Acoustic treatments and soundproofing
Creating a truly immersive environment for your home cinema means controlling sound, and faithfully recreating audio as the creator intended using acoustic treatments and...
Home theatre lighting
Lighting can make or break a home theatre. Too much, and it washes out the screen. Too little, and you’re fumbling in the dark. The right lighting strikes a perfect balance—subtle, stylish and practical—enhancing the mood without stealing the spotlight.
Wired home networks
Linking the Internet-connected devices in your smart home via wires has several advantages, the most notable of which include security and reliability. Wired networks...
Internet speeds for streaming media
Factors like bandwidth and latency will have an impact on how fast your Internet is, which in turn may impact how well you can...
Windows and doors in home theatres
When you're designing a dedicated home theatre room, one of the most important decisions is whether to include windows—and if so, how to manage them. While natural light is great in most areas of the home, it can seriously compromise the performance of your ho
How to improve WiFi range
Find out how to set your home up to get the best range and signal from your WiFi access point. Learn more about what...
How to calibrate your display
Just because your TV's connected properly, it doesn't necessarily mean you're getting the best picture from it. Find out how to adjust your display's...
Standby power consumption and TVs
That's right - even if you're not using it, there's a good chance your television will slowly be chewing away on power. Is your...
Energy efficiency of different TVs
Some displays use far more energy than other types - and modern displays are becoming much more efficient. See how different displays stack up,...
Smart home: Retrofit vs. new build
There are some significant differences in smart home design, depending on whether you're building from scratch or making an existing home 'smarter'. Find out...












