Get a Professionally Designed Home Theater To Fit Your Style

No matter what time of year it is, almost everyone enjoys relaxing while watching their favorite film or listening to their favorite music. Dens and living rooms become central hubs where we gather to unwind, loosen up, and reconnect with family and friends over shared playlists and on-going TV shows. This space is especially important for audiophiles and cinephiles. And when something like this is so essential in your home, you need a unique space so you can enjoy it fully. Whether you live in Amherst or Hamburg, NY, you can have a professional home theater design customized just for you and your home.

The lighting in your home influences your perceptions, state of mind, and even your general well-being.

All too often, the illumination of your home is viewed through the lens of utility and functions as a means to an end. A home lighting control system gives you the power to personalize your environment to your moods and lifestyle. Create a relaxing ambiance for dinner or have smart lighting automation wake you with soft light to start the day.

Control4, a provider of automation ecosystems, sees lighting as an interconnected part of an integrated home. The right lighting powered by effortless control enhances your Western NY home lifestyle.

Are you curious about what adding personalized lighting can do for you? Read more below.

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Smart home technology has made managing your property in Buffalo or elsewhere in Western New York easier and more efficient. What if there was a way to control all these devices from one centralized location? That’s where Control4 comes in.

We can’t sing Control4’s praises loudly enough at Sound & Theater. Their home automation system gives you the power to control your lighting system, window treatments, entertainment devices, smart thermostat, home security, and more, all from one app on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or remote. Keep reading to dive into more benefits.

You might not have guessed it, but motorized shades are a staple to any smart home in Buffalo and the Western New York area. They bring a wide variety of benefits to the table, including energy savings, increased security, and temperature control.

If you’re thinking about adding motorized shades to your home and aren’t sure if it should be your next DIY project, you need to learn about all the perks you’d get from a professional installation. Keep reading to learn more.

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You are planning your home theater and have selected the perfect display and surround sound system to bring your favorite movies and TV shows to life. But you’re losing value on this equipment if you don’t put them in an ideal listening environment. When you don’t acoustically treat or soundproof a room, even high-end speakers will sound washed out and uneven. Keep reading to learn why acoustic treatment and soundproofing are an essential part of installing a home theater system in your Orchard Park or Western New York home.

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Held by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is the most well-regarded technology conference in the world. The world's biggest brands come together to meet new partners and conduct business, and global innovators take the stage to present breakthrough technologies and address the industry's critical issues.

The showcase includes the manufacturers, developers and suppliers responsible for consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES 2021 will, of course, look different this year due to the pandemic. The conference will be completely digital to ensure the safety of its attendees. Keep reading to learn two home entertainment system and technology trends at the upcoming summit to look for and incorporate into your Buffalo area or Western New York home.

Many homeowners are investing in home improvement projects to bring joy to their families and friends. If you or anyone in your family is a music lover, now is the perfect time to upgrade to a whole-home audio system. Listen to all your favorite music, no matter where you are on your property. Read on to learn three ways a home audio installation will enhance your home whether you live in Buffalo or elsewhere in Western New York.

When the holidays roll around, how fierce is the competition in your neighborhood to have the best festive light display? Do you typically spend hours upon hours putting together intricate light displays that all the neighbors will envy?

This year, why not let smart technology give you a leg up on the competition? Smart lighting control with Control4 allows you to create and control precise lighting design and automated functions. Along with automated lighting, there are many ways that a Control4 whole home automation system can spruce up your home for the holiday season, whether you live in Buffalo, NY, or elsewhere in Western New York.

Keep reading to learn how to use home automation this season!

You understand the importance of protecting your home. But now you’re ready to take the leap and prioritize your smart home’s security with a video doorbell. Homeowners have many options to choose from, but our team loves the features and functionality of Control4’s new Chime video doorbell. As a premier Control4 dealer serving residents in Buffalo and Western New York, we’re excited to let you in on all the awesome features and benefits of Chime.

Chime was designed and built to be part of the Control4 smart home, so you have full ownership of your home security with ease. Keep reading to learn how Chime gives you peace of mind and makes protecting your home simple.

Installing an audio/video setup for your home is an exciting undertaking, yet it may seem like an overwhelming task. You may want to proceed at once and try to do the job yourself, and perhaps you have seen videos on YouTube assuring you that it is a DIY project.

