Apple’s Ease of Use Meets Sophisticated Home Automation

For Apple users, the elegance of controlling multiple devices through a unified ecosystem is practically second nature. Savant's new OS 11 brings that same intuitive experience to luxury home automation, deeply integrating with the Apple devices and services you use daily. From Siri voice commands through your HomePod to Apple Watch complications for instant control to CarPlay integration during your commute, OS 11 transforms your home into a natural extension of your Apple world.

While Savant has always provided superb support for Apple users, this latest release represents Savant's most comprehensive integration with Apple technologies yet. It allows homeowners to manage lighting, climate, entertainment, security, and more through familiar interfaces. Whether using your iPhone, iPad, or even Siri to set the perfect scene for dinner, OS 11 responds with the same seamless reliability you expect from your Apple devices.

Lutron’s Natural Light Optimization is the Most Intelligent Automated Shading Yet

Perhaps you’ve experienced this scenario: It's a beautiful sunny summer afternoon, and you realize your favorite seat on the sofa is in direct sunlight again. You've already noticed some fading on the fabric, but by the time you remember to lower the shades, the damage is done. 

Meanwhile, your air conditioning is working overtime to combat the heat pouring through those sun-drenched windows overlooking your mountain views. While natural light is one of your home's most-loved features, managing it effectively can be a challenge. 

Of course, automated motorized shades can help—but how do you optimize them for natural light without the pitfalls? Lutron's Natural Light Optimization (NLO) feature aims to fix that, creating a new tier of automated shading that intelligently tracks the sun. 

Solar Management in the Modern Home

The sun's journey across the sky has an ever-changing impact on your home throughout the day. As it moves, different rooms receive varying levels of sunlight, affecting everything from room temperature to the longevity of your interior furnishings. 

What starts as pleasant morning light can transform into harsh afternoon glare, and those beautiful rays that make a space feel bright and welcoming can also silently damage valuable furniture and artwork.

Here’s How Eyehear’s Designers Elevate Luxury Montana Residences

In Whitefish and the Flathead Valley, luxury homes dot the majestic landscape, and many homeowners desire the seamless integration of sophisticated lighting design, even though they’re not quite sure that’s the blend of form and function they want to experience. Lighting is more than a feature—it is a fundamental aspect of creating a sublime lifestyle.

Lighting designers are the experts who can transform any room of your home with a strategic eye for design and cutting-edge lighting solutions. By blending scientific precision with artistic flair, a home transcends to new levels of sophistication and beauty. 

If you’re a residential home builder or homeowner looking for a way to transform your living spaces, keep reading to learn more about the possibilities of a home designed to be seen in its best light!

Understanding Immersive Sound for Home Cinema

In movies, the visuals may be the heart of the story, but the sound is the soul. Sound brings out all the subtlety, power, and emotion in cinema. For modern home theaters, immersive multichannel surround sound is de rigeur to make the most of today’s film soundtracks. The current standard for this is Dolby Atmos, and there are some other similar formats as well. What makes it immersive, and what can it do for home cinemas in Kalispell, MT? Let’s explore Dolby Atmos in more detail below. 

Discover the Excitement of Premium Audio, Smart Home Control & More in Whitefish

At Eyehear Technology Group, located in the heart of Whitefish and serving the entire Flathead Valley, we are dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for luxury homeowners and new home builders looking for superior AV and home automation solutions that elevate everyday living.

One of the most exciting things we can offer our clients is an extraordinary showroom experience. As a hi-fi audio store and showroom (located at 22 Lupfer Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937) that does so much more beyond audio, we’re able to deliver premium demonstrations so you can experience high-performance components in a luxury setting for yourself. 

Listening to, seeing, and touching these high-caliber solutions in a perfectly calibrated space is a transformative experience that empowers you to imagine yourself in your own home doing the same! 

Below, we share how we meet and exceed the sophisticated demands of our discerning clientele, and it all begins with our showroom. Keep reading!

See How Smart Home Automation Enhances Daily Life

Home automation has revolutionized how we interact with our living spaces, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. For builders and discerning homeowners in Bigfork, integrating smart technology into high-end properties isn't just about convenience—it's about enhancing lifestyles. Whether you're nestled in your Montana retreat or managing your property from afar, home automation offers effortless control at your fingertips. Let's walk through a day in a home enhanced by automation, exploring how this technology sets a new standard in luxury real estate and elevates every aspect of daily living.

