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Abt Electronics received the prestigious award of being named Control4 Dealer of the Year for 2018! The awards recognize Control4 Dealers “..for their commitment in providing superior smart home solutions to their customers, delivering exceptional customer service well beyond the installation, and for overall business growth and excellence.” “Abt Electronics really stood out this year. Their incredible showroom…

Abt Exclusive September 12, 2018

Apple’s New Devices 2018

CEO of Apple Tim Cook taking the stage. This year Apple’s CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in beautiful San Jose, California to unveil Apples latest tech innovations. Whoops and hollers erupted as the announcement came that we would be treated to three new products this year. A complete redesign of the Apple Watch,…

Recipes September 11, 2018

Abt-solutely Delicious: Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwiches

With fall on the horizon and the new school year still fresh in our minds, we’ve been thinking a lot about childhood comfort foods. You know, the kinds of warm, satisfying foods you might have enjoyed in the lunchroom or on a lazy fall Saturday at home. And, let’s be honest, the kinds of foods that got us…

Events Video Games September 10, 2018

NBA 2K19 Gaming Tournament

After very successful Xbox Madden 18 and FIFA 18 tournaments, one thing is definitely clear: people love our video game tournaments. So with the basketball season just around the corner, we’ve decided it’s time to give our basketball fans their chance to shine. On October 6th, join us for our first NBA 2K gaming tournament. Players will be…

Internet of Things Sales and Promotions September 6, 2018

Save $75 on the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Today Only!

Smart products and the Internet of Things have revolutionized the way we do things inside the house, but their reach also extends to our home’s exteriors. Everything from security cameras to your front door locks can be connected to a smart home network. One of the pioneers of leveraging the IoT to easily and intelligently increase your home…

Abt Exclusive September 3, 2018

LG Styler Giveaway

If you’ve ever found yourself dreading laundry day, or you’re tired of making trips to the dry cleaners, this month’s giveaway is one you’ll want to enter. All September long, you’ll have a chance to win an LG Styler clothing care system. Fitting easily into your bedroom or laundry room, the LG Styler is a compact appliance that uses the…

Abt Exclusive Events August 31, 2018

Oktoberfest Celebration with Miele

Join us on September 20th as we welcome our friends from Miele to ring in the arrival of autumn with an Oktoberfest-inspired celebration. Our guest chef will be giving demonstrations of Miele kitchen appliances, like the Speed Oven and the Combi-Steam Oven, utilizing their unique features to quickly and conveniently cook up tasty regional cuisine. Attendees will get…

Abt Exclusive August 27, 2018

Abt Family Picnic 2018

While none of us are too happy to welcome the end of summer, late August holds a special treat that makes saying goodbye a little easier: the Abt Family Picnic. It’s one of the two times a year that everyone at Abt has a chance to step away from the store for a moment to enjoy some time…

News Products August 23, 2018

The New Nikon Z6 and Z7 Mirrorless Full Frame Cameras

While mirrorless cameras are nothing new—it’s been ten years since they first hit the market—they’ve remained enthusiast-level products for the Big Two camera companies. Neither Canon nor Nikon had released a pro-level, full-frame mirrorless camera, instead implementing the tech into products aimed more at the casual shooter: Canon with its EOS M line, and Nikon with the now-defunct…