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Ready to Upgrade to Lutron RadioRA 3?

Learn About the Benefits and Features of Lutron’s Latest RadioRA 3

Ready to Upgrade to Lutron RadioRA 3?

As a Lutron Black Diamond Dealer, Wipliance is proud to partner with this global brand and leader in lighting control. In 1997, Lutron debuted RadioRA, a pioneering whole-home lighting control system hailed as the first wireless, radio frequency-based lighting control system offering 2-way feedback. 

In 2009, Lutron introduced the upgraded version, RadioRA 2 (RA2). Staying true to form, about 12 years later, in January 2022, the Lutron RadioRA 3 (RA3), offered the latest upgrade that continues the brand’s pioneering legacy into wireless lighting control. Keep reading below to see if upgrading to RadioRA 3 is right for your Bellevue, WA home. 

Renovating Your Home? Plan for Smart Home Integration

How to Incorporate Smart Lighting, Audio, & Security in Your Smart Home Renovation

Renovating Your Home? Plan for Smart Home Integration

Are you ready to reimagine your living spaces and make your home truly 'smart'? The potential is endless: imagine music flowing through your house in sync, from the kitchen to the backyard. Picture security cameras perched by your front door, accessible via your tablet, all while you control your lights and music through a single app. 

In a world increasingly dominated by wireless technology, the allure of adding a smart system to your home is enticing. But here's the catch: wireless tech, though convenient, can be unreliable and vulnerable to outside intrusions. Robust smart systems can sometimes overwhelm your Wi-Fi bandwidth, causing you to lose connection to your Internet of Things (IoT). 

The smart choice? Wiring your home with a professional integrator who specializes in smart home renovations. Whether you're building a new house, undergoing a major renovation, or simply upgrading your existing space in Bellevue, WA, partnering with a smart home installer can be a game-changer. 

So, what sets a smart home installer apart? Let's delve into the details.

Restauranteurs: 4 Smart Light Techniques You Need to Implement

Learn How Tunable Lighting Paired with a Building Automation System Can Transform the Dining Experience

Restauranteurs: 4 Smart Light Techniques You Need to Implement

One of the most critical elements in restaurant design is lighting. It doesn’t just help diners read menus and servers bus tables; it impacts the experience, food and drink presentation, and your eatery’s reputation. It might even be the sole reason someone decides to stay or leave.

Poor lighting can turn an otherwise impressive restaurant into a cold and clinical environment. If your eatery in Kirkland, WA needs a lighting upgrade, it’s time you discovered the dynamic and energy-efficient capabilities of tunable lighting paired with a building automation system.

Below, explore four smart lighting techniques made possible by Ketra tunable LEDs and lighting automation that are bound to elevate the dining experience in your restaurant.

Seamless Style: The Aesthetic Appeal of Motorized Window Treatments

Elevate Your Home’s Aesthetic with Modern Motorized Window Treatments from Wipliance

Seamless Style: The Aesthetic Appeal of Motorized Window Treatments

Motorized window treatments play a role in modern home design by helping bring ambiance and comfort to life in your space. With many options available to today’s homeowners, motorized shades and window treatments are innovative while offering privacy, style, and functionality. 

Motorized shades installed by Wipliance can be effortlessly controlled with the touch of a button or a voice command, ensuring that your smart home’s systems sync throughout your space. Read on to learn more!

Sleek, Modern Window Treatments from Lutron are Now Wire-Free

Custom Roller Shades Make Your Home Look Elegant with the Tap of a Button

Sleek, Modern Window Treatments from Lutron are Now Wire-Free

Motorized shades have changed the way homeowners live their lives in Kirkland, WA, and beyond. It may seem like a simple thing—not needing to go around to every window of the house to raise and lower shades—but it’s an incredible time-saver with the added bonuses of energy savings and style. 

With custom window treatments, you can add elegance to any room of your home. And now, Lutron’s Palladiom line of roller shades is wire-free, making this incredible smart home solution available to more homeowners than ever before. 