Creating a Backyard Retreat with the Latest Technology

In Kalispell, MT, the beauty of the surrounding landscape beckons homeowners to venture outdoors. However, one doesn’t always have to head to Flathead Lake or Glacier National Park to see the wonders surrounding us. Sometimes, it’s the beauty in our own backyard and the friends and family that gather there that leave us spellbound.

Today, more families than ever are kicking this experience up a notch with outdoor entertainment. Gone are the one-directional under-eave speakers and the projectors and screens that create grainy images even after dark. In their place are high-performance outdoor 4K UHD TVs and immersive audio revealed by landscape speakers.

Let’s explore the possibilities and how the latest outdoor AV is transforming homes in Flathead Valley. 

Bring High-Fidelity Music and Surround Sound to Every Room

Listening to music has been shown to have a powerful effect on humans. It triggers the release of hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin, promoting feelings of pleasure, happiness, and well-being. It’s been shown to reduce anxiety and stress and even improve memories. 

When you’re pushing to complete that last mile or make it through a challenging time, music is often the medium that pulls you through. 

The question then becomes, how do you celebrate this incredible gift? Do you have a dedicated listening room in your home or a Bluetooth speaker that follows you from room to room and out into the yard? Do you listen to your favorite movies from the dedicated TV speakers or enjoy the surround sound that takes you to the image unfolding on the screen? 

What if you could experience high-fidelity audio throughout your home with one tap on a touchscreen? What if the crystal-clear, lifelike sound effects provided by surround sound were available throughout your house in Whitefish, MT? What if?

At Eyehear Technology Group, we’re always excited to share information about one of our clients’ favorite entertainment systems. It’s called a whole-house music system, and it’s transforming the listening experience in homes throughout Flathead Valley.

Discover the Difference Between Palladiom and Sivoia QS Triathlon Shades

Today’s motorized shades provide extreme convenience, comfort, and beauty. It’s no wonder they’re one of the top home automation systems, transforming homes across Kalispell, MT. Managing daylight and privacy becomes as easy as taping an icon on a touchscreen or pressing a remote to adjust one or every shade in your home.

But, with all the styles and fabrics, where do you begin? Do you want the elegance of drapery tracks or the sophistication of Venetian blinds? Here, we’ll explore two of our favorite motorized shades from Lutron, a look that goes with practically any home’s aesthetics.

Let’s discover which automated shades may be suitable for your Flathead Valley home.

Bring the Beauty of the Outdoor World Inside with Natural Lighting Solutions

Well-designed lighting in a home can make a significant difference in the overall aesthetics and mood. From open and expansive to intimate and warm, it sets the tone and defines the feeling. With the advent of Lutron Ketra’s natural lighting solutions, it also affects your health and well-being.

Ketra’s Natural Show technology brings natural light indoors, creating a space of beauty that also realigns the body’s internal time clock. This time clock is predominantly affected by light, having been set to the rise and fall of the sun for eons. Let’s explore what this technology offers homes in Whitefish, MT, and all of Flathead Valley. 

INSIDE: Exploring the Latest Josh Edge Remote

The Josh Edge smart remote is a tactile hard-button remote and a personal assistant in one. It’s slated to be available for customers by the end of the year, and to say we’re excited about it would be an understatement. 

We love elevating technology experiences in our clients’ homes in Whitefish and throughout the Flathead Valley area, and this universal smart remote is the perfect addition for anyone looking for simplified yet powerful home automation.

Take a few moments to read about its features below, then connect with our team here to explore bringing this small but mighty Josh.ai hardware into your home.

Create a Greener Home and Protect Against Grid Outages

Due to the extreme temperatures and small population in Montana, our state experiences the highest per capita energy consumption of any other state in the U.S. Many undoubtedly remember our last Arctic blast in January, which set a peak load on the power grid due to prolonged extreme conditions. Despite energy crews working around the clock in the Flathead Valley, the strained grid resulted in over 9,550 outages, as reported by NBC Montana.  

To ensure reliable power during increasingly extreme weather conditions, homeowners in Bigfork, MT, and the surrounding regions are turning to Savant Power. This advanced technology enables you to monitor and manage your home’s energy and combines solar energy and battery storage to reduce your reliance on the grid. 

Check Out the Top Features of the Josh.ai Touchscreen

For nearly a decade, Josh.ai has been at the cutting edge of voice control and AI, and it’s been exciting to see what the company comes up with. The new Josh.ai Touchscreen expands the platform’s capabilities by offering an intuitive and sleek interface that provides access to all the connected devices within a home. Of course, it includes the brand's heralded natural language processing, but it offers so much more.

