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Popcorn & Pajamas: The Rise of Cutting-Edge Home Theaters
Lights, Camera, Action! Think about the first time you felt enamored by the big screen. You inevitably remember the hassle of seeing the new release: standing in line for tickets, wishing for a jacket or blanket, the nonstop chair kicks, and the ringing phone despite...
Future Proof your Network with Fiber
Copper cables have been widely used for data communications because copper is an excellent conductor. Copper cabling for infrastructure wiring has been used widely, but now these systems are showing their limits. A transition to a fiber-based infrastructure will...
Low Voltage Lighting
In today’s world, a well-illuminated home is the most effective theft deterrent. Lighting is also essential in your business to keep your employees safe through emergencies. We know the day-to-day hustle is expensive, so adding these amenities to your home or business...
Single App Control by Josh and Control4
Each year, more automated home solutions are released to the consumer market that promise to streamline your lifestyle. Many homeowners find themselves overwhelmed by the subtle differences in the number of options available. Josh and Control4 home automation...
Control4 + Lighting Control
A lighting control system unlocks the limitless potential of your home, improving how it functions, feels, and looks. Your busy schedule doesn’t have to get in the way of keeping your home beautiful, day and night! Through our partnership with Control4, you can use...
Experience Smart Luxury with Lutron Shades
Lighting psychologically affects our concentration, focus, stress levels, and happiness. Happiness, in particular, is profoundly impacted by natural lighting, and regular exposure to light throughout the day may help the body’s circadian rhythms stay in sync and...
Improve Your Home’s Security in 9 Easy Steps
Having a fully secure home is essential to your peace of mind. With crime on the rise worldwide, Rivas Techgroup has developed a list of helpful tips and tricks that can help you improve your home security in no time at all. CCTV In the event of a burglary, upgraded...
A Guide to Tiny Hi-Fi: How to Achieve Big Sound in a Small Package
Sound systems have grown more versatile since the days of 44-minute run-time bulky vinyl records. Today's music systems demonstrate we're in the golden age of audio; we can choose any size, shape, or form of digital or physical music we could possibly want. There’s...
How Disabled Users Benefit from Smart Solutions
Smart home solutions have allowed homeowners to control their homes in totally new ways that were impossible even 20 years ago. This technology can meet the needs and desires of any user but has been especially empowering to disabled homeowners, a demographic that is...
The Best Lighting Designs for Each Room of the Home
After a long day at work, there’s nothing better than coming home to a calm bedroom or inviting living room. But did you know that your lighting can play a big part in creating the mood for your home? Here at Rivas TechGroup, we know how to perfectly light your spaces...