weather goes south, extend the entertainment outdoors with motorized shades from Screen Innovations that intelligently tame the elements and keep your exterior spaces comfortable and protected all year long. Discover how Screen Innovations’ line of outdoor shades can transform your outdoor living spaces by reading below.

Beginner’s Guide to Focal Home Audio

Discover the Difference of Focal Speaker Solutions for Your Home Audio System

Beginner’s Guide to Focal Home Audio

Music plays a significant role in our lives, whether we know it or not. It stirs our creativity and motivates our workouts; it gives us energy and can even help us sleep at night. No matter how you use music in your Scottsdale, Arizona-area home, the quality of that music is only as good as the speakers you use to listen.

When you immerse yourself in your favorite songs with high-end speakers by Focal, you’ll explore new realms of listening enjoyment you didn’t know were possible. But what exactly sets Focal apart from other high-end stereo speaker brands? Read below to discover the difference and learn why you should consider incorporating Focal speakers into your home audio system.

How to Create a Wow-Factor AV System for Your Restaurant or Bar

No Matter the Scale of Your Commercial Audio Video Installation, Wipliance Makes Control Effortless

How to Create a Wow-Factor AV System for Your Restaurant or Bar

Technology and digital entertainment have revolutionized the way businesses operate, market themselves, and bring in customers—and the restaurant industry is no exception. In fact, many food-goers and cocktail connoisseurs select their favorite places to dine based on factors that go beyond the menu, such as a state-of-the-art AV system.

Your patrons may come for the food and drinks, but they stay for the experience. With a top-tier commercial audio video installation by our Wipliance team, you’ll wow your customers and stand out among your nearby Phoenix competitors. Learn what you need to create a stunning and intuitive AV system for your Arizona restaurant or bar by reading below.

5 Features of the New Control4 Smart Home OS 3 You Will Love

Experience the Most Intuitive & Personalized Home Automation System Yet from Control4

5 Features of the New Control4 Smart Home OS 3 You Will Love

Control4 has truly outdone itself. In case you missed it, the leading smart home automation provider announced last month the release of its Smart Home OS 3, providing users with more than 1,000 new features for unparalleled personalization of their Control4 smart home operating system.

As a platinum-level certified Control4 dealer, we at Wipliance are excited to share with you the brand-new features of the most intuitive and customizable Control4 home automation system yet.

In this blog, we highlight five notable features of OS 3 that homeowners across the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona and Washington will love. Read below for more!

Quick Guide: Which Lutron Lighting Solution is Best for Your Home?

Lutron Lighting Control Offers the Perfect Fit for Any Space

Quick Guide: Which Lutron Lighting Solution is Best for Your Home?

Whether you know it or not, the lighting in your home has a significant impact on your everyday life, from your productivity to your safety and even your health. It’s no wonder more homeowners are switching to smart lighting control solutions to bolster the many benefits that lighting adds to our routines and overall wellbeing.

But with the wide selection of smart lighting solutions available, how do you decide which one is right for your Scottsdale-area home? Our team of trusted Lutron lighting control experts can help.

Whether you’re searching for a single-room solution or a whole-home lighting control system for your expansive Arizona or Washington property, Lutron has a perfect solution for you. Read on to explore and compare Lutron’s three-tier residential lighting solutions to decide which one is the best choice for your home.

How Smart Technology Gives Homebuilders a Competitive Edge

Wipliance Makes Your Beautiful Homes Brilliant with Control4 Automation

How Smart Technology Gives Homebuilders a Competitive Edge

Homebuyer interest in automation and control systems is surging at an all-time high. As consumers increasingly understand the value, safety, and convenience that a smart home provides, they not only desire smart home technology but expect it when on the hunt for a new dwelling.

If you’re not already incorporating smart technology into your builds, you may find yourself lagging behind the real estate competition. Instead, partner with our team at Wipliance to implement a robust, reliable, and customized Control4 home automation system into your builds. Read below to learn how a home automation system will give your properties in Scottsdale and the broader Arizona area a competitive edge.