Looking to transition into parenthood easily? A smart nursery can be the key! If you are designing your nursery, take a look at these key gadgets.  

Let&rsquo;s face it&mdash;babies need a lot of attention. Whether it's eating, changing their diapers, overall healthcare, etc., there&rsquo;s so much to do, but what if there were clever methods to make it all simpler? Thanks to smart technology, you can use your smartphone to ease this new part of your life and assist you in taking care of your infant at the same time. With the push of a button (or with your voice), smart nursery tech can monitor the temperature, operate the lights, and play lullabies.

There are many options to take into account while designing a smart nursery. Let&rsquo;s look at some of our best options for customizing your child&rsquo;s nursery.

<h2>1. Smart Baby Monitors</h2>

Smart baby monitors can help first-time parents feel much more at ease by taking some of the unpredictability out of caring for their baby, especially while balancing working from home. Modern monitors are available in wired and wireless versions with live video streaming and a variety of other features, such as breathing, heart rate, and room temperature monitoring. So, if you can&rsquo;t quite leave your desk just yet, you can still keep an eye on them. And if your baby wakes up, you can use your smartphone to talk to them and lull them back to sleep, thanks to the two-way voice communication capabilities. Or you can use it to speak with another caregiver who is in the same room as your child.
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A standalone or wall-mounted HD video monitor with night vision provides a live feed of your baby&rsquo;s crib to your phone while simultaneously monitoring the room&rsquo;s temperature and humidity levels and monitoring the infant&rsquo;s sleep patterns. The software can even utilize this data to suggest ways for them to sleep better, ensuring that everyone has a better night&rsquo;s sleep.

Another alternative for monitoring your child as they sleep is to use a wearable baby monitor. Their breathing and heart rate are monitored by devices that communicate the data directly to you via your phone using technology like pulse oximetry. For premature babies and infants with medical issues, wearable monitoring is an excellent option, both alone and in conjunction with a video display.

<h2>2. Smart Bassinets &amp; Cribs</h2>

Another smart nursery essential is a smart bassinet. When a baby cries, smart bassinets can recognize it and instantly calms them with motion and lullabies. Additionally, some systems even adapt to your baby&rsquo;s needs and can automatically up the motion or music to soothe them.

Similar to bassinets, smart cribs can detect when a baby is waking up and lull them to sleep with a soothing bouncing motion that imitates what a parent would do. When employing smart cribs, parents who struggle with a baby who enjoys moving can see significant advancements toward independent sleep.
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<h2>3. Smart Thermostats</h2>

Soothing your child to sleep is a must, but so is keeping them warm in those first few months, which is where smart thermostats come in. With a mobile device or voice command, you can effortlessly adjust the temperature of your nursery. You can also fully automate temperature regulation in your nursery by adding smart heating control; the heating is turned down at night and on again in the morning to keep from overheating your child.

Pro Tip: Pairing your smart thermostats with your baby monitor is a great option as well, so you can adjust based on your baby&rsquo;s temp or the current room temp.

<h2>4. Smart lighting</h2>

As your baby grows and starts getting the urge to explore and sneak out of their cribs, a smart lighting system is a great tool. You can program your lights to come on automatically when a sensor is triggered. The trigger can be a sensor located on the door or a motion sensor on a wall; that way, no funny business goes on without you being alerted.

But that&rsquo;s not all smart lights can do for your nursery. They can also be used for bedtime and display a light show that helps your baby drift off to dreamland easier. You can also program timers or specific schedules for when your smart lights turn on and even set up rules that trigger them in a special circumstance. Some light systems can also be programmed with music and connected to voice control devices.
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<h2>5. Smart Shades</h2>

You might not think it, but smart shades are a nursery must-have. Installing smart blind control in your smart nursery can help support the natural waking process. You can program them to go up in the morning and down during the evening or afternoon when your little one is going to take a nap. This is great if you're trying to help your baby adjust to a set sleep time.

