Digital signs are quickly replacing static signage in the corporate world. The automation experts at JJ Orion explain how digital signs can enhance your business.

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Winter in Minnesota can be downright miserable. Shorter days, colder nights and substantial time spent indoors can leave you longing for sunny spring before the year is out—unless you have the technology to keep you comfortable, that is. At JJ Orion, we’re dedicated to bringing unmatched convenience, comfort, and entertainment to Twin Cities homeowners. And what better time to take advantage of home automation controls than winter, when you spend the most time indoors? Take a look at these must-have automation features that help make your winter more manageable.

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When the safety of your home and family are on the line, you wouldn’t want to sacrifice protection for convenience, would you? For millions of Americans who’ve jumped on the trending wireless security camera bandwagon, that may be exactly what’s going on.

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Do you want to bring the ultimate in audio-video connectivity and convenience to your home? If so, a whole-home AV system is for you. With a whole-home AV system, you might miss your nightly quest for the remote, but you’ll gain total control of what’s playing – and when it’s on – from any room in your home. How do you know if a whole-home AV system is right for you? The experts at JJ Orion discuss a few reasons to consider installing this super convenient technology in your home.

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When you’re a busy professional or have a family’s worth of activities to manage, convenience is paramount. Fiddling around with clunky electronics and inefficient wifi systems just makes your life more difficult – so why not upgrade? At JJ Orion, we know that in the hectic life of a busy adult or family, even the smallest conveniences are appreciated. We’re here to expand on those little conveniences by offering the best in home automation to our customers throughout the Twin Cities metro. If you’ve contemplated upgrading your home to enhance your comfort and convenience, we’ve compiled a brief list of automated systems we think you should consider.

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Home automation gives you the freedom to control almost any electronic aspect of your home with just the touch of a button. In our increasingly fast-paced world, the convenience and added comfort that such features can provide is a welcome addition to any dwelling. Not only that, but should you ponder selling in the near future, these features can add substantial value to your property. Here to discuss the growing trends in smart home features are the home automation professionals at JJ Orion.

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Whether you’re a homeowner or a real estate investor, when it comes time to sell, you won’t settle for anything less than top dollar. How can you achieve that? Beyond the go-to paint touch-ups, kitchen remodels, and bathroom overhauls, state-of-the-art smart home technologies get can help you raise your bottom line.

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Whether you’re hoping to be the stand-out house on the block, or you’ve been considering selling soon, curb appeal goes a long way in improving the look and value of your property. One easy-to-implement upgrade that can drastically improve the look and ambiance of your home’s exterior is custom-designed outdoor lighting. At JJ Orion, we offer smart lighting control options that will set you ahead of the pack when it comes to upgrading your home’s outdoor lighting. Below, our automation professionals discuss how appropriately-placed, automated, exterior lighting can garner your home the attention and value it deserves.

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As an Airbnb host, you have a revolving door of strangers entering and exiting your investment property on any given day. And while we’d all love to believe in the goodness of humankind, the reality is, some people just aren’t trustworthy. Despite the extensive vetting process, your guests must submit to before setting foot in your Airbnb, there’s always a chance you’ll end up with a dishonest patron. To protect your property, and alleviate your fears around stolen or damaged goods, installing home security cameras in your Airbnb is a must. Here to discuss why home security systems or cameras are a worthwhile investment for the Airbnb owner, are the automation professionals at JJ Orion.

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Many home theater owners feel as if they aren't getting the cinema-like experience they expected from their systems. Can you relate? Considering the amount of money that most people spend on bringing such entertainment to their homes, feeling short-changed after making such a financial endeavor can definitely deflate what should be a remarkable experience. Today, we're going to explain how you can enhance your home theater experience, and how such an experience can be streamlined with expectations.

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