Keep scrolling to learn more about custom roller shades and why you should consider them for your home!

Smart Home Living Versus Your Personal Concierge

Discover the Answers to Common Questions Regarding Home Control Systems

Smart Home Living Versus Your Personal Concierge

The first smartphone came out in 1992, and it was big. It could send and receive emails and faxes. Fast forward, and we can stream videos, have dozens of apps, and take incredible photographs. The original smartphone has gone the way of the dinosaur.

Why the smartphone history? It’s a little like home control systems. Technology is advancing rapidly, and keeping up with it requires close ties to the industry. At Wipliance, we’ve witnessed this incredible expansion firsthand, starting in the industry 18 years ago. What’s possible now, compared to then, is truly miraculous. 

If you integrated smart home control in its infancy, it may be time for an upgrade. If you have yet to take the plunge, consider the added convenience and enjoyment you’ll get to experience. 

So, let’s look at the concerns many people face when considering smart home living and the answers found in today’s technology. 

Sonos or Control4: Which Is a Better Whole-Home Audio System?

Let’s Break Down the Differences

Sonos or Control4: Which Is a Better Whole-Home Audio System?

Any serious music fan should consider a whole-home audio system. What’s better than being able to quickly select your favorite songs from a streaming service or your own media collection and enjoy them seamlessly throughout the house—sans earbuds?

A big name in whole-home audio is Sonos, known for their hi-fi wireless speakers, proprietary speaker synchronization, and intuitive user interface available for Android and iOS devices.

For some homeowners in Redmond, WA, Sonos may be the preferable choice for whole-home audio. But before you pull the trigger on Sonos, you may want to take a gander at another big name in whole-home audio: Control4. What does Control4 offer that Sonos doesn’t? Read below to learn the differences between Sonos and Control4 and decide which may be a better solution for you.

Sony and Samsung’s Latest Innovations Revealed at CES 2022

Technological Advances Bring Stunning, Lifelike Images to Home Theaters

Sony and Samsung’s Latest Innovations Revealed at CES 2022

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has provided the largest global stage for innovative new products and technologies for over 50 years. A few of the categories we pay close attention to every year include audio and video, home entertainment, and smart home and appliances. This year’s 2022 event was once again filled with incredible inventions in these areas and others. A few of the mentionable items include Cambridge Audio’s high-end turntable, a Smart kitchen faucet by Moen, and Mark Levinson’s first headphones. 

It was a solid year for the audio-video industry, with high-quality, or should we say “higher-quality,” TVs and large displays taking center stage. As a premier home theater company and automated solutions provider serving Seattle, WA, we partner with the top companies in the industry. To say we were excited to see the remarkable technologies unfolding, especially among two of our favorite brands, is an understatement.

Let’s look at what the two leaders in electronics and entertainment are offering the world in high-end, cinematic-quality TVs and sound in 2022. 

Sony Spotlight: A Look Inside the Leader of 4K Entertainment

Explore Sony’s Integral Role in Creating Ultimate Home Theater Systems

Sony Spotlight: A Look Inside the Leader of 4K Entertainment

For more than a decade, our team at Wipliance has provided the latest solutions in custom home theater systems for homeowners in Mercer Island and throughout the states of Washington and Arizona. Because we settle for nothing but the best in all our projects, we include only the most elite brands in the industry as part of our projects.

In this blog, we put the spotlight on Sony — one of our most trusted brands in developing stunning home theater systems — and explore how their innovations have earned them the leading name in 4K entertainment. Learn more by reading below.

Stay Clear of These Mistakes When Designing Your Home Theater

Even Just a Few Design Hiccups Can Significantly Knock Performance

Stay Clear of These Mistakes When Designing Your Home Theater

You’ve wanted a dedicated space in your Seattle home for movies and shows for a while, and you’re finally ready to take on the project. Maybe you’ve purchased some gear, picked out couches online, and already have a lineup of films you’re going to enjoy once the setup is complete.

