Everything started with the stereo. If people wanted to listen to music, they’d get a stereo. Then it grew. People wanted the same surround sound they had in theaters, in their homes. From there, they wanted the best picture, then the home theater. Now, all the technology is integrated together: audio and video distribution, media rooms, theaters, lighting control, and more.
With this demand, home technology systems have grown in both scale and complexity, making it necessary to partner with a home technology professional for proper system design. But how do you find the right guy for the job?
LOOK for References
There’s no better way to know if you’re working with an honest, and talented company than asking for references from their past projects, or reading about them on their website. Make sure they’ve been in business for a long enough time to prove they know how to make happy customers!
Explore Their Knowledge
Not only is your home technology integrator responsible for understanding your needs and expectations, they’re also responsible for identifying limitations and challenges, analyzing wire schematics, and they must also plan the system, recommend equipment and work within your budget.
Technology is ever changing, so you want to work with someone who knows their stuff and isn’t learning at your expense.