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Danley Portfolio - Winter 2016

“When talking about current trends in home automa-tion technology, some things never change,” says Ben Lentz, principal of Cyber Technology Group. “Ease-of-use and reliability seem to be how every conversation starts.” Cyber Technology is one of many companies in the Valley that specialize in installing and integrating smart home systems and creating a user-friendly ex-perience using clients’ own handheld devices. “From there,” Lentz explains, “we can develop a scope that suits the client’s individual needs.” Design-Centric Technology In a world where homes are masterworks of architec-ture and design, the best technology is the kind that can’t be seen - or at least that blends in so organically with its environment that you hardly know it’s there. “One big trend is technology that doesn’t compete or detract from the overall design vision of the home,” says Lentz. Hidden technology, such as televisions tucked behind mirrors or flush, trimless speakers that match the size and shape of can lights, can comple-ment the design of a particular space without drawing attention away from the finishes. For outdoor enter-taining, high performance speaker systems, like those manufactured by Sonance, mimic the look of land-scape lights while providing amazing sound coverage. Pictured Above: The Sonance Landscape Series offers a selection of satellite speakers and subwoofers are the perfect addition to your out- Pictured Below: Vanishing Entertainment TV Mirrors by Séura side entertainer’s oasis. complement the décor of your family or media room by concealing your television behind a stylish mirror.


Danley Portfolio - Winter 2016
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