Screen Innovations Niño™ is the Motorized Shade for Everyone

At Show and Tell AV, we love smart home automation and what it can do for Bountiful homes. And one of the most popular smart home options is motorized shading because it's easy to enumerate the benefits. But we can't deny that motorized shading comes at a significant premium over conventional window treatments despite the return on investment. So we're always excited when a new option comes on the market, especially when it's affordable. Screen Innovations—a brand that first cut its teeth on home theater screens—recently introduced the Niño™, a stylish motorized roller shade line that ticks all the boxes for automated shading without breaking the bank. Let’s dig into what the Niño™ brings to Utah homeowners below. 

Breathing Easier with Advanced Air Purification

Recently we introduced you to PuriFi, an innovative air purification system that’s really impressed us with innovation, effectiveness, and ease of use. We think it’s a bit of a game-changer for air quality, with technology that can bring a breath of fresh Utah air into your Bountiful home (sorry, we couldn’t resist that line). But beyond a little jest, fresh air is a vital part of overall wellness, and it’s surprising how poor our home air quality can be. In this post, we want to give you a few more details about the PuriFi system so you can evaluate if it’s the right fit for your home or small business. 

Sonus faber’s new Sonetto G2 Collection Is Artistry in Sound and Style

Bountiful is blessed with the backdrop of the Wasatch Range, a beautiful background to daily life in Utah. Shouldn’t your music match the majesty of the landscape? It can with Sonus faber’s Sonetto G2 collection, a high-end audio speaker line that combines artistry with form and function. And the Sonetto G2 delivers high performance at a price point that is more accessible than you might imagine. Let's explore the Sonetto G2 line and what sets them apart from other speakers.

Enjoy the Classic Look of Drapes with Modern Automation

If you have an eye for design, you know that some rooms benefit highly from traditional drapes over other styles like roller shades. And you probably know that drapes are also "in," but maybe they never went out of style. The reasons are manifold. Drapes have timeless charm, adding elegance and sophistication to a room. With custom fabrics, they add color, texture, and pattern, as well. 

Of course, drapes are also excellent for light control, whether it's blackout ones for a bedroom or sheer options for a living space. But, for all this classic elegance, do you have to give up the advantages of motorization and automation? Not when you go with Lutron drapes. Stay with us as we delve further into how you can have your classic drapes and automation too with Lutron. 

Draper Shading Has a Shading Solution for Just About Any Home

Motorized shades might just be the most convenient smart home accouterment. What's better than shades that can open up to a sunny Utah morning, lower themselves to filter glare, and close up for privacy, all without lifting a finger? Despite their many benefits in energy efficiency, privacy, security, and sheer convenience, going motorized is more expensive than manual options. However, there are a variety of cost-effective solutions. 

We're proud to work with Draper, a brand we trust and know well. Their residential motorized shades are a great alternative, with stylish options that also tick all the boxes for functionality. Read more about Draper at Home powered shades to see if they’re right for your Bountiful abode. 

Discover How to Extend Your Outdoor Enjoyment

Summer in Bountiful can be somewhat unforgiving. The sun beats down on your patio, turning your outdoor retreat into what seems like a convection oven. Come winter, biting winds chase you indoors, leaving your backyard furniture collecting snow instead of memories. But what if you could tame Utah's weather swings and extend the use of your outdoor spaces in all four seasons? That's where outdoor roller shades come to the rescue. Forget clunky awnings or large umbrellas—we're talking sophisticated, adaptable solutions that work with your home's style while conquering Utah’s climate swings. Are you curious how a simple shade can revolutionize your outdoor living experience? Please keep reading!

DMF Artafex Is High-Performance, Streamlined Architectural Lighting

In our last blog post, we discussed the impact of architectural lighting and layered lighting design on a home's function and aesthetics. Here, we introduce a distinctive architectural solution that exemplifies luxury lighting excellence: DMF Lighting's Artafex collection. Perfect for Bountiful, UT, residents seeking to elevate their living spaces, this innovative lighting system blends well with contemporary home designs, offering unprecedented performance and adaptability. Let's look closer at what makes the Artafex range a great choice in premium lighting solutions.

