Remember when you had to go out to Blockbuster and rent a movie to get the latest flick? Or when you had to buy CDs at the store to enjoy your favorite artist’s new album? Today most people in the Indianapolis area stream audio and video content into their homes through online services like Netflix, Hulu, Pandora and Spotify. But streaming high-quality content can be difficult when you don’t have the right components or a strong network. In this blog, we’ll show you how hiring a professional AV installer can make enjoying home entertainment easier.

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The last three months of the year have the Holiday heavy hitters- Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Whether you love dressing up in a scary costume, enjoying a football game before a turkey dinner, or decorating the house for Christmas or Hanukah, there are so many fun activities to participate in this time of year. When you have smart home automation, organizing and enjoying special occasions can be so much easier. We have some tips for you as you prepare for the holidays in your Zionsville, Indiana home.

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If you are fond of music you might add a couple nice speakers to your house, but if you’re a fanatic, you’re going to need more—more speakers, more power, more music options and a sophisticated system to control everything. That is where we come in. If you’re an audiophile and only want the best of the best audio equipment, or if you simply want a multi-room music system to party in every room, The Premier Group can install the right whole house music system that meets your needs and your budget. Here are some ways we can add music to every space in your Carmel, Indiana home.

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So you love movies, sports, games, and anything involving a relaxing night in with a big bowl of popcorn at your side. Well, this blog is for you – film critics and entertainment enthusiasts. The experts at The Premier Group know how to make your home entertainment experience bigger and better with a new home theater system installed in your Indianapolis, Indiana home. Here are three of our must-have recommendations to get you started:

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The world of technology is always delivering new and improved security and surveillance products for the modern home. Today’s security cameras deliver vivid color, a crystal clear picture, and wireless access. You can even talk to some of them! The team at The Premier Group would love to help you choose the right products while following your budget. Whether you simply want a couple cameras in your Carmel, Indiana home for a baby monitor or pet cam, or if you want a complete surveillance and security system to keep an eye on your entire property and protect all your valuables, we provide solutions that meet all of your needs. A smart home is a safe home.

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QMotion’s award-winning automated shades are a quick and easy way to incorporate smart home technology into your Carmel, Indiana home. They run on battery power and have patented features you won’t find elsewhere. Not only will you reap big benefits when we install QMotion, but also you’ll have a lot of options when it comes to accenting and enhancing your home’s décor.

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Here are the different QMotion products our team has to offer.

One of the greatest benefits of working with us locally in Central Indiana is that we can turnkey all of your electrical work in addition to providing the lighting fixture specification and lighting control design. So if your home’s electrical system needs an update, or you are building a new home and want everything to be done right, we’re ready to help you get started!

The summer is the perfect time to renovate your home. It’s easier to install solutions when the weather is nice, and there are more hours of daylight to get things done.

This time of year is also the season for summer parties, vacations, and holidays. And there’s no better way to celebrate than with music and video entertainment outdoors. We have some ideas for you on how to add music streaming to your backyard, as well as distribute video to your TVs.

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Since 2003, Control4 has been bringing smart home controls to families across the country. Their systems are affordable, easy to use, and diverse—meeting a variety of needs at home. They recently upgraded their systems and developed new features to improve the performance of their products.

If you already have a Control4 system in your Carmel, Indiana-area home and want to know what’s new, or are interested in installing smart home automation for the first time, this blog will be a fantastic resource for you.

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All-New 4K Multi-Room Video Solutions

The Premier Group specializes in media room programming, and Control4’s video system is a fantastic solution to transform your home. Ultra-High Definition 4K technology is revolutionizing the entertainment world. To keep up with this growing movement, Control4 offers an all-new line of 4K Ultra HD multi-room video solutions with new audio and video matrix switches. It delivers four-times the picture resolution of 1080p displays, and shows vivid colors unlike any you have ever seen. With the brand new LU1082 4K AV switch, you can easily and quickly distribute content to any room in your home from 10 different sources, such as: satellite/cable boxes, Blue-Ray, gaming devices, and streaming services. Since the sources, like your cable box, are all kept in one place, you’ll have a clean and simple installation with no clutter. Control4 also gives you options for modes of control, including a smartphone or tablet, a handheld remote, or a touch screen installed in the wall. With these 4K solutions, you’ll be ready for whatever the future has to offer in entertainment.

Fast, High-Definition Video Intercom

Intercoms have evolved a lot over the years. They used to only have audio capabilities, and even then the sound was grainy and unclear. Today, you can communicate with everyone in the house, not only with audio, but video as well. Check on your sleeping baby using HD cameras and Hi-Fi audio. You could also screen visitors at your front door by bringing up the front camera to see who it is, and then let them in. Additionally, you can be selective about where you want the audio and video intercom capabilities, and when you can access them. Put only audio in the bathrooms, and video in the kitchen. Restrict intercom usage to certain times of the day with the “Do not disturb” function. With Control4, your video intercom experience is under your complete control.

There are a lot of reasons a homeowner may want to install security cameras. In the old days, families used security alarm systems to scare away invaders with sound and alert the police. Sometimes, criminals could find ways to avoid setting off the alarm, or the police wouldn’t arrive in time to make the arrest. Today, surveillance cameras provide the solution of capturing the robber’s activity on video so that even if he gets away, you have at least captured his face and actions. In addition to protecting your home from intruders, there are many ways you can use security cameras in an integrated control system, such as checking in on children, monitoring house staff or babysitters, keeping an eye on the pool, driveway, or play area, and managing your entry system. Read on to learn more.

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Monitor Every Room in Your Home Remotely

Going to Disney World for vacation? You can make sure your home is safe and in good condition at all times with an app on your phone. Use your smartphone to view various cameras around your home or let the system update you with text message alerts. If a person hops the fence and enters your backyard, you’ll know it with real-time updates and video clips of the intruder. You’ll be able to determine if it’s a stranger, or just a neighbor or mail man, and then act accordingly.  If you are busy riding space mountain, you can play the recorded video later at your convenience.
 

Act as a Gatekeeper with Surveillance and Access Controls

Video surveillance solutions not only help protect your home, but they also assist with daily activities. When the doorbell rings, pull up the video outside your front door and check who it is. If it’s a friend, the delivery guy, or your spouse who forgot their keys, simply press a button and let them in with your automatic keyless entry system.

Capture Activity with Motion Sensors

It would definitely waste a lot your time if you had to sit and watch hours of video to find the recorded action you are looking for. Motion sensors help by triggering the security cameras to turn on when someone enters a room. That way, you’ll only get video clips when it matters. So if your daughter arrives home from school, the camera detects her presence and sends an alert to your phone. By programming your surveillance cameras to only track movement and activity, you’ll save memory space and only get notifications when it matters.