However, we recommend enlisting the help of a professional. You’ll get an installation process that’s done right the first time, and continued support for any questions about your setup or additions you may want to look into in the future. Working with a professional also ensures that you get the maximum benefits out of your setup.

Our clients in Buffalo, NY and the greater New York area know that at Sound and Theater our team of experts will get your home audio/video setup working at its highest potential.

Are you utilizing your smart home technology to the fullest? Home automation can do more than just add convenience to your life. Protect your family and your property by combining your security system with smart technology. Lighting, motorized shades, and more will offer you unparalleled peace of mind. Read our latest blog to learn how smart home control will enhance your home’s security, whether you are in Clarence or the greater New York area.

As electronics, technology, and digital communication become more important in our lives, so does the need for a robust home network. Your home network is your home’s central nervous system. It allows your smartphones, tablets, computers, printers, game systems, security systems, streaming platforms, and more to operate. However, it’s not enough to just have a home network — your home network needs to support all the devices and systems you have and make sure they run smoothly and efficiently.

Here’s what to consider for your home network installation for your home.

A simple mistake can derail any home improvement project. A significant mistake can cost you and your budget. The best way to ensure that a home improvement project such as a home theater goes smoothly is to plan and be proactive about stopping mistakes before they are made. Avoid these three mistakes when completing a home theater design project.

When thinking of the tools your Orchard Park company uses to communicate, you probably have a quickly growing list. Projectors, displays, speakers, microphones, and video conferencing software are likely on your list. Thinking of how to connect them all and have them work efficiently can become overwhelming. This is where audio video integration systems (AVIs) come in to make things easier.

Slow, faulty communication tools can cause many disadvantages to your business. Here are the benefits of an audio video integration system for your New York workplace.

Home automation adds convenience to your life by allowing you to remotely monitor and control your Buffalo, NY home’s systems no matter where you are in the world. Convenience isn’t the only benefit, however. Utilizing home automation can lead to substantial energy savings and reduced electric bills. Gain more control over your home’s technology and streamline your daily routines. Read our latest blog to learn more about the energy-saving benefits of home automation.

With many movie theaters still closed in Buffalo, NY, and the surrounding areas, there’s never been a better time to invest in a custom home theater. If you already have a dedicated theater in your home, why not add upgraded solutions that will make your space more comfortable and luxurious, and enhance the movie-watching experience?

There’s more to a home theater than amazing audio and video (although that’s DEFINITELY important). Keep reading to learn 3 ways to improve your home cinema and get the most value out of your experience!

Streaming is at an all-time high as we are spending more time at home, and you are likely enjoying many movie and TV show marathons. That being said, are you completely satisfied with your home entertainment setup? Now is the perfect time to upgrade your home media display to something your family will enjoy for years to come. Read our latest blog to learn whether a television or a projector is a better fit for your home audio video installation in Amherst, NY.

If you want to have music in every room of your home, don’t settle for installing separate audio systems in every space. A whole home audio system will allow you to listen to all of your favorite music from one centralized system no matter where you are in your house. Sonos is the industry-leader in wireless whole home audio systems, whether you want to listen to music indoors or while lounging in your backyard. Read our latest blog to learn why you should install a whole home audio system in your Williamsville home.

Smart lighting with Control4 offers a variety of benefits to your family, from convenient control from one centralized location to automated schedules that complement your family's lifestyle. One lesser-known benefit to home lighting control is that it cuts down on your energy bill. Save money and contribute to environmental protection by installing a smart lighting system into your Buffalo, NY home. Read our latest blog to learn three ways that home lighting control saves you energy and cuts down on your electricity bill.

Now that most of us are cooped up inside all the time, we find that we want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. And it’s no wonder. Research shows that spending more time outside improves mental clarity, reduces stress and anxiety, and boosts your immune system.

With summer just around the corner a lot of us want to be able to hit the backyard in the evening and do some grilling for ourselves and loved ones. And nowadays with the kids at home all day, the time they spend outside goes on well into the evening.

Landscape lighting systems designed by our team in Buffalo, NY, set and controlled through the device of your choice, offer you and your kids the opportunity to safely enjoy an evening on the porch or in the backyard.