Satellite Television

Television that is broadcast from a satellite located in space. Also known as direct broadcasting.

There are two major types of satellite broadcasting. The older form required a huge dish mounted in the yard. It was not highly reliable, and fairly ugly. The new form, used by both DirecTV and Dish Network, requires a much smaller dish (about 18" in diameter) that can be mounted on the roof or somwhere discrete. The only requirement (for both services) is a clear shot at the south-southwestern sky.

Satellite TV offers a wide range of channels at a level of quality that is equal to or exceeds cable television. They offer the highest quality HDTV channels, and each provider offers specialized features, such as getting current weather through The Dish's "Dish Network". Determining which one is right for you is something that eMagine can help with.

eMagine Technology Systems prides itself in installing satellite dishes that are not only hidden, with hidden lines, but are also safely installed - eliminating the risk of damage due to electrical storms and rain. The installation you get for free from the services often are less concerned with quality and more with speed.

Smart Home

A home that uses technology to enhance your lifestyle. Also known as a Connected Home or Intelligent Home.

Smart Homes are homes that enrich your lifestyle through automating tasks - such as turning on lights when you enter a room, adjusting the thermostat automatically, and notifying you automatically for certain events.

Structured Wiring

A method of installing low voltage wiring that enables easy changes in the future.

Structured wiring is an industry standardized technique that is used to future-proof a home. These include "home-running" all your low voltage wires to a single location. This location is similar to a circuit breaker box, except it holds your video, phone, security and home-automation controls. Also, the wires used are of specific types to guarantee that they won't be outdated soon.