Take Your Favorite Audio/Video & Lighting Scenes to Your Backyard Spaces

It may not feel quite like summertime, though warm days always seem to peek through no matter what time of year it is in Brownsville, TX! Summer is right around the corner, though, and before you know it, friends and family will be splashing in the pool and playing cornhole in the yard.

To prepare for a season full of fun in the sun, it’s time to begin thinking about a new or upgraded outdoor entertainment system. Outdoor TVs bright enough to be seen in the sun and a yard-encompassing sound system are only a few of the options available to you. Keep reading below to learn how you can take your outdoor audio/video entertainment to new levels of fun!

We Run You Through the Worst We’ve Seen So You Can Enjoy a Better Experience

TV shows and movies are only two entertainment options to cue up in your Brownsville, TX, home theater. Video games, exercise videos, nature scenes, and music listening are a few other options as well. Really, anything you can think of, you can do, depending on how well your home theater design team listened to your needs and wants during the initial consultation.

Learn three common home theater design mistakes we’re commonly called in to resolve for our clients by reading the blog below! Then contact D-Tronics Home & Business to schedule an AV consultation so we can help you avoid running into these issues during your entertainment upgrade. 

Home Automation and Control Just Makes Sense

Imagine your entire home responding to your needs with the swipe or tap of your finger. Your whole-home speaker system plays your favorite streaming music station, lighting sets the mood at your next friendly gathering, and you receive motion alerts if movement is detected on your property.

We’ve written before about Crestron smart control systems making automation and daily living more luxurious without being complicated. One press of a button or a voice command can completely transform the way your McAllen, TX home looks, feels, and sounds.

Take a look below to learn more about just how simple yet functional a Crestron system can be!

Outdoor AV Changes the Way You Enjoy Your Favorite Entertainment

We’re lucky to have fairly nice weather in Brownsville throughout the year, even though it does tend to swing into hot or cooler temperatures rather suddenly – especially last year around this time! One of the best consequences of the Texas climate is enjoying outdoor entertainment nearly year-round.

With an outdoor sound system and video display, you can take your favorite movies, TV shows, music and sports to your backyard spaces. Keep reading below to learn how you can become the go-to property for the next family get-together with a dedicated outdoor audio/video setup.

Stay Connected When and Where It Matters the Most with D-Tronics Home & Business

How many smart devices do you have in your Texas home? There’s likely a smart speaker (or several), wireless audio speakers, a few TVs with smart connectivity, a smartwatch, and a gaming console. If you think a little longer, then you realize you also need a stable internet connection for your home office and the kids’ tablets. Add in total home control and automation, and you have quite the list of devices in your McAllen-area home!

To keep everything connected without frustration, to avoid the dreaded buffering symbol on the screen, and to make dropped videoconference calls a thing of the past, you need a robust whole-home Wi-Fi connection. Scroll below to learn two areas of your home where wireless connectivity can significantly improve your daily lifestyle.

D-Tronics Home & Business Is the Window Treatments Expert in McAllen

The Texas sun can be brutal, no matter what time of year it is and where you are! Of course, you should wear SPF to protect your skin, but what about your interior home furnishings? You need something similar to SPF that can prevent sun damage. That’s where motorized shades come in.

Motorized shades and window tints can add a layer of protection between delicate fabrics, artwork, and furnishings inside your McAllen-area home and damaging UV rays. Keep reading below to learn more about these innovative smart home solutions.

D-Tronics Home & Business Offers Superior Protection and Peace of Mind

Protecting property is important for every homeowner, but the thought of security systems, surveillance cameras, and motion sensors can be daunting for even the most well-researched clients. When it comes to protecting your McAllen, TX home, things shouldn’t be complicated, so let an expert home security company help!

In our blog article below, we’ll cover three reasons why you should partner with D-Tronics Home & Business instead of opting for low-performance DIY solutions you can find at the big box retailers. Keep reading below to learn more.

D-Tronics Home & Business Has You Covered with AV Solutions for Entertaining, Relaxing and More

We’ve written before about the joys of home automation, but one of the essential components of a smart home is AV. An installation from the AV specialists at D-Tronics Home & Business offers homeowners in McAllen and the surrounding areas a truly personalized entertainment experience in their very own home.

Scroll on below to learn three components of an audio video installation you may not have considered for your Texas smart home!

D-Tronics Home & Business Is the Expert in Custom Home Entertainment Solutions

If you’re wondering how to transport the great picture and sound quality of the local multiplex to your McAllen-area home without the sticky floors and overpriced concessions, then we have a solution for you. With a home theater design that incorporates the same caliber of high-performance equipment as a commercial theater but with a smaller footprint, you can enjoy fast-paced car chase scenes, emotional moments between main characters, and feel like you’re in a front row seat of a music concert with a simple press of a button on a remote.

For Texas-sized entertainment solutions, D-Tronics Home & Business has you covered. Keep reading below to learn how we can design an out-of-this-world personal home theater experience for you and your family!

A Multi-Room Audio System Makes It All Possible

One tap can change the direction of your entire day. One tap to turn on music in the morning to get your day off to a joyful start. One tap to turn on the TV in the media room to watch the game in surround sound. One tap to switch to the next song during a fun pool party in your McAllen-area backyard. One effortless tap of your finger can do so much. 

With a multi-room audio system, you have the power of entertainment at your fingertips. Keep reading below to learn more about this exciting smart home solution and what it would be like to include a whole-home setup on your Texas property.

