Learn How To Improve Communication and Collaboration In a Hybrid Working Environment. 

Business runs on communication and collaboration; without these vital elements, growth and innovation stops. While it is evident that the ways we work have changed, the benefits of direct teamwork are more valid than ever.  

According to several business surveys, 67% of small to medium-sized companies expect remote work to be a continuing feature.  A majority of young workers and nearly half of middle age employees see the ability to work at least part-time remotely as very important. With this momentum, understanding and deploying video conferencing solutions is more important than ever.  

Are you ready to upgrade your conferencing systems to grow your Kailua Kona, HI business in the new normal? Read below to learn more. 

Learn How Lighting Sets The Mood and Creates Personalized Ambiance For Your Outdoor Entertaining 

Outdoor living spaces are a vital part of living here, the long tradition and the convenient luxury of blurring the line between nature and our interiors. Entertaining in your backyard is one of the great pleasures of homeownership. It is the space where we celebrate personal milestones, gather the gang to party, and decompress at the end of the day.  

Lighting has a remarkable effect on us, especially when we illuminate our outdoor spaces, spas, and pool areas. Installing fixtures outside involves more than lighting our way for safety and security. While the practical functions are helpful, it is the dramatic influence on our perceptions that give lighting a premier place in outdoor living solutions.  

Are you ready to add the benefits and beauty of outdoor lighting to your Hawaii smart home? Read more below to find it can improve your home and lifestyle.  

Not All LED Lighting Systems Are Created The Same; We Test Every Bulb To Ensure You Get The Right Ones.  

Lighting has a considerable influence on our state of mind and general well-being. Research has shown that lights that generate colors that read as cold make an office uninviting, oppressive in feeling. When employees are uncomfortable, productivity and creativity drop off; conversely, a work environment that fosters warmth with inviting colors and space helps staff to excel.  

LED lighting has ushered a revolution in illumination, providing an endless color spectrum and the ability to set the mood or change the look of a space. Just touch a button, or with a voice command, the lights dim, and your business has an entirely different feel. Unfortunately, not all LED bulbs work in the same way, especially when it comes to dimming.  

Do you want to understand how choosing the wrong bulbs can leave you unsatisfied, frustrated and may even damage the commercial lighting system in your Oahu, HI business?  Read below to learn more.  

Attract And Retain Upscale Tenants by Partnering With a Premier Home Automation Company

Once reserved for the most prominent homes, smart home technology's convenience is now an essential element of mid to high-end apartments. The modern tenet expects more from the amenities of a building. Beyond concierges and fitness centers, individuals are demanding tunable lighting, AV distribution, environmental controls, security, high-speed network, and internet. They want control interfaces that are sophisticated and simple, and of course, voice commands.

Including smart technology has been shown to make properties more attractive, lead to higher retention rates, and help you save money. According to a study by The National Apartment Association, “84% of residents who do not have smart technology in their units would like to see it deployed across their community”

To bring these sort of systems online, you need an experienced home automation company familiar with cutting edge technology and the intricacies of installing in Oahu, HI, multiple dwelling environments. At Pacific Audio & Communications, we get the job done right and on schedule.

Transform Your Home With The Powerful Crestron Lighting and Automation System

Of all the elements in your home, lighting has the most power to transform it. Light sets the mood, creates an ambiance, protects you, and can affect your well-being. Smart home lighting solutions provide the opportunity to personalize the experience, matching your needs and desires. 

Whether initiated by automation schedules or by voice command, your Kailua-Kona, HI, home’s illumination can set the pace through the day, bringing focus where needed. Your home lighting solution is part of a bigger ecosystem integrating with climate controls, shades, and your home entertainment with a Crestron Home.

To find out how lighting controls with Crestron can bring your home to life, read more below.

Find Out How An Enterprise-Grade Networking Solution Can Protect You and Your Clients

The data network is a vital infrastructure for any business. Networks carry sensitive business correspondence, proprietary product plans, and financial transactions. Unfortunately, there are nefarious characters who seek to gain access to this information, causing damage to your business and your client’s trust. Your network needs more protection than the out-of-the-box products.

It is reported that a majority of businesses will continue to allow employees to work remotely for at least the next year and possibly beyond. Managing connections from disparate locations, each with unknown security levels, presents a clear and present danger of cybersecurity breaches. 

An enterprise networking solution can provide security beyond simple passwords, with tools that stop intrusions before they get a chance and can identify suspicious activity if something gets through.

To see how our expert team of IT designers and installers can protect your Hawaii business, read more below.

Use Thermal Camera Technology to Provide Safety and Assurance to Staff and Clientele

There is high hope for businesses to get back to normal in the next few months. Several vaccines will be rolling out shortly, which will stem the spread and allow us to fully open our gyms, restaurants, offices, and hotels. While a positive outlook for the return of tourism is warranted, vigilance is still required.

The truth is that according to international health agencies, many of the daily safety procedures we now follow will be with us over seasonal cycles for years to come.

