It’s that time of the year again and the kids are heading back to school. It may mean restored peace and quiet for you at home, but also nervous jitters about sending your little ones off alone. With tons of new advancements in home surveillance technology and even GPS systems that track your children on the go, there are many options for protecting your young ones when they go back to school.
Shark Week has begun and we want to make sure you have the best gear to maximize your shark-viewing experience. Let's start with the basics and get you going with a sweet TV.
The Sharp 1080p 240Hz 3D LED Smart TV (LC70LE857U) provides 70 inches of crystal clear viewing with enhanced features such as Quattron color technology and Aquomotion 960 reduces blur by quadrupling the refresh rate during those action-packed scenes.
What's a great TV without a great sound system? The Sonos Playbar and Sub make the perfect choice for your sound upgrade. This easy to set up system provides high fidelity sound without sacrificing style. Control your new playbar with your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
So you've got the perfect TV and sound system for Shark Week, but you're going to need some snacks. May we suggest a watermelon shark fruit salad?
Now you are well on your way to throwing the perfect Shark Week party, but you're going to need something to wear. Don't worry, we've got you covered...
Happy Shark Week!
Just as you regularly maintain your yard or service your car, it is also important to maintain your alarm and smoke detection systems. A simple annual inspection could allow a technician to troubleshoot problems early on and potentially save your family’s life or valuables. When a service technician comes to your home, the following routine maintenance tasks will be performed:
Vacation season is in full swing! The car is packed and the hotel is booked, but is your home ready to be left behind? The Insurance Information Institute states that the majority of home break-ins occur during July and August. Don’t let a few simple mistakes cost you. These easy tips can save you big and keep you worry-free on your next adventure.
Feeling frustrated with your home or business Wi-Fi system? The Pakedge W6 family offers a variety of advanced wireless products that can deliver the networking solution you’ve been looking for. The W6 wall-mount desktop, W6R rack-mount, W6C in-ceiling/in-wall, and W6O outdoor wireless access points can be mixed and matched to provide endless installation options for any sized network. The W6 family provides long range stability and reliability for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and home control. Regardless of how you choose to use the Pakedge W6 wireless Wi-Fi system, rest assured that you won’t be seeing this anymore…
iSS would like to welcome our new office administrator, Brandi, to the team. She is a Knoxville native and recent graduate from the University of Tennessee, where she received a BA in communication studies and a minor in psychology. She has a passion for meeting and connecting with others and making every kind of communication encounter a great one. In her free time she enjoys gardening, cooking, photography, and Seaside, Florida.
As experts in Knoxville security camera installation, we would like to discuss a hot topic in the field: IP vs. Analog cameras. What's the benefit of one versus the other? This quick YouTube video clearly shows the differences between the two technologies. We discuss the benefits of both after the jump.
A while back we showed you a project we were working on. It is a perfect illustration that shows just because you purchased quality equipment, does not mean you get a quality system. The most important decision you make in any project is choosing the professional subcontractor that will give you the greatest level of service before, during and after the sale. That is what we at iSS strive to do everyday.
Spring has finally sprung! No more day dreaming about time in the garden and wishing your daily run did not need ear muffs. Nope, Old Man Winter has finally decided to hang it up until next year!
Are you creative and organized professional individual looking to join a great team? If so, we want to hear from you. iSS seeks excellent candidates interesting in becoming our new Administrator.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of administrative experience, a creative spirit, is punctual and professional. S/he is a quick learner who enjoys working independently. Administrative responsibilities include: filing, billing, document design, inventory, heavy use of Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, RMAs, organizing, light cleaning, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and some advertising and sales work. Candidates with experience in Quickbooks are preferred. Because we are a security company, confidentiality is a must.
Additionally, the role of Administrator expands to Social Media Expert. We would like someone with experience in maintaining a blog, creating monthly newsletters, gaining followers on social media sites, creating marketing strategies and helping a company bolster its brand identity. Candidates with experience in Joomla, Gimp, Paint, and Constant Contact are encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time position. Candidates must have clean backgrounds as we will be performing background checks. As our Administrator, you will report directly to the President and Vice President of the company.
To apply, please email resume with contact information to:
Hey Knoxville, want the best in home audio? Then get excited about Sonos's upcoming release of the Playbar - an exclusive soundbar system. The Playbar is a stand out product that is both pleasing to the ears and eyes and a pleasure to use. Many of you may already be Sonos fans. For those of you whom are new to the brand let us explain what makes Sonos products fan favorites. First, simply put, they are stylish. They have a hip look and their products sound great. They have an Apple-esque allure. Second, Sonos can stream music from nearly every source under the sun. Imagine having Pandora, Spotify, Amazon cloud, Rhapsody, and your personal music collection at your beckon call. Pretty great, right? Now imagine incorporating that technology with a product that enhances movies with surround sound-like technology in a slick, stylish product. You have imagined the Playbar.
