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  CEDIA  is the leading global trade association for smart home technology, serving more than 4000 members, 30000 professionals from 77 countries. CEDIA   announces three newly elected directors who will join the CEDIA board of directors for the 2023-2025 term: Stephan Goodhue, Jennifer Mallett and James Ratcliffe. “Stephan, Jen, and James bring an abundance of home technology experience and much-needed, fresh perspectives to the board,” said David Weinstein, chair of the CEDIA board of directors. “Their resumes are impressive, and their strategic visions for the association’s future made them stand out among a large pool of qualified nominees. I look forward to working with them to best serve the needs of our members and to advance the industry.” James Ratcliffe is the managing director of Homeplay, based in Sunbury-on-Thames in the U.K. James began his career in home technology and developed a passion for music, sound and electronics when he joined a hi-fi store at ...

Did you have a hard time deciding what to get as presents during the holiday season this year? We here at Level Up Automation want to help with that! We know how difficult it can be to decide what to get that special someone. That's why we crafted the 2023 Gifting Guide . This will include some great last minute gift ideas under $200 that will satisfy for any occasion.   CYNC by GE Smart Light Strips Make someone's room light up the whole year round with Cync by GE's Smart Light Strips! Price: $59.99 Need some more light strips? Add-on light strip extensions for $20.99 !   CYNC by GE  LED Color Bulbs Add more color in someone's life with the Cync by GE's Direct Connect Smart Bulbs. Price: $23.99   Roku Ultra LT Give the gift of streaming with the Roku Ultra LT. Viewers can stream their favorite programs on any streaming platform they use. Price: $69.99   SONOS Roam Got an avid music fan in your life? The SONOS Roam speaker is sure to excite...

Hey there Automation Nation! Recently, our Level Up CEO Jen Mallett sat down with Nicole Kittridge for a webinar to talk about the basics of Smart Energy, and what Smart Energy means in a Smart Home. Check out the webinar here! from Level Up Automation - Home Automation Nation https://levelupyourhome.com/blogs/level-up-smart-stuff/energy-beyond-the-smart-thermostat-webinar via IFTTT

So what is a home that leverages smart home technology to make it the most entertaining on the block? We have you covered in our smart home blog to help you simply achieve the most enjoyment of your home whether you like to host gatherings or prefer time to yourself.   Let’s say you are hosting a small gathering of friends at your home.  Now imagine everyone is smiling, laughing, singing or simply quietly enjoying the music that is laying the soundtrack for the experience your home is providing.  There is no doubt most people will agree, music and sound provide one of the most important roles when providing a warm and enjoyable entertainment experience in your home. Smart Home technology supports a great guest experience through wireless control and access of key home systems along with your favorite content (for example Pandora playlist, football game, movie).  The three primary smart home systems that are leading factors to creating an entertaining smart home are...

Building a new home can be exciting.  With rising costs, at times it can be stressful to think about all the design, choices and budget considerations. For many, it can be easy to overlook smart home technology infrastructure while making important decisions about elements like home layout, bathrooms and kitchen design. Why are connected homes not an automatic element to new home builds?  The easy answer is that the building industry is catching up to technology infrastructure for modern day home builds.  As connected homes or smart homes are a newer category ( electrical and plumbing infrastructure have been in place for about 100 years)  Indoor plumbing began in the mid 1800s but it wasn't until the 1930s that plumbing codes were created to support public heatlh and prevent outbreaks of diseases related to poor plumbing or lack of infrastructure in homes.  Around this time indoor plumbing became more common in homes and not just an item for the wealthy. By ...

Level Up Automation has donated $1,200 to support Zetabots, an all girl robotics team to go to World Robotics championships in Texas.  The Zetabots is a team of 5 girls who have never competed in robotics until this year. The team is comprised of two fifth graders Lilly  and Kaitlyn  and three fourth graders Gabrielle, Molly and Hammelin.  They will compete at the Vex IQ Worlds Competition taking place in Dallas May 10-12th where 600 teams from around the world will strategize with alliance partners, drive, and program to show what they and their robot can do. And appropriately, Team Zetabots has named their robot She-Ra, the  fictional superheroine in the 1985 Filmation series She-Ra: Princess of Power. The team formed in September and began designing and building She-Ra from the ground up.   They went to their first competition of the season with their robot barely functioning.  They scored zero points.  While many people would feel...

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In 2021 alone the world spent 600 Billion in home improvements.  Much of that spend resulted in new kitchens and baths.  Clients, builders, remodelers, interior designers and other key trades are asking - how do we modernize these spaces with technology?  How do we bring the elements of a smart home to life within these projects? All design starts with understanding the client and how the space and technology can serve them best.  Technology design is no different.  Matter of fact, it is really important not to stuff technology into a space for the sake of doing so - smart home technology needs to serve purpose, be well designed and accessible. That's when the magic happens.  That's when technology works consistently. That's when it is awesome.   We find that many people are overhwhelmed by the many products and capabilities out there.  Where to start? What to buy? What to wire for? (hint, most technology really isn't "wireless")  Ou...

