While not as glamorous as its smart technology cousins like home theaters or 4K televisions, home lighting automation is one of the most versatile members of the smart home family. Think about it: before you decide that a space in your house is useful, you have to be able to see it. Smart lighting allows you to more than just see, though – it can help you re-define how you experience the spaces in and around your house. Read on to find out how a high-quality lighting installation can transform any room in your home.

Light is one of the most important aspects of your home theater. After all, what’s a movie if not light projected on a screen? But too much light in your space can wash out the image on the screen and ruin your viewing experience. That’s why automated lighting is ideal for your theater spaces, whether you are inside or out. Read on to find out how smart lighting can enhance your cinema environment.  

Are you ready to experience cinema the way filmmakers intended? Automation Design + Entertainment has years of experience building custom home theaters throughout the Michigan area and we are always excited to share the new and exciting developments occurring in today’s home technology market.

With the popularity of Ultra-HD televisions on the rise, the shockingly realistic picture clarity of a 4K screen is now on the “must-have” list for many homeowners. Yet for a truly spectacular viewing experience, rich, detailed audio should always accompany a top of the line screen. Enter: Dolby Atmos®.

Automation Design + Entertainment is dedicated to designing and engineering an environment that provides maximum enjoyment. In our previous post, we shed a little light on the importance of finding the right screens, optimizing audio and choosing sophisticated seating for your custom home theater.

In this go around we will highlight a few other elements you’ll want to consider to augment your room’s atmosphere.