Designing the Integrated Lifestyle
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About Us System Integration The Spire Dif ference The Spire Process Innovative Design Home Automation Lighting Control Whole Home Audio + Video Safety + Security Lifestyle Designs Outdoor Enter tainment Media Rooms Home Theaters High Per for mance Audio Digital Audio Networks Commercial Solutions Ser vice + Suppor t Community Engagement
My personal commitment FROM THE PRESI D ENT Over the last two decades, through my experiences both in the military and the private sector, I have seen first-hand the strength of organizations working as a team. My experience as a sergeant in the special forces has defined my business philosophy and my approach to team building. Hence, build a team based on unselfish dedicated individuals, empower them to make decisions, train them to be able to do multiple tasks and hold them accountable as a team. Finally, let the flow of ideas come from any team member regardless of age, gender or experience. At Spire, we expect our clients to demand performance, value and service above all else! I assure each and every client working with Spire, that the person working on their home or business is the best the industry has to offer, and that my door is always open (and my phone is always on) to learn how we can serve you, our client, even better.
Navot Shoresh President Spire Integrated Systems Inc.
ABOUT US
For over a decade, Spire Integrated Systems Inc has brought the metro Detroit area and beyond, award-winning, state-of-the-art audio/video and control systems . With years of experience and professional accreditations, our team of passionate and creative professionals can transform an ordinary house into the ultimate entertainment venue. Spire’s expertise in conscious design, ever-changing technology and priority service, will make you a captive audience.
an integrated lifestyle...
WHAT IS system integration? System Integration is a way to make life in today’s technology fueled world easier. Through integration, Spire is able to coordinate the tech in your home to work together, and for you. Integration takes individual components that would usually be controlled on their own and brings them all together as one entire system; consolidating the controls to a single remote, smartphone or tablet. How do we do it? Through careful and thought out wiring, programing, and collaboration with the design and building teams on the project, Spire is able to bring your system to life.
Spire is the leading provider of home automation in Metro-Detroit because of our people and our mindset. We are committed to high performance and high design, collaborating closely with every project’s design and building teams, we work to create the best solution for all of our clients.
THE SPIRE Skilled Staff Talented Designers Committed Clients
D IFFEREN C E
AWARDS: 2008 Detroit Home Design Awards Best Theater 2007 Lutron Excellence Awards most unique programing best integration with 3rd party equip. 2005 Lutron Excellence Awards best integration with 3rd party equip.
“The people, integrity, and resources for a complete solution.� PARTNERSHIPS ASID partner member AIA professional affiliate member
01. DESIGN
From automated lighting systems to an awe-inspiring media room, it takes detailed planning to design and install an automated system that works with your home and lifestyle. We take the time to collaborate with your architect, builder and interior designer during the initial planning stages. Through this collaboration we are able to determine the proper mix of automated systems and controls, and design for you a custom system.
the Spire proc ess
02. COLLABORATE
We will work directly with you and your design and building teams to understand your requirements. We then work to design, program and install a suitable solution. Our discussion will include establishing wiring specs, equipment housing, room aesthetics, lighting and sound components and control panel placements. If you currently have equipment in your home, we will assess if it can be integrated into your new system or should be updated. Finally, component integration is planned and touch panels are programmed with the user interface of your choice, specifically designed for you by Spire.
03. INSTALL
After the planning and design have been finalized, it's time for installation. As your home is being constructed or retrofitted, all of the special electrical work, wiring, fixtures or cabinets to house electrical equipment can be installed. When your home is ready for move-in or your improvements have been finished, your dealer will complete the control system integration, program and test the system and ensure everything is working correctly.
