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Thinking About Adding Automated Shades and Lights to Your Home? Here’s Why You Should Go For It
Remember watching movies as a kid when the star would swagger into his penthouse and, with the touch of a button, the shades would roll up or the lights would dim? The technology for automated...
Tech for Good: How Josh AI Improves Accessibility
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) has made things more convenient and lightning-fast. But it also serves an important function for those living with disabilities. In particular,...
What Makes Stereo Planet Bend’s Best Home Entertainment Company
Bend in 1980 was a much different place––lift tickets to Bachelor were a whopping twenty-one bucks, the Tower Theater was the it place to catch a movie, and spending a day at Sparks Lake could...
Elevate Your Home Entertainment Center with These Top Products
What’s one thing that can make movie night in the comfort of your home better? A rockin’ home entertainment center to enjoy it from. Imagine a setup complete with theater-level surround sound,...
How a Smart Home Renovation Teaches Your Older Home New Tricks
Older homes are great for their unique character and history. But not so great for their smart capabilities. But don’t worry. With a smart home renovation, you can teach your home new tricks that...
Take Advantage of Super Bowl TV Sales to Upgrade Your Home Entertainment System
It’s almost time for one of the most-watched events of the year: the Super Bowl. While most of us will celebrate with our household or COVID-bubble, the game is the perfect excuse to go all-out with...
Smart Home Tech Trends: What We’re Looking Forward to in 2021
Imagine unlocking your front door with a face or fingerprint scan. Once inside, your curtains roll up automatically, classical music plays from the kitchen, and the lights dim perfectly. Just how...
3 Audio Installation Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Home Theater System
The lights go down and the big screen in front of you lights up. You’re surrounded by the sound of a lion's roar as the film studio flashes across the screen. But instead of your local theater,...
Holiday Gift Guide: From Stocking Stuffers to Big Ticket Items
The holiday countdown has officially begun, and you’re feeling the pressure. Only how many more days?! If you’ve started to panic about what to get friends and family, we created the ultimate...
Stay Connected This Holiday Season With an Upgraded WiFi Network
Considering how 2020 has gone so far, this holiday season is sure to look a little different than most. With certain states enforcing two week quarantine periods, travel isn’t an option for many...
Make Sure You Don’t Miss a Second of the Action with Multi-Room Video Distribution
We’ve all been there. That moment mid-game or halfway through the movie when you have a decision to make. Do you hit the pause button while you grab more snacks, ruining the viewing experience for...
Ready to Upgrade Your Home Sound System? Stereo Planet Can Help.
Sound technology has been in a constant state of evolution over the last few decades. Has your home sound system kept up? Whether you’ve got worn out hardware, outdated capabilities, or you’re just...
It’s Time to Up Your Home Connectivity with a Mesh WiFi Network
Picture it: you’re just wrapping up that big Zoom presentation when you glance up and realize your client’s screen is frozen. Or the kids are only catching every third word of their online lecture....
Why We Love Working with Architects on Whole Home AV Design
There’s nothing more exciting than designing and building your dream home. Except, maybe, for designing and installing the technology to power your life in that home. Which is why the team at Stereo...
Wired vs. Wireless: Pros and Cons of Different Sound Systems (and Can They Co-Exist?)
Over the last few years, we’ve seen incredible improvements to Bluetooth and wireless technologies. This is especially true when it comes to sound systems. From Bluetooth earbuds to WiFi-enabled...
Smart Home Technology Can Do That?! Surprising Benefits of Automation
While home automation is nothing new—the first system dates back to the 1960s—the latest advances go well beyond temperature and lighting control. These days, just about every home is “smart” in...
Get the Most Out of Summer Movie Nights with the Right Outdoor Projector and Screen
The scent of fresh-cut grass and outdoor grilling. The chatter of birds giving way to early evening crickets. The first twinkling stars in a clear night sky. These are just a few of the things that...
Stereo Planet Is Turning 40! Four Decades of Home Technology Service
Since we first opened our doors in 1980, it’s been our honor to keep the Bend community connected, entertained, and comfortable through advances in-home technology. And while there’s plenty...
5 Creative TV Installations to Help Inspire Your Home
Maybe you enjoy having your TV on display, font-and-center in the living room, but you'd like something more discrete for the bedroom. Or you like the option of hiding your screens when it's time to...
Why Stereo Planet Loves Two-Channel: How We Got Our Start
When we first got our start in 1980, the world of in-home audio entertainment was reaching a new and unprecedented peak. Not only had stereo equipment become more accessible and higher quality, it...
3 Ways a Smart Home Will Simplify Your Life
Picture this: being able to control your home’s lighting, sound, heating, and cooling with a tap of a button on your phone. A smart home allows you to live this reality, giving you more control over...
