Let Eighteen Group Transform Your Home with a Comprehensive Control System
Smart technology is everywhere: our cars, computers, phones, and homes. When it comes to home automation, nearly every device in your home is becoming smarter! For instance, it could be something as simple as your refrigerator notifying you when the door is ajar. Or perhaps you’re able to turn on the oven by using your phone.
You may ask yourself, “Many of these technologies are pretty simple, so why would I need professional home automation installation?” If you want to take full advantage of a smart home lifestyle, then professional integration is the only way to go. An experienced home automation company like Eighteen Group will set up the system in your Portland, OR, residence to match your lifestyle without complicating it. Read on to learn the benefits of a professional installation of your home automation system.
on Wednesday, 15 June 2022.
Posted in Home Automation System
Discover How a Smart Lighting System Installation Adds Beauty, Safety, and Control
Many homeowners don’t consider how lighting can increase the aesthetics of a home considerably. By adding modern fixtures and improving the overall lighting design in a home, you can highlight architectural features, artwork, and even set the lights according to your mood. Lighting control can make all the difference, whether you want to dim the lights for relaxation or brighten them for a party.
Read on to learn more about lighting system installation as well as the other benefits it has for your smart home in Portland, OR.
on Friday, 20 May 2022.
Posted in lighting system installation, Portland, OR, lighting system installation
Boost your home's curb appeal and security with outdoor lighting
Your home's landscape creates the first impression on guests and those visiting your neighborhood. A poorly lit lawn creates a bad impression, but a well-lit landscaping design makes your outdoor space appealing. While there are numerous ways to improve the appearance of your home, nothing beats the aesthetics of outdoor lighting that casts your home in a magnificent light in the evening.
Read on to learn all the benefits of landscape lighting design for your home in Lake Oswego, OR.
on Friday, 13 May 2022.
Posted in landscape lighting design, Lake Oswego, OR, Landscape Lighting
Make your smart home safer by making your home security smarter
Home security is paramount to keeping your family safe, secure, and relaxed. While it serves to protect valuables as well, that's not all a security system is capable of. There are many benefits of integrating smart security into a home. Read on to learn a few of the top reasons your home in Portland, OR, should have an advanced home security system.
on Thursday, 28 April 2022.
Posted in Home Security System Portland, OR, Home Security System
Create a more fun space for the entire family with outdoor entertainment
If you already have a beautiful landscape, a pool deck, or an outdoor seating area, the only thing missing is an outdoor sound system. Whether you’re looking for a way to relax after a long day or want full-blown entertainment for your home in Happy Valley, OR, outdoor audio is the perfect solution. Here we highlight some of the reasons that outdoor speaker systems are one of the most sough-after features from our clients.
on Monday, 25 April 2022.
Posted in Outdoor Speaker System, Happy Valley, OR, Outdoor Speaker System
Improve the aesthetics of your home with the right outdoor lighting design
A professional outdoor lighting design can significantly improve the aesthetics of your Portland, OR home, but that’s not all it does. The outdoor lighting system can serve multiple purposes, especially during the winter and fall seasons when daylight is limited in the Northwest. Below we outline some of the benefits our clients can reap when working with us.
on Wednesday, 16 March 2022.
Posted in Outdoor Lighting Design Portland, OR, Outdoor Lighting Design
Enjoy your favorite movies in an open space with an audio-video system
Many homeowners think that it is nearly impossible to get the same high-performance sound and visuals that you get inside your home outdoors. But with the advancement of technology, many outdoor audio-video systems have been introduced that offer the same entertainment quality in your patio, pool and backyard. Read on to find out all the top benefits of having an outdoor audio-video system for your Lake Oswego, OR home.
on Monday, 07 March 2022.
Posted in Outdoor Audio-Video, Lake Oswego, OR, Outdoor Audio-Video
Bring all your technology together under one system
Home automation does a lot more than make a home luxurious. It also adds functionality to custom homes. While many companies have introduced unique systems that help homeowners automate their homes, the Control4 system remains at the top. Read on to find all the benefits of using a Control4 system in your Portland, OR, smart home.
on Tuesday, 15 February 2022.
Posted in Control4 System, Portland, OR , Control4 System
Discover How Integrating Technology Improves How You Live, Work, And Play
A smart home installation offers you the luxury and convenience of an environment personalized to how you live, work, and play. Whether it is the thrills and chills watching movies in a home theater or having your perfect temperature throughout the home, you need a certified home automation company from the start.
