Discover how discreet smart solutions create safer homes for seniors without sacrificing dignity or comfort

Aging at home, surrounded by familiar comforts, is a priority for many senior citizens. Families want their loved ones to remain independent while knowing safety nets are in place. Smart home technology provides that balance, offering subtle support systems that prevent accidents and maintain peace of mind without stripping away autonomy. 

These tools aren’t about creating a clinical environment but about weaving quiet layers of safety into daily life. From lighting that guides every step to protective sensors, the possibilities are thoughtful and surprisingly luxurious. Let’s explore how they work.

Where & when a Marantz receiver is your best choice

Marantz receivers have long been heralded as some of the best in the home theater world.  Called “the gold standard in audio” by Esquire, and known for its premium build quality, incredible audio fidelity, and forward-looking features, Marantz has become a go-to recommendation for audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts alike. 

But when you’re building a smart home system with features like multi-room audio, you might wonder: is investing in a Marantz receiver more than you really need?

Let’s break down what makes a great receiver, why Marantz gets so much praise, and whether it’s the right fit for your home.

Unmatched clarity, cinematic precision, and high-end engineering behind today’s most refined private theaters

There’s a reason serious home theater connoisseurs trust Sony when image quality is non-negotiable. This trust has been earned project by project, frame by frame. Sony has spent decades at the forefront of cinema projection, designing the systems used in commercial theaters worldwide.

That same expertise now can be brought to your home, with projectors engineered as purpose-built display systems capable of delivering the nuance, color accuracy, and dimensionality that high-end private theaters demand. Whether installed in a custom-built screening room or a refined multipurpose space, Sony projectors offer a level of visual performance that holds up to even the most critical eye.

If you’re considering a projector for your home theater, this world-leading brand deserves more than a glance. Here’s why their 4K lineup continues to set the standard.

Spatial Audio Technology Moves Sound Around, Above, and Through You, No Magic Required

Your home theater probably sounds good, but "good" isn't enough when you want to feel like you're inside the movie scene or in the front row of a concert.

Dolby Atmos changes everything. Where traditional surround sound pushes audio through specific speakers, Dolby Atmos treats each sound as an independent object that can move anywhere in three-dimensional space. That helicopter on screen? You'll hear it travel from your left, sweep overhead, and disappear behind your right shoulder, which is how it would feel in real life.

Keep reading to learn more about Atmos, then schedule a visit to our Experience Center to see and feel it in action.