Looking for “sutomatic” RF garage door opener
I am trying to find a gadget like a standard RF garage door opener, but one that does not require the person in the car to push a button on a remote. Rather Im looking for an “active” system that...
View ArticleSubmit Photos of Worst Installs
Our roundups of the Worst DIY Installs have become so popular that we want to make it a monthly feature. But we need your help. You guys come across bad installs all the time, whether it’s by a DIYer...
View ArticleLooking for Clever Automation
Looking for projects that demonstrate clever implementations of automation systems. Maybe you set something up for the owners pets? Perhaps the garage is automated to the hilt? Anything that’s out of...
View ArticleAC wiring for theater
I’m working with a customer on a dedicated theater. It’ll be modest as compared to others this group has probably installed but large for me. I have a handle on everything but have questions about AC...
View ArticleMatrixing HDMI
Customer wants 3 screens in his theater. One is a 70” and two are 32’s. I’m installing a Gefen 4x4 matrix switcher and 3 separate DISH or DirecTV receivers. Think of a TV control studio. Customer...
View ArticleDistributed Audio - Speaker Placement
How is everyone determining inceiling speaker locations for distributed audio in areas such a kitchens and dining rooms? Are you using dual channel speakers or summing the signal at the amp? Is their...
View ArticleUsing digital coax wire to send analog signals?
This question came in from CE Pro reader Scott Hetzel of Pro Circuit AV in California. Can anyone help him out?“Some techs think its OK to send analog line level audio on digital coax. Is there...
View ArticleProjector mount in vertical column
Hi Eyeryone,Has anyone used or seen a motorized way to conceal a projector in a larger column? Want something like a drop mount that drops a door and that projector can stay inside the column. I...
View ArticleVehicles
What kind of install vehicles are you guys running? Vans, trucks, sprinters, box trucks? It seems like the ideal vehicle would be a sprinter or box truck because of the size and ability to stand up...
View ArticleCombining left and right audio
To take advantage of the inputs/outputs of the new Elan s1616, I want to combine my source outputs (LR stereo) to a single summed mono. Any recommendations on the preferred way to do this?
View ArticleHide-Away Ceiling Mount Question
Hello all,I would like to mount a TV under a client’s newly constructed patio. The trouble I am having is that I need a ceiling mount that can swivel (360 degrees is preferred). I also need it to have...
View ArticleThis is just an iTunes dock!!
This is just an iTunes dock!!That’s what a customer told me upon seeing his wall-mounted dock, designed for connect to an iPhone or iPod, being capable only of browsing iTunes media files.He thought...
View ArticleCold Weather and Wire! Tips?
So, it would seem as if the stars have aligned with this cold weather and everyone needs their jobs pre-wired… NOW! Most of these jobs get a bundled 3 - Cat5e + 1 Coax wire and then also speaker wire...
View ArticleSubmit Photos of Worst Installs
Our roundups of the Worst DIY Installs have become so popular that we want to make it a monthly feature. But we need your help. You guys come across bad installs all the time, whether it’s by a DIYer...
View ArticleTV Audio & House audio solution needed
Hi,I was wondering if there are new or different solutions to resolve the lack of variable analog audio out on most TV’s today. The goal is to tie in the house audio system and local TV audio so that...
View ArticleIs Anyone Using AMX?
all the talk in the site is c4 and crestron , it has made me wonder if anyone is using AMX?
View ArticleProjector mount in vertical column
Hi Eyeryone,Has anyone used or seen a motorized way to conceal a projector in a larger column? Want something like a drop mount that drops a door and that projector can stay inside the column. I...
View ArticleHide-Away Ceiling Mount Question
Hello all,I would like to mount a TV under a client’s newly constructed patio. The trouble I am having is that I need a ceiling mount that can swivel (360 degrees is preferred). I also need it to have...
View ArticleThis is just an iTunes dock!!
This is just an iTunes dock!!That’s what a customer told me upon seeing his wall-mounted dock, designed for connect to an iPhone or iPod, being capable only of browsing iTunes media files.He thought...
View ArticleCold Weather and Wire! Tips?
So, it would seem as if the stars have aligned with this cold weather and everyone needs their jobs pre-wired… NOW! Most of these jobs get a bundled 3 - Cat5e + 1 Coax wire and then also speaker wire...
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