Plan Ahead with Show and Tell AV for the Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Blessed with excellent natural scenery and a dry, sunny spring and summer climate, Utah homeowners are increasingly investing in more sophisticated outdoor living amenities. Top among these are expansive covered patios, pools, outdoor kitchens, and extensive landscaping and gardens. And the perfect complement to these amenities is outdoor entertainment, so you can make the most of your outdoor areas and bring the best of indoor living outside. To maximize your experience, it’s helpful to plan for outdoor audio, TV, and networking at the start of the landscape construction process. Let’s discuss the options and why you should consider bringing in a professional integrator like Show and Tell AV at the outset of your outdoor project in Bountiful.

Add the Ultimate Sound Experience with Ambisonic Speakers

Nothing beats music for creating ambiance. Whether for a high-energy party or zen-like relaxation, music can set the mood and change it in an instant. But the quality of the audio matters, too. Many people can appreciate high-quality sound indoors, but the outdoors represents different challenges for audio. With no walls and ceilings to reflect sound, outdoor speakers need to be incredibly powerful and precise to generate the same emotion with music. That's what Ambisonic speakers are all about. From Origin Acoustics, one of the true pioneers in architectural and outdoor audio, Ambisonic speakers are designed to deliver an extraordinary listening experience. Stay with us below to learn more about what Ambisonic outdoor audio systems can bring to your Bountiful, UT, spaces. 

What’s the Right Choice for Your Home? 

You might think you already know the answer to this comparison before reading any further. And you’re probably right, but do you know why? As technology advances, analog solutions often seem outdated next to digital ones. So, what exactly makes analog cameras different from digital? And how does this impact home security for your Bountiful, UT, residence? Let’s delve into the details to understand these differences so you can better understand the current choices in home surveillance solutions. 

Introducing the High-Performance Island Router 

You probably don’t give a second thought to your home router. It’s the device that connects you to all the wonders (and dangers) of the internet. But it’s a very important device, as it’s part of the foundation of your connectivity to everything you do for work, school, and entertainment. And while one router may seem just like any other, they’re not. Some provide much better performance than others, and some are far more secure. Show and Tell AV advocates for professionally designed and installed home networking solutions, as they keep your devices and data safer and are far more robust and reliable than ISP (Internet Service Provider) and big-box store solutions. To that end, we’re excited to introduce the Island Router to homeowners in Bountiful, UT, a next-generation, commercial-grade connectivity solution. Here’s why you should consider upgrading your network with Island. 

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The Performance You Need

Modern homes have many connected devices, including smartphones, computers, tablets, audio equipment, smart speakers, smart lights, and much more. And there will be more, as almost everything has built-in connectivity, including appliances. The Island Router supports up to 5000 devices, so it's unlikely you will run out of capacity in the future. With an extremely high throughput of 3.7 gigabytes per second, it's designed for the modern era of high bandwidth connectivity, making 4K streaming, Zoom video conferences, web browsing, music streaming, and security camera recording fast and seamless. It's made to keep up with—and stay ahead of—your digital lifestyle. 

Advanced Security for Peace of Mind

With so much of your information in digital form at your home and online, protecting your activity and data is critical. Island Router has a built-in, zero-configuration firewall that automatically protects against phishing, malware, and other cyber threats. The integrated WireGuard VPN ensures that your online activities remain private and secure while maintaining the speed and performance you expect. Whether working from home, monitoring security cameras, or simply browsing the internet, the Island Router's advanced security features help keep your network safe from potential threats.

Intuitive Management

Networking is complicated, but managing your network shouldn't be. The Island Router has intuitive iOS, Android, and web interface options to simplify connectivity management. Parental controls can manage usage, access can be controlled by devices and groups, and customizable profiles let you block undesirable content so you can feel comfortable and in control of your connectivity.