Keep reading to learn what this innovative home automation option can do for your Kalispell-area home.

Light Up Your Outdoor Spaces with Beautiful, Versatile Lighting 

Are you looking to breathe new life into your outdoor spaces? Or do you want to shine a new light on your beautiful home? Coastal Source's latest Ketra-ready modulus bullet light is the perfect option. Coastal Source collaborated with Lutron to make this fixture compatible with Ketra's full spectrum LED lights. What does this functionality mean for your Whitefish, MT, home? Create better harmony with nature through outdoor lighting that mimics the sun's rise and fall, and take advantage of unique color combinations to bring out your personality. 

The Leon Studio Frame Elevates Home Entertainment in Luxurious Spaces

In this day and age, everyone has a TV at home, but you can go beyond the basic TV room setup in your Kalispell-area home. Instead, consider adding a Leon Studio Frame to a Sony BRAVIA XR X93L. With 65 and 75-inch options, framing your Sony TV transforms the display into stunning art when it is not being used. And when you are watching a movie or show? It’s a 4K TV with a mini LED backlight that looks great in bright or dimmed rooms.

It’s the perfect pairing for a seamless blend of form and functionality, and the Eyehear team can bring it into your Montana home. Keep reading to learn more about this stylish Sony and Leon partnership that sets a new benchmark for entertainment.

Experience Cinematic Brilliance with Top-Tier Visuals, Immersive Audio, and Seamless Control

Montana's majestic landscapes invite adventure and exploration under the vast sky, yet the allure of a cozy evening indoors holds its own charm in Whitefish. The concept of unwinding transitions into an art form with the creation of custom home cinemas. These sanctuaries of entertainment are not just about watching movies; they are about plunging into them, thanks to a trio of critical elements: breathtaking visuals, immersive audio, and seamless control. Let’s explore the essentials of the ultimate home theater setup, where each component plays a pivotal role in crafting an unparalleled entertainment experience.

A Dive into McIntosh's MT2 Precision Turntable

The resurgence of vinyl records has reignited a passion for high-fidelity sound and music! If you’re looking to elevate your home audio system, the turntable you choose is the cornerstone of your listening experience.

Among the many options, the McIntosh MT2 Precision Turntable stands out with its engineering excellence and acoustic performance. Designed for both seasoned audiophiles and those new to the vinyl scene, the MT2 combines timeless McIntosh craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver an unmatched auditory experience.

Want to learn more about how this high-end turntable can transform your Bigfork, MT, home’s audio setup? Keep reading below.

How Savant’s Acquisition of J Geiger Elevates Smart Homes

Motorized shades are one of the ultimate conveniences of modern homes. Whether shielding your furniture from the summer Montana sun or blocking out the morning light just a little longer for that extra hour of sleep, not having to fiddle with manual controls is liberating. But when you put powered shades together with home automation, it’s almost like creating magic. With Savant’s recent acquisition of J Geiger, residents of Whitefish now have the opportunity to bring this magic of integration home. Let's explore how this synergy sets new standards for motorized shading solutions and why it's the perfect addition to your home.

Brighten Up Your Living Spaces with Ease

Ketra, a leader in state-of-the-art lighting solutions, has redefined the way you can illuminate your living spaces. Their innovative approach to lighting combines advanced technology with the natural light spectrum to create environments that are not only visually stunning but also conducive to our well-being.

Ketra lighting systems offer unparalleled precision, enabling homeowners to mimic the dynamic patterns of natural daylight within their interiors. This blog will explore how Ketra's natural lighting can transform your Kalispell, MT, living spaces into areas of beauty, comfort, and harmony. Keep reading below for more!

Discover Sound Solutions for Flathead Valley’s Elite Home

The mountain air meets unparalleled luxury living in Whitefish and the surrounding Flathead Valley region, and homeowners are continuously seeking ways to enhance the ambiance and functionality of their homes.

Many people have heard of surround sound, but what about hi-fi audio systems? Among the myriad of upscale technologies you could help your clients incorporate, whole-home sound setups that include high-fidelity (hi-fi) audio stand out as a premium addition.

Imagine preparing your clients’ properties so they can add bespoke sound setups that go beyond mere entertainment. Keep reading to learn what’s possible when you partner with Eyehear Technology Group for premium sound solutions.