Advanced Lifestyle Solutions values continued education...
As a CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) Certified Outreach Instructor, Advanced Lifestyle Solutions is pleased to announce that we are fully accredited to provide an informative presentation that can use a single CPD (Continuing Professional Development) point for any AIA (Australian Institute of Architects) member.
The course "Designing Integrated Future-Ready Homes" outlines the benefits and process involved in residential custom installation. In this 40minute course, Architects will develop their understanding of what is required to design technologically advanced homes. We will explain what works and what to steer clear of.
In this time we will look at structured cabling, distributed audio and video, future-proofing the home, security, lighting control and energy management just to name a few things.
Advanced Lifestyle Solutions Melbourne, is road testing the award winning Nevo S70 universal remote. This customisable touchscreen remote not only lets you control your entertainment systems but also many home automation devices. Take a look at the Nevo S70's features and say good-bye to multiple remotes. Simplify your lifestyle and have just one remote that fits in the palm of your hand.
Just when you thought life was automated enough... in jumps the team at Advanced Lifestyle Solutions. Here we have automated cabinetry surrounding a very impressive salt water fish tank. No more needing to hold the cupboard open while feeding those fish!
We undertook a major renovation of our apartment 18 months ago and Advanced Lifestyle Solutions were engaged to implement the design and installation of Media Equipment. I had seen Sonos installed in other peoples homes and after talking with Michael and Sally decided to have it installed into or home.
I am a music lover, never a quiet moment at home, so the ability to be able to select and play music in any room of the apartment, which is quite large, was a fabulous option. Radio streaming also allows us to play not only local but also our favourite international radio stations at any time of the day. If you choose to install Sonos make sure you add to your ‘Radio Favourites’ - Quatre Vingt Neuf point Neuf (89.9) Paris, France, surely the greatest jazz music station available !
The after sales service from Advanced Lifestyle Solutions has been exceptional and I have been so impressed with the system and the service that when we developed our new venue for MoVida, MoVida Aqui, I asked Michael and Sally to install the system there so if you happen to be dining there you can hear it in action.
How I love my Sonos, let me count the ways days..........
My S5 and ZoneBridge finally arrived a couple of weeks ago from Advanced Lifestyle Solutions. Still can’t believe I just purchased a wireless music system for under $800, (something I long thought was totally unachievable). What I love most about Sonos is its simplicity- yes I’m technologically challenged and affordability. It’s like an iPod for your home. After a short lesson from the guys at Advanced Lifestyle Solutions I was set.
I can search by artist, album, genre, imported playlist or track. I can even search local and global radio stations. Gone are the days of rummaging for CD’s and changing them every 80 mins, I’m very spoilt now. Don’t get me wrong I still buy CD’s, but now it’s for expanding my digital music library. Sonos can grab music from iTunes, iPod or computer. Using Sonos is so easy it’s not worth wasting words on, (hardest part was getting it out of the box).
Let me give you a snapshot of what I’ve been up to with my new toy:
*Thursday: Delicately unpack Sonos S5 and get started. I don’t have a controller yet, I’ve installed the app on my PC. Or I could use an iPhone or iTouch as a remote for time being. All I have to do is pick a song and click play.
*Friday: Move the S5 to the kitchen and check out radio stations. Let’s see, we have NYC Radio 91.5, Heart London 106.2, Panjab Radio India, La Bomba FM Madrid or how about the Reno Police Department! I’ll stick with Hamish & Andy. Enjoying the digital age.
*Saturday: Time to have a play and create my own random playlist - apparently I can queue up to 50,000 songs. Let’s see, we have The Beach Boys Christmas album- don’t think so. I’ll go Top 100 1999- that was a good year; Scar Tissue by the Chilli Peppers plays, (ok now I feel old). Makes the housework bearable.
*Sunday: Take the Sonos S5 outside whilst gardening and plug into the garage. Loving being able to create my own playlist-Baby Got Back, some Wham followed by Khe Sanh. Is it wrong to have a sudden craving for MMMBop?
*Monday: Add Lady Gaga’s Remix album. Listening to Black Eyed Peas “Rock that Body”-note to self, find out what dance move the cabbage patch is. (Seriously, it’s in the lyrics).
All I need to decide now is whether to get those shoes I’ve had my eye on or buy the touchscreen remote. Stay tuned..... (Yes, I know it’s cheesy but appropriate) A BIG thanks to the team at Advanced Lifestyle Solutions...
