Where to Start with a Smart Audiovisual System

Smart AV Systems

If you have an appreciation for high-quality picture and sound then only top-notch AV solutions will be good enough for you. This is where SMS comes in. Instead of settling for standard TV screens, working with SMS will give your home the technology it needs to take your entertainment to the next level. Working at the forefront of the home technology industry, SMS will provide you with the latest products and cutting-edge solutions to make your AV system truly unique.

Greater Functionality

A smart visual system doesn’t just consist of high-end devices in isolation. Your visual system becomes worth more than the sum of its parts when interconnected on a smart home network. We’re not just talking about linking them to your Amazon Echo either. With pre-made equipment delivered to your electrician from SMS, your home AV system will be connected with everything else in your home, running effortlessly like magic.

Creating A Smart Audiovisual System

The first step to creating a smart AV system is to look at your needs and determine the necessary components. This could include outdoor speakers, indoor sound systems, projectors or even 4K TVs with HDR capabilities. You’ll also need an AV receiver that can control all of the equipment.

SMS can design a custom AV system tailored around your personal preferences with features that go beyond basic functionality – from multi-room video distribution and control systems, to whole-home audio solutions.

What Audiovisual Systems do SMS Offer?

Whether it’s a smart home TV system, a fully functional home cinema setup, video conferencing or virtual reality gaming, connectivity is important for the best smart home experience.

Here we take a closer look at the different aspects you can expect from SMS smart home av system.

Smart Home TV Systems

Smart home TV systems can simply be smart-home-enabled TV or form part of a fully equipped media room. Smart TVs are connected to the internet, giving you significantly more options than a standard TV. In addition to fantastic, crisp picture quality, you’re able to stream online content, browse the web, have business video calls and office conferences or even cast your mobile phone screen.

Most smart TVs are designed with ultimate convenience in mind and can also be voice-operated in conjunction with the wider smart home equipment. For the best experience, make sure you opt for a smart TV that supports HDR and 4K.

In addition, a smart home TV system can also improve the security of your home. If connected, CCTV can be displayed on the screen whenever anything is detected by the integrated security system, pausing your home entertainment system and resuming when you are ready, with a simple voice command.

TV Solutions for Multiple Rooms

What if you require multiple smart TV screens in the same household? Linking them all together with a smart home system pre-made by SMS is the best solution. With a link to the same network, you can have much greater control over every screen from any room.

There’s also no need to have several boxes installed for the same service. You can cast the same TV show or film to all screens at once, allowing everyone to watch together in their own space. 

Alternatively, you can move through the home without missing out on your favourite films and shows. With a multiroom system in place, the device doesn’t have to be a TV either. For example, if you head to the kitchen during a film for some snacks, you can resume watching from the tablet in that room. Never miss out again!

Multi-room also allows you to maintain a watchful eye over what the kids are viewing in their bedrooms, ensuring nothing untoward happens, leaving you to relax without worry.

Home Cinema Screens

Managing a cinema might sound difficult, but with a smart home system, it couldn’t be easier, which means you may use it more than you think.

Home cinema screens are different from TV screens as they are often designed to project onto a screen using a smart projector. The screens resemble those you might typically find at a commercial cinema and often have acoustically transparent properties. They typically produce a higher quality picture on a much larger scale than a TV or media room.

If you’d prefer the best cinematic experience possible and decide to use a projector screen for your home cinema, you’ll need a projector as well. Today’s top-end projectors can produce 8K video quality.

Don’t Forget Audio

Unless it’s a silent film, you’re going to need some immersive, high-quality audio to match your video! They complement each other equally, so if your audio isn’t up to the same standard, your overall experience is going to be negatively affected.

To maintain the cinematic quality you’re used to, you’ll need to consider surround sound or Dolby Atmos for your AV equipment which includes speakers around the room and on the ceilings – truly immersing you in the action of a film.

Multi- Room Audio

Imagine being able to play your favourite music in any room in the house. Enhance your yoga session with relaxing tunes playing throughout the room, or belt out your favourite music in the shower – multi-room audio can make it happen. Each device in each room receives its own signal, so everyone will hear a perfect balance no matter where they are.

You can even adjust the volume of each speaker individually from your Control 4 display panel or smart device giving you total control over your home audio system. Whether you want to fill each room with the same song or have different music playing in every corner of your house, you’re only ever a few taps away.

Thanks to A/V integration into smart home systems, you no longer have to be relying on multiple remote controls and tangled cables. Your entire audio-visual system can be controlled from one centralised device that links up to your phones, tablets and other devices. This also allows you to create custom user profiles for each person, giving them access to only the features they need at any given time – perfect for households with children where adult-only content is best kept away from prying eyes.

You can read more about the capabilities of smart home audio here.

The Complete Smart Audio Visual System

Opting for a complete smart audio-visual system for your home means you’ll never have to worry about missing out on the latest releases, or not being able to keep up with the ever-changing streaming services. With one simple interface, you can access all of them – and even cast from your phone!

AV Solutions from SMS

A complete smart audio-visual solution opting for an integrated system from SMS can help you make the most of your home entertainment. Our experienced team will ensure all aspects of your audio-visual setup are installed and linked up to easily control with one unified interface.

We provide a range of products and services, including supplying (and installation if required) of smart TVs, AV receivers and multi room systems. Smart home audio-visual systems offer a range of advantages for those looking to upgrade their entertainment.

Added Benefits

Don’t forget, there are plenty of extra benefits to having your entertainment system integrated into your smart home. Other smart technologies such as lighting, security, temperature and more can all be integrated to allow you greater control over your environment and make your life easier. Adjust whilst comfortably enjoying the entertainment, whether that’s in your home cinema, media room or even your bathtub!

Get Started with a Smart Home

To begin your smart home transformation, head to our configurator to select from a range of smart home equipment, including visual systems such as screens and projectors. The configurator will allow you to specify your own system and provide accurate and instant pricing.

Get in touch with a member of our team today.