Whether you live alone or share your home with family or roommates, chances are good you’ve thought about installing a home network system. When all of the devices in your house can interact with each other and share files and programs, it cuts down on redundant equipment, boosts your productivity and streamlines your access to entertainment.

Unfortunately, unless you’re experienced with setting up networks, feel comfortable drilling into your walls or opening up your computer to install network cards, the installation process can be intimidating. The good news is you don’t need to figure it out on your own. Here are five great reasons to hire a professional to install your home’s network system.

1. They Will Save You Time and Frustration

The problem with DIY projects is that they can end up costing you more in the long run, especially when you factor in the time you spend learning what a professional already knows. Even when it looks like the job is going to be simple, there are often unforeseen problems that arise. An experienced professional will know how to troubleshoot those unexpected issues, saving you the frustration and headache.

2. They Are on the Cutting Edge

There’s nothing worse than investing in a pricey technology, only to have it become obsolete in a matter of months. If you want to be sure your home network takes advantage of the most recent technological advances, hire a professional. It’s their job to stay ahead of the innovation curve and you’ll benefit from their insider knowledge.

3. They Know How To Work With Other Professionals

Especially if you’re installing a network in a new home or your system will require drilling to run cables, you’ll want someone doing the work who knows how to communicate with your electrician, contractor and interior designer. Network installers work with other professionals all the time, so they know the right questions to ask and what the potential issues might be.

4. They Can Personalize Your System

Unless you are a professional network installer, chances are good you’ll only be able to set up a ‘by-the-book’ system. A professional’s experience and programming skills allow them to customize your system to work exactly the way you want it to. If you have strong ideas about the way you want your network to function, a pro is the way to go.

5. You Won’t Have To Worry

When you hire a professional, you can sleep easy knowing that you’re getting the home network system that you really want and it’s going to work the way it’s supposed to. That kind of peace of mind is truly priceless.

Even with traditional security surveillance, it can be difficult to track who enters your business and where they go on your property. Especially as your company expands, you may develop legitimate concerns about keeping your property secure from those who don’t have any reason to be there. Implementing access control systems can give you the security you’re looking for.

Secured Property

Access control systems help you keep your physical property safe and secure by limiting access. There is a range of options for how authorized personnel moves through secured barriers, from passcodes and ID cards to fingerprint scans and facial recognition software. Whichever system you chose to implement, it will guarantee that the only people moving around your business property are the ones you have authorized to be there.

If your business is located in a crowded area or you’ve been troubled by theft, vandalism or other unwelcome activities, an access control system can protect your property better than traditional forms of security.

Employee Safety

Do your employees need to move in and out of your place of business at unusual work hours? Do they need to walk through a large parking area after dark? Installing access control systems can help keep them safe. They won’t have to worry about strangers following them inside because the door can only be opened by another employee. Putting an access gate at the entrance to your parking lot that can only be opened by authorized personal guarantees your workers won’t be bothered while getting into their cars. Many employees appreciate the added security, especially when working during off hours.

Personalized Access

If your business deals with sensitive information or expensive materials and you have a large workforce, you may want to limit access to certain areas. With access control systems you can personalize access for every employee so that they can get in and out of the places important for their work without giving them unrestricted access to the entire business property. That means personal offices, labs and storage areas can be secured for individual or team use.

Easy to Implement and Use

An access control system can often be set up using your existing employee database so that access doesn’t need to be entered into the system individually. It can also usually be implemented using existing ID badges so that new cards don’t need to be issued. When you hire an experienced company to install your system, they will work with you to make the process quick, simple and effective.

Improve security for your property and your employees with an access control system. It will give you greater control over who can enter designated areas and it’s easy to implement and use.

If you thought high definition television was the final step in the technological evolution of home viewing, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. OLED TV, or Organic Light-Emitting Diode televisions, aren’t exactly brand new. They first appeared on the market in 2013 and OLED screens have been popular in phones for a few years now. However, thanks to improvements in production OLED TVs are being offered by more companies and at more affordable prices than ever before. OLEDs are poised to become the future of home viewing.