This High-Performance Motorized Shading Brand Changes the Way You Experience Your Texas Home

If we had to select only one smart home technology to incorporate into every home project, we would pick motorized window treatments. With the tap of a button, homeowners in the McAllen area can adjust the amount of light in each room, reduce their energy costs, and add a touch of elegance with custom styles and fabrics. No matter where you live in the country, this solution is versatile, convenient, and elegant.

We’ve written before about some of the benefits of Hunter Douglas shades and what they can bring to your Texas home, but there are more innovative features available as well! Keep reading below to learn what else is possible with this automated shading brand.

Let D-Tronics Home & Business Help Bring Joy to Loved Ones This Holiday Season

The holidays are right around the corner. Though it may seem a little early to start thinking about the season since it’s still warm in Harlingen, TX, it’s never too early to make a list and check it twice when it comes to your favorite audiophile friend or family member. And we know just the perfect addition to any audio lover’s home – McIntosh audio!

Keep reading below to find out four of our favorite McIntosh products and why you should consider adding them to your shopping cart this season! 

Stay Connected When and Where It Matters Most

It’s a busy time of year in Texas. We’re finally beginning to see temperatures decline, and the holidays are right around the corner. With these festive days in sight, homeowners in Edinburg and beyond are beginning to change up their shopping habits just a bit.

And you’ll be spending more time shopping for online gifts, searching for the perfect treats for those you love. In order to shop online without any headaches, you need a powerful Wi-Fi connection that spans your entire property! Keep reading below to learn how a whole-home Wi-Fi upgrade can help!

Texas Business Owners Can’t Ignore this Valuable Asset

As a Texas business owner or manager, you’ve got a lot on your plate! Handling your company's day-to-day operation on top of customer service, hiring and scheduling employees, payroll – you name it – can be overwhelming at times. Still, ultimately, it’s all worth it at the end of the day.

To protect your investments, staff, inventory, and more, you need to address security. By installing a new or upgraded security camera system on your McAllen, TX commercial property, you’ll be able to make the daily grind a little simpler while also improving peace of mind and business security. 

Keep scrolling below to learn what you should consider in your next smart security and surveillance system upgrade.

D-Tronics Home & Business Is Your One-Stop Location for Total Home Control and Automation

When it comes to enjoying your home, what do you think of first? Is it spending time with the kids, romantic dinners with your partner, or perhaps it’s simply relaxing at the end of a stressful day at work? No matter how you enjoy spending time in your Brownsville-area home, incorporating home automation only makes it better!

Keep scrolling below to learn four things you can achieve in your Texas home with an automation system powered by the Crestron Home platform.

Crank Up the Tunes in South Padre Island All Year Round

There’s no need to lug a large boom box to your patio when you want to improve the backyard entertainment. With an upgraded outdoor sound system, you can listen to your favorite streaming playlists, movie and TV audio, and more from the convenience of the same multi-room audio system that you use inside your South Padre Island, TX home. 

Think having an upgraded outdoor speaker setup sounds too good to be true? Keep scrolling below to learn more!

D-Tronics Home & Business Brings Smart AV Solutions to Texas Clients

Improving your Texas business can be an enormous endeavor. New furnishings, lighting, security, and audio/video components can comprise a significant budget line item. Instead of opting for lower-cost, do-it-yourself solutions you’d find at the local hardware store, you need to consider working with a professional if you want to get the most bang for your buck. Keep reading below to learn how incorporating a commercial sound system can change the way you do business in McAllen and beyond!

Energy Efficiency, Design, and Convenience In This One Smart Home Solution

Take a moment to think about how many windows you have in your home. If you have a larger luxury home in Mission, TX, that number can quickly creep into the upper double digits! Now, think about the time it takes to open and close blinds and shades throughout the day to optimize the sunlight in your home. You possibly don't even take the time to lower and raise shades because the task can be time-consuming. Let our expert team at D-Tronics Home & Business help you change that.

With the tap of a button, you can raise and lower motorized Hunter Douglas shades in mere seconds. You can even automate the function, having them respond according to the sun’s location in the sky – lower in the heat of the day to block out harmful UV rays and heat, raised in the morning to let in soft, natural lighting. Keep reading below to learn more!

Control4 Offers New & Innovative Features to Luxury Homes in South Texas

Technology is constantly evolving, and it’s important to stay up to date with the latest innovations if you want to get the most out of your smart home in Edinburg, TX. Integrating a reputable brand like Control4 into your automated home ensures you’re always receiving timely system updates, contemporary features, and best-in-class performance.

At D-Tronics Home & Business, we love installing Control4 smart home systems into our clients’ homes because their reliable systems are the foundation of any modern home. Keep reading below to learn three exciting features that you could bring to your home in the Rio Grande Valley.

Let D-Tronics Home & Business Take Your Home’s Security Up a Notch

A window is smashed. A door is pried open. What do you do? If you don’t have an alarm system installed on your Edinburg-area property, then several things could happen, none of which are pleasant. If you do have a robust security system and response plan, then your remote monitoring team will sense the danger before it ever occurred, an alarm would sound, and law enforcement would be dispatched to your Texas home immediately.

Whether you’re at home or away on vacation, knowing your property and loved ones are protected brings peace of mind. An alarm system is much more than a siren blaring in response to a forced-open entry, though. Keep reading below to learn what other security measures should be included in modern home alarm systems.