A Louisiana summer comes with a double headache: blistering heat and high A/C bills. Here at Electronics Professionals, we recommend a solution that’s eco-friendly all year long. Motorized window treatments are aesthetically pleasing, available in a variety of designs and colors and an energy-efficient method for regulating energy output at home.

Automated shades can help you optimize how you use and conserve energy in your Lafayette home year-round, especially when window treatments are integrated with a home automation system. Keep reading to learn how.

You’re finally ready to upgrade your home security to a smart alarm system. Now the biggest question is, should you install the new system yourself or hire a professional? You’re leaning toward a DIY project, because how hard can it be to hook up an alarm system and throw up a few cameras?

As it turns out, there are several considerations that you haven’t anticipated, especially when it comes to equipment, placement and monitoring. That’s why we recommend you trust the job to a professional integration company like Electronics Professionals in Lafayette, LA. Below are 5 benefits you can expect to gain from a professional security installation.

After spending the past few months at home, you may be feeling like it’s time for a change of scenery. Good news — you can experience a whole new world without ever leaving home. Investing in an outdoor entertainment system in your Lafayette, LA, backyard will give you the motivation you need to spend more time outside in the fresh air.

With audio, video and lighting control at your disposal, smart technology can help you reimagine your outdoor space as a relaxing staycation spot. Keep reading to learn more.

As the weather warms up in Lafayette, LA, you’re ready to listen to music outside while you relax by the pool or spend time exercising in your backyard. Maybe you drag a few Bluetooth speakers or one of your wireless living room speakers outside so you can listen to Pandora and the result is…..unsatisfying.

High-quality backyard speakers are designed to be outside year-round. They must meet special requirements to produce clear, even sound in outdoor spaces, and they must be durable enough to weather environmental conditions without breaking down. Keep the following 3 factors in mind when you’re ready to set up an outdoor audio system.

Voice control is now a reality for smart device control and not just an unbelievable plot detail in sci-fi books. If you have a Lafayette, LA, smart home, consider adding voice assistant integrations to simplify and streamline processes you use daily.

Integration is simple with voice assistants like Siri and Amazon Alexa, which are compatible with hundreds of third-party companies and devices. Keep reading to learn 6 of the most convenient (and fun) ways you can use voice commands at home.

Outdoor lighting does much more than give your Lafayette, LA, home curbside appeal. Poor outdoor lighting could pose a serious security risk on your property. You can use lighting as a safety measure to secure your property, especially when you add smart technology that allows you to access and control your outside lights from a smartphone or tablet.

Keep reading to learn how you can utilize smart lighting to protect your home and family better.

If you don’t have space or resources right now to construct a private home theater in your Lafayette, LA, home, you can still create a dedicated entertainment space for you and your family.

With a few smart home upgrades, you can transform your existing family or living room into a multi-purpose environment. Adding a home AV system, hidden equipment and smart lighting control will allow you to capture the movie theater experience from the comfort of your family room couch. Keep reading to learn more. 

The price of staying cool at home during a Lafayette, LA, summer is high energy bills throughout the season. We know you can’t live without air conditioning during a blistering Louisiana summertime, but if you have to run your HVAC system all day while you and the family are at home, the energy costs can start to rack up.   

Installing a climate control system in your house can help you use energy more efficiently and cut down on electric expenses. Keep reading to learn how easily controllable smart thermostats can help you save money without breaking a sweat. 

We’re all coming to grips with the impact the COVID-19 outbreak is having on our daily lives. Many businesses are shut down, schools are closed, and we’re all being encouraged to stay in our homes. It’s an unpleasant set of circumstances, to be sure, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make this period of social distancing more bearable.

Believe it or not, your light fixtures can help you and your family better weather this outbreak. If you’re not getting outside, you won’t get the benefits that come with exposure to natural light. LED lighting fixtures are one way to alleviate this issue, and today we’ll show you two reasons why you should consider adding this smart technology to your Lafayette, LA home.

The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted our lives in countless ways, from canceled sporting events to closing schools and businesses. It’s important during this time to stay inside as much as possible to avoid contracting the virus or spreading it to vulnerable people, but staying home all day presents its own challenges. You might be working from home, or your children might be taking classes online, and so on.

For all these reasons and more, we strongly recommend you invest in a home networking upgrade for your Lafayette, LA home. Keep reading to see four key reasons why a network upgrade is so  vital right now.

It can be easy when setting up a home theater system to focus on your TV or projector screen at the expense of quality audio. Doing this is a mistake; while the visual component of a home theater is obviously important, it’s hard to stay engaged if you don’t have quality sound to accompany what you’re watching. And if you want the best sound possible when watching your favorite movies, there’s only one answer: Dolby Atmos. Here’s a quick overview of why you want Dolby Atmos for the home theater system in your Lafayette, LA living space.

You know that keeping potentially dangerous intruders out of your home with a strong home security system is absolutely vital. But it’s also true that there are times when you’ll want to allow someone into your home when you’re unavailable or it’s inconvenient to go to the door. You could opt for the “hide the key under the rug” method, but that leaves you vulnerable to anyone who thinks to look there.

A better, smarter solution is remote access as part of a broader smart security system. That’s why we wanted to show you three typical moments when Louisiana residents will find themselves grateful for a remote access system in their Lafayette home.

Lighting is essential to the way people experience the world, and architecture is no different. It is not only the way we perceive the beauty of architecture, but it also the way it affects our everyday moods. For example, a building with cooler lighting will emphasize any details, while a structure with warmer lighting is better to elicit a sense of comfort and relaxation.

The way that a building is lit can transform its intended effect. Read more to learn what you should consider when working with a home automation company to install architectural lighting in your Lafayette, LA area home.

Your home's security is vital to your wellbeing. It is difficult to relax on vacation or concentrate at work when you are wondering whether your home is safe. Home security systems are a fantastic way to protect your home, but they are not all cut from the same cloth. Learn why you need professional home security services to protect your home in Lafayette, LA, fully.

Few places are more hot and humid than Louisiana in the summertime. Blasting the air conditioner can break your budget, but the alternative is being miserable from the heat. Fortunately, there’s a way to save money and time during the Louisiana summer. Smart thermostats can help you monitor your home's temperature and keep you fresh without breaking the bank. Learn why you need smart climate control in your Lafayette, LA home.