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We are always looking for new favorites in technology, and we bet you are too. In this article we point the spotlight towards Bose's VideoWave II entertainment system for its superior quality and space-saving genius.
What is more frustrating than unreliable networking devices? Very little. That's why we want to talk to you about the solution. iSS can take your out-of-box networking system and make it impressive or give you a professional system overhaul.
If you own an out of box networking system, we can transform it into a whole house system. By incorporating Pakedge Access Points, we can cover up to 5,000 square feet with wireless internet. This upgrade translates into improved coverage and speed giving you the freedom to use your devices where you want, when you want.
For those of you who want your networking system to go the distance, iSS offers a professional overhaul. First, we swap your standard router for a Pakedge router. What difference does this make? If you think of your standard router as a train station, it would be your average local stop. It can't handle as much. The Pakedge router is Penn Station. It can maintain all the traffic of iPhones, IP cameras, TVs streaming Netflix, etc with efficiency. No more lost signals. It's a wholy advanced level of management. You stream Netflix material faster, increase reliability for your CCTV system, and IP devices, such as iPad or iPhone. It's a must for work from home professionals. No more losing time and money to crummy network communication.
Call us today to learn more! 865-690-0154
Are the wires from your equipment out of control? Have you lost track of what goes to what? Let us show you the difference organized wiring can make both in your equipment’s performance and usability.
Searching for the perfect flat screen TV? David Katzmaier, Senior Editor at CNet.com, released his choices for top flat screen TVs of 2012. David writes:
Best picture quality overall
Panasonic TC-PVT50 series
Imagine it's a beautiful sunny afternoon. Rays of light are beaming into your home and a bit into your eyes. You approach a window to lower the blinds just a little, to remove the glare. However, your seemingly easy plan is foiled by an uncooperative cord. You struggle and tug the string left and right, but the shades won't drop. When they do, one side falls while the other remains to mock your efforts. It's the age old tale of the battle of the blinds. Good news is you no longer have to be taunted by an inadament object.
Lutron's Cellular Shades are your solutions. Say goodbye to sloppy, cord controlled shades and blinds, and hello to sleek, remote controlled replacements. These shades are great for entertainment rooms, nurseries, and for hard to reach windows. With the touch of a button, you can draw the blinds all at once from your phone or a remote. It's never been easier to get the lighting control you need instantly.
Cellular shades come with 3 year batteries for your convenience. The shades themselves are available in a variety of colors and textures to complete any room's look. Additionally, there are three options for opacities: translucent, filtered, and room darkening. The more opaque, the more insulation the shades provide.
To learn more about Lutron's Cellular Shades, give us a call. See the difference they can make in your home.
Do you enjoy PS3 and/or Xbox games? Want to know how to make an ordinary space into a gamer's getaway? All it takes are a few flat screens and iSS's eye for design to transform your room into a play station.
First, we recommend utilizing more than one TV. This way more than one person can play either the same system or two different systems at a time. In the frame of "Go big or go home," we also suggest having a TV or two for sporting events and your favorite show. Sit back and think on that for a moment. Ah, paradise is coming into fruition.
Second, iSS suggests installing a sweet lighting system. Atmospheric lighting not only looks awesome, it is useful too. From your smart phone or remote, dim lights, change lighting color scenes, or select pre-set options for cinema or parties. The optimal lighting will intensify your gaming and viewing experiences.
Next, we implore you to consider a top-notch sound system if you want your gaming experience to come to life. Surround sound will envelope you in the action and hone your focus. When you aren't gaming, the system will come in handy with movies and parties.
The day that outlets become something to get excited about is the day that pigs fly. Well, look how graceful swine glide. Trufig power outlets are game changers. They are perfectly flush to the wall, can be painted, wallpapered, faux finished, even laminated. They keep the ugly out of your well designed room.
Trufig even gives air vents a pulse. Check out posh options here.
These products are best for new construction and renovations since they are fastened inside the wall. They are a must for modern rooms. Some might even call Trufig a true friend to discerning tastes.
Ask us about them for your design project.
It's scary news that could say your life. NBC's Jeff Rossen reports that the most common type of smoke detector, the one that uses ionization technology, may not alarm your family of impending doom quickly enough. Some detectors using ionization technology are built for quick burning fires, but the technology is less effective in smoldering blazes. This can leave you and your loved ones susceptible to deadly smoke inhalation. Learn more with this very important report.