Instead of attempting to cobble together a system from insecure off-the-shelf devices, you deserve an integrated whole-home platform. With the team at Eighteen Group, you get a comprehensive, flexible, and scalable solution that works for you.
Are you intrigued by the possibilities for your Portland, OR home? Keep reading below to learn more.
on Thursday, 10 February 2022.
Posted in Smart Home Installation, Portland, OR, Smart Home Installation
Speed up your life with a fast and secure Internet connection
Gone are the days where everything used to be connected with trailing wires and cables; we are well into the age of wireless technology made possible due to wireless networks that provide us with a reliable internet connection. Nowadays, there is an increased focus on developing and maintaining a home network that is secure, reliable, and fast so you can manage your home effectively through home automation systems and other technologies that work on wireless networks. Take a look at how you can get some extra mileage out of your home network services in your Portland, OR, home with our easy-to-follow tips.
on Monday, 17 January 2022.
Posted in Home Network Services Portland OR , Home Network Services
Discover How Superior Imagery and Sound Elevates the Enjoyment of Movies and Music
This time of year comes with a renewed sense of family and the bonds that unite us. As daylight is in short supply and the temperatures are low, music and movies provide merriment and enjoyment. Whether you anticipate watching the big games, exploring that new live video game, or filling your rooms with songs that make us all sing, a premier audio video installation elevates the experience.
Now is the best time to upgrade your existing system, explore options for 4K and 8K monitors, add multidimensional sound, or start planning for outdoor entertaining in the spring. Our dedicated staff is passionate about furnishing you with the ultimate in multimedia for your Happy Valley, OR home.
Are you looking for audio and video that matches your luxury lifestyle? Then continue reading below to discover what is possible.
on Friday, 07 January 2022.
Posted in Audio/Video Installation, Audio Video Installation Happy Valley, OR
Secure Your Home OnAll Fronts With The Best Cameras
A plethora of different camera options are available in the market that have so much to offer when it comes to security. They each have various features to offer that you can use to enhance the security of your home, whether they're placed indoors or outdoors. Let's take a look at some surveillance camera options that you can introduce in your Portland, OR home to enhance your home security system.
on Monday, 13 December 2021.
Posted in Home Security System Portland, OR, Home Security System
Enjoy A Brighter Home With LED Lighting
Effective lighting can be the source of life in your home as it can elevate moods and facilitate everyday tasks, which is why it is important to do your research before you select the lighting solution for your home in the Lake Oswego, OR area. In this article, we will be taking a closer look at LED lighting, which has taken the lighting industry by storm and replaced conventional light bulbs in most home homes. If you're still not convinced, we'll give you a few reasons to make the switch.
on Monday, 06 December 2021.
Posted in LED lighting, Lake Oswego, OR , LED Lighting
Together, Lutron and Control4 Create the Perfect Ambiance and Ease of Living
Have you been considering a smart home lighting installation in Lake Oswego, OR? While some homeowners simply want to experience the ease of controlling all the lights from their kitchen chair or living room couch, home lighting automation offers much more than simple convenience.
Ambiance, beauty, energy efficiency, and well-being are all byproducts of smart lighting. Let's delve into these benefits and how this lighting is changing homeowners' lives.
on Monday, 08 November 2021.
Posted in Home Lighting Installation Lake Oswego OR, Home Lighting Installation
Bring Your Home to Life, Manage Your Moods, And Spark Creativity With A System That Inspires Indoors And Out
No other art form moves us the way music does. The rhythm, beat, and melodies influence emotions, change perspectives and instill a vibrancy to the moment.
The simple act of listening is a powerful form of magic; research shows that music stimulates all areas of the brain. For example, it enables the production of serotonin- the hormone associated with happiness and pleasure and increases creativity.
Modern streaming technologies give you unprecedented access to any genre of music from anywhere in the world. Whether you are relaxing to the classic compositions of Kaija Saariaho or kicking back with something more contemporary, a sound system should deliver sound reproduction of the highest quality. A home audio installation offers the ability to have different music to each room in the house, outdoors or throughout the entire house.
Are you looking for the experience of full, resonant sound in your Happy Valley, OR, smart home? Continue reading below to find out more.
on Monday, 08 November 2021.
Posted in Home Audio Installation Happy Valley, OR , Home Audio Installation