The best home technology supports the experience of living in a place without drawing attention to itself.
Plan technology before drywall
The best time to plan audio, video, networking and security is during design, before framing closes. Running low-voltage wiring, conduit and equipment space early costs far less than retrofitting and allows cleaner results: hidden speakers, flush keypads and a dedicated rack instead of devices scattered through the house.
Reliable whole-home networking
Every connected system depends on the network. Larger Matthews-area homes, with multiple floors, bonus rooms and outdoor living areas, usually benefit from wired access points rather than consumer mesh units, so video calls, streaming and cameras stay consistent in every room.
Lighting, shades and comfort
Lighting control and motorized shades are often the upgrades homeowners use most. Scenes for mornings, evenings and entertaining, together with shades that respond to sun exposure, make a home more comfortable and can help manage heat gain on south- and west-facing windows.
Plan it early
Networking, lighting control, shading, audio, and security are easier to coordinate when considered alongside the architectural and construction plans.
Designed to disappear
Peters Audio Video works across connected-home systems with an emphasis on purposeful integration into the home.
Wiring during construction or renovation
Walls are open only briefly. Plan network cabling, speaker locations, lighting control and security during framing, even if equipment is added later.
Reliable connectivity first
Whole-home Wi-Fi coverage with properly placed access points is the foundation for everything else. Larger homes and wooded lots often need more careful network design.
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