“I could have cut corners and gone with any number
of low-cost systems from companies like Verizon or Comcast,” Pardee said, “but
I wanted a professional grade solution that I could add to over time, easily
and cost-effectively, and nothing came close to matching the g! system in that
regard. CDI Services did an excellent job designing and installing the system
in a timely manner, and they assured me that I won’t run into any of the reliability
issues that are common with low-cost solutions. In the unlikely event that an
issue does arise, I take comfort knowing that I have local, experienced
professionals who can tend to my system. I won’t be put on hold for a half hour
and then asked to try to fix it myself.”
Pardee
tasked CDI Services with installing a new multi-room audio system, new TVs,
surveillance cameras, integrating his home’s lighting and existing security
system, as well as making his garage doors operable from anywhere in the world
through his iPhone. Integrators often find a system to call their favorite, and
for Shaun Kenney, President of CDI Services, it’s the ELAN g! System. That’s
why it’s the only system he recommends to his residential clients.
“When
Bill told me what he was looking for in a home control system, I didn’t have to
think about it,” Kenney said. “I just said ‘Bill, I’ve got exactly the system
you need, and it’s easier than you could imagine.’ I showed him how the iPhone
and iPad apps give him fast, simple control of all the systems he mentioned,
and how the ELAN HR2 media remote works just like his current TV remote, plus
complete control of all the other ELAN g! functions.”
Having
mobile control of the home through iPhones, iPads and Android devices was a
must-have for Pardee, as he wanted to eliminate worries when away from home.
With strategically placed surveillance cameras that give a clear view of the
home’s exterior, mobile accessibility means no more wondering about whether the
family left the garage doors open or left the lights on. After all, he said,
“You can’t put a price on the peace of mind you get from having the security
system, lights, cameras and garage door controls right in your pocket.”
He
admits, however, that when he’s home, no tablet or smartphone can beat a traditional
remote for one important function — controlling the TV.
“ELAN
g! lets me access all my music, movies and television in any room, but that
doesn’t mean I want to use an app to change the channel,” Pardee commented. “I
tried it once, and then never tried it again. Unless you leave the iPhone
screen on all the time, which kills the battery very quickly, it takes four or
five buttons to get to the TV controls.
When I’m choosing a movie or turning on Pandora that’s fine, but I want
one button control for changing channels and volume. That’s why the HR2 remote
is a must-have. It works just like
the remote controls I’ve been using my whole life, but also lets me dim the
lights with its touchscreen. In the end, I count myself lucky that I went with
CDI and ELAN g! instead of gambling on a new bargain system. CDI knows this
industry inside and out, so they delivered above and beyond my expectations.”
As
for the components of the AV system, CDI made sure that Pardee got the best of
the best and installed a total of 22 Niles speakers throughout the house. That
includes a 5.1 system in the family room (4 Niles), a 5.1 system in the master
bedroom suite (4 Niles), a pair in the master bath, three pairs outdoors, a
pair in the dining room, and two pairs in the great room with a powder room.
“My
friends and I are consistently impressed that the Niles speakers add such a big
sound to my entertainment system, and how much they enhance the viewing
experience,” Pardee said. “The ceiling speakers are about the same size as my
recessed light fixtures and blend into the ceiling so as to almost disappear,
so it’s like this incredible quality audio just becomes part of the room
itself. Amazingly, the outdoor speakers bring that same audio detail to the
backyard, making it a true extension of our living space. And we don’t have to
bring them in for the winter because they are designed to withstand any kind of
weather.”
The
system is controlled through several iPhones and iPads, two ELAN HR2 remotes
and two ELAN TS2 in-wall touchscreens with several hard buttons for commonly
used functions such as volume control.
The system controls a total of four TVs, including a 32” LCD mounted
above the tub in the master bathroom.
The
home’s existing heating, air conditioning and irrigation systems are fully
automated systems in themselves, so Pardee chose not to integrate them with
ELAN g! at this time. However, Kenney added that CDI could integrate the
additional systems in the future without a major cost, and could also add motorized
window shades, electronic door locks or additional TVs and speakers.
About ELAN Home
Systems:
Founded in 1990, ELAN®
Home Systems is an industry leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning
whole-house entertainment and control systems that are distributed through a
comprehensive channel of select dealers and distributors throughout the United
States, Canada and more than 58 countries worldwide. To learn more visit www.elanhomesystems.com.
ELAN is part of the
Core® Brands division of Nortek, Inc. Core Brands
combines the product and marketing strengths of ten iconic audio, power
management and control brands into a single business unit that includes ATON®,
BlueBOLT®, ELAN®, Furman®, Niles®, Panamax®, Proficient®, SpeakerCraft®,
Sunfire® and Xantech® brands.
ELAN is a subsidiary of
Nortek, Inc., a global, diversified company whose many market-leading brands
deliver broad capabilities and a wide array of innovative, technology-driven
products and solutions for lifestyle improvement at home and at work. Please
visit www.nortekinc.com for more information.
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