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DOORS AND WINDOWS CAN TALK

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Door and windows are the most vulnerable parts of your home, as they can be opened. There are multiple ways to secure them, some include locks or security cameras. But there is another way to secure your home and loved ones, and it comes from the source of door and window sensors.

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AUTOMATED GARAGE OPENERS ARE THE NEXT THING

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You might consider the current garage opener already to be automated, since they open and close with the click of a button. But there is significant improvement to be made with these couple additions. Let me explain: 

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HOW TO MAKE OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT EVEN BETTER

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Fall has officially arrived and the temperature will slowly but surely go down. Maybe not as much as we all might want it to, but this means that outdoor parties are starting again. And it couldn't come at a better time, because technology is moving fast making it much more accessible and affordable.

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HOW OUTDOOR LIGHTING CAN ELEVATE YOUR HOME

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As a homeowner, you spend a lot of time perfecting your curb appeal by selecting flowers, trees, plants etc. But when night falls, all of that goes to waste if you don't have the proper lighting that lifts your yard up at night. Make the most of your investment by adding outdoor lighting that will add beauty to your evening curb appeal. Here are some tips and tricks:

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SMART BLINDS AND WHY YOU NEED THEM

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Blinds can be a hassle. Just imagine after a long day, you finally sit down with a glass of wine and the sun is beaming in your eyes. You will have to get up, find which blind will give you your peace and which blind will take out the glare on the TV and then sit back down (to probably realize you didn't close the blind far enough..) Here are some reasons why you should choose automated blinds instead! 

 

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KITCHENS OF THE FUTURE

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Automated technology, or artificial intelligence, has been around for a while, however it is picking up speed now. Almost every family our house has some form of smart device. It may be your sprinkler system that works on a timer, or your coffee machine that turns on at 6AM before you wake up. Regardless of what it is, it is time we accept artificial intelligence! And it is slowly making its way to the kitchen. Let's go over some incredible features you will want in your home!

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR MORNINGS BETTER

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Let's be honest, we live in a hectic time. With our work and social lives and staying fit, who has time to get the recommended 8-hour sleep? So we all know what it is like to wake up tired and snoozing that alarm clock one more time. What if with just a few adjustments, you could make it a little bit easier. We have some ways to make the mornings easier and start the day waking up on the right side of the bed.

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WHAT TYPE OF DAMAGE CAN POWER SURGES DO?

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It is extremely likely that during and after the storm, power surges occurred. What are power surges? A power surge is basically a voltage spike in your home's electrical current. Even though it might only last less than a thousandth of a second, it can still be a significant increase in the line voltage. This increased voltage will in most general cases lead to increased electrical currents in your devices, which may kill them.

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GUIDELINES ON HURRICANE READINESS

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As you are aware, Hurricane Irma currently poses a potential threat to South Florida at this time. 

ForceAV will be working diligently before and after the storm to help minimize risk and damage. We encourage you to safely unplug all your equipment from its power sources in order to avoid power surge damages. 
 
Should you need any help with this task please reach out to us ASAP in order for our team to be able to schedule get to your home on a timely manner. Please contact our office at (561)277-1885.
 
Please stay safe!
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CAN OLD HOMES HANDLE HOME AUTOMATION?

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Often we talk about living like the Jetsons, but what if you live in a beautiful old house build in the 1800's. Can we still apply these home automations? The answer is: absolutely! Especially if you have the experts of ForceAV on your team! 

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WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE AN EXPERT LIKE FORCEAV

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When you think of Home Automation, you think of ease and convenience. Something that helps you in your daily live, instead of doing all the tedious jobs yourself. A coffee machine that has coffee ready in the morning for you, a thermostat that knows your preferences and save energy while setting the perfect temperature, Alexa who listens and orders anything you tell her to, and the list goes on and on. 

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AUDIBLE FOR DOGS MIGHT JUST BE THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED

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We are all guilty of spoiling our canine friends! Having a dog for most people is a very happy time. However, leaving them at home for the whole day while you are working can be a struggle. But Audible has just come out with the answer: Audible for Dogs!!

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5 HOME AUTOMATION FEATURE TO MAKE LIFE EASIER

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In the early 90's technology was beginning to surface, and took the world by surprise. The technology was moving at a very fast pace and the thought was that the 2000s would bring us flying cards, talking robotic dogs and robot house keeping. Now we might not be living in a futuristic utopia like the Jetsons, but with home automation, we can live a very similar life. Well, without the flying cars I guess.

Home automation gives you the electronic control of your household features, activity and appliances. It's now possible to control lighting, temperature, shade, blinds, locks and security with the touch of a screen.

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5 THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR SMART HOME

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Often everyone talks about all the to-do's for home automation, but rarely we talk about what NOT to do! We have a couple tips for you to consider!

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YOUR ROOMBA MIGHT BE MAPPING YOUR HOUSE

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It is no surprise that the Roomba collects data as it cleans your house while you are out doing better things or simply watching television. It has to collect data because it needs to identify the locations of your walls and funiture to avoid crashing into them. But they now released that the Roomba creates a map of your home which they could possibly share with Apple, Google or any other platform.

 

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THE BEST SMART HOME DEVICES OF 2017

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PCMAG wrote an awesome article about the latest smart home gadgets of 2017! Ready to dive into the Internet of Things to automate your home? Start with the top products we've tested for every room in the house. 

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