Learn about our innovative use of temperature sensors for the Maxwell Bay project

ResTech Systems recently completed a luxury automated home for a couple in the Minnetonka, MN, area: the Maxwell Bay house. The house is fully automated with Savant and has integrated lighting, shading climate, security, entertainment, and central vacuuming solutions that our clients can easily operate with the press of a button. 

One of the focal points of this project was creating a comfortable, energy-efficient environment inside. We accomplished this with lighting and shading solutions, as well as smart temperature sensors placed throughout the house for climate control. Keep reading to get a deeper look into this aspect of the Maxwell Bay project!

The Cinematic Experience Combined with Home Automation

Recently, we had the pleasure of creating a fully automated home for one of our clients living on Maxwell Bay near Minnetonka, MN. One of their main goals was to construct an enjoyable space that was easy to manage with one-touch control—technology made simple. 

In today’s post, we’d like to highlight their dedicated home theater system that turned a room into a space to gather with family and friends and enjoy a cinematic experience that rivals the best movie theaters in town.

Explore our latest custom home project!

ResTech Systems recently wrapped another custom home for a client in Minnesota: the Maxwell Bay project! We spent months working with various trade partners on the project to integrate whole home automation, lighting and shading solutions, smart home security, a dedicated home theater, and a central vacuum system into our client’s luxury estate. 

Now, we’re thrilled to show you the results! Designing and integrating beautiful and easy-to-use technology systems into homes in Minnetonka, MN, and surrounding areas has been our passion for decades. Keep reading below for an overview of the Maxwell Bay project!

You Only Need to Press Play to Start the Fun!

Whether you’re hosting a family get-together for the holidays, preparing your house for a massive Super Bowl party, or simply having a family movie night, you know the importance of home entertainment! For your Edina, MN, home, it’s essential to have a rocking AV system that’s not only easy to manage but also offers jaw-dropping audio and video quality.

With an audio/video distribution system from ResTech Systems, you can be the host or hostess-with-the-mostest no matter what time of year it is! Read on below to learn what it would be like to enjoy a home with a new or upgraded AV setup.

Did You Know that Light Plays a Major Role in Your Overall Well-Being? 

You’ve probably heard of the circadian rhythm being referred to as our internal clock. And it works just like a regular clock with an alarm that our body sets off to stay in tune with natural light from the sun. Its most important function is to let us know it’s time to wake up or wind down for rest, based on the amount of light in your environment. 

Striking a good balance is essential to achieving a healthy circadian rhythm, and lighting control plays a key role. Read on to learn about the benefits of bringing circadian lighting into your Wayzata, MN home.

Immerse Yourself in Your Favorite Entertainment Throughout Your Home

At ResTech Systems, we focus on creating a customized home experience by designing and installing smart technology such as security, entertainment, lighting, and audio-video solutions to improve the quality of life of our clients in Wayzata, MN. We have recently completed the home automation revamp of a project in the lakeside city of Crosslake, MN, that serves as a blueprint of what is possible when it comes to enhancing your home and property to add a modern feel.

As part of our deep dive series, we take a closer look into the individual systems in the Crosslake Home project. More specifically, we'll take a look at how we achieved immersive entertainment spaces both indoors and outdoors of the property. Keep reading to learn more about our exciting home audio-video systems and their features!

Learn how we wrapped the Crosslake Home in a layer of protection

At ResTech Systems, designing smart technology systems that are easy to use while delivering comfort, convenience, security, and enjoyment into homes is our area of expertise. We have years of experience designing luxury smart homes for clients in Minnetonka, MN, and surrounding areas. 

Over the past few months, we’ve brought you along on a journey to explore the work we did for a family lake house in the charming, peaceful city of Crosslake, MN. Start the Crosslake Home journey from the beginning here!

Today, we invite you to take a deeper dive into the project and learn about the smart home security system we installed for our client. Keep reading below! 

Golf simulator? Check. Home theater installation? Check. Fun for the whole family? Double-check. 

At ResTech Systems, designing and installing smart homes that provide comfort, entertainment, security, and ease of living to our clients is our passion. We have years of experience creating custom home technology solutions for clients in Plymouth, MN, and surrounding areas. Recently, we’ve been excited to share new content with you about the home project we recently completed in the charming lakeside city of Crosslake, MN. Start the Crosslake Home journey here!

Today, we invite you to take a deeper dive into the Crosslake Home project and learn about the home entertainment solutions we installed for our client: a home theater installation and a golf simulator system. Keep reading below!

Explore how the Crosslake Home stays connected with enterprise-grade networking

At ResTech Systems, designing smart homes that are easy and enjoyable to use is our passion. We have years of experience installing custom home solutions for clients in Wayzata, MN, and surrounding areas. Over the past month, we’ve published a few blogs exploring the work we did for a family lake house in the scenic city of Crosslake, MN.

Today, we invite you to take a deeper dive into the Crosslake Home project and learn about the home network setup we installed for our client. Keep reading below! 

Take a closer look at the lighting and shading solutions we installed in the Crosslake Home custom project

At ResTech Systems, our bread and butter is designing and installing sophisticated smart home solutions for clients stretching from Crosslake to Minnetonka, MN, and surrounding areas. Earlier this month, we published a blog exploring the work we did for a family lake house in the picturesque lakeside city of Crosslake, MN. 

Today, we invite you to take a deeper dive into the Crosslake Home project and learn about the smart home lighting and shading solutions we installed for our client. Keep reading below!

