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 MoreMany say that the Apple iPad is a revolutionary device – and we won’t disagree. Here at Hooked Up Installs, our team of installation professionals has used the popular tablet computer to download some of our favorite applications, perform our favorite tasks, increase our productivity (at work or at home), and get things done faster…
Read MoreThere are many benefits to home automation, but the key in designing a system is based on your lifestyle and the ability to easily live and manage your home. This Elan g! system can offer something for everyone. This home in Mundelein displays 8 flat panel TVs, whole home video distribution with all the equipment…
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 MoreOne of the things we do here at Hooked Up Installs is set up custom lighting controls for your home. It’s one of the best ways to create unique lighting scenes and atmospheres for different areas of the house. Think of it as a system that allows you, the homeowner, to manage all your light…
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