Protect Yourself From Cable Company Impersonators

If someone has ever knocked on your door claiming to work for your cable or security company but has no form of identification or licensing, you are not alone! There are thousands of scammers out there looking for your approval to enter your home and “case” it for later burglaries. In order to prevent this … Continue reading Protect Yourself From Cable Company Impersonators

There has been a buzz around sound bars over the last year or so. Many people have elected to install the simplest sound bar options out there in order to improve the awful sound the new super thins televisions offer. But the sound quality is often only slightly better. Of course, it’s an easy install … Continue reading Good Sound vs. Sound Bar… or Both?

The simple answer is yes, but there are a view factors to consider. First, what is 4K?  4K is a TV resolution that is close to 4 times the quality of normal HD, meaning there are many, many more pixels formulating the image on the screen.  Currently there is not a lot of 4K content … Continue reading 4K TVs are here. Should you buy one?

Desert Valley makes your safety a priority and we are serious about automation and home security. Not only can we rig your environment for excellent surround sound and optimize cinematic adventures, but we can also ensure your property stays safe. Below is how Desert Valley can hook you up and lock it down.  Our dream … Continue reading Automation And Home Security

Home theater enthusiasts are always looking for new AV receivers to suit their growing need for more inputs and improved signal performance. Home entertainment has come a long way within the past several years with a complete shift from analog to digital signals and many people are new to the interesting appreciation for enhancing their … Continue reading How to Choose the Best AV Receiver

When someone thinks of security systems, they often imagine the traditional alarm and video surveillance systems which are common among home and business owners. We have already provided some information about how indoor and outdoor lighting can be beneficial for security purposes, but many of the simple setups consume too much energy and can irritate … Continue reading How to Choose Security Lighting Control Systems

‘Smart’ devices such as phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and blu ray players are well known by consumers across the country. Naturally, televisions have progressed in a similar manner while offering many of the same functions that other smart devices do. Today we are going to provide information that will cover many of the features of … Continue reading The New Smart TV

The general public’s awareness of the green movement has been steadily rising over the past decade, and the message will continue to spread. We live in a time where greener appliances and home alterations are both affordable and easier to find, while also offering the benefit of reduced energy expenses. Today we are going to … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Eco-Friendly Homes

The debate between Android and iPhone operating systems has been a common topic of discussion among smartphone enthusiasts since they were first released several years ago. While we aren’t going to feed the fire between users of varying devices, we can happily assure you that both systems offer great options for home automation. Differences Between … Continue reading Home Automation Systems with Androids and iPhones

Last week, I watched the new movie Elysium. For those of you who do not know, the plot is set in the not too distant future, in which Earth has become vastly overpopulated. Because of this, the richest people on the planet move to a new planet called Elysium that orbits ours. It is a … Continue reading New Technology in Household Robots