The priority for business is in balancing the ability to protect employees and clients while still generating revenue. Much of this requires instilling confidence in everyone who enters your Hawaii establishment that every precaution is being taken.

One factor is providing assurances to the public is checking for symptoms using temperature checks via thermal imaging solutions. Knowing which methods and tools are accurate and minimize contact between people can be critical. Thermal checkpoint imaging provides the most reliable method for measuring and confirming the temperature of individuals entering your commercial property.

Custom Window Treatments and Automated Lighting Help Your Home Run More Efficiently

As a society, we are becoming ever more conscious of how we affect the environment. With tons of information about what the best methods are to save energy, consulting a home automation company can help you make some practical decisions.

When you work with a home automation company, you will be introduced to great smart home options, such as lighting automation and motorized window treatments. Aside from saving you energy, there are a multitude of benefits that come with utilizing these technologies and others.

Homeowners and property managers alike in Hawaii know that they can rely on Pacific Audio & Communications as their trusted home automation company. Keep reading to see why we recommend these benefits for you.

Crestron’s New Product Makes the “New Normal” a Smarter Way to Manage Meetings

The “new normal” for your business can mean new opportunities. With Crestron’s AirMedia 2.0, you’ll meet with new clients, host meetings (onsite and offsite), and collaborate with business partners in more productive ways. Pacific Audio & Communications offers state-of-the-art video conferencing solutions for your business in Honolulu, HI, that help you stay on the competitive edge in your industry.

Instead of settling for “business as usual” or scaling back on operations, expand your horizons. In this blog, we’ll discuss how AirMedia 2.0 helps you achieve your goals by improving how you communicate with B2B partners, clients, potential customers, and employees.

Update the Look and Feel of Your Rooms with These Home Lighting Solutions

Take control of the lights throughout your home with smart lighting from Lutron. Due to their sophisticated and stylish design, they not only elevate the ambiance of your interior spaces, but you seamlessly control them with a smart tablet, phone app, or a sleek wall panel. Offering thousands of lighting products – lamps, bulbs, and control options – Lutron helps you achieve the perfect lighting scene in every room.

Do away with your old lighting design and get ready for something new. Whether you want a modern look or a classic feel, you’re sure to find the right home lighting solutions for your home in Hawaii. Keep reading to discover how Lutron lighting control is the right choice for your home or property management company.

Smart Hotel Upgrades for Your Guests and Business

Positive first impressions mean everything, which invariably translates to repeat business. When guests enjoy their stay at your hotel, they keep coming back for more. Still, even if you have a well-appointed room, luxurious amenities, and a beautifully manicured property, your competitors in Honolulu, HI, may boast the same features. Rise about the rest by adding a state-of-the-art hotel room control system.

Your guests enjoy a 5-star experience every time. That’s because they have complete control of every technology in their rooms – the lights, motorized shades, whole-room audio, entertainment, and much more. Keep reading to see how you can fill every vacancy in your hotel by upgrading to a smart room automation system.

Do You Want an Outdoor Media Room or Home Theater? Here’s What to Do.

Expand your home entertainment experience by taking the fun outside. Home theaters and media rooms don’t have to stay inside. Bring them outside to enjoy your favorite movies, shows, and songs in the great outdoors! Add 4K TVs, luxury outdoor seating, a surround-sound system in your backyard, and smart landscape lighting, and you’ll transform your outdoor space into party central.

Whether you like hosting big parties or spending special times outside with a few friends, your new outdoor area is the perfect place to entertain. For custom outdoor living solutions, depend on Pacific Audio & Communications in Kailua-Kona, HI. Keep reading for creative and state-of-the-art technologies that make it happen for you.

How LED Lights and Occupancy Sensors Provide Effective Energy Management for Classrooms

As students return to college and your classrooms start to fill up again, it’s time to consider ways to improve the lighting throughout your property. A robust, automated lighting system is one of the most effective ways to cut costs, save energy, and keep your budget in check. For instance, LED bulbs alone use 75% less energy than incandescent. If you haven’t made the switch, now is the time.

In addition, by adding occupancy sensors, lighting schedules, and timers, you’ll enjoy real monthly savings – money you can put to good use in other areas. Read more to learn how updated commercial lighting control for your educational institution in Hawaii is a smart choice.

Learn How Circadian Lighting Normalizes Your Sleep-Wake Cycle

If you exercise, eat the right type of foods, and manage your stress, you’re likely to lead a very healthy and happy life. But did you know that the amount of light you get each day affects your wellness too? For many years, scientists have studied the effect that lighting has on our natural circadian rhythms. They found that the correct amount and color of light has a direct impact on our wellbeing.

The takeaway? Your home lighting solutions should address more than the aesthetics of your rooms. By installing attractive, tunable circadian lighting in your Oahu, HI, home, you elevate your home décor and even improve your health. Read more to discover the benefits of circadian lights.

