Contact us today to learn more about the SONOS SUB. Centronic Technologies Group sells, installs and services SONOS products and systems in southeastern Michigan, Detroit and throughout the state of Michigan.

Father’s day is coming up quick and it’s time to show dear old dad how much you care.  If you’re really looking to knock is socks off this year, or simply to make amends for all the ties and polos you’ve bought him in years past, we’ve got a couple great ideas for you.  Thanks to Centronic and SONOS, getting pops an amazing gift of technology and audio is surprisingly affordable.

1. The SONOS SUB
If your dad is already using any SONOS products such as the CONNECT:AMP/ZP120/ZP100, PLAY:5/ZonePlayer S:5, or PLAY:3, the new SONOS SUB is the perfect addition to complete his already gnarly wireless music system.  Boasting simple setup, unbelievable deep sound and purer delivery than any sub on the market, the SONOS SUB will allow your dad to completely immerse any room of his choice in vibrant rich sound.  It’s easy for dad to setup, and easy for him to operate afterwards.  Contact us today, or visit SONOS.com to preorder.

2. Get the SONOS Bridge FREE
SONOS is running an awesome deal right now in which you get a free SONOS Bridge (a value of $49) when you buy a PLAY:5 or PLAY:3.  The Bridge allows your dad to connect to his wireless router, enabling his audio players to go anywhere and work wirelessly.  Pretty awesome stuff.  This deal ends June 30th.  Contact us to find out more.

3. FREE installation from Centronic Technologies Group
Looking to set dad up so he can stream wireless music in multiple rooms?  Great idea.  How’s free installation sound?  Right now, if you buy three or more SONOS zones, we’ll install them without charge.  Between this offer and the SONOS Bridge offer, you can save hundreds of dollars, and still get your dad the sound system of his dreams. We can help you accomplish this.

So talk to your brothers, your sisters and your mother, and find a way to really blow your dad’s mind this year with amazing wireless audio equipment from SONOS and Centronic.  Sure, you might have to endure more of your dad’s favorite hits from yesteryear when you head to your parent’s house for dinner… but in the end, he’s happy.  And that’s all that matters, right?

Start this summer with a surge of wireless sound…  On June 19th, SONOS will roll out its new SUB, which promises to provide a deeper, more in depth, up close and personal element to how you enjoy music in your home.

Layered sound, elimination of vibration and extremely intuitive one-button setup are just a few of the SUB’s sleek features.  The wireless nature of the SUB allows it to be placed anywhere you want it; wherever it sounds best, wherever it’s most out of your way.  It also works with all SONOS amplified components, meaning it’s compatible with:

• CONNECT:AMP/ZP120/ZP100
• PLAY:5/ZonePlayer S:5
• PLAY:3

Contact us today to learn more about equipping your Michigan home with the SUB and any other SONOS systems and products.

So you’ve spent the last three painstaking weekends trying to set up a home theater system in your basement. Running wires, cutting holes in drywall and hoping for the best, you’ve finally finished, or so you thought.

Everything was working just fine yesterday, but now, you’ve got no signal, no power, and most problematic and pressing of all, no TV for your increasingly impatient kids and their friends, all of whom are crowded around the flatscreen, breathing down your neck as they watch you crawling around the floor on your hands and knees, plugging in and unplugging chords while you curse under your breath.

Had you hired a professional, investigating and fixing this problem would fall on their shoulders. But you didn’t… So it’s all on you, dad.

Better cancel that tee time this afternoon…  Keeping up with the Kardashians is on tonight and your daughter and her friends will have your head if they can’t watch it.  You’ve got some work to do.

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A recent article published by CE Pro highlights a rather humbling look at some of the worst DIY attempts at installing and customizing home electronics. You can view part 7 of the Worst DIY Installs Ever if you if you want to truly witness the carnage for yourself. Though these examples are rather amusing, poor attempts at “do-it-yourself” electronics installation can not only be embarrassing for owners, but dangerous as well.

DIY projects are fantastic in many ways. They’re challenging and fun. They help people establish a closer and more personal relationship with their homes. They often boost a person’s pride or morale as they find themselves accomplishing things they never knew they could do. And just as important, these projects often help homeowners save money, as they remove the need to pay professionals big bucks to complete the desired work. Having some fun, accomplishing some cool tasks and saving a bit of your hard-earned cash along the way sounds too good to be true, right? For a ton of projects, there’s no better way to go then DIY if you have the time and patience.

But the thing is, putting together a picnic table, building a shed or painting a room in your home holds far less risk than tinkering with electrical outlets and wiring. When people who possess limited, or no experience with these sorts of projects attempt them, they can unwillingly endanger themselves, their home and their loved ones.

