It’s time to start making your holiday gift wish list, and a list of the items you’re getting for your friends and family in Fishers, Indiana too. But what do you give to the home theater enthusiast or techie in the family? We know that speakers, TVs, home theater systems and other home tech items are popular this year, so in this blog we’ll summarize what we think are some of the best audio video products out there to put underneath the tree. 

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There are so many multi-room music systems on the market today. But only a few manufacturers stand out from the rest, providing the ultimate value.  When you are getting ready to add music to your whole home, it’s important to consider these three factors in an audio system: purpose, quality, and performance.

Purpose comes first because once you determine where and how the speakers are going to be used, you can make an informed decision. The quality of the brand matters because you want your equipment to last a long time and also avoid constant repairs or upgrades. And lastly, the speakers of course must sound incredible. There’s only one more aspect you have to take into account, which is the audio/video installer you’ll be working with. But you don’t have to look any further. The Premier Group has extensive experience with all kinds of sound systems and will ensure your smart home is ready for entertaining and relaxing in your Indianapolis, Indiana home. 

Do you remember Rosie the robot from The Jetsons? This quirky, robotic maid assisted the futuristic family in doing any task they needed, like washing the dishes, making home repairs, and feeding the dog. We’ve also seen intelligent computer assistants in Star Trek, Back to the Future, and Star Wars. With so many portrayals of artificial intelligence in art and entertainment, you would think it’s about time we had something like Rosie with us. And the incredible news is we are getting closer and closer to that reality every day. With our smart home installations, we’ve been able to use our integrated systems to perform all kinds of cool tasks, like arming the security system and turning off the lights. But we haven’t been able to talk to our smart home like a personal assistant. That is until now. Last year, Amazon created Alexa, a voice control software that runs on the smart speakers called the Echo, the Dot, and the Tap. Keep reading to discover how you can use Alexa in your Indianapolis, IN home. 

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The audio/video industry often focuses on enhancing the home theater experience as it relates to movies, TV shows, and sports programs. But gaming is just as popular, if not more, and your media room installation specifications are just as important when it comes to these types of systems. If you’re a gamer in the Carmel, Indiana area and want to know how to arrange your media room to enhance your experience, keep reading!

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There are more mobile devices in the home today than ever before. With the Internet-of-Things on the rise, it is important that you have a strong and secure network. Now, every appliance in your smart home can have network capabilities. Not only can you control the main things, like lighting and security from remote locations, but you can also communicate with your coffee maker and washing machine. The Premier Group can help you build a proper system to support your current home technology as well as plan for your future needs by conducting a professional network installation in your Indianapolis, IN property. Here are three of our strongest reasons to make the case

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The greatest benefit of having a smart home is not needing to take extra time to manage your household amenities, like the security system, lights, shades and more. The system is intelligent enough to operate on its own so you can take time to focus on the more important tasks in your life, like work and family. Geo-fencing is another way your smart home runs automatically based on specific programming by professionals. While many government-run facilities and big corporations use geo-fencing to maintain high security, you can use it as well to protect your property, family members and valuables. In this blog, we explain what geo-fencing is, how it makes your system more efficient, and how to incorporate it into your security and surveillance systems in your Zionsville, Indiana home.

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Do you love watching the Olympics? Do you have a hard time choosing which sports game to watch on TV? If you do, then you’re a sports enthusiast who loves the thrill of the playing field. But the best way to experience the action is with a custom audio video installation. Your local residential AV installer, The Premier Group, can help you design a space that focuses all the attention on the battles between teams. We’re approaching some of the most exciting months of the year for sports fans, including the Rio Olympics, the kickoff to the college football season, the return of the NFL and some classic postseason baseball. Read this blog to learn how to create a sports haven in your Westfield, Indiana home that is perfect for watching the big game. 

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Just as fashion reflects your personal style, technology has the ability to display your personality too. You have a lot of different devices to choose from, and there’s no one right way to control your smart home. With that in mind, we want to elaborate on the different options you have to control your Indianapolis, IN area home. Whether you want to keep it old school and use a universal remote, or get the newest wearable technology, Control4 and The Premier Group have something for everyone. 

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There are many aspects to security, but few people think about the role lighting can play in keeping your Indianapolis, Indiana area business secure. In this blog, we’ll discuss how a professional lighting installation can protect your facility and add security to your system.

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Use a lighting control system to alert you when trespassers approach.

Installing a whole house music system brings so much more than simply adding music to every space in your Indianapolis, Indiana property. There are a number of uses you may have not even thought about, which is why we are sharing this blog with you. We want you to get the most out of your investment and incorporate sound into your daily lifestyle – whether that’s planning a party for the 4^th of July, or simply communicating with your kids through an HD intercom system. Continue reading to learn more.

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