But before you get started on your media room or home theater design, be sure to steer clear of the following common design mistakes if you really want a high-performance and immersive entertainment room. And if you begin to feel overwhelmed, don’t worry—our home theater experts are here to help.

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As Online Activity Surges in the Home, Make Sure Your Network Can Keep Up

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Your home is filled with devices that connect to the internet. From your smartphones and laptops to your smart TVs, security system, and home automation system, your lifestyle at home depends upon a plethora of connected devices that help you live more comfortably and conveniently.

Now, people in Seattle, WA and around the country are experiencing new changes within their homes, such as remote work and online learning, which is putting even more strain on their home networks. Can yours handle the increased demands?

Our home network installation services help you stay connected and secure when it matters most. Keep reading to learn why you may want to reconsider your existing home network infrastructure and what you can expect when you call on Wipliance for an upgrade.

The Architect’s Guide to Using Ketra Lighting in Home Designs

Visit Our Bellevue Showroom to See Ketra Tunable Lighting in Action

The Architect’s Guide to Using Ketra Lighting in Home Designs

Today’s social and technological developments are transforming the way architects think about home design. Homebuyers want functional, human-centric living spaces that can meet, anticipate, and adapt to their unique needs. And as an architect, you’re expected to deliver.

While many smart technology solutions can help you design more empathetic and intuitive environments for homebuyers, few are as impactful as Ketra lighting technology.

Below, learn how you can use Ketra lighting fixtures to better support the human experience indoors. Then be sure to schedule a visit to our Bellevue, WA showroom, where you can take a tour with our Ketra lighting specialists to see Ketra in action!

The Hottest Duo in 2024: Home Technology & Design

Enhancing a Home’s Design with Smart Technology

The Hottest Duo in 2024: Home Technology & Design

For many people, “Home Technology” conjures up images of electronic gadgets, robotic appliances, and tower loudspeakers delivering impressive concert-quality sound. We’re happy to report that, as automation advances, large and flashy have given way to quiet and breathtaking. 

Tech no longer takes center stage but hides quietly in the background, delivering a stunningly beautiful and enhanced lifestyle while improving instead of detracting from a home’s design. Here, we’ll explore some top contenders—the technology that brings incredible entertainment, advanced lighting, and automated natural light while elevating your home’s aesthetics in Spokane, WA.

The Interior Designer’s Guide to Designing Luxury Smart Homes

Get Inspired with These Tips from Our Home Automation Company

The Interior Designer’s Guide to Designing Luxury Smart Homes

When it comes to interior design, smart homes are changing the game. Beyond creating personalized spaces that appeal to unique styles and needs, interior designers today must be able to incorporate an increasing number of devices into their projects as smart home technology becomes an expected feature in luxury properties throughout the Seattle, WA area.

By partnering with a home automation company like Wipliance on your projects, you’ll have the tools you need to create spaces filled with intelligent solutions that blend beautifully—or even add to—your interior designs. Read below for a few ways our team can help you make beautiful spaces smarter.

The Key to Effortless Living: Hidden Technology & Home Automation

Maintain a Tranquil Environment While Enjoying the Best Home Entertainment

The Key to Effortless Living: Hidden Technology & Home Automation

Lee Travis, founder and owner of Wipliance, is committed to transforming homes into an automated oasis of beauty, ease, and incredible entertainment. The challenge, of course, comes in retaining a home’s aesthetics while incorporating the latest technology. How do you bring breathtaking images and sound to every room and outdoor space while limiting the bulky equipment and electronic boxes? 

As Lee deftly states, it’s about “all the bass, not in your space.” 

At Wipliance, they’ve spent almost 20 years redefining what’s possible in home entertainment, automation, and hidden technology. Let’s explore the latest solutions and how to enhance the beauty of your Spokane, WA, home while enjoying it to its fullest.