The Rocky Mountain spring is here in Aspen, and we get to spend even more time outdoors in our slice of mountain paradise. Of course, spring might feel like winter one day and summer the next, but that never stops us from enjoying all the nature that our area has to offer.

The great thing about Aspen is we can enjoy the outdoors any time of year. Even in winter, what feels better than a soak in the hot tub after a day of skiing or snowboarding? With all that we can do outside, why not make that time even more enjoyable with an outdoor audio-video system? We can relax to favorite tunes in the hot tub, and with an outdoor TV, we can cheer on the Nuggets in the NBA playoffs. Come summer; we can enjoy a great movie night under the stars in the cool mountain air.

Sound tempting? Read on to learn about some great outdoor audio-video solutions for your Aspen abode.

Home automation technology continues to march onward, and it seems that every month there's a new smart device to control something in your house. Everything is getting smart, with software connected to the Internet that allows unprecedented control and features that would be a dream just a few short years ago. Smart thermostats, smart TVs, smart speakers, and smart appliances are all available to make daily life more comfortable in the home.

The real power of all these intelligent devices is when they start working together, doing things for you with very little or no input. While having an app to control a device is good, it's even better when you have a system to coordinate all those things. That's what Savant home automation is all about, integrating your myriad of smart devices and home functionality into a cohesive whole in your Aspen home. Effortless control is about more than reaching for your smartphone to turn on a light. True home automation integrated a variety of functions to accomplish a goal - be it for convenience, increasing safety, or managing energy more wisely.

Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant has become extremely popular because it brings easy voice control to many smart devices. As Alexa employs sophisticated voice recognition technology to provide information, answer questions, and many other functions, Savant has brought that advanced technology to its home automation solutions to add a new dimension in home control.

Read on to learn more about what Savant and Alexa can do in your home.

Smart home automation is a great way to make your lifestyle easier and add value to your property in Snowmass, CO or the surrounding areas. But not all integrators are the same.

While you may want to find the cheapest DIY solutions, or work with the company that can offer you the lowest prices, you may not have considered some important facts.

For instance: the fact that your smart home system is something you’ll live with for years. You want to ensure you’re getting exactly what you need and working with a partner who will meet your needs.

In this blog, we’ll show you four important questions to ask before working with an integrator. Find out more below.

There are a lot of reasons people opt to bring smart technology into their home. It can be to enhance their security, reduce energy costs, or simply have more fun. Whichever the reason, it can be difficult to decide which devices you should buy and how to install them. In this blog, we show you how smart home automation systems help you get the most out of your technology and how to choose the right one for your San Francisco, CA home.