Level Up CEO, Jen Mallett tapped to speak on two panels at IBS/KBIS 2022 in Orlando February 8-11, 2022.   Level Up Automation was founded in 2016 with a vision to be the best and most knowledgeable automation company in the world. Quickly establishing itself as a leader and difference-maker in an industry poised for explosive growth, it strives to deliver on the company’s mission: to be trusted advisors to clients in an ever-evolving technology integration space. Level Up retail showrooms exist to bring excellence to home automation in design, education, and hands-on demonstration experiences. from Level Up Your Home - Home Automation Nation https://levelupyourhome.com/blogs/level-up-smart-stuff/level-up-automation-announced-as-speaker-at-international-builder-show-kitchen-bath-show-2022 via IFTTT

Level Up Automation   wants to build the homes of the future. This tech-driven concept focuses on building smart homes and intelligent buildings. “We’re an automation company,” explains Level Up Automation Chief Executive Officer   Jennifer Mallett . “If you think of smart homes and what it entails, it’s the automation of all systems in residential spaces. This includes automated lighting, audio, video, shades and strong wireless networks.” Level Up Automation is all about specializing in taking the complexity out of technology and making it easy-to-use for home and business owners. The company is now bringing its business model to others with franchise opportunities, a first of its kind for the tech industry, with the support of   Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys . “One of the great things we’re doing for potential franchisees is driving simplicity and deciding which lines they should carry, what will help them grow their business and support them,” said Mallett....

5 Home-Tech Takeaways    Jennifer Mallett, CEO,   Level Up Your Home   5 Takeaways of where we are today 1. Expertise in technology sales and home service   is key to bridging the gap between current technology promises in the smart home and what actually happens — especially as it relates to interoperability. Custom integrators know more about this topic than security, insurance and manufacturers! It begs the question: How can we become more involved and our voice represented at industry conferences? I hope to see the   CEDIA   channel represented more next year through attendance and participation at the event. It’s a time investment for individual businesses, but very much worth the time. We have an opportunity to be a part of the early stages of IoT so we can facilitate easier installs and basic needs of our clients that are being missed – as well as the overall go-to market strategy as whole. 2. The service provider industry ...

Beauty in home automation is making the highly complex, simple and hidden. Allowing the home to shine and the owners to enjoy it effortlessly. Thrilled for our Boston Level Up team to be featured this month in Builder & Architect magazine. Excellence all around by the developer and all trades involved from landscaping, pool development and design. Stunning property. Our feature starts on page 67.  Builder and Architect Magazine - Level Up Automation Feature Project highlights include: - Control4  Whole Home Automation system integrates smart devices to work in unison -High performance network with access points for complete Wifi coverage -Whole home security system, including 7 outdoor cameras and 2 Intercom door stations -7 zones of indoor audio and video for entertainment -Whole home automated shades with custom fabrics -Automated smart lighting and temperature controls with custom programmed scenes -2 zones of Outdoor audio and a Wi-Fi outdoor access point f...

Emporia & Level up Automation have teamed up to release a high-equipped Level 2 EV charger for both residential and commercial use. The powerful smart chargers enable fast and safe charging in all environments. Aug 23, 2021 – Boston, MA –   Level Up Automation, a tech-driven sales, design, and service provider of Smart Home and commercial automation technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Emporia, the world’s leading provider of smart homes energy management products. Through the partnership,   Level Up Automation   and Emporia brings the most desirable product for anyone looking to charge electric vehicles (EVs) at home or work. The smart EV charger is designed and manufactured by Emporia, a technology company known for its innovation in residential and commercial smart electric vehicle chargers. Level up Automation is a customer-centric firm that provides access to state-of-the-art smart home products to help its customers create a ...

Residential Tech Today Sound & Video Contractor Level Up Automation owner Jen Mallett doesn’t mince words about her ambitions to make smart home technologies more popular throughout the Boston area. “Smart home technologies have rapidly become more capable and more reliable while decreasing in cost,” Mallett explained. “However, most homeowners are still unaware of what’s available and how these easy-to-use tools can impact the comfort, convenience and livability of their homes.” Fewer still, Mallett says, have had the chance to personally experience the latest technologies. That’s why Level Up Automation built a Control4 Certified Showroom in Northborough, MA, to show local residents the full scope of possibilities from smart lighting and distributed audio/video to surveillance systems and motorized door locks. Level Up Automation Partners with Control4 Centered around the  Control4  smart home system from Snap One, the Level Up Automation showroom presents a visio...

Level Up Automation approved by California to begin establishing franchise units Level Up Automation, the leading smart home & intelligent building franchise system, has been approved by the State of California to begin establishing franchise units. According to Level Up Director of Franchise Operations, Braden Spolidoro, they have been serving as trusted advisors to homeowners and business partners who are looking to select, install and manage their smart homes and buildings amidst a variety of iOt product choices in the market. With California being a leader in technology and energy for a long time, now with home and building automation, it is possible to make significant gains in energy management offsetting carbon emissions and providing savings.  With new technology advancements in smart homes, cities, electric vehicles and intelligent buildings, it is now easier to meet the government targets of achieving net-zero emissions within set deadlines. Founded in 2016 by cons...

Jan 01, 2021 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- Level Up Your Home is a nationally recognized home and business automation service that is launching franchise units for sale in the U.S. and Canada beginning on January 1, 2021. The company acknowledges the urgent need for automated solutions integration, including digital signage, security, audio, video, lighting, sound, WiFi networks, and more. With this in mind, Level Up Your Home is thrilled to finally share their company with promising entrepreneurs who have a passion for technology and customer care. Jan 01, 2021 (AB Digital via COMTEX) --  Level Up Your Home  is a nationally recognized home and business automation service that is launching franchise units for sale in the U.S. and Canada beginning on November 24, 2020. The company acknowledges the urgent need for automated solutions integration, including digital signage, security, audio, video, lighting, sound, WiFi networks, and more. With this in mind, Level Up Your Home ...