04. SUPPORT
The decision to automate your environment represents a significant investment in your home, in technology, and in making your life easier. To protect your investment's long-term value, you'll want to be sure that your home and system will easily accommodate new innovations in multimedia, networking and communications formats, as well as your family's changing needs. Spire will work with you and keep you updated on future equipment and programming upgrades, as well as capabilities add-ons.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS From incorporating our technology into your designers’ creations, to making custom user interfaces for each of our clients’ different needs, we create innovation through design thinking. The newest technology requires the most up-to-date resources and, most importantly, the brightest minds, Spire incorporates both into our company and every project.
custom graphics created around your home or businesses design makes it easier to understand and control your environment.
our staff is proficient with the latest technology in the design and building industry. It’s easy for us to talk to your designer and builder, because we speak their language.
working closely with the design and building teams on each project allows us to blend technology seamlessly into your daily life.
individualized technical drawings making the implementation of your design clear and concise for construction.
better answers for today’s technology needs.
INNOVATIVE
D ESIGN
HOME AUTOMATION
You return home at dusk and the exterior is softly lit. As you turn off your security system from your smartphone the garage door opens, the interior lights brighten, and relaxing music starts playing in the kitchen. After dinner you turn on the romantic scene of lights and music with your smartphone. Your shades have closed automatically and the temperature is adjusting to evening mode. At bedtime, a tap on your bedside controller activates the security system and soft music plays quietly, set to shut off shortly.
The purpose of home automation is to give you the ability to control every aspect of your home from almost anywhere. From traditional buttons to touchscreen interfaces and smartphone and tablet apps with remote capabilities. Now it’s easy to interact with lighting, climate, security, multiroom audio/video, and more.
safety. efficiency. simplicity. en ergy li gh t ing audio/video securit y
HOME AUTOMATION
The smart home is truly here. Kids leaving lights on in every room? Turn them off with your smartphone. Sun baking one side of your home? Let your shades track the sun and react accordingly. Home automation saves you money but - more importantly - it saves you time, something we can all use a little more of.
HOME AUTOMATION
THE ULTIMATE IN HOME CONTROL + AUTOMATION, DONE SIMPLY You come home at night, press a button on the wall next to your front door, and your presets bring your home back to life for your arrival. While relaxing in the living room you close your curtains using your tablet to block the shifting sunlight. Nothing interesting on TV? One tap on your smartphone and the home theater system kicks in, and in moments you’re streaming your favorite movie. Simplify your life with home automation
smart thermostats save you money by adjusting your home’s temperature automatically throughout the day.
smart lighting makes it appear like someone is home, even when you’re away, by turning lights on and off throughout your house.
control the music playing in multiple rooms of your home, and the volume, all from a single mobile device.
security cameras bring peace of mind. Check who is at your door from your sofa, by the pool, or while you’re on vacation.
take control, anywhere
built-in sensors turn off lights when rooms are empty. Advanced systems control multiple rooms, creating the perfect ambiance throughout your home
Unsatisfied with limited choices for switches and dimmers? A wide palette of colors is available to match your decor needs.
replace old-fashioned, unsightly thermostat controls with something easier to use and far more elegant.
lights and shades to fit your lifestyle
there’s a shade style to suit your home, with many options featuring black-out capabilities to completely darken a room.
just as there are many styles of shades, there are now even more fabric choices. We work closely with your designer to compliment your decor.
Adjust your shades just like your lights, with a wall switch from a separate remote, or as part of an entire automation system. Create a schedule that adjusts them for your family’s needs.
LIGHTING CONTROL
LIGHTING CONTROL AND SO MUCH MORE Press a button, and lights brighten while shades go down. Press another, and the lights dim and music plays. Press another yet, and the lights turn off throughout your home. Manage multiple rooms from a single keypad, and preset levels and areas for specific events, like ‘Party’ or ‘Away’. Program certain lights to turn on or off at specific times. Control everything that can be controlled in your home, automatically, from a touch panel or any mobile device
WHOLE HOME AUDIO + VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT IN EVERY ENVIRONMENT Instead of being limited to your computer or phone, imagine access to your entire music collection in every room of your home. How about instant access to every movie you own, with the ability to play it back in any room, without ever touching a disc? Whole home audio and video is more than just speakers and TV’s throughout the house; it’s about seamless and simple access to your entire digital library. It’s about listening or watching what you want when you want, where you want, with ease.