If it comes time to install electronics in your home and you’re not quite sure about where to start or what to do, consider the following:

1. Hiring a trained professional might cost more, but it will most likely save you time and money in the long run.
Consider the fact that, if you have no experience installing electronics, issues may arise from your amateur attempts, as well intentioned as they were. You may find yourself having to go back to fix mistakes multiple times, and eventually, caving and having to hire a professional to clean up your mess.

2. Hiring a trained professional will ensure your electronics not only work properly, but look nice.
Nobody wants to have guests over to watch the football game and have to have them witness this… The real pros focus not only on installing your electronics, but customizing the installations to truly fit your home and give it character.

3. Hiring a trained professional helps you cover your tracks
If there’s an issue with your electronics after professional installation, your installer will most likely come back out and resolve your issues in a timely manner. When you install electronics yourself, it’s all on you when something goes wrong.

4. Hiring a trained professional is just plain smarter and safer for your family
Don’t put saving a few bucks over the safety of your home, your belongings and your loved ones. If you don’t know how to do it right yourself, you shouldn’t be doing it yourself.

Want to learn more about professional installation of your home electronics, from home security to home theater?

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In the event of an emergency or fire, the safety and protection of every member of a family is paramount. For many households, this includes accounting for the well-being of furry family members, as well as human ones, which is why the use of pet security systems is becoming a common trend.

A recent survey conducted by the US Humane Society found that 39% of households in the US own at least one dog, and 33%, at least one cat. These statistics help to shed light on why pet security systems are becoming popular amongst a growing number of American families. Though it may seem silly to some, more and more pet owners are looking to equip their homes with a system based solely on the protection of their dogs and cats. These systems utilize many of the standard features normal home security and fire alarm systems do.

• Video cameras: While owners are away at work, school or out-of-town, pet cameras are being used to monitor their animals. *Owners can view video live from their smartphone, tablet or computer. 
• Decals and stickers: In the event of a fire or emergency, these rescue decals help authorities identify that there are animals in a home.
• Individual safety profiles: In the event of a fire or emergency, safety profiles help authorities identify any information that could be valuable in saving a pet’s life.
• Smoke and gas detectors: Functioning just as they would in a normal home alarm system, these detectors help protect pets from smoke and toxic gases by notifying owners when levels are high. *Owners can receive notifications to their smartphone, tablet or computer.
• Sensors: For both indoor and outdoor use, various sensors can help detect whether key entry points to where a pet is being kept have been closed or latched properly. They can also be used to detect temperature and other environmental factors. *Owners can receive notifications to their smartphone, tablet or computer.

The use of pet security systems can help people tackle many of the common issues faced by those that own animals, including one of the biggest issues, keeping them safe.  Owners can also feel a sense of ease knowing they can leave the house for both professional and personal reasons, and not have to worry about what their dog or cat is up to.  They can simply login with a smartphone or mobile device to view live streaming video and check up on their pet from wherever they are.

Do you have a home security system for your pet? If so please tell us about it!

Want to learn more?

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If you are like me you’re always panicking around this time of year. My mother and wife are both very difficult to figure out when it comes to buying the right gift.  Luckily, this year SONOS made finding that gift a little easier.

My wife has an Ipod that she uses 24/7.  She already enjoys the quality audio from the device via headphones, or by plugging it in the the USB audio port in her car, but she’s mentioned that she’s never able to access her play list while at home.

This mothers day SONOS will make her ipod a welcome member in our home, streaming quality audio to virtually any room of the house.  Forget the flowers or candy this year and give mom the gift of ” all the music on earth in every room wirelessly.”

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I have always been interested in knowing if someone approaches my house, as we always have a car or two setting out in our driveway. In the past drive alert systems required burying cables and sensors making the installation more than the average weekend warrior could handle.

A new product now available from STI-USA.com now makes installation of drive alerts quick and easy.  How?  It’s totally wireless!

My home sits at the end of a rural street that has a decent amount of traffic, which is visible just about anytime I look out the window. Our paved driveway is about 70 feet long and leads to the home at the rear of the property.  I now have a pleasant chime that rings any time a vehicle gets close to the house.

If I had only known about the STI-USA.com’s new product a few months ago, I probably wouldn’t have had to replace all of the tools that were taken from the bed of my pick-up recently!  There are a lot of quick and affordable wireless products available to make your day safer and more secure.

Sound like something you’re interested in?  Let us know!

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During a recent sales call, I realized that many consumers have no idea how much cool stuff is actually available to them through the use of their tablets and mobile devices! The terms home automation and whole house audio and media distribution are phrases that many simply aren’t familiar, don’t understand and don’t necessarily connect with use of their smartphones or and other devices.

If this applies to you, take a quick look at this link detailing the use of such items, i.e, iPads, tablets and smart phones, just to name a few, and how they are revolutionizing how people interact with, control and enjoy their homes, businesses, and everyday activities.

You might be surprised by all the helpful applications that can be affordiably combined with our home systems that are available to you.

Happy learning!

– Mark

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