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12 Alternatives to Cable Every Family Will Appreciate
Cut the cord—and the price tag!—of your cable TV. TV networks and cable are becoming a thing of the past, like video stores, dial-up...
Chris Hudson
May 4, 20163 min read


Leland NC Events
Parade of Homes April 23-24, 30 & May 1 The Wilmington Area Parade of Homes is coming up this Saturday (4/23) and Sunday (4/24) and...
Chris Hudson
Apr 30, 20162 min read


Your Guide to 4K Streaming on Netflix
No home entertainment system is complete without a movie/tv streaming service and no streaming system today is better than Ultra HD 4K...
Chris Hudson
Apr 19, 20162 min read


4 Reasons to Love the New Sony HDR Capable 4K TVs
There’s something special going on in TV development: 4K HDR TVs. At Connected Home, we install and see a lot of great home theater...
Chris Hudson
Apr 12, 20162 min read


We’re Going to Be at Sailor Saturday at the Battleship NC
Don’t miss the last Sailor Saturday at the Battleship North Carolina, coming up April 16, 2016! This great event allows kids to try out...
Chris Hudson
Apr 10, 20162 min read


Keep Energy Costs Down with Home Automation
Home automation is fun and powerful, and it’s convenient to have remote control over your lighting, heating and cooling, and security...
Chris Hudson
Mar 29, 20162 min read


Why We’re Excited About The Belville Founder’s Day Celebration
We’re excited to announce we’ll be going to Belville Founders Day May 21, 2016! This annual celebration honors Belville, NC, the small...
Chris Hudson
Mar 25, 20162 min read


4 Reasons We’re Excited for The Roku 4K
About two in five American households subscribe to a video streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu, according to Nielsen....
Chris Hudson
Mar 15, 20162 min read


11 Ways to Relive the 90’s on Netflix
Remember the days before DVR and streaming TV when you had to plan your week around watching “Must See TV” and “T.G.I.F” so you wouldn’t...
Chris Hudson
Mar 7, 20162 min read


What Does TV Contrast Ratio Mean?
More is better, right? That’s what TV manufacturers tell you when they pump up the numbers for dynamic contrast ratings on their...
Chris Hudson
Feb 29, 20162 min read


Where Should I Set Up My Surround Sound Speakers
Placing speakers correctly in your home theater makes the difference between watching a movie and really “being there!” Place your...
Chris Hudson
Feb 22, 20162 min read


The Internet of “Things” and Your Smart Home
If you have a smart home, you’re smack in the middle of the Internet of Things. That’s an evolving term for a concept that encompasses...
Chris Hudson
Feb 15, 20162 min read


The Best Viewing Distance for Your Home Theater
We all want the best seat in the house for watching home theater! But how do we set up our home theater so all the seats are great?...
Chris Hudson
Feb 5, 20162 min read


Remember These 3 Tips Before You Convert To A Smart Home
At present, roughly half of all homes in the country have smart home technology. This number is only expected to get bigger in the future...
Chris Hudson
Jan 31, 20162 min read


Alarm.com Service Now Compatible With Amazon Echo And Apple TV
Smart homes just got smarter with the introduction of Alarm.com integration into popular TV technology and voice-activated AI. Alarm.com...
Chris Hudson
Jan 21, 20162 min read


Is DIY Home Automation a Good Idea?
Home automation is the wave of the future, with wireless locks, automated zoned heating, home theater, and remote lighting and security...
Chris Hudson
Jan 15, 20162 min read


3 Reasons Builders and Realtors Should Work with a Home Automation Company
Home automation is part of the 21st Century, as more and more builders and realtors recognize. Modern home buyers want the latest home...
Chris Hudson
Jan 12, 20162 min read


Smart Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills This Winter
Homeowners understand the financial tasks that they have to uphold on a daily, monthly, and yearly timelines. In our modern era the...
Chris Hudson
Dec 31, 20152 min read


Simple Steps to a Smart Nursery
Let’s face it. We adults just love our electronics, and that does not exclude new parents. If you want to make your child’s nursery a...
Chris Hudson
Dec 27, 20152 min read


Resolve to Make Your Family Safer in 2016
Home safety and security is something you don’t always think about unless there’s a reason for concern. At Connected Home, we hope you...
Chris Hudson
Dec 15, 20152 min read
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