How a Certified DOD Cybersecurity Company Keeps Your Data Secure

How safe is your company from cyber-attacks? Unless you have a robust, secure, and up-to-date network in place, your business is vulnerable to cyber thieves. Today’s attackers are always looking for ways to exploit vulnerabilities in a computer network to steal data, money, or wreak havoc on your business. What may seem like a secure network to you is an open invitation to others.

Safeguard your data with state-of-the-art enterprise networking solutions that mount a powerful defense against cyber-attacks. Pacific Audio & Communications in Honolulu, HI, is certified by the Department of Defense to provide cybersecurity. Read our blog to learn how a strong commercial network protects your sensitive data.

Check Out These Smart Solutions to Benefit Your Health & Wellbeing

Right now, health and wellness seem to be all that occupy everyone’s mind daily. It can be hard to find ways to protect yourself and give your physical and mental health a boost – even within your own home. But as you’re finding yourself staying indoors more lately, your home is the perfect place to start.

In this blog, we’ll explore various smart home solutions you can bring to your Kailua-Kona, HI living space in order to elevate its overall wellness and environment. Work with a trusted home automation company like Pacific Audio & Communications for every installation.

If you’re a concerned homeowner or property manager, keep reading below to find out more about why integrating these smart components into the home is a necessity for wellness.

Improve communication with superior technology

No matter where you are – in your office or at your home in Hawaii – you need video conferencing solutions that work well. The problem is they usually don’t. Pixelated video, poor audio, and frustrating lag times create problems as you try to meet with colleagues, clients, or potential customers. Since teleconferencing technology has become the cornerstone of business nowadays, it’s vital to have a robust video conferencing system in place.

In this blog, we outline three ways to improve the video experience in your conference room and at your home office. Read more to see how these powerful yet easy-to-use technologies can turn a problematic video conference into a productive meeting.

The Right Setup Delivers Optimum Sound Performance

Your backyard entertainment shouldn’t suffer simply because it’s located outdoors. Luckily, the difference between your indoor audio and your outdoor sound system is that you’ll feel a fresh breeze with the latter.

But to optimize your outdoor audio design, you’ll need to take your entire setup into consideration. With the right outdoor living solutions and professional installation from our team, you can start enjoying music and media in your Oahu, HI yard today.

Want to find out more about outdoor audio and sound? Keep reading on below.

Give Your Guests Complete Control in Their Rooms with a Robust Hospitality Interface by Crestron.

Your guests want more than merely a place to lay their heads. They want to be treated like royalty. Think about it. Where would you rather stay: a hotel suite that meets your basic needs (a bed, TV, and bathroom) or one that caters to your every need? A standard TV with remote is par for the course. Every hotel room has that. And keyless entry has become standard now.

Go above and beyond to make your hotel stand out. Install a state-of-the-art hotel room control system at your hotel in Oahu, HI. An advanced smart automation system by Crestron elevates a guest’s experience to a new level. And why wouldn’t it? With hospitality interface controls in their suite, you put everything at their fingertips. Read more to see how hotel smart controls can improve your brand image and the experience of your guests.

SEE ALSO: Building Automation Solutions Positively Impact Hotel Operating Budgets

Simple Yet Sophisticated Controls

Are you giving your guests an excellent first impression? Smart automation does it from the moment they step in their rooms: automated lighting and shades, seamless control of the AC and heat, touchscreen interfaces, and much, much more. In fact, you’ll impress them so much, they may never want to leave! With Crestron automation technology, your guests are sure to enjoy the ultimate in relaxation and pampering.

For instance, they’ll have complete and customizable control over the audio-visual system: 4K TVs, streaming video, and high-definition speakers. They’ll have a cinematic theater experience in their own suites. Or, if your guests are having a gathering in their rooms, it’s the perfect place for a dance party or spending time with friends. Hotel room automation not only improves the experience of your guests, but it’s smart business sense because it makes your hotel much more appealing.

Why Tunable Lighting is So Important for Your Next Project

As an architect, you know that how a home looks and feels has everything to do with what potential buyers see in it. A home’s appearance can be a make or break factor – and you make it your goal to create a space that is both inviting and aesthetically pleasing.

Lighting can play an important role in a home’s design and architecture. One fixture can change the entire mood of a room or exterior! So it’s imperative that you bring only the best home lighting solutions to your Honolulu, HI home projects. But what about lighting that goes beyond creating a bright and beautiful atmosphere?

Circadian lighting aims to bolster homeowners’ physical and mental health, while still illuminating your space’s décor. In this blog, we’ll dive into what this circadian lighting is exactly – and how it can benefit your next project by setting up a space any homeowner would like to call their own.

What is Circadian Lighting?

Circadian lighting’s definition starts in its name! The purpose of circadian lighting is to help balance the homeowner’s circadian rhythm day in and day out. Your circadian rhythm keeps you feeling good and ready to face the day, both mentally and physically. When it’s thrown off balance, you’ll notice that you start to feel sluggish and run down.