Game consoles as media centres
As well as allowing you to play games, video game consoles have evolved to also work as streaming audio and video devices, communication tools...
Home automation and security
Automated security systems are normally an integral part of a home automation system. Find out how they work, and what sorts of technologies they...
Cloud storage
An increasingly common way to store media and content, cloud storage takes advantage of fast internet speeds and large data centres to store your...
Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
PVRs, also known as 'Digital Video Recorders' (or DVRs) allow you to record what's on television and play it back when you're ready to...
Home Theatre PC (HTPC)
Home theatre PCs are effectively computers that are used in the living room to serve movies, games and communications, among other things. They can...
Timer switches
Timers are another way that automation systems can help to ensure that your smart home activates the necessary functions at the right time of...
Motion, light and climate sensors
Sensors are an vital part of any smart home. They can be used to detect intrusions, to tell when it's getting dark, and to...
Blu-ray Disc
As the successor of DVD, Blu-Ray Discs allow for greater storage capacities, higher resolution movies and many other feature and functionalities.
What is a Blu-ray...
DVD players
Most of us know what DVDs are and what they're used for, but there's a lot more to DVDs than meets the eye. Find...
Equipment racks and mounts
Racks and mounts aren't just useful for keeping your AV components in the same spot. They can also be used to assist with cooling,...