entertainment everywhere
dock and charge your mobile device, instantly making it a part of your home system. Stream music, internet radio, and more.
centralized component locations provide access from any room in your home, also making upgrades easier.
intuitive interfaces mean the kids, the grandparents, and even the babysitter can find what they’re looking for, easily and without frustration.
custom designer speakers with multiple highquality components dramatically improve the sound from the small speakers built into today’s ultra-slim TV’s. Don’t settle for substandard audio when elegant alternatives are available.
with many shapes, sizes, and installation options, in-wall and in-ceiling speakers provide beautiful sound without intruding on your home’s interior design. Paintable models completely disappear so your decor is all that gets seen.
WHOLE HOME AUDIO + VIDEO
SAFETY + SECURITY
You awaken in the middle of the night: is there something outside? You easily check the security system on your iPad, with one touch you check the camera on the porch. Just the neighbors’ cat again. With another touch you turn on all the outside lights, just to be sure, and head back to bed with a sound mind. In the morning, the news reports a storm hitting your vacation home. With another touch on your tablet, you check make sure all is well there. The cameras show snow, the house temperature is set at 60 degrees, there’s no water in the basement, and everything is secure. Your integrated safety system protects your family and your belongings.
networked security cameras allow you to monitor your home from any TV, or from any smartphone of tablet.
smart locks don’t need keys, and can notify you when they’re used or unused during programmed times.
SAFE AND SECURE IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD From door locks that email or text you when used or unused, to security cameras you can access from anywhere in the world, your smart home is a safe home. Check your front porch for packages. Let your spouse in when keys are forgotten. See who’s at the front door without getting up. A security system fully integrated with your home automation system means your family’s well-being has never been more secure.
forget to set the alarm, or worried you might have forgotten? Don’t take the risk, your mobile device can activate the system.
with one touch you can activate the security alarm and all of the lights come on.
essential technology for your peace of mind
LIFESTYLE
DESIGNS At first glance, technology is not visible in your room. Then, with the touch of a button, a TV lowers from the ceiling and music begins to play from invisible speakers. In the bathroom, what appears to be a simple mirror lights up as a TV for watching the morning news while you get ready for work. In the living room, movie night begins as the flat panel lowers into the cabinet and the film screen descends. A projector, hidden behind glass in the wall, begins playing the motion picture. The blend of technology and style becomes an art in itself, fusing functionality and beauty to create the perfect digital style.
high technology, high design
music for the ears, hidden from the eyes. From subtle, to stylish, to unseen; in-wall and in-ceiling speakers come in an infinite number of designs to compliment or disappear into your home’s design
make your wall plates and switches disappear. There’s no need for mundane plates to diminish a gorgeous room when new models can be custom designed to match your decor.
LIFESTYLE DESIGNS
STYLE AND PERFORMANCE, TOGETHER High performance audio doesn’t require massive box speakers. Big screen TV’s don’t need to dominate the room. Infact,, the opposite can be true. Your living room can be seamless and appear void of TV’s and speakers, yet convert to a home theater with the touch of a button. Or a bedroom TV that;s there when you want it, but gone when you don’t. Specialized lifts and mounts make technology invisible. Advances in architectural in-wall and in-ceiling speakers mean high quality sound is possible from models that blend into the room. Now technology can complement and enhance the distinctive style of your home.
It’s a warm summer night. Music Plays quietly in the background as you relax with friends on the deck. No speakers are seen, yet the sound seems to come from everywhere and nowhere. The surrounding landscape provides an elegant glow. It’s going to be a great night.
