FAQs

Question 1

What is the ideal home theatre size?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to home theatres in Australia, there is no real ideal size: “the bigger, the better” often applies. A typical three by three metre room would do the trick, however, a larger room —six by four metres, for example—with high ceilings would provide a fully immersive experience.

Question 2

How many watts do you need for a home theatre?

Accepted Answer

The more wattage of power your home theatre uses, the better it will sound, and the better your experience will be. To run your theatre, 80 watts per channel is more than enough, though 125 watts per channel is a more ideal amount for the ultimate home cinema experience.

Question 3

Does a home theatre add value to a house?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a sort of luxury item, a dedicated home theatre will add value to the selling price of your home. However, it may not add as much value as it costs to be designed and installed in the first place. This doesn’t take into account the enjoyment you’ll get from using it from the first day it’s installed which is priceless to many.

Question 4

Does home automation increase home value?

Accepted Answer

Yes, home automation can increase the value of your home. As smart homes become more popular and more accessible, more and more people are looking for properties that already have automation systems built in. If your home does, you can very likely raise your asking price when you sell.

Question 5

What is Z-Wave home automation?

Accepted Answer

Z-Wave is the wireless technology used by many of the leading home automation brands that allow automation systems to communicate with one another. This means that by using a central smart “hub”, all of your smart home systems can integrate with one another, even if they are from different brands.

Question 6

How secure are home automation systems?

Accepted Answer

Home automation technology such as Z-Wave often uses the same types of encryption as online banking, making it incredibly difficult to access from the outside and very secure for you. To ensure your home automation systems are as safe as possible, you should update them regularly.

Question 7

What’s involved in home theatre installation?

Accepted Answer

Your home theatre can be as basic or as complex as suits you and your budget. Typically, the installation will require a room, a screen, a sound system and the streaming devices of your preference. Peripherals such as soundproofing and specialised lighting can be installed for a more immersive experience.

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