A Modern and Luxurious Touch for Kansas City Homes 

Did you know that convenience and smart technology go hand in hand? Kansas City residents are quickly discovering the undeniable results of more effortless living after adding motorized blinds to their homes. While often overlooked, automated window treatments offer a modern style and several practical advantages, like safeguarding interior furnishings and reducing energy costs.

Continue reading to explore the benefits of adding motorized blinds to your Kansas City, MO, home. People realize that tasks like adjusting heavy curtains are tiresome as they age. Who wants to battle a tangled mess of cords simply to minimize the distracting glare of the afternoon sun? But the truth is, no matter what room you install motorized blinds in, you’ll benefit from their comfort and automated functionality. 

Create a dreamy lifestyle with our solutions!

For luxury homeowners, every moment counts when it comes to creating a better, more enjoyable lifestyle. Smart home technology has emerged as a game-changer to make this happen, seamlessly integrating into our daily lives to enhance comfort, security, and entertainment. When you add smart home technology, your living spaces become a haven of comfort and convenience that responds to your needs and desires with effortless precision.

In today’s blog, we’ll explore a few must-have solutions that can completely revolutionize the way you interact with your home in Overland Park, KS. Take a look!

Ensure the Outdoor Oasis You’ve Been Dreaming About Arrives by Spring 

Thanks to human nature and increasingly jam-packed schedules, we tend to take care of what’s needed only when it’s required. 

Halloween treats, decoration, and party planning—check. 

Scheduling flights for the upcoming holidays—check. 

Creating an outdoor entertainment space for the ultimate enjoyment during warm weather—what? 

We haven’t even broached winter in Mission Hills, KS, and we’re discussing outdoor living? Yes. The promise of warmer weather reminds us of the outdoor oasis we’ve been planning but continually forget to create until it’s too late in the season. There’s always next year, right? Unfortunately, this procrastination is why we miss out on remarkable experiences. 

So, the time to prepare for the ultimate outdoor living space is now! As the leaves transform and snow creates a winter wonderland, it’s time to plan for our beautiful upcoming spring. And as soon as the weather lets up, your outdoor entertainment retreat will be ready for hangouts with friends and family.

Let’s explore some of the most exciting outdoor entertainment options our team can work on during the off-season.

Enjoy the ultimate listening experience at home!

In home entertainment, high-end audio experiences are essential to creating a truly immersive atmosphere. Whether you're enjoying a blockbuster movie, hosting a party, or simply unwinding with your favorite tunes, sound quality can make all the difference. Upgrading to a high-performance audio system is the key to unlocking a new level of audio excellence and creating more enjoyable spaces within your home. 

In today’s blog, we’ll delve deeper into the amazing benefits that upgrading your sound system can bring to your Kansas City, MO, home.

Transform Your Viewing Experience with Immersive Home Theater Audio

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the joy of gathering with family and friends for moments of laughter, joy, and togetherness. As you plan your holiday festivities, preparing your media room for the ultimate family movie nights is essential.

Imagine your loved ones’ excitement as they gather in your dedicated home theater, ready to embark on cinematic adventures. To make this experience truly unforgettable, consider the magic of immersive home theater audio.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and it's that time of the year when family and friends come together to celebrate. Whether hosting a big family gathering or planning an intimate get-together, your media room will likely play a central role in your festivities. Please don't wait until the last minute to ensure it's in perfect shape for entertaining. Here's your checklist for optimizing your media room before the holidays.

Take Advantage of AI to Further Improve Control Over Your Smart Home

AI-powered voice-controlled virtual assistants aren’t new. Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana, and Google Assistant are all examples of them. However, with the huge progression AI has gone through in recent years, voice control technology has also greatly evolved, giving birth to new, more advanced tools. Josh.ai is the best one of them all!

Read on as we discuss more about Josh.ai and why it’s becoming the most preferred voice control system in Kansas City, MO, for smart home management.

How Tailored Audio Like JBL Delivers the Ultimate Home Theater Performance

Having a home theater is more than owning the latest screen or projector; it’s also about immersing yourself in a fantastic auditory experience. Everyone wants audio that can transform a casual home movie night into a true cinematic event. At Applause Custom Sight & Sound, we deliver these immersive sound experiences with speaker brands like JBL, considered by many to be the ultimate choice in home theater audio. Continue reading to learn how a professional home theater design can elevate audio performance in your Mission Hills, MO, home. 

