The weather outside is frightful, but your custom home theater system is more than delightful. Smart home automation and home theater systems have taken watching movies to a whole new level.

Why watch your shows on your laptop in bed or on the couch with a bad sound system? Custom home theater systems give you the experience of being at the movies in the comfort of your own home.

In fact, here are five features you can include in your own home theater system to get the most out of your smart home experience.

1. Speakers. Your speakers are the backbone of your home theater system. The speakers are what give you top-notch audio for that true at-the-movies experience. What's more, you can find speakers to meet every need whether you want your speakers on display or you prefer them to be completely hidden.


2. Sound bars. Sound bars are a great alternative to the traditional surround sound setup, especially if your home theater is in a smaller space.


3. Lighting control. You don't necessarily need a smart home automation system when you're setting up a home theater. But that doesn't mean it can't improve your home theater experience. Lighting control systems give you the ability to set the mood whether you're watching a romantic movie on date night or indulging in your favorite crime shows.


4. Home theater screens. If you don't have a home theater screen, do you really have a home theater? You can install fixed placement screens, hidden screens, or roll-up screens so you can make the most out of your home theater and the surrounding space.


5. Home theater projectors. You can choose to install a large scale projector in your home theater for higher quality images than the average television can offer. Large scale projectors also give you a more flexible viewing experience because they're capable of changing the location and size of the projection.

Interested in smart home automation?

In 2015, there are approximately 4.6 million smart homes in the U.S. and that number is growing all the time. In fact, 41% of U.S. households had a home theater system as of just July 2016.

If you're interested in incorporating smart home automation into a home theater system, AV Experience is the place for you. To learn more about our home theater systems or smart home automation installations, contact AV Experience today.

If you’ve started looking into upgrading your home’s audio, you’ve likely realized that there are a lot of options. Which brand should you choose? Should you do a wired system or go wireless? Should you go for a DIY installation or bring in an audio professional?

We’re here to help. We’ve been installing whole home audio systems in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area for decades. In that time, we’ve learned a thing or two that you should know when getting started on your audio system!

So you have your dream theater all set up in your mind, and you’re now ready to make it into a reality. Before you start, you’ll want to make sure the road will be as least bumpy as possible.

There’s a lot that goes into home theater design, and in order to ensure every viewing experience is comfortable and immersive, it’s crucial to minimize the number of potential mistakes you could make along the way.

That’s why we’ve put together the top three mess-ups most Nashville, TN homeowners make while building their home theater – so that you can avoid them the first time around!

Keep reading to learn how to build the ultimate home cinema from the get-go.

You don’t have to be a psychic to predict that 2018 will be the year that smart technology becomes a staple for homes throughout Nashville, Tennessee. Smart home automation is already hitting it big, and as more innovative technology becomes available, adding it to your property becomes a no-brainer. 

There’s no better time than the New Year to spruce up your home and make it the ultimate paradise to return to every evening.  With a home that can anticipate your every need, 2018 can be the year you stop sweating the small daily tasks.

We’ve listed out below the technologies you’ll definitely want to have in your home this coming year.