<h2>6. Smart Plugs</h2>

Another smart nursery technology essential is a smart plug. With a smart plug, you can use your phone to wirelessly operate any appliance that plugs into an outlet. A smart plug can be used with virtually any other plugged-in device, including fans, humidifiers, and other small appliances. It won&rsquo;t matter if these devices don&rsquo;t have smart technology; you&rsquo;ll still be able to control when to turn them off or on as long as they&rsquo;re plugged into the smart plug!
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As you can see, with smart technology in your nursery, there are many devices that can give you peace of mind and greatly improve the safety of your child in your home. Whether you&rsquo;re a first-time parent or at kid number three, you can&rsquo;t deny the load a smart nursery takes off your plate.

If you need help planning out your nursery or want more insights, you&rsquo;re at the right place! Audio Integrators can help you create the smart nursery or smart home you&rsquo;ve been dreaming of! Get started by booking a consultation with us, and if you have questions before you see us, don't hesitate to <a href="https://www.audiointegrators.com/contacts/" target="_blank">give us a call</a>!

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Voice control makes life easier than ever, especially when it comes to home automation. Discover how to maximize your smart home devices today!

Voice control has gained huge popularity as a major function in electronic gadgets and has made its way from our smartphones to our automobiles and into gadgets all around our homes, thanks to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

We can communicate, organize, and keep track of our everyday activities and routines with the aid of voice control. Plus, we can do a wide variety of useful tasks including, taking notes, providing news or weather updates, generating shopping lists, switching the TV channel, texting, or phoning contacts. Most smart home devices and appliances also feature voice control, allowing you to use voice commands to manage items like your smart thermostat and lighting.

With voice control at your disposal, you can maximize your smart home&rsquo;s capabilities and make your life even easier!
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<h2>Convenience</h2>

One essential advantage of voice control is convenience. You can voice-manage any feature of your home automation system with only one accessory when using voice control.

Imagine arriving home in the dark after just returning from the grocery store with your hands full. But with voice commands, you can easily switch on the lights without having to juggle what you have in your hands!. And if you have a smart fridge, you can verbally create a note if you run out of milk and set up a notification reminder.

Voice control can especially help those who are elderly or disabled and have limited mobility as they can easily control any system that is hooked up to the home automation controller via their voice.
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<h2>Home Security</h2>

Another benefit of voice control is how much it&rsquo;ll improve your home&rsquo;s security system and effectiveness. A voice control system can integrate with your surveillance cameras, alarm system, smart locks, and motion sensors, allowing you to keep a close eye on what's occurring on and around your property and effortlessly adjust what you need.

<h2>Increased Energy Efficiency</h2>

When your home is voice-connected, you can have excellent control over the little things like your energy use. Being able to manage your home's lights and temperature with your voice is not only handy, but it can also conserve energy and save household expenses. This will also make it simple for you to stay informed about the general climate in your house and make adjustments.
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<h2>Enhanced Lifestyle</h2>

To make mornings easier, you might have set your motorized blinds to open at the same time as your alarm. Or the lights in the house turn on at a certain time in the evening.  However you set up your home automation, voice-control allows you to modify on the go instead of going into the app and adjusting the settings.

For instance, you might've forgotten to turn off your alarm on your time off from work. Don't worry; without having to get out of bed or fumbling for your phone, you can shut off your alarms for the whole week if you want with a simple command.

Plus, with AI offerings from certain companies, you can take your smart home to new heights by enabling every family member with a personalized and inclusive control platform. So, each family member has their own tailored settings and controls. This allows the use of compound commands so you can contextually adjust your surroundings, unlike with other voice-assistant programs. Best of all, it also has strong data security, so no one is peeping in on your life.
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<h2>Master of Your Universe</h2>
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Most likely, there&rsquo;s at least one voice control feature in your home that you're underutilizing. But it's worthwhile to explore and embrace voice control and all the ways it makes life simpler. So don&rsquo;t wait; it&rsquo;s time to be the master of your own smart home universe.

