How to Better Protect Your Home Surveillance System from Attacks

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Learn How to Stop Hackers in Their Tracks with These Tips

Several videos have gone viral of hackers gaining control of a home's security cameras and harassing the home's inhabitants, sometimes even when the inhabitants are young children. Security systems are supposed to make us feel safer, not expose us to more danger. It would be best if you took the necessary precautions to make sure that your home security system is protected from hackers. Read on to learn a few key ways that you can strengthen the security of your home surveillance system in Overland Park, KS.

Make Every Night Movie Night with These Wow-Factor AV Solutions

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Create the Theater Room of Your Dreams with Screen Innovations, Sony and JBL Synthesis

Popular streaming services like Netflix, HBO Now, and Amazon Video have put quality content at our fingertips. Without even leaving home, you can enjoy blockbuster films, award-winning original shows, documentaries, and so much more—and many in 4K resolution.

When you pair your favorite streaming content with an impressive movie theater room, you’ll never feel the need to travel to the nearby cinema again. Our team at Applause Custom Sight & Sound has years of experience building custom home theaters and media rooms for homeowners in Overland Park, KS.

Read below to learn about three wow-factor AV solutions we recommend for your next movie theater room installation or upgrade.

3 Ways to Avoid Package Theft and Keep Porch Pirates at Bay

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Protect Your Deliveries with These Smart Home Security Solutions at Your Fingertips

Package theft is at an all-time high, thanks to the rising era of online shopping. Nearly 63% of shopping occasions begin online, and 62% of online buyers shop at least monthly. That’s a lot of deliveries.

As a result, nearly everyone has experienced package theft in their lifetime. If you haven’t, you probably will. Fortunately, there are smart home security solutions that can help protect your property in Kansas City, MO from pirates searching for packages to steal. Let’s explore these solutions below.

Avoid These Mistakes When Designing Your Home Entertainment Space

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Create the Best Home Theater or Media Room Possible with Help from Applause Custom Sight & Sound

When done right, a home theater room or media room can be a dream upgrade for your property. Considering the frustration of traffic, long lines, and pricey tickets at the nearby cinema, you’re better off experiencing the excitement of the movies from the comfort of your home.

However, creating the perfect entertainment space isn’t as easy as throwing audiovisual technology into a room and calling it done. You need the right knowledge and equipment to design a worthwhile environment that rivals the movie theater.

Before designing an entertainment space in your Leawood, KS home, be wary of the following mistakes we often see in DIY installations.