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Aug 7, 20181 min read
First Impressions
Contact with a modern home or apartment is via some sort of access control. This can be as basic as a doorbell or as sophisticated as an...
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Aug 1, 20181 min read
Vivid Audio
Who doesn't love a pair of Vivid Audio loud speakers?? Surrounds are lucky enough to have a pair of Vivid Audio G4 Giya loudspeakers here...
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Jul 20, 20181 min read
One App Solutions - Simplifying Technology
One of the key benefits of working with Surrounds, is that we can simplify the technology in your home. We can connect them together and...
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Oct 15, 20172 min read
Installation for Maintenance
Custom built electronic systems encompassing multiple brands and types of electronic components are never going to be maintenance free,...
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Aug 28, 20172 min read
Beware of NBN Scams!!
As is the case with most if not the majority of heavily publicised events or product, there are always devious or unscrupulous sorts...
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Aug 21, 20171 min read
Affordable Doesn't Have to be Nasty!!!
A smaller project in Bicton has recently come together with a well constructed and organised 19" rack designed for holding equipment...
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Aug 20, 20172 min read
Installing "The Frame"
Samsung has developed a new display panel called "The Frame" which attempts to emulate a framed image on your wall when it is not used...
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Aug 11, 20172 min read
Why Cable? Isn't everything WIFI?
There are a number of exciting new technology advancements in the residential space, with the introduction of really smart phones about...
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Aug 11, 20173 min read
Light Switches - Less can be more!
Switching of lighting circuits within a home or space is a fundamental activity of modern day living. They attach to walls throughout our...
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Aug 11, 20172 min read
Dali Lighting Control Benefits
DALI or Digital Addressable Lighting Interface is one of the newer lighting control technologies that have been popular in the commercial...
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Aug 9, 20172 min read
When Cable Cabinets Explode!!
We often find it curious when called out to perform a technology rescue, at the heart of an extensive cabling installation we typically...
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Jul 31, 20173 min read
Tips for Lighting Control Savings
This article while specific to C-Bus (by Schneider Electric) lighting control can be applied to most wired lighting control systems as...
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Jul 25, 20171 min read
Don't Forget to Cancel!!
You get that NBNco letter drop or email letting you know that you now have superfreakingfast internet speeds on your street just waiting...
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Jul 21, 20172 min read
Installation Complete (Watermans Bay)
Our clever technical crew has just completed a rack system installation north of the river. From the image you can see the building...
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Jul 16, 20173 min read
App Collection or iPad Control?
A huge range of products from washing machines to irrigation controllers now have jumped on the home control bandwagon and offer iPad...
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Jul 7, 20172 min read
Internet Issues? It Could Be Your Router!!
A router or gateway is typically a hardware device that regulates traffic between different networks, in a home this device regulates...
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Jul 3, 20172 min read
Proactive or Reactive Security Alarm System?
Residential security alarm systems are often broken down to serve two main purposes, to protect property and/or alert the occupants of an...
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Jun 27, 20174 min read
Building? Consider your Cable Hub!!
We here at Surrounds get a lot of enquiries about cable hub sizes, locations and where in the house these sometimes industrial-looking...
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Jun 25, 20173 min read
End of TIVO EPG Service
TIVO launched its exceptionally reliable digital HD receiver or set top box in 2008. With an exceptional EPG (Electronic Programming...
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Jun 23, 20172 min read
Is your Security Alarm or CCTV Consultant/Installer Licensed?
Private security activities within Western Australia are governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and the...
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