Rest Easy with a Secure Smart Home 

In the past few years, home automation has become more popular than ever, with smart home security as one of the most sought-after systems. A few reasons for this growing interest include the ability to monitor your home when away and receive notifications when something out of the ordinary occurs. 

At Hermary’s, we've provided our clients in the Bay Area with easy-to-use home automation systems for 60 years. These systems automate audio, video, shades, lighting, climate, and security, creating a seamless exchange—a smart home that creates the perfect environment for life's many activities while protecting homes and families in the process.

Let’s explore how today’s home surveillance systems integrate with your smart home, creating the ultimate security. 

Explore the Incredible Entertainment Capabilities That Come with Bringing Flawless Sound Outdoors

Outdoor sound systems are constantly popping up in many bay area homes, and trust us when we say it's for a good reason! It's glaringly evident that entertaining outside is on the agenda as the spring and summer months roll in. 

The capabilities of smart home technology combined with incredible sounds can create everything from parties that last well into the night to relaxed afternoons on the patio. Keep reading to explore why Hermary's recommends audio to clients looking to elevate their outdoor spaces. 

A Variety of Options for Design, Function, and Safety

Outdoor lighting is essential to safety and security at night, but it can also add a luxurious element to your home's exterior. Outdoor lighting can deter criminals, increase visibility for family members, and create a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere for visitors. With the wide variety of lighting solutions available today, choosing which lighting options are suitable for your home can be challenging.

Continue reading to learn more about outdoor lighting considerations for your Bay Area home.

A Professionally Installed Wi-Fi Network Will Enhance Your Smart Home

A smart home Wi-Fi network is the backbone supporting every wireless device across your home, ensuring they work indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between. Without it, the integration and automation of your technology systems would not be possible. 

If you are looking for a Wi-Fi network that performs up to the highest standards, Hermary’s can help. As the leading technology integrators in the Bay Area, we will design and install the perfect network for your home, equipping you with industry-leading speeds and performance. 

Read on to learn about the advantages of hiring a professional to help with the installation of your smart home Wi-Fi network and why there is no better choice in the Bay than Hermary’s!

Let Smart Home Technology Take Your Life to a New Level of Comfort and Efficiency

Smart home technology has revolutionized the way we live, making our homes more comfortable and efficient than ever before. At Hermary’s, we have been at the forefront of innovation for decades, bringing clients across the Bay Area the latest in smart home systems.

In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the ways that smart technologies enhance your daily life, going from the front door to the media room, the bedroom, and the backyard. 

Read on to learn more!

Experience the Power of McIntosh Amplifiers 

McIntosh has been setting the standard in high-performance audio since 1949. World-renowned for their power amplifiers that make speakers come to life, they lay claim to some of the most iconic moments in music history. These include the “Wall of Sound” that consisted of 48 McIntosh MC2300 amplifiers delivering 28,800 watts of power at a Grateful Dead concert in San Francisco. McIntosh also powered the legendary Woodstock festival—a musical extravaganza that blossomed to about half a million people and lasted for three days.

Today, the brand manufactures amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifiers that provide the sound quality and power for the ultimate experience in music and movies. These offer ideal solutions for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters. As an audio, video, and home automation expert serving the Bay Area, Hermary’s is proud to be a McIntosh dealer, incorporating their legendary equipment into high-fidelity sound systems that define luxury living. 

Let’s explore a few of their high-performance audio solutions and what they offer homeowners with a discerning ear for high-fidelity sound.

Bring in the Beauty of Diffuse Sunlight with Self-Adjusting Blinds

The interplay of natural light in a room creates an alluring ambiance, energizes a home, and brings warmth and well-being. Research shows that it also promotes better productivity during the day and restful sleep at night. 

Unfortunately, this same light can damage our home's interiors, so we tend to keep our window coverings closed, missing out on the beauty and warmth of daylight. Motorized blinds change that. 

At Hermary’s, we partner with Lutron, an industry leader in lighting control. In 2020, the world-renowned brand launched its smart natural wood blinds that auto-tilt to track the sun. Let's explore what these and other motorized window treatments can do for you and your home in the Bay Area. 

