The GrandCare System solution has a new, lower cost entry answer called HomeBase.
If you have concerns about a remote family member or loved one, keep in touch using HomeBase!
HomeBase incorporates GrandCare's V2 Touchscreen, and provides communications features such as touch-screen internet access, messaging, calendar management, photo gallery, etc.
Don't despair that your loved one is distant, and consider this a great in-home alternative to assisted living! For more information regarding HomeBase, the original Trillium system, Trillibit or the COMO system, call our shop or visit the HealthLinks web site for more information.
3D technology has been sitting in the wings for decades. You've likely noticed many new theatrical releases are showing in 3D at your neighborhood theater.
Digital technology has now made 3D viewing possible in your home or man-cave!
If you'd like to sample 3D technology, Smart Home Pro has it on display in our new West Sedona showroom.
Sign up here for an appointment and we'll be happy to arrange your seating! If you don't see a time that matches your schedule, call ahead (928) 282-0775 to make arrangements.
A new blog post arrived in the email this morning, announcing the Panasonic SC-ZT2 home cinema speakers. Don't get wildly excited just yet. Just announced in Munich, we don't know when they'll be in the USA and no pricing is available.
The concept behind these speakers is fantastic, and represents an emerging trend in whole room audio. 7.1 surround sound from a pair of clean tower speakers with down-firing subwoofers? Very nice!
So if they're not available and aren't priced, why even mention these speakers?
Because we field a lot questions about "wireless speakers," that's why.
First off, unless they're battery powered, "wireless speakers" aren't truly wireless. They need power for local in-speaker amplifiers. Wireless power is a really cool concept and I'm sure some research lab is making progress on that front. Until then, remember your wireless speaker's amplifier will need a power wire.
3D Television is certainly on the way, though perhaps still in the early stages as there are some standards to shake out.
Yes, BluRay and DirecTV will have 3D content first. You'll need one of the compatible new televisions by Mitsubishi, Panasonic, LG, Samsung or others.
Anyone stopping by the showroom recently will know that "thin is in." But it'll get better if OLED prices can come down and panel sizes can increase. I'd say OLED screens from LG and Samsung were under 1/4" thick, though LG did a better job of placing the electronics.
And yes, wireless is coming along but not really...
As a follow up to my earlier post on sound bars, specifically the sound bar included with the Mitsubishi Unisen, Mitsubishi Electronics put together some great overviews of this technology.
We have this on display in our showroom.
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The Unisen 249 Series has two additional mid-range speakers for even better sound (below the fold). . . (click "Read More")
The LG SL90 Series television is now available! This is a super-slim design – only 1.2" thick without the stand, and an awesome 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for awesome black levels, made possible by using an edge-lit seamless LED panel.
The LED panel sports a 178° viewing angle!
Other notable features include:
Energy Star® 3.0 compliance
Backlight control
Invisible Speaker System
Video Mute
4 HDMI v1.3 with Deep Color (3 rear / 1 side)
USB 2.0 (1 side)
LG SL90 series televisions come in 42" and 47" sizes, and are NOT available at "big box" stores. Smart Home Pro can custom mount this television on an ultra-thin wall mount and bury all the wires for a super clean installation.
Crestron® is the clear leader in building automation and audio / video distribution. Commercial or residential, Crestron has such a deep portfolio there's little we can't make happen using Crestron parts.
The Prodigy system from Crestron brings the most common features of a residential automation system to a price well within reach. Prodigy starts with a control backbone to manage your audio and video equipment such as TV, satellite, Blu-Ray or DVD, for a price that will surprise you!
From there, we can add up to 12 rooms of room audio, smart lighting controls, remote thermostat controls, an iPod® dock, AM/FM/XM receiver, even a wall mounted touch panel! Want access from your Windows computer or iPhone® while traveling? That's available, too. Everything but the wall-mounted touch panel is wireless – we don't have to bury wires. Call us at Smart Home Pro 928-282-0775 for a quote!
We all have a checklist when leaving the house for a while. Turn out the lights, set the thermostat, make sure the windows are closed, turn on the security and say goodbye for a while!
Our getaway developed an almost undetectable pinhole water leak in a pipe under the sink. A month later a neighbor checked the house, found the damage and called the water company. Too late!
Smart Home Pro is now an authorized GrandCare dealer. GrandCare Systems is an indispensable aid to independent life, allowing caregivers to securely communicate and monitor the well-being of seniors.
Logo Change!
Today we've updated the web with our new logo!
The original logo stays on our work trucks and won't disappear for a while.
Kaleidescape Mini Server
Kaleidescape announced the Kaleidescape Mini Server on March 3, 2009, at about 40% the cost of the current 1U Server and Player.
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