Explore the awe-inspiring final results of ResTech’s latest custom home project

At ResTech Systems, our passion is building comfortable, convenient, and sophisticated smart homes for clients stretching from Crosslake to Wayzata, MN and surrounding areas. Nothing excites us more than taking a client’s luxury smart home vision and transforming it into reality. We recently completed a major custom project for a family lake house in the picturesque lakeside city of Crosslake, MN. 

Our work for the Crosslake Home included home automation with Savant, home entertainment, security and surveillance, enterprise-grade networking, whole home lighting and shading, outdoor audio, and more. We invite you to keep reading this blog to explore the awe-inspiring final results of our efforts.

Optimize internet speed and reliability for all the connected devices on your property 

The need for homes to have a robust networking infrastructure becomes more apparent every year. The modern household in Edina, MN, relies on a home network for 4K content streaming, remote work and video conferencing, virtual learning, and smart device connectivity. All these activities require adequate bandwidth, high internet speeds, and house-wide coverage to perform without buffering, glitching, or crashing. 

With the number of connected IoT devices on the rise in homes, now is a prime time to turn a critical eye to the performance of your current networking solution. If you’re ready to upgrade your network to meet the connectivity demands of the future, learn the four home networking solutions we recommend to start. 

Learn the features we love the most about QMotion shades— we think you’ll love them too! 

Motorized shades are one of the best investments into your home that you can make. They provide amazing lighting control and privacy, make your Wayzata, MN, home more energy-efficient, and are easy to operate with a smart device of your choice. 

At ResTech Systems, one of our most recommended brands is QMotion. Last year, we received an award from QMotion and HTSA for #1 top sales achievement out of eighteen states. So why do we love QMotion and recommend their shading systems to our clients so frequently? Keep reading to find out!

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering smart shades for your Edina home

Are you tired of wrestling with the manual shades and their myriad cords in your Edina, MN home? If so, you may be ready to make the upgrade to smart blinds that are easily controllable with preset schedules for raising and lowering or with the press of a button on your smartphone. 

We know that making the switch is a time-consuming (and costly) change upfront. But we think the long-term benefits of switching to motorized shades — like heating and cooling savings, better natural lighting control, and easier operation — are worth it. Keep reading to learn the answers to commonly asked questions about smart blinds to determine if they’re the right fit for your home’s windows. 

Savant makes managing your connected home seamless and enjoyable

Fast, easy, and convenient control of all your home’s technology is the primary function of home automation systems. But with multiple automation system options available on the market, how do you know which one will provide the most user-friendly experience for operating your smart home?

At ResTech Systems, we’ve been selling Savant home automation for years to our homeowners in Minnetonka, MN and surrounding areas. Savant integrates with thousands of third-party smart devices and manufacturers, has a user-friendly graphical and icon-based interface design, and offers multiple control devices you can use to manage your home. Keep reading to learn three (of many) reasons Savant is our first choice for home automation.

Learn how automation and smart technology help you save energy and reduce your carbon footprint

You may have heard how smart tech and automation can make your home more accessible, comfortable and convenient — but did you know smart technology can also make your home more energy-efficient? Smart technology systems like automated window treatments, lighting control, and climate control help you take a proactive approach to home energy management. Along the way, you’ll lower your carbon footprint and save money on utility bills. 

Keep reading to learn how to use smart technology to optimize energy efficiency in your Minnetonka, MN home. 

Upgrade your patio, pool deck, and outdoor kitchen with the amenities you need for fun in the sun

Summer is here in Plymouth, MN, meaning you no longer have to spend every waking moment inside at the risk of freezing in the icy winter temperatures. It’s time to clean the pool, sweep the patio, and start planning your first outdoor bash with family and friends. 

Elevate your exterior living spaces with outdoor entertainment systems like landscape audio, weatherproof TVs, LED smart lighting, and extended Wi-Fi access to bring more enjoyment and comfort to your get-togethers this summer. Read our blog to learn about the technology solutions you need to get entertainment in your outdoor zones!

Compare systems based on quality, aesthetics, control, and customizations

A whole house audio system that lets you listen to music in every room is a fun and convenient addition to your Edina, MN home. But choosing the right system for your lifestyle and budget takes a lot of research to ensure you end up with the right fit. 

At ResTech Systems, we want to help. Below, we’ve outlined a few options for system design based on two leading brands in the audio industry: Sonos and Sonance. As you read our guide, keep in mind that each upgrade entails higher costs but also allows for more customization, control, and design flexibility. Let’s get started!

Smart security tools help you keep an eye on what’s happening in and around your house, 24/7

We know there’s nothing more important to you than feeling safe in your home and knowing that your family, pets, and property are safe too. Security devices like cameras and alarms with built-in smart features can facilitate 24/7 home monitoring, remote access, and proactive alerts that let you know instantly when something is amiss in or around your property. Keep reading to learn three essential smart monitoring and surveillance devices to include in your home security system in Minnetonka, MN.

As our homes become more connected, make sure your network solution can keep up

Have you made any significant upgrades to your home networking solution recently? Or have you continued to add more connected devices to your existing system? If you’re guilty of the latter, you may be due to upgrade your overburdened system with a solution that can handle increased needs. New networking technologies and Wi-Fi protocols are designed to support more bandwidth-demanding videos, games, apps, and other devices with better speed and reliability. 

Keep reading to learn why you need robust whole-home network coverage in your Wayzata, MN home.