OUTDOOR
ENTERTA I N M E N T
It’s your turn to host movie night for your friends. There are too many people to have inside, but that’s okay. A projector illuminates your outdoor screen, creating a lifesize picture. Hidden speakers provide powerful surround sound. The crowd gathers and the movie begins.
from scenes like ‘Pool Party’ or ‘night BBQ’ to easy favorites like ‘Holiday’ or ‘Romance’, lighting control lets you set the perfect ambiance and mood with one touch of a button.
don’t let ordinary speakers ruin your landscaping. We offer a variety of designs that blend with their surroundings.
rugged outdoor speakers liven up any party, from a warm summer cookout to a relaxing cool fall evening. You can even listen to holiday tunes while making snow angels with the kids.
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
A/V THAT DOESN’T CARE ABOUT THE WEATHER Whether you’re enjoying a pool, hot tub, patio, or the expanse of a beautiful lawn, there is a certain peace that comes from being outside. Why give that up to listen to music or watch TV. Robust, all-weather TV’s designed for the elements can live outdoors year-round. All-weather speakers combine high fidelity with sealed enclosures to keep Mother Nature out. With wireless technology, you can access your entire audio/video library from the yard with speakers that seamlessly blend into your landscape and architecture. Bring your HD and hi-fi out into the world, and enjoy it under the stars or sun.
the finest indoor technology, outdoors
MED IA R OO M S
Life-size players dominate the big screen, the sound of the stadium filling the room as kickoff nears. Adjacent on a smaller TV, your avatar kicks a field goal, causing groans from your friends. Glasses clink at the bar as drinks are poured. Behind, you hear the break as another round of pool begins. Media rooms are mixed-use spaces offering near theater quality audio and video with a more casual feel. More than a TV room, a media room offers the best of both worlds.
MEDIA RO
integration with a home automation system allows you to control all aspects of your media room from a tablet or smartphone.
OMS
in-wall and in-ceiling speakers effortlessly blend into your decor. Some models can be painted over for total invisibility.
A SPACE TO PARTY, RELAX, AND ENJOY What should your dream entertainment space look like? Multiple flat panel TV’s showing multiple games at once? A dropdown projection screen? Music queued up at the touch of a button, played through hidden speakers while you shoot some pool? Or maybe all of the above? Media rooms are all about possibilities. From sports and gaming to movies and music, they do it all. Our free moments are precious and valuable, so why not build a media room that’s a perfect fit?
high-end separates or an A/V receiver are the central hub of your audio and video. Blu-ray, satellite radio, and internet services are all available.
HDMI cables pass the highest quality digital audio and video among your Bluray player, your receiver, and your TV.
advances lighting controls let you set the mood with the touch of a button: All on, all off, and every combination in between.
stylish furniture provides storage and organization to any room. There’s a size to match any TV, and a look for every room.
MEDIA ROOMS
H OM E T H E AT E R
The lights dim. The movie starts. It fills your view as the actors’ voices fill the room. Suddenly the music swells as the action begins. An explosion on screen and the room fills with thunderous sound. Are you at the local Cineplex? No, just comfortable at home.
This is the new home theater experience: cinema-quality audio and video, with no sticky floors or overpriced concessions. Life-sized screens, surround sound, powerful subwoofers, all create the ultimate in movie enjoyment. Sit back and thrill to favorites, new and old, with the whole family.
HOME THEATER
in the heart of the action
BETTER THAN GOING OUT TO THE MOVIES Forget dim screens, muddy audio and high ticket prices. With modern HD and Ultra HD projectors, truly life-size screens are possible at home. Theater speakers and subwoofers produce incredibly realistic, room-filling audio. Enjoy cinema chairs so comfortable, you’ll gladly sit in them for hours. Best of all: the only cell phone that can ring is yours.
front projectors are smaller, quieter, brighter, and have better picture quality than ever before.
different screen materials meet every need: acoustically transparent to hide speakers, high-gain screens for brightly lit rooms, motorized styles, and more.
in-wall speakers and subwoofers provide stunning fidelity invisibility, bringing films to vibrant life.
big movies have big audio. Surround sound processors and amplifiers drive multiple theater speakers with precision.