So what makes OLED displays different than LCD and LEDs? They contain a thin carbon-based film that is sandwiched between two conductors. When electricity passes through it, it emits light. Because each pixel emits its own light and there’s no backlighting necessary, these TVs have some real advantages over previous screen technologies. Not only do you get a better picture quality, you get a more eco-friendly TV with superior design elements.

Better Picture Quality

Because every pixel emits its own light, you don’t have dark pixels still being lit from behind as you do with traditional display technologies. OLED pixels can remain completely dark, emitting no light, which creates blacks on your screen that are true, deep black.

While traditional displays rely on red, green and blue light to create images, OLEDs add an additional white light to create even more colors. This makes for images that are richer, more varied and truer to real life. If you’re serious about having the best image quality, OLED can really deliver. When OLED is combined with HDR, or High Dynamic Range, the resulting images are out of this world.

Efficient and Eco-Friendly

Because pixels in an OLED display can remain completely dark, they only use energy to emit light when it’s absolutely necessary. That’s a lot more efficient than having backlight even on dark pixels like traditional displays. By using less energy, OLED TVs are more environmentally friendly than their backlit counterparts.

Ultra Thin, Light and Flexible

The days of big, boxy television may be far behind us, but OLED raises television design to the next level. Right now you can buy an OLED TV that’s less than 3 mm (less than 3/32 inch) thick and displays less than 1 mm have already been showcased.

These screens are also flexible, and companies have been experimenting with TV screens that can be rolled up. They aren’t available to mass consumers yet, but flexible screen TVs seem likely to make their appearance in the next few years.

Superior display quality, exciting design and better energy efficiency are a few of the main benefits of choosing an OLED TV. If you take home viewing seriously, it’s a great investment in your viewing experience.

It used to be that a home or office might have one desktop computer, a printer or fax machine to power. Back then, a simple power strip was sufficient to keep them all up and running. Today, both homes and business are much more high tech and demand adequate power to run everything from laptops and audio-visual equipment to appliances, chargers and devices. With the rise of technology has come an increasing need for power distribution devices that do more than provide a convenient place to plug in.

Efficient Distribution

The typical home has more than five phones, tablets or laptops, and that’s not including things like the thermostat, television and refrigerator. Large data centers keep the internet up and running and the global economy humming along demand enormous amounts of power distributed to hundreds or thousands of servers in a single building. With so many devices in one location requiring power, having power distribution devices capable of keeping adequate power flowing to every device has never been more important.

Surge Protection

The voltage coming out of an electrical socket can sometimes spike or surge for a variety of reasons, causing more electricity to flow into connected devices. Unfortunately, electronics are designed to run on a narrow range of voltage, which means when it increases suddenly it can cause immediate failure and long-term damage. In residential and business environments, a voltage surge could damage thousands or even millions of dollars worth of electronic equipment. That’s why power distribution devices that provide surge protection are so critical.

Remote Management

In business environments and increasingly in private homes, having remote access to power distribution devices allows managers to monitor and adjust activity from afar. Today’s new smart power distribution units are more than a place to plug in. They’re capable of monitoring and controlling how much energy is sent to specific devices, sending that information to managers at remote locations and receiving and responding to instructions from those managers.

While these power distribution devices are primarily being used in business, as smart homes continue to increase in popularity, they are likely to play a larger role in residential settings in the future.

You may not give much thought to how your electronics are powered, however having the right power distribution solution for your business or home can make a major difference. Making sure all of your electronics can be powered in a convenient and efficient location can make your space more comfortable and conducive to productivity. Surge protection can save you from having to repair and replace a large number of electronic devices and the remote management provided by smart power distribution units can give you unprecedented control over how energy is used.

