What Makes a Home Entertainment Installer Great?

Here’s What to Look for When Choosing an AV Installation Company

With rainy days nearly one-third of the year, Seattle is one of the best locations to hunker down inside, get cozy, and watch a movie from the comfort of home!

Consider spending time at home as an opportunity for a peaceful getaway from the outside world, so why not make it the ideal entertainment spot? An HTSA-certified home entertainment installer like Garrett Integrated Systems can handle every detail of your AV installation, whether it’s a system upgrade or you’re building a new setup from scratch. 

From bringing your favorite songs to any room with music distribution to creating an immersive home theater room to transport you directly into a riveting scene of a blockbuster film, we’re here for you.

Below, we discuss the benefits of working with a team like ours for all your AV and integrated technology needs. So keep reading!

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What Does a Home Entertainment Installer Do?

We’re a premier Seattle-area AV company that can bring your media dreams to life, configuring systems that integrate seamlessly into the flow of your life. We handle everything from selecting the right equipment to installing and calibrating it for high-performance listening and viewing. With our help, you can transform a simple living room into a dynamic game room that the entire family can enjoy, and it’s all customized to meet your specific media preferences.

What Are the Key Components of a Home Entertainment System?

Though we tailor every entertainment system to a homeowner’s preferences, room layout, and budget, each typically includes the following:

High-Definition Audio/Video

For visual delight, a high-definition projector paired with an ambient light-rejecting (ALR) projection screen offers a crisp, clear image that brings cinematic experiences right to your couch. 

Complement this visual fidelity with a state-of-the-art audio system with surround sound receivers, speakers, and powerful subwoofers expertly placed so every seat is the best seat in the house! The result is a sensory experience that rivals any movie theater—without the sticky floors and concession stand lines!

Connectivity for Streaming

Having access to online content is crucial. A skilled installer ensures your smart TVs and streaming apps are connected and configured to provide uninterrupted access to your favorite shows and movies. These days, even adults are gamers, so integrating video game consoles into the entertainment setup makes your downtime even more exciting. We can also set up a powerful foundation for connectivity, ensuring your home network delivers high-quality performance without lag or disruption.

Advanced Technology Integration

There’s no need to fumble through a pile of cables or a stack of remotes whenever you want to change a media source, either. Our technicians will program every entertainment component, from media servers to cable boxes, to work within one intuitive platform, allowing you to manage things from a single universal remote, smartphone app, or touch panel screen. Entertaining has never been simpler!

AV Is Essential in Smart Home Systems

Beyond providing entertainment, a professional AV installer can integrate your AV components with smart control systems to add a new layer of luxury. Preset automations and “smart scenes” initiate a series of device responses that send multiple devices into action. 

Imagine pressing a button with these labels:

• Movie Night: The projection screen rolls down, the motorized projector lowers from the ceiling, the room lights dim, the snack bar at the back of the room softly glows, and the famous Netflix ta-dum sound envelops you as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

• Dinner Party: As guests arrive for dinner, curate the perfect ambiance with colorful lighting, a toe-tapping soundtrack, and automated roller shades that lower to add privacy from nosy neighbors. Outside, the yard illuminates, showcasing your beautiful landscaping and highlighting walking paths and the driveway so guests can safely navigate the property on their arrival.

Fill out our contact form here or chat at the bottom of your screen to schedule a personalized consultation. Let’s change the way you relax and enjoy your Seattle home.