Statistics show that the number of property crimes in Conroe, TX, has continued to be above the national average over the last decade, http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Conroe-Texas.html. Although Conroe’s property crime rate has not dramatically increased over the years, the numbers are still staggering.

If you are one of the savvy few home owners that arms their monitored security system, congratulations to you! Let us help you on a few things you can do to help improve the overall security of your home.

• Make certain that all operable doors and windows are connected to your security system by using the Chime function on the keypad.
• Have contacts installed on all overhead doors, outside A/C units, gun and jewelry safes.
• Request voluntary home security survey to check the overall security of your home. Check with your local police department to see if this program is available in your area.

Due to the amount of domestic burglaries, home owners insurance rates continue to increase.  One of the largest deductions (up to 15%) any home owner can receive on their insurance rates is by having a monitored home security system that is armed while away and while at home. Discounts do differ with each insurance company. Contact your agent to see what all is required to receive a discount and to see how much money you can save each year. Check out this article on Your Conroe News’ website: click here

Don’t become a victim and a statistic. Be proactive with your family’s security. Don’t put peace of mind off another day.

iPads are fully-capable wireless tablets, that not only run control system apps for your home, but can also control your home while you are there or away.

Most top manufacturers of residential control systems are offering iPad specific control apps that are capable of the following:

Lighting-Adjust your lights without leaving your favorite arm chair or your bed. You can adjust individual circuits or bring up global scenes.

Climate Control-Raise up the heat or bump the air down before leaving work and let your A/C go to work while you sit in traffic or run your afternoon errands. Your house will be ready when you return home.

Security-Remotely disarm your security system and then reset for your housekeeper or repair man.

Kaleidescape is the Ferrari of media management for CD audio music and DVD/Blu-ray movies. No more trailers or FBI warnings to postpone your entertainment.

Your media data is stored on enterprise grade hard drives (with raid back ups) and accessed with an incredible on-screen menu that resides on a proprietary operating system that is purpose-built to do one thing only, and to do it right. No URL’s, no viruses, no word processing.

Access your music and movies quickly. With the choice of cover art or list views for music and movies, finding exactly what you are looking for is done in a snap. Search your collection easily with search feature tools and several specialty tabs like “Collections”, “Favorites” and “Newly Imported”.

A golf simulator from High Definition Golf™  can bring your favorite past time into your home. Check out this video from High Definition Golf™. It walks us through the technology behind the simulator from how the courses are laid out to the spin of your ball. The golf simulator can even analyze your swing.

Relative Home Systems can design and install a Golf Simulation room in your home. Whether it’s a dedicated golf room or combined with your home theater, playing golf anytime and in any weather is now within reach.

We have all watched movies over the decades showcasing what homes of the future will be like. Who can forget the scene in “Back to the Future Part II” when they jump into 2015? Back in the ’80′s, we thought all of that technology was so cool. Now we fast forward to 2012, recall the scene and think of  how today’s technology has transformed our lives.

You have to check out this video on You Tube. It takes us through a futuristic day, showing us how technology will assist us and connect us to the world. While we will all see different aspects in the video that make us scratch our heads, there is no denying that this type of technology will someday be commonplace within our world.

The transformation and forward thinking of home automation technology is moving quickly. In working closely with several manufacturers at the top of  home automation industry, we offer many home automation solutions to put the power to control your home in the palm of your hand.

Oh, and we made it easier for you to travel back to 1989. Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59BWCEaowC4

Relative Sound Systems, LP is excited to announce the rebranding of our company. We are now RELATIVE HOME SYSTEMS, LP. Along with a new company name, we have launched a fantastic, new website. Our new site will give you insight to our company, our history, our talents and our promise to be the best residential Audio/Video designer and installer in the greater Houston area. Check out the various tabs on our site for a glimpse of the homes in which we have had the privilege to work in.

In celebrating our 10 year anniversary, our customers have made us the company that we are today. We look forward to an exciting future with our new company name and new visions.

Check back often as we post new blogs to assist you in keeping up with the latest in home electronics technology.