With a focus on automation, entertainment, lighting control, energy management, security, networking and wellness, Doug South, owner/operator of South Sounds, says the company's home integration experts take innovation directly to clients.
"We think of it as pioneering custom solutions that redefine modern living," Doug adds.
He says the team is composed of system designers, project managers and skilled technicians committed to excellence. From inception to execution, he says they employ proven, optimized processes to meticulously manage project details.
"What sets us apart is our profound understanding of the marriage between technology and design. We recognize a client's style is paramount, whether in residential or commercial spaces. So, we craft tailor-made systems that enhance both functionality and aesthetics," Doug states.
Doug has worked with homeowners and business staffs to improve integration and automation systems since 1998.
"At the core of my philosophy is the belief everyone deserves to experience the transformative power of good sound and the convenience of a home that makes life easier," Doug shares.
WHAT EXACTLY DOES SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY CONSIST OF IN TODAY'S DEVICE-DRIVEN LIFESTYLES? WHAT ARE YOUR SERVICES?
"We provide integrated smart home services so everything in homes works together in harmony, including lights, audio, shades, security, thermostats, TVs. We work to provide homeowners customized solutions for all their devices through one app and simple commands, providing them efficiency and peace of mind. Our services include whole home audio, whole home lighting, pool lighting, audio systems, home theaters, motorized shading, security, surveillance and networking."
IN WHAT WAYS ARE SMART LIVING SOLUTIONS BENEFICIAL TO USERS?
"Smart home technologies help homes be more efficient including energy efficiency. Our solutions offer homeowners the confidence in knowing they can control their home from any place anywhere, keeping it safe, and also making it a sanctuary. We provide lighting that changes depending on time of day, outdoor lighting that can be tuned to fit the gathering and set the mood for the evening. Our seamless audio enables everyone to listen to their favorite music with amazing sound."
FOR WHAT REASONS ARE MOST OF YOUR CLIENTS SECURING YOUR INTEGRATED SYSTEMS?
"Our clients secure our services to make all of today's technology simple to use in the home, and work seamlessly together. They call us because we know how to make the systems work for clients. All clients have to do is rely on us and the app. We use some of the best products available, which can elevate aesthetics and add a level of luxury."
DO YOU WORK WITH A VARIETY OF VENDORS TO BE ABLE TO DESIGN CUSTOM CLIENT RESULTS?
"We pride ourselves on partnering with the best product vendors in the business, which helps us to design luxury speaker solutions and customized lighting provides ambiance and can really add to a home's aesthetics. Our products span speakers that are handcrafted to look like part of a home to light fixtures that raise elegance and luxury throughout. What this means for our clients is we have vendors we work with from those that can support a basic home theater install to those that can support extremely high end design centric installs. One specific example is installing speakers that can made to become invisible and blend into the home because they're hand-designed. We provide some of the best sound equipment available."
HOW DO YOU 'TEACH' CLIENTS TO USE THE SYSTEMS THAT YOU SET UP?
"We work with clients after installs to program the system to meet their needs. We then educate them on the app and controls, and make sure that they have access. We can then help them use all the app's features and show them how to make the most of their system."
"At South Sounds, we don’t just deliver solutions; we deliver experiences. Trust us to transform your space into a harmonious fusion of innovation and elegance, all through one app and simple commands," Doug South, owner.