Investing in a Professional Audio-Video Installation Saves You Time and Money 

Smart, automated AV devices are becoming increasingly popular as more homeowners look to upgrade their home entertainment systems, and it’s easy to see why. They can control dozens of audio and video products from a single interface, access the latest streaming and online content, and even customize a home theater experience with just a screen tap. All these features also make modern AV systems incredibly complex to design, install, and integrate with your smart home. 

At Hermary’s, we are the top technology integrators in the Bay Area, offering our clients access to the best brands and industry-leading audio-video installation practices. Besides brand partnerships and expertise, here are three advantages of hiring us to design and install your next audio-video system. 

Are Your Home Network and Smart Devices Ready for the Future?

With newer, better technologies launching every day, it isn’t easy for homeowners to keep up with progress. The same is true for their homes. To be truly smart, a home must be versatile, adaptable, and scalable, reflecting both our mobile lifestyle and an evolving technological landscape. Its smart devices and technology systems must be integrated, interconnected, and fully automated. 

Considering the future is wireless, it is not surprising that a robust home Wi-Fi network is behind effective smart homes in the Bay Area or that the experts at Hermary’s have in-depth experience in the field.

Read on to learn why a robust Wi-Fi network is a key component of the smart homes of today and the future. 

Learn How a Smart Home Security System Can Protect Your Home and Loved Ones

In September 2022, police reported on a rash of residential burglaries in the Bay Area that they believe are part of an organized crime ring. They specifically come to the U.S. to target affluent communities and usually break glass to gain entry into a home. The police department encouraged homeowners to check their surveillance footage, looking for suspicious vehicles or people. 

We share this information with you not to alarm you but to increase awareness. There are steps you can take to help create a safe haven—what your home is meant to be. Let’s look at a typical burglary, what you can do to prevent it, and how a home security system offers protection. 

Add Convenience, Comfort, and Class to Your Movie-Watching Experiences

Over the past decade, movie prices have skyrocketed. In 2010, one adult ticket was just over $7. Today, a ticket costs $11, and that’s a conservative estimate! By the time you pay for tickets, concessions (which are outrageously priced), and the babysitter, you’ve probably spent close to $100 for two people to enjoy an evening show. 

But you no longer have to pay high ticket prices to enjoy cinema-quality entertainment. Instead, Hermary’s can expertly design and install a luxurious home theater system in your home with the latest technology. Then, you can enjoy movies in your Bay Area home night after night – no babysitter necessary!

Effortlessly Control Natural and Artificial Light

Today’s automated technology enables homeowners to manage their lighting effortlessly. Gone are the multiple light switches and, in their place, are elegant, custom-engraved in-wall keypads, touchscreens, and remotes. With one touch or voice control, they can change every light in their home and raise or lower every shade. It’s pretty remarkable. 

But it gets even better. The latest home automation platforms manage your home’s lighting for you, automatically raising and lowering the shades, letting in diffused sun rays without harming fine art, floorings, or furniture. At the same time, the lights dim and brighten, based on the level of natural light in the room. It’s the perfect balance of natural and electric light. 

While this type of technology requires extensive home automation knowledge, the professional lighting design brings your Bay Area home to life. The unique colors, placement, highlights, washes, and hidden recesses create the mood and aesthetics. At Hermary’s, our team of design and integration experts create extraordinary results by combining technology and design. We work with our valued clients to develop customized solutions unique to their lifestyles and dreams. Let's explore the possibilities in our blog below!

Dance, Relax, and Celebrate this Holiday Season with a Whole Home Audio System 

Are you and your family ready for the holiday season? You probably already are, but is your home set too? 

Whether hosting a New Years party, Thanksgiving dinner, or any other family gathering, a whole home audio system is the perfect complement to great costumes and grandma’s secret turkey recipe. 

At Hermary’s, we design, install, and support cutting-edge technology systems for clients in the Bay Area. From hidden kitchen speakers to surround sound for your home theater, we’ve got everything you need to make these holidays unforgettable for everyone at home. 

Here are three ways whole home audio is the perfect addition to your home technology systems this holiday season. 

