Seamlessly Control Your Home Via Natural Voice Commands 

Since Amazon’s Alexa first hit the market in 2014, voice control has been all the talk in smart home circles. However, Alexa’s limitations in whole-home applications became apparent immediately, along with many justified concerns about privacy. 

Alex Capecelatro and Tim Gill founded Josh.ai to address these issues and craft a solution for luxury homes. Its AI-based interface allows for natural speech, more complex demands, and a more private experience. 

This blog highlights why they’re our go-to voice control partners for our smart home automation installations in Tampa, FL, and beyond. Keep reading below. 

Create Lasting Memories with an Area Designed for the Ultimate in Outdoor Entertainment

One of the great pleasures of living in Baton Rouge, LA, is the weather. The short winter soon gives way to a beautiful spring—the start of the annual retreat to our outdoor spaces. Whether gathering with friends and family for a backyard barbeque and pool party, enjoying a relaxing afternoon with a good book, or gazing up at the star-kissed sky, there’s nothing better than spending time outdoors. 

Is your outdoor area everything it could be? At Acadian Home Theater & Automation, we help our clients use this space to the fullest, creating outdoor entertainment areas that offer the best experience possible. Whether it's Friday movie night, dining alfresco, or listening to your favorite playlists, you experience lifelike images and sound that fills the air. 

Let’s explore the possibilities in outdoor entertainment.

Spruce Up Your Smart Home With the Help of a Control4 Dealer 

Control4 is our go-to home automation platform because of its constant innovation. More than any other company in the industry, it’s regularly adding new features and integrations to create the ultimate luxury experience. The best thing about being a Control4 dealer serving the Lafayette, LA, community is the opportunity to showcase these new features to our clients first hand at our Control4-certified showroom. 

Get a chance to interact with the technology in person to see if it would fit your lifestyle! Before you schedule a visit, we wanted to preview two new additions to look out for when you come. 

Our Media Room Designs Let You Watch Your Entertainment on Your Terms 

Unfortunately for cinemas nationwide—including industry giant Regal, which filed for bankruptcy in September 2021–people are realizing the perks of watching movies from home. They’re tired of increasingly limited viewing times, overpriced popcorn, freezing temperatures, and poor audio and video quality. On the other hand, they realize you no longer need a dedicated movie theater for a viewing environment that rivals or exceeds the local cinema experience. 

For homeowners in New Orleans, LA, where real estate space may be limited, a multi-purpose media room design is the perfect cinema replacement. This blog highlights some of the main reasons why it’s time to embrace a multi-purpose media room for watching movies. 

The Latest Outdoor Audio Systems Redefine What’s Possible in Outdoor Entertainment

Many may not remember the days when outdoor audio consisted of portable radios or CD players. These days, many people have turned to Bluetooth speakers or one-directional under-eave speakers to deliver music to their outdoor areas. While these certainly suffice, they are a far cry from today’s outdoor audio systems that bring high-fidelity sound throughout your yard - whether it's an expansive estate with gardens, pathways, and water features or a smaller area with a patio and pool.

Let’s explore the makings of a high-performance outdoor audio system for your Tampa, FL, home.