Home theaters are all about an immersive entertainment experience. Settling into a comfortable seat, dimming the lights, and watching a movie or show on the huge screen while enveloping sound draws you into that state of suspended reality the film creators love to fashion. 

Behind that immersive experience are some things that may not be front and center but are part of the infrastructure that enables it, the way that the Mid-Bay Bridge gets you across the bay to enjoy some of the Destin area's Florida Gulf beaches. It's the type of hidden tech that professional home theater companies always install but you may not always think about. So what are these unsung heroes that make a home theater tick? Please read more below. 

Let's face it; TV isn't just TV anymore. The modern TV is a window onto the vast world of digital entertainment – and education, too. It's all about how you use the window to expand your horizons. And while we're talking about horizons, why not take the window outside?

A TV could be part of your enjoyment of the outdoors. Enjoy football games with friends, gather the family for summer movies under the stars, and follow your favorite yoga routine on the screen. With screen mirroring, you can even get some work done outside for a change of scenery. 

Need some ideas for the right outdoor TV for your outside areas in Cumming, GA? Read on for some of our current favorites at GHT Group.

Just like you might feel a little wary of a very dark parking lot when retrieving your car late at night, a dark home might make visitors take pause. But a dark home might be just the invitation for would-be intruders or vandals. So how do you remedy either situation? A good outdoor lighting plan can make your property both safer and more inviting.  

As experts in home technology from entertainment to automation, GHT Group is also your local, expert outdoor lighting company in Atlanta. Outdoor lighting is just one element of a multipronged approach to home safety and security with smart video surveillance, alarms, and home automation. Let’s explore four tried and true methods for designing outdoor lighting for safety.  And remember that GHT Group can integrate outdoor lighting into a comprehensive solution for a safer Georgia home!

No matter what technology project you have in mind, you deserve the best service and performance possible. The way to get that isn't to search for the most well-known or expensive brands but to find the ideal home automation company to work with. Employing the right partner from the start will result in a bespoke, high-performance technology solution for your Canton, GA home.

Researching companies can be a dreadful task—dig deep enough, and you'll find a negative review about anyone. Though focusing your search on the highest-ranked companies based on reviews is a great idea, you can narrow those down further by asking the right questions in your initial consultation. As you read this blog, you’ll find questions that address every part of your smart home experience—from installation to ongoing support.

Whether your Destin property is a vacation escape or your permanent residence, either way, you get to enjoy the Florida coastal lifestyle. So, what can make that lifestyle even more enjoyable? Music, of course! The good news is that home audio systems are now easier than