You might assume that the best feature of a home theater or media room is the breathtaking picture, or the stunning surround sound.  While those are certainly expected requirements, and the most fun aspects, we’d like to inform you about some additional perks of having a whole house audio and video system installed by Premier.  From organizing all your content, simplifying controls, and streaming and controlling media to or from any location, The Premier Group, as your local residential AV installer, knows exactly how to create the best home entertainment setup.  Keep reading if you live in Zionsville, Carmel or anywhere in Central Indiana and desire these benefits in your home. 

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From solar power to electric cars, there have been many positive developments in the effort to save energy. But have you heard about how the world of home automation is contributing? Believe it or not, making your Carmel, Indiana home green with automated lighting can make a large difference in your monthly energy use. The Premier Group can customize your smart home to help you save more energy. Not only will you save dollars on your energy bill every month, but you'll be doing your part in the effort to save our natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint. In this blog we'll cover how you can make it happen with a new lighting installation and play your part in the movement to preserve our world.

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What truly makes a quality smart home automation system? We have years of experience installing systems for families in the Carmel, Indiana area and know what works best for a variety of situations. We can offer valuable insights that we feel every homeowner should know before investing in a smart home. Continue reading to discover these often overlooked items on the ticket list.

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If you absolutely love music, then you probably purchase, download, or stream new music frequently. You also likely listen to music almost all the time-when you're exercising, cleaning, working, reading or entertaining. Music just makes life more fun and enjoyable. But how do you organize your music and expand your library so that you can easily access any artist at all times? And how do you seamlessly enjoy that music throughout your home? When you have a professional whole house music installer by your side, you can enjoy virtually endless amounts of music in every room. One expert solution is from the smart home company Control4, who has brand new solutions and products that can simplify the way you listen to music in your Zionsville, Indiana house.

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It's great to have a separate "dedicated" room for watching movies and sports, playing video games, and enjoying other types of media. But what if your home in Carmel, Indiana doesn't have the extra room for a private theater, or you have run into other limitations? You don't have to use a separate room to watch a good movie with all the bells and whistles. Your living room can be transformed to accommodate your movie nights, video game play dates and more. Continue reading to learn our tips on how to make the most of your spaces with a home theater system.

The worst part of winter is almost over, which means springtime is on the way. You may already be fantasizing about pool parties and tanning in the sun at your Carmel, Indiana home. If you love to entertain family and friends, or maybe you just love being outside all the time, then installing outdoor audio video is well worth the investment. Here are a few tips and ideas on how you can incorporate AV into your outdoor spaces. 

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Even though it’s still pretty chilly outside, it’s not too early to start brainstorming some ideas on how to redesign or renovate your home this year. The sooner you know what you want, the better! The Premier Group is a lighting installation and design expert and is here to help you develop a vision for how you would like your outdoor spaces to look. And, lighting is a huge part of what makes your Indianapolis home look beautiful. Here are some ideas on how to make your backyard look gorgeous, but still get the benefits of saving energy, money and security. 

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Indiana is well known for a couple things—one being our love of Basketball and the other unpredictable weather—including freezing cold and snow. When it gets bitter in Indianapolis, Indiana this time of year, many people flock to the south for the winter, take a warm tropical vacation or just find any kind of excuse to get out of the below-freezing temperatures. Now is the best time to make sure your home is safe and secure so that while you’re way you can have peace of mind that everything is OK. The Premier Group installs Honeywell security systems and IC Realtime surveillance cameras to protect what matters to you most. Here are some of the best features of our security solutions.

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A smart home does much more than just control your lights and TV with your phone. It can automatically start and stop every feature in your home without you having to even lift a finger. The magic of automation means that you can customize all of the technology in your home so that it mirrors your day-to-day activities and schedules. In this blog we’ll illustrate what a typical day is like in the life of a family with a Control4 smart home automation system in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. 

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Whether you already have a whole house music system or you are just starting to think about how to install speakers in every room, The Premier Group has an audio solution that will meet your special and monetary requirements. We have wireless systems that are versatile for the person who like to be able to move around their systems, and also in-wall and in-ceiling speakers that will remain in your home for decades to come. Read on to learn what our top three products are for your music system in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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