FAQ
Questions, answered
Thirteen questions about where we work, the showroom, Control4, shades, outdoor systems, and new-construction pre-wire.
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Both are excellent. Lutron specializes in lighting and shades; Control4 is a whole-home platform where lighting is one piece alongside audio, video, and more. Many homes use them together. The right choice depends on your house and what else you want controlled. Read more: https://www.oosht.com/post/lutron-vs-control4-lighting --- Read more
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Yes — with true outdoor-rated equipment. Outdoor TVs (such as SunBrite) and weatherproof speakers are built for rain, snow, and cold, but operating temperature ranges vary by model, so the set has to match Wisconsin winters. Indoor TVs do not belong outside, even under a covered patio. Read more: https://www.oosht.com/post/outdoor-tv-and-speakers-wisconsin-winters --- Read more
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Before drywall, plan a conditioned equipment closet and pull network cable (Cat6/Cat6A) to TVs, Wi-Fi access points, cameras, and touchscreens; speaker wire to audio zones; lighting-ready keypad boxes with neutrals; shade power at window headers; and outdoor paths for patio AV. You can add devices later — wire is hardest to retrofit. Read more: https://www.oosht.com/post/smart-home-pre-wire-checklist-new-construction --- Read more
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For many new homes, yes — when you want lights, music, TVs, shades, and more working from one system with professional programming and local support. It is less necessary for a couple of standalone smart gadgets. New construction is the best time because pre-wire makes the system cleaner and easier to expand. Read more: https://www.oosht.com/post/is-control4-worth-it-new-home --- Read more
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It depends on window size, fabric, battery vs. hardwired motors, mounting (including recessed pockets), and whether shades integrate with lighting or whole-home control. Architectural motorized shades are custom; a measured quote beats any single average price. Read more
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Out Of Sight Home Technologies serves homeowners and businesses in Greater Milwaukee, Madison, Lake Country, Green Lake, and Lake Geneva. The business is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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The address is 2110 Pewaukee Rd Unit B, Waukesha, WI 53188. Appointments are by request only.
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Call +1 (414) 207-8818 or email sales@oosht.com.
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Yes. Control4 home automation is one of the services it installs. The company is a custom installer, not a boxed-product seller.
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Yes. Out of Sight Home Technologies designs and installs systems for both homeowners and businesses. Commercial AV is a core part of what we do, not a sideline.
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Yes. The consultation page is https://www.oosht.com/free-consultation-2500-credit-2.
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No. Out Of Sight Home Technologies does not publish a price list on the site.
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Yes. Motorized shades are one of its services. ---