H OME THEATER
power conditioners offer the highest possible performance, ensuring the clearest audio and video.
seating is available in almost any style and size, and in whatever fabric or leather you may want.
control your entire theater from a tablet or smartphone. Que up movies and music instantly.
the lights dim, the curtain opens, the movie starts. All possible with the single touch of a button.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
AUDIO
The rising, powerful crescendo of an orchestra. The soulful wailing of a blues guitar. The shimmering, thrilling brilliance of operatic soprano. These are but a few of the musical moments that elicit emotional response. Music isn’t merely listened to through a high performance audio system, it is experienced. Details you never heard are revealed and instruments sound so real, they seem present in the room. While many think they won’t be able to hear the difference, once you experience the wonder of hi-fi, you’re converted for life. Big or small, digital, analog, or both, quality audio is available for everyone.
AUDIO FOR THE SOUL There are few things that reach us as deeply as music; it transports us to a time, a place, a feeling. The beauty of high performance audio is its variety: speakers of all different shapes and sizes, subwoofers to fill any room, dedicated power amplifiers, and tiny integrated amps. No matter the room or desire, there’s a way to get better quality music into your home. Integrated with a whole home audio system, you’ll have access to your entire music library.
HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO
studio sound in your home
subwoofers create deep bass sounds and can be located anywhere in a room. Multiple subs can add to the listening experience.
turntables are back in a big way. Experience the warmth of vinyl for the first time, or even better than you remember.
preamp/processors decode audio from any source. Amplifiers drive speakers, providing them with the power needed for clear, lively sound.
D I G I TA L
Once, music on your computer was confined there. Thousands of tracks were stored with no way to hear the music in any fidelity. That’s all changed. With new music gateways, and advanced Digital-to-Analog converters (DACs), the digital bits are converted to audio worth hearing. Better still, highresolution audio provides quality unheard of just a few years ago. Music servers store thousands of albums and tracks as a single library. Sort and select songs for the perfect playlist, then play music throughout your whole home audio system. There’s no loss of quality, just added convenience.
AU D I O
YOUR COMPUTER AS AN AUDIOPHILE SOURCE From iPhones to iPods, computers to tablets, digital audio is everywhere in our lives. What was once convenience at the expense of quality is now the most common way to deliver high fidelity music. High-end Digital-to-Analog Converters transform your digital audio into smooth, clean music. Docks recharge your phone or music player while filling a room with your favorite tunes. A central music server stores all your music for playback anywhere in your home. There’s no need to settle for poor audio just because it’s portable.
a Digital-to-Analog Converter will improve the sound of the music on your device, adding a realism you never thought possible.
iPod (and iPhone) docks are a convenient way to add music to any room, while charging your device at the same time.
a USB connection between your computer and a DAC can offer incredible sound quality, taking the place of your computer’s sound card.
NETWORKS You sit by the pool, enjoying a movie streaming to your tablet. Inside, your kids enjoy an online multi-player game. In the den, your spouse downloads music for tonight’s dinner party. Later, you have a video conference for work, but you’re not going to think about that right now. You turn back you your movie which is ready because your internet is always available, your access simple, the connection seamless. High-speed wired connections let you transfer data between computers instantly. Smart WiFi systems let you roam everywhere in your house and yard without losing your connection. Most importantly you never need to think about it, it just works.
reliability
simplicity
instead of cheap products by the lowest bidder, high-end network products are designed for longevity and maximum reliability.
never worry, or think about your network again. It works like you’d expect, on every internet-connected device, from anywhere on your property.
scalability
security
want to add more smart TV’s, tablets, and computers to your system? Want to add a home office or guest house? We can easily expand your network.
built with corporate IT levels of security, your data is as secure as possible from hackers. Even set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) with your office.
SAFE , STABLE ACCESS TO THE ONLINE WORLD Today’s smart home may have dozens of devices, requiring access to the web and each other. The simple, free networks provided by Internet Service Providers don’t offer the security, stability, or robust data handling of a custom-designed commercial-grade home network. High-end wireless systems offer full property coverage, no matter your home’s size.
