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LIFTING THE AV EXPERIENCE Automated lift and concealment solutions create awe-inspiring outdoor entertainment spaces for discerning homeowners. Art Walker, CEO of Auton Motorized Systems, explains. Black Series’ TV mounts, are so well conceived the TV is usually up on the wall within 30 minutes. Save time, cut costs, boost rewards Compatibility out-of-the-box 10-year limited warranty All mounts on display at Habitech
Automated lifts and concealment solutions aren’t a new category for AV. They’ve been around since the 70s, installed in the most high-end homes. Only recently have these solutions become much more popular due to the increasing purchase and reliance of AV and smart automation technology in the home, and sleeker, thinner displays available in massive sizes. However, homeowners want their home to be beautiful as well as high-tech - both of which can be at odds with each other. No matter how amazing the latest display is, it often clashes with or detracts from a million-dollar view, opulent furnishings, or incredible outdoor areas. This is where the latest automated lifts and other concealment solutions come in. They make technology — displays, speakers, appliances, and more — inconspicuous in ways that go beyond tucking them into just another piece of furniture.
DISPLAYS IN- AND OUT-OF-DOORS
While homeowners often think of concealment solutions for indoor spaces, they have risen to attention outside, from patios and gardens to pool decks and outdoor tennis courts. This builds on a trend in the last 10 years with homeowners
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looking to blend audio technology with their outdoor spaces, playing music via outdoor audio systems to enhance ambiance. Now, they want a full automated experience encompassing lighting, music, and video entertainment indoors and out. While the pandemic has made homeowners everywhere shift their focus to outdoor upgrades, the fact is that homeowners were already investing in these spaces for several years. Not only do they want patios and gardens that provide a relaxing setting for enjoying nature, but they also want them to double as an outdoor theater, where they can access all their entertainment channels in same state-of-art fashion as they would indoors. The key differentiator for concealment here is that the technology doesn’t interrupt the outdoors, such as when a display is mounted on a wall or other structure. AV assets need to be completely hidden when not in use. This becomes an awe-inspiring, high-tech home automation feature when displays or speakers are revealed, which is a priority for a number of clients. For example, with a custom outdoor-rated below-ground lift, homeowners can have a double-sided display setup that rises out of the pool at a touch of a button of their home automation system. Another example is a massive video wall that rises from the tennis court.
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