 

Have you always longed to enjoy movies in the comfort of your own home, but still get the theater experience you love so much? With the help of professionally designed furniture, you can have the best of both worlds: comfort and convenience without excess noise or crowding. Here are some reasons to start selecting professionally designed furniture for your own theater today.

Unsurpassed Comfort

Home theater furniture is made to be comfortable and versatile. Choosing seating for your home theater is one of the first steps you need to take before you can start watching movies at home. The type of seating you choose should largely depend on the shape of the room. If your theater is long and narrow, you won’t be able to make your seat rows very wide. If your room is square or wide, plan your seating to make the best use of your available space. Here are a few additional considerations to keep in mind when choosing theater furniture:

• Material: leather or fabric?
• Width: single chairs or multiple connected chairs?
• Orientation: straight rows or curving rows?
• Comfort: Reclining or non-reclining?

These are just a few of the decisions you’ll need to make when deciding how to furnish your home theater for unsurpassed comfort.

Benefits of Home Theaters

Home theater furniture can cost a lot of money up-front, but you can actually save money over time by watching movies at home instead of in the theater. This is especially true if you frequently take your entire family out to the movies. Additional benefits of home theaters include:

• Convenience
•  Customized sound and picture quality
• Ability to hit pause
• Comfort

When you have a home theater, you don’t need to drive down to the closest movie theater and stand in line for tickets. You can start watching your favorite movie in a matter of minutes. Another benefit of the home theater experience is that you can customize the sound and picture quality to your liking.

If you hate missing out on the best parts of movies every time you need to go to the bathroom, you won’t have to worry about that anymore once you have your own home theater. With a simple press of a button, you can pause the movie until you return.

One of the most notable benefits of a home theater is the comfort it provides. Professionally designed home theater furniture is often more comfortable than the seats at your local movie theater. If you’re ready to experience the many benefits of home theaters, the first step is to furnish your theater with comfortable, professionally designed furniture.

 

Have you ever tripped over a pile of cords or been embarrassed by the cord clutter in your home? If so, you’re in good company. In a technologically-dependent world, cord clutter is an inevitable part of life… or is it? While you need cords to keep your various electronics running, there are things that can be done to minimize clutter and keep your cords well-organized. Sound too good to be true? In this case, it’s not. With custom cable installation, you can get rid of unsightly cord clutter once and for all.

Dangers of Cord Clutter

Did you know that cluttered cords are much more than just an eyesore? In fact, tangled cords can be dangerous in extreme cases. If wires become loosened or damaged by rubbing against each other, they can potentially become a fire hazard. This is especially true if you have a lot of dust collecting around your giant tangle of cords, as dust is highly flammable.

Consider the fact that every single device you plug in has at least 110 volts of electricity running through it. That much power can cause a lot of damage if any of your cords become frayed. And, cords are much more likely to fray when they’re all tangled together.

Besides the obvious electrical danger huge jumbles of cords can present, they can also become a tripping hazard. And let’s not forget what an eyesore they are. Even if you keep a relatively clean house, it will still look messy and unorganized if you don’t deal with the unsightly mass of cords in the corner or peeking out from behind a sofa.

Benefits of Custom Cable Installation

If you’ve ever tried organizing your cords and failed, don’t give up! There are professional companies that know how to make your cords look neat and organized. When you hire custom cable installation services, you can have as many electronics as you want in your house without giving a second thought to their cords. Quality cable runs are used to discreetly organize and hide cables. No more kicking jumbled cables under the couch when you’re expecting company or trying to figure out how to vacuum around mountains of cords. With custom cable installation, your cords will be out of sight and out of mind for good.

If you feel like dozens of cables have become your most hated nemesis, it’s time to make a change. Take advantage of custom cable installation and say goodbye to cord clutter forever.

In the past, satellite TV has picked up a bad reputation. But with the advancement of satellite technology and satellite network availability, satellite TV is now a viably competitive offering that can easily outstrip cable and streaming services. Your business can benefit from the performance boost and crystal clarity of satellite TV, particularly working with DirecTV, Next Levels’ preferred provider.

