2020 has brought us a lot of things; working and schooling remotely from home, a collection of face masks, and perhaps some PTSD about shopping for toilet paper. But it hasn’t all been bad. It has brought us closer to our families, made us more aware of self-care, and finally compelled us to start on those home improvement projects. It’s also been a year filled with some pretty cool new products, software, and apps that help us transform our homes—which we’re spending more time in than ever before!—into spaces that we can not only stand, but really enjoy spending some serious quarantine time i ..read more

An automated lighting control system will allow you to experience your home in entirely new ways. Under a centralized system, you’ll be able to organize sets of lights, adjust their brightness and color, and even protect your home from intruders. Here are five ways to use a new lighting system with Audio Video Concepts. Safe and Sound It may sound surprising, but a lighting control system will increase your home security. Burglars are more likely to target a house that seems unoccupied, but with automated lighting, you can program different rooms to turn lights on and off on days you’re away f ..read more

You’ve seen the giant rooms converted into home theaters with all the bells and whistles, and maybe you feel that such a luxury is out of reach for your home space or budget. However, with the help of our experts, it’s easier than you think to convert a small space into the home theater of your dreams. Consider the size of your room to determine what equipment will work best for your home theater. You don’t need a screen so large that you’re left straining your neck or a projector with a poorly lit image that fights with the light from your windows. Keep five things in mind once you determine ..read more

As spring days grow warmer and warmer, you shouldn’t have to go inside when the sun goes down. A well-integrated home system provides you with entertainment in your outdoor spaces. You’ll be able to sit in the hot tub talking with friends while listening to a classic album through your landscape rock speakers. Audio Video Concepts has exactly what you need for spring and summer. Don’t forget to weatherproof your equipment Indoor speakers are safe from the elements in their stable environment of controlled lighting and temperature. However, outdoor weather means snow, humidity, rain, sun, and m ..read more

It’s easier than ever to achieve a top-tier audio experience in the comfort of your own home through high-quality speaker setups, whether you’re listening to music or watching a movie. Depending on your go-to audio experience, you can opt between a Hi-Fi or a home theater speaker setup. The difference is in the number of speakers and how they are positioned. A Hi-Fi setup aims to recreate the sound as if you were in the recording studio, while a home theater layout reconstructs the surround sound of the cinematic experience. If you’re more likely to listen to live and studio albums or watch mu ..read more

Many homeowners consider vacuuming to be one of the most frustrating and inconvenient household chores. How often do you trip over the cord, fail to clean hard-to-reach spots, or return to the store because your old one can’t handle thick carpet? It doesn’t have to be so difficult. The installation of a central vacuum will eliminate these inconveniences while ensuring your carpet stays clean. Many homeowners don’t know that central vacuums are a great option because manufacturers market their portable vacuums over central vacuums to obtain higher profits. Furthermore, there are myths on how ce ..read more

As social life is beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels, your security measures must keep up with the increased risk. Minimize issues that could happen when you’re away from home through monitoring solutions. Here are three of Audio Video Concepts’ top security solutions for the summer. Mockupancy Most families take a summer vacation for a weekend, a week, or even a month, but it’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare to return to a ransacked house. Studies have shown that burglaries occur at a higher rate during the summertime; however, you shouldn’t let this statistic alarm you. When you h ..read more

Imagine a Wi-Fi network structured like a woven fabric where every device is interconnected. It already exists beyond traditional networks, and it’s known as a “mesh network.” Your main router connects to a series of satellite nodes that form this mesh Wi-Fi system, meaning you no longer have to worry about dead zones. Furthermore, enjoying high speeds is still possible no matter how many devices and users are on a single network. Here are Audio Video Concepts’ four reasons to shift to mesh networking within your home. Say Goodbye to Ethernet The frustrating efforts of dealing with Ethernet ca ..read more

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to celebrate with family and friends. Bringing a whole-home audio system to your Southern California home will only increase the fun and festivities with your loved ones, whether you’re hosting a costume party, roasting marshmallows over a bonfire, or enjoying Thanksgiving dinner. Here are Audio Video Concepts’ top ways to spice up the season with whole-home audio. Take the Party to Any Room Want to improve harmonious relationships between your friends and family? Playing everyone’s favorite tunes throughout the home with multi-room audio will impro ..read more

As the availability of automated home devices grows, we're beginning to see more homeowners choose to adopt smart home solutions for comfort and convenience. As of November 2020, there were already smart households in the United States ..read more