There are some basic essentials when it comes to installing home theater systems, like surround sound, a large 4K screen, and automated controls. But there are some more granular details you want to consider before you buy that large flat-screen TV. Since the holidays are here, many families in Indianapolis, IN will be out shopping for the best deals on TVs. We want you to be informed about which aspects matter. The Super Bowl will be here faster than you think! If you aren’t satisfied with your current home theater setup, The Premier Group can help. Keep reading to learn more.

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Once you start seeing the Thanksgiving and Christmas décor pop up you know it’s almost the busiest time of year. The calendar gets filled with parties, weddings, family get-togethers and more creating a lot of stress.  There is a way to handle holiday travel and busy schedule. With a lighting control system, your Westfield, IN smart home can guarantee an enjoyable and safe holiday season.  Read this blog to see how installing automated lighting takes the hassle out of the holidays.

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You may be putting the finishing touches on your Halloween display or costume right now, but it’s not too early to start thinking about those Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Whether you like to wake up super early and fight the crowds in Zionsville, IN for that half-price gadget, or you prefer to stay home and browse the Web for deals the next day, a security and surveillance system can help. Here’s how. 

The holiday season is coming up fast. You may be busy still getting into the swing of school and fall events, but before you know it, you’ll be eating turkey with family and stringing up lights on your Zionsville, IN home. It may be a good time to start thinking about what kinds of gifts you’ll be giving to family and friends. If you are thinking about giving a home theater system to someone special, now is the time to start working with us! Whether you want to give a surround sound system to that audiophile friend, or a full dedicated home theater to your spouse because they love movies so much, we can help giftwrap any home technology project you like. Keep reading to discover our Holiday Home Theater Guide.

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CEDIA, the annual home technology conference, just announced CePro’s winners for Best Products 2017. With the holiday season right around the corner, we’ve selected some of our favorites for the home theater. If you need to upgrade your Indianapolis-area home with an audio video installation keep reading. Some of these products may be the perfect fit for you.

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You may think that upgrading your audio and video is as simple as changing your monthly subscriptions or switching out some of your devices, but you also need to consider the quality of your Wi-Fi. If you go from watching your movies in HD to UHD, and change from listening to mp3s to high-resolution there may be some hiccups. There are multiple factors that affect how reliable your Internet is, but we can assure you that upgrading your sources is definitely one of them. Read this blog to find out if you need a home network installation.

For many, fall is their favorite season. Who doesn’t love a pumpkin spice latte’? But there is an adjustment period when the cold fronts come in and the winds pick up. The same goes for your Indianapolis, IN smart home. You may have a specific routine already in place for keeping your house a particular temperature. Did you know that your motorized shades can contribute to your home’s climate? Read this guide to discover how automating your shades will make managing the changing seasons easier and your home more cozy as the leaves change color.

Keep the System on Manual

One downside to the summer leaving us is that the sunshine also goes away. Instead of keeping the shades closed to block the sun’s rays, you can keep them open and enjoy watching the leaves change color. Of course you can keep them closed if you want more privacy or just feel the darkening sky is getting too gloomy.

The weather can be temperamental this time of year so you can keep the system on manual too. Wireless technology makes it easy to change the shades’ position at any moment. Use a remote control, your phone, or your voice with voice control. With Amazon Alexa you can say, “Alexa, close the shades” and your smart home will do it for you. Or, pick up a handy wireless remote and press a button to open them as you bake a pie for Thanksgiving.

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Halloween can be a fun holiday, but it can also be one of the scariest days of the year. The night can bring pranksters and other odd characters out, threatening the safety of your home. While there’s probably not a masked murderer on your doorstep, you need to be prepared for every situation. And if you’re watching a scary movie in your home theater, you’ll most likely want to at least feel safe. Here are some tips on how to be prepared for All Hallows Eve with security and surveillance in your Zionsville, IN home.

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You may still be enjoying that summer vacation or parties at the pool, but school is right around the corner. Before you know it, it will be time to get supplies and get back into a routine. A home automation system installed in your Carmel, IN home can help by guiding your schedule every day using lights, audio/video and more. Here are some great ideas on how to go back to school organized.

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Use Your Smart Home to Wake Up

There’s nothing harder than having to wake up super early—unless you’re a morning person. To start getting used to hearing that alarm go off at 5 a.m. after sleeping in all summer, create a wake up scene using a Control4 system. Create a playlist of some fun songs and schedule them to come on at 5 a.m. You can even make the volume start off soft and gradually get louder to not startle you out of a heavy sleep. At the same time, your lights will turn on at 50%, the shades will open, and the TV in your bedroom will turn on the morning news. 

You can do the same thing for your children too. Ask them which songs they would like to hear in the morning while they get ready, and program their lights and shades to activate at 6 a.m. after you’ve had your coffee or got in a morning workout. 

We have a lot of summer blockbusters to look forward to, but the truth is it’s never fun to fight the crowds at the box office. With so many fun flicks to watch over the next few months, why not bring the big movie experience home? Installing a home theater system in your Indianapolis, IN house is essential, but there are multiple ways to do it—including outfitting your backyard. Yes, it is possible to put your home theater outside. Here are some tips on how to work with us to do it right.

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The Outdoor Theater Basics

Currently, you need to purchase an outdoor TV to enjoy watching movies, sports, and more outside. But if you want a big screen, the reality is you will need to use it primarily at night. Outdoor TVs have special anti-glare technology that can display high-contrast images in even the brightest sunlight. However, there currently aren’t professional-grade projectors that can handle bright sunlight. Here’s what you are going to need to make watching movies outside possible.

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