There are numerous voice-controlled options to pick from. So, if you need help finding the best option for your life and home, book a consultation with us! Audio Integrators can help you create the smart home of your dreams. If you have any questions before your appointment, don't hesitate to <a href="https://www.audiointegrators.com/contacts/" target="_blank">give us a call!</a>

How Voice Control Can Maximize Your Smart Home 

Get ready to take your movie-watching outside this summer. Discover everything you'll need to watch movies in your own backyard home theater today!

Have you ever enjoyed watching a movie outside with your family and friends? If not, you&rsquo;re tootally missing out! With an outdoor home theater, you can enjoy summer nights like never before

There&rsquo;s nothing like trying something new and making memories, so why not start now with your own outdoor theater?.

<h2>Projectors</h2>

Though you could take your TV outside for a movie night, it won't have the same "wooow" factor as a projector. So finding the perfect projector should be your first step in planning your backyard movie night. The important factor to remember is that there is no one-size-fits-all projector for every use.

Instead, consider where and how you'll be using your projector. Is this simply for your backyard, or do you want something to take camping with you? It'll be best to choose one that is small enough to take outside and set on a table, but not so little that it won't provide enough light to illuminate your screen. Some portable projectors also include a built-in battery, but a long garden extension cord could also do the job.
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<h2>Media Player</h2>

Another thing to think about is the source material. What will you be watching? Or, more importantly, how will you watch it? The days of bringing a DVD or Blu-ray player out to the yard along with the projector are virtually gone. Sure, you could do it, but there are way more convenient solutions.

You can find projectors with built-in streaming apps or you can use streaming sticks or your laptop. Whatever you choose, make sure you have a good HDMI cable or reliable and strong WiFi, so you can view your movie with no lagging.

<h2>Speakers</h2>

Some video projectors have a built-in amplifier and speaker, but the output level is designed for small rooms, such as conference rooms and classrooms. However, if you have a large yard or any kind of background noise, it may be difficult to hear. But with outdoor speakers connected to your home projector, you can have incredible sound to match your huge screen!

Using the projector's analog audio output to connect any speaker with an analog input is the simplest approach to upgrading the sound. Many Bluetooth speakers and most soundbars and, practically any speaker system include an analog input. You can even make use of a built-in home audio system that you can control for your smart hub. Although a sound system optimized for outdoor use or built-in home audio are the way to go for superior garden movie audio, you can use whatever works best for your environment.
<img alt="people watching movie outdoors with speaker" height="400" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2022/CI_creating-a-outdoor-home-theater_2.jpg" width="700" />
<h2>Seating</h2>

Unless you want to sit on the ground, you'll need comfy seating to really bring the movie experience outside. This is where you can decide to get creative or choose better-suited furniture like outdoor chairs, sofas, benches, stools, and even sectionals. Want to have the option to lay down and watch? Then, an outdoor rug with some pillows and blankets added is a good choice.
<img alt="people sitting on patio watching movie" height="400" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2022/CI_creating-a-outdoor-home-theater_3.jpg" width="700" />
<h2>Lighting</h2>

When you build a movie-night paradise in your backyard, don't forget about lighting. While darkness will be necessary for seeing the films and adding a little ambiance. Plus, your guests will need a small amount of lighting to securely navigate the area. Tiki torches are easy lighting options, but you can also upgrade to landscape lighting like path, well, and even step lights that serve both your movie experience and general backyard lighting.
<img alt="people watching movie under lights in pool" height="400" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2022/CI_creating-a-outdoor-home-theater_4.jpg" width="700" />

You're almost ready to go now that you've learned the essentials of creating your own backyard movie theater! Now it&rsquo;s time to decide what you need. And at Audio Integrators, we&rsquo;ll help you design and set up the ultimate outdoor theater experience! Check out some of our products and if you have any questions, we are glad to help, just give us a <a href="https://www.audiointegrators.com/contacts/" target="_blank">call or visit</a> us today!

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