3 Components for the Perfect Home Theater Sound System

Movie theaters offer an incredible viewing experience. Large format screens and killer audio make for an immersive cinematic encounter unlike your living room has to offer. On the downside, there are loud crowds, limited showtimes, and poor viewing angles. Stale popcorn doesn’t help, either. 

At Hermary’s, we offer homeowners in the Bay Area all the brands and automation solutions to turn any room into a custom, luxurious home theater. We have everything from projector screens and TVs to Lutron’s lighting and shading control and Fortress’ seating collections. 

But we know if the audio isn’t perfect, your theater won’t be complete. That’s why a home theater sound system is essential to create your own cinematic experience.

Here are three components that cannot be missing from your home theater sound system. 

Keep Your Kids Safe with Digital Perimeters

When you consider a home surveillance system, what comes to mind? For many people, it's protecting their homes from intruders and keeping a watchful eye on their property when away. While these are undoubtedly important features, sometimes the day-to-day support it offers enhances our lives the most.

It’s being able to look in on the kids when you’re working, receiving an alert when they get home before you do, and checking in on a new babysitter that can bring the greatest peace of mind. When integrated with your Savant or Control4 home automation system, you experience effortless control.

Let’s explore how home surveillance can make life a little easier, more enjoyable, and more secure in your Bay Area home. 

Embrace Luxury, Beauty, and Convenience with Automatic Window Treatments

Window treatments play an extremely important role in any home. They let in natural light, provide insulation against UV rays, give privacy, and affect your San Francisco, CA home’s interior design. However, traditional shades and blinds can be difficult to manage and require homeowners to go around the house to open and close all their window treatments. Motorized shades make it much easier to let in a little natural light or gain privacy. Keep reading to check out why so many Bay Area homeowners are choosing to install motorized blinds.

Discover the Possibilities in a Smart Home

If you’re new to the world of smart home automation, you may think of this technology in terms of lights that turn on and off with voice commands and motorized window shades that raise and lower with one touch on an in-wall keypad. While these represent smart home technology, they’re but a small piece of the smart home pie. A whole-home automation platform offers so much more. 

In essence, it creates an integrated ecosystem of interconnected devices and systems that respond to your needs and lifestyle. Tap an icon on a touchscreen, and your lights transform to the color of candlelight while your “Relaxing” playlist streams through your San Francisco, CA home and outdoor spaces. In the hands of an experienced integrator, a customized smart home offers the ultimate lifestyle, effortless management of your home, and greater enjoyment. 

Let’s explore a few of the many features today’s smart home brings homeowners in the Bay Area.

Professionals Provide the Best Tech and Support While Creating Your Dream Smart Home

Do you want to make your daily life easier? With smart home technology, you can automate certain tasks and enjoy one-touch control of all connected systems, such as home security, lights, and motorized shades. That’s why so many homeowners install smart home systems in their luxury homes! 

But a smart home is more than just a collection of smart devices and systems. To truly soak in the luxury and convenience it brings, you should work with a smart home company like Hermary’s. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of using our integration company to turn your Bay Area house into a smart home.

Discover How Our Expert Team Creates the Ultimate in Movie Watching for Your Luxury Home 

The medium of movies is unlike any other. Combining the complexities of all the art forms, it sways our emotions with extraordinary astuteness. A well-crafted scene can cause us to shed tears, laugh uninhibitedly, and cheer with gusto - often within moments of each other. 

The cinema experience provides a sanctuary of sorts, offering inspiration, motivation, and a chance to escape the tumults of the outside world. A great movie allows us to inhabit the characters on-screen. And a home theater creates an immersive environment that affects our senses and perceptions. 

With a professional home theater design from Hermary’s, you can revel in superior audio and stunning video that exceeds your expectations. Are you ready to bring your passion for film to life in your Bay Area home? Continue reading below to discover more. 

Brighten Up Your Everyday Living Experience with One Button-Press

A home’s lighting design greatly impacts how a room looks and feels. While motorized shading lets you determine how much natural light enters your San Francisco, CA home, your interior lighting design must also best serve you and your family at all hours.

With a Lutron lighting system, you’re guaranteed a high-performance, robust, and reliable solution that brightens up your entire property with just one tap of a button! Want to learn more about this smart solution and how our team at Hermary’s can bring it to your home today? Keep reading on below.