If you own an iPad, we’re sure you’re going to get a kick out of the enhanced AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring technologies (if you aren’t already). But there will be times when all you want to do is free the tablet device from your hands, set it down, and get serious work done. Like resuming…
Read MoreVideo games have evolved to now mean serious fun. Thanks to the increased sophistication and popularity of gaming consoles like the Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Xbox 360, the gaming industry is bigger than ever. And video games have become as much a part of the home entertainment experience as the home theater, the…
Read MoreAt a recent developer conference in San Francisco, Apple previewed the upcoming iOS 5, the next version of the company’s mobile operating system. There are loads of new features – all of which you’ll see here at the official iOS 5 page – but here at Hooked Up Installs, we’re particularly excited about the new…
Read MoreOne of the things that excites us the most here at Hooked Up Installs is the evolving technology behind home systems – be it a home theater, a custom lighting control system, an outdoor speaker setup, or a home automation system. We love how today’s best technologies come together to protect – and enhance –…
Read MoreA quality home theater blends the best in design, technology, equipment, and professional installation – but to achieve the complete home entertainment experience, you might want to do with a few awesome home theater accessories, a list of which we’ve compiled below. Indeed, these extra gadgets and decorative accessories can put the finishing touches on…
Read MoreYou might have spent thousands of dollars on new home theater equipment and components. But no matter how acclaimed (or expensive) the picture and sound features of your home theater are, these will all be for naught if you’re unable to match it with the right home theater lighting. Of course, you’ll have several options,…
Read MoreYou might remember our recent post on 8 beautiful home theaters. (If you haven’t seen it, do check it out!) Well, if you feel like you’re looking for extra inspiration, here’s a new list: 5 stunning outdoor home theaters, designed by other homeowners in ways that, hopefully, will give you more ideas on what can…
Read MoreSetting up your home entertainment system is a pretty momentous task. There’s even a possibility that you might get caught up in the shopping and the installation and the maintenance of your system’s components that you give little thought to other equally important homeowner-related things. Things like home theater seating. Yes, that. Of course, when…
Read MorePerfecting the audio and video of your home theater takes a lot of testing and calibrating. The work does not stop at simply purchasing the best brands or products available and hiring installation professionals to set up the various components of your home theater system. There is more to it than that, and you may…
Read MoreHome automation sounds amazing and incredibly convenient, but don’t think that all home automation vendors or brands out there provide ready compatibility with all the appliances and devices that you have at home. Don’t assume that setting everything up will be as easy as 1, 2, 3. Actually, only a few provide that kind of…
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