C OM M E R C I A L S O L U TI ONS
You have a conference call at two, but you can’t be worried about that now. First you need to get through your emails and send a few large files securely over your network to prepare. Luckily your network is secure and able to handle large data consumption and your conference room is already set up to handle your big video conference call with the push of a button.
Through your network you are able reserve the conference room so no one else books the room by mistake. At 2pm you simply plug your computer into the conference table and with a few clicks your audio is playing, video is streaming, and your meeting begins flawlessly.
COMMERCIAL
S OLU TI ONS
Not too long ago the thought of setting up a video conference call was daunting; between the mics the cables and the connections, it was almost impossible to figure out what went where. In your new restaurant, controlling the lights for the day was a task in it’s own, and trying to figure out which remote controlled what TV made turning the bar TV’s to the game a time consuming and frustrating process. Simplifying your business through system integration makes daily life as a business owner a lot less stressful.
lighting settings can be programmed to make opening and closing easier, no more wondering if you left the lights on at work.
no more trying to figure out which remote controls what TV. Now all of your flat screens can be controlled from a single iPad.
integrated mics and cameras make video calls easy, connecting you with your clients and offices in another state, or another country.
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS:
RESTA U RANTS
COMMERCIAL
SO L U T I O N S
TODAY’S BUSINESS IS EVERYWHERE And it takes a highly integrated, and technologically advanced solution to keep pace with the demands your business puts on a network and it’s components. A high-end, custom commercial network is reliable and durable to keep your business running. Simple and secure, your new network is scalable and able to grow alongside your continuing success. From email to conference calls, from voicemails to file transfers; your custom network is the backbone of your business no matter the industry, and you no longer need to worry about it.
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS:
RETAI L
PUT YOUR BEST DISPLAY FORWARD System integration for business goes way beyond conference rooms, take control of your retail locations. With the perfect lighting and music selections, all controlled through your tablet or smart phone, your store and product come to life. Setting the perfect mood in your environment makes your customers want to stay longer to enjoy even more of your location.
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS:
O FFI C ES
BETTER OFFICE, BETTER BUSINESS Business happens everywhere, but your office is the anchor for every opportunity you pursue. System integration helps keep you on top of your office at all times. Schedule conference rooms, monitor energy use, simplify your presentation set ups for meetings, all from your tablet or smart phone. It’s the new smart office.
It’s movie night and all of your friends are coming over. You’ve been planning it for weeks. The wine is decanting, the food is prepared; why won’t the projector turn on? Though modern technology is extremely reliable, occasionally there’s an issue. Often it’s something as simple as a power glitch. Spire is just a phone call away, and many times we can troubleshoot the issue remotely. If necessary, we will be at your house quickly to get everything back to 100%. We’re here when you need us, on site or off, with the service and support you expect.
SUPPORT +
S E RV I CE
“It’s about quality, integrity, and most of all, caring.”
MAXIMIZING ENJOYMENT, MINIMIZING HASSLES From network security to system upgrades, from a new TV to adding music to your library; Spire is here to support you and your home system. Ready to expand your single TV over the bar into an entire video wall? We’re here to support and service your system, keeping your life (and your lifestyle) in working order. We’ll make sure you and your family understand how simple and easy it is to operate your system. Your system can even be set up to be managed remotely for operational checks and software upgrades, along with diagnosis and repair. Your satisfaction is our always first consideration and our final goal. Support and service is a part of our pledge to you when you join the Spire family. Welcome to your lifestyle in a smart home.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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SPIRE: INTEGRATED INTO OUR COMMUNITY We value the communities we work is as much as we value our commitment to design and integrity. Together with our partners and suppliers, Spire is able to donate wonderful technology and experiences to those in need in the neighborhoods we live and work in everyday.
giving back to the communities we work in
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