Reason #1: Innovative, Industry-Leading Technology

Satellite television has come a long way to overcome early challenges, and to surpass those challenges satellite TV manufacturers had to think smart, think creative, think innovative. As a result manufacturers like DirecTV have made groundbreaking leaps forward in electronics and communication technology, resulting in some of the most state-of-the-art tech in the business.

Reason #2: Original Content

With original content from DirecTV, you can access series and films found nowhere else. With shows such as AUDIENCE, DirecTV premium channels, and content for Latin American markets, you’ll never be short on new things to watch and new shows to love. From comedy to romance, drama to suspense, DirecTV offers exciting original content that is sure to keep you hooked through hours after hours of TV time.

Reason #3: Your Favorite Channels

Switching to DirecTV from cable doesn’t mean missing out on your favorite shows. DirecTV works directly with AT&T to stream content and give you access to all the channels you know and love. Different packages offer different channel groups, and you can customize your service to mix and match until you have the channel selection you want and the entertainment choices that are right for you.

Reason #4: Easy Installation

We know when you think of satellite, you think of massive, unattractive satellite dishes protruding from the side of your building. Yet DirecTV has made those unsightly parasites a thing of the past, using technological innovation and advancement to reduce their dishes down to compact dish receivers that can be tucked away in an unobtrusive location of your choice. You no longer need to fear customers being put off by the unattractive dish crouched on your building. Even while they surf channels in your lobby, they’ll have no idea the dish is even there.

Reason #5: Affordability

DirecTV offers cost-effective alternatives to pricy cable packages, tailored to meet your business budget. To find out more about pricing packages and the installation services we offer, give us a call or  contact us today. We offer services in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado, and can easily connect you with your local installation professionals.

If you hire out to unqualified contractors for network cabling installation, you may be selling your company’s secure, private data for the price of whatever pennies you save. Using unprofessional services to install your business network cabling can leave your cabling open to damage, disconnect, and illegal tapping — not to mention that less skilled contractors may not be up to the standard of excellence expected for commercial network cabling strategy and installation.

It’s not enough to just hook up some wires and call it done. You need a comprehensive plan, and a network cabling company capable of executing that plan to your satisfaction.

Your Security Is Our Priority

Our team of experts makes security the highest standard on any commercial cabling installation project. With highly trained professionals and strict security protocols, we ensure your data is protected and every installation complies with corporate security standards.

Top Network Cabling Manufacturers

We handle installation and wiring with network cabling and fiber optics from a number of top manufacturers, including:

• Corning: Corning is all about backbone solutions for end-to-end fiber optics and cabling, and we’re all about building infrastructure using Corning technology.
• Ruckus: When you’re looking for the best in wireless access points, you turn to Ruckus. As an industry renowned name in APs, Ruckus offers both performance and security. We’re proud to install Ruckus technology in and around your office with outdoor, indoor, and special-purpose access points.
• Hubbel: For your wiring needs, we integrate Hubbel products into our network cabling solutions and installation plans. Hubbel is a global industry leader in wiring products and innovative electrical equipment.
• Berk-Tek: Category cabling can seem complicated, but Berk-Tek makes it simple without skimping on quality. We install Berk-Tek cables from Category 6A to Category 5E.
• Cisco: Few names are more recognized than Cisco. With Cisco network technologies and the Next Level security promise, you can count on a robust, highly secured commercial network backbone.

 
Get In Touch For More Information and a Free Online Quote

If you’re ready to protect your business’s network and enhance your commercial networking security, get in touch today. We offer a free quote with no obligation. Just provide us with the details of your cabling installation project and we’ll give you a fair estimate of the average cost. You can use our contact form to send in your details, call our New Mexico office at 505.327.NEXT, or call our Arizona office at 480.771.NEXT. At Next Level, we’re committed to serving your commercial, industrial, and residential installation needs.