Learn About the Many Benefits Smart Lighting Offers to Homeowners 

Switching your standard LED bulbs with smart lighting fixtures may seem like an unnecessary home upgrade, but this isn’t true. Smart home lighting offers several advantages that can improve every homeowner’s lifestyle and home aesthetics. 

Let’s look at a few of the benefits of smart home lighting in Overland Park, MO, for a better understanding.

Explore the Latest Sony Home Theater Experience: The Master Series XR-Z9K

New and better TVs are coming out faster than ever, leaving one wondering how to keep up with changing technology. At some point, before extreme fatigue sets in, you may find yourself satisfied with what you have because keeping up no longer seems possible (or healthy). 

Then, a TV comes along that sets the standard for all that follow, and you realize this may be your last upgrade for a very long while. If you embrace the sense of awe and wonder this type of technology provides, you may have already met Sony Home Theater and the Sony BRAVIA MASTER Series XR-Z9K. If you haven’t yet, we would be remiss not to introduce you. 

The MASTER Series Z9K is Sony’s flagship Mini LED TV, and it brings together all the best upgrades, creating a massive 8K TV that pulls you in with extreme detail and stunning colors. 

Are you ready to explore the secrets the BRAVIA XR-Z9K holds? Is your Kansas City, MO, home aching for the best of the best in home entertainment? 

Let’s set off on a journey, then, and explore this remarkable technology.

Overcome Technical Issues With More Modern AV Solutions

Over the past two years, buzzwords like 'hybrid teams' and 'remote work' have overtaken the business landscape. If your organization isn't practicing either of these, then you may have ignored the growing technology concerns connected to these new ways of working. However, it's important to note that the broader business community's communication expectations have also undergone a significant shift as a result of these workplace trends.

For instance, video conferencing has taken precedence over phone calls, and virtual collaboration is now more popular than printed handouts. If your conference room AV system can’t keep up with the changing times, it may be time for an upgrade. 

Continue reading to uncover three easy ways to tell if your Kansas City, MO, conference room AV is in need of an upgrade.

Explore the Latest Features in Today’s Smart Home Security

Home security systems have been around for decades, helping families feel safe and secure. Like most technology, however, these systems have advanced far beyond their predecessors. Today, they’re smart, connected, and offer a level of protection once only dreamed of. 

These systems integrate with your many smart devices, including your smartphone, door locks, TVs, indoor and outdoor lighting, and shades. They protect your home from intruders and environmental concerns like fire and flood. For families with little ones, they keep an eye on their whereabouts, alerting you when they go “out-of-bounds.”

Let’s explore today’s remarkable world of smart home security and how it brings unprecedented peace of mind to homeowners in Kansas City, MO.

Transform Your Living Space into a Hub of Excitement 

Beyond the home theater room, did you know there are ways to incorporate smart AV installations into other areas of your home? You can turn standard AV components into automated, immersive, and personalized entertainment fun when paired with smart technology solutions like automated lighting, high-performance audio, and smart home controls.

Continue reading to explore how transformational smart technology can be for home entertainment experiences and AV installations in your Kansas City, MO, home.

Discover the Comfort, Convenience, and Luxury Motorized Window Treatments Can Bring!

To enjoy a peaceful, comfortable lifestyle in Kansas City, MO, adding tech solutions that bring convenience and efficiency is a must. One of the best examples of these technologies is motorized shades, which can instantly turn your home into a more stylish, luxurious, and enjoyable place. From effortless control and energy efficiency to enhanced privacy and UV protection, motorized shades offer various benefits that elevate your living experience. 

In this blog, we’ll explore the main perks automated window treatments can offer to boost your living spaces. Take a look!

Sony Home Entertainment Delivers the All-Encompassing Cinematic Experience

Are you ready to create the ultimate immersive cinematic experience in your home? At Applause Custom Sight & Sound, we partner with Sony Home Entertainment to deliver our clients in Kansas City, MO, the best home theaters on the market. 

What makes the “best” home cinema? You know you’re there when you’re watching a movie or sporting event and lose awareness of your surroundings. You’re no longer sitting in a home theater; instead, you're in the depths of Middle-earth or surrounded by screaming fans on the 50-yard line. 

Sony’s AV receivers are a vital piece of the puzzle in reaching this level of entertainment. Here, we’ll explore their best-in-class AV receivers and how they transform the home theater experience with spectacular audio and video quality. 

What to Expect from Smart, Integrated & Fully Automated Outdoor Living Spaces 

Summer is right around the corner, and what better way to welcome the warm weather back to Kansas City, MO, than with inviting, engaging, fully integrated outdoor living spaces? Well, that’s just what our technology integrators will create for you and your home!

At Applause Custom Sight & Sound, we create spaces where comfort, convenience, and entertainment blend seamlessly into the ultimate outdoor experience. With smart technology solutions ranging from hidden landscape lights and speakers to anti-glare outdoor TVs, we’ll keep you connected to the things you love, even if you decide to spend the whole day outside. But designing, integrating, and automating an outdoor entertainment system takes time, so we better get started soon!

Read on to learn more about how we will prepare you and your backyard for the summer.

Looking for Style, Efficiency & Convenience? Elevate Your Smart Home with Motorized Blinds!

Are you ready to bring a touch of modern magic to your smart home in Kansas City, MO? If so, look no further than motorized blinds! Sleek, simple, and smarter than ever, automated window treatments add style, control, and a whole lot of convenience to your place. And guess what? Applause Custom Sight & Sound can install and automate them for you, seamlessly integrating them with your lighting control and HVAC systems. 

Let's explore the benefits that motorized blinds bring to your smart home and how our team of experts can help you install them for the best results.

Enjoy the Ultimate Cinematic Experience with Sony’s 4K Laser Projectors

At Applause Custom Sight & Sound, we’ve created customized home theaters and multi-use media rooms for clients throughout Kansas City, MO, for over 20 years. In that time, we’ve developed strong partnerships with industry leaders in home entertainment. 

One of those brands, Sony, defines the ultimate cinematic viewing and sets the new benchmark for today’s home projectors. Their 4K digital projectors are found in over 15,000 movie theaters around the world. Today, you can enjoy the stunning images their native 4K laser projectors deliver from the comfort of your home. 

Whether creating an immersive cinematic experience in your designated home theater or turning an area into a multi-purpose media room with incredible images and sound, Sony projectors offer the perfect solution. Let’s explore a few of their in-demand projectors and what they bring to your home entertainment.

Seamlessly Upgrade Your LiteTouch System with HomeWorks QS

Light touches every aspect of our homes and lives, creating a beautiful, functional environment and setting the mood for our many activities. Thanks to Lutron, the global leader in smart lighting control, how we manage that light has transformed forever.

Today, you can control one or every light in your home with an elegant in-wall keypad. That same keypad allows you to manage daylight, raising and lowering beautiful motorized shades. Daylight sensors automatically adjust lights and window coverings to maintain the perfect illumination. Occupancy sensors ensure the lights are turned off after everyone leaves a room. 

HomeWorks QS is the latest version of Lutron’s flagship smart home control system, and it redefines everyday living with effortless control of lights, shades, temperature, and audio-video equipment. 

Applause Custom Sight & Sound has been providing custom automation and home entertainment solutions in Kansas City, MO, for over 20 years. We integrate the new HomeWorks system and can easily replace LiteTouch systems for clients looking to upgrade their lighting control. 

Let’s explore the possibilities. 

Enjoy All Your Favorite Entertainment at Once with an Integrated System

Home entertainment is great to relax and make some memories with your family. However, your household may not always agree on what to watch, or you may want to enjoy multiple shows, sports, and games, simultaneously. A video wall installation allows you to enjoy multiple videos by crafting a wall full of high-end TVs that provide a beautiful picture, no matter how you use them. Watch sports, movies, shows, or play video games on a display that rivals a cinema’s, plus enjoy the ease of control with an integrated system. Keep reading to see how you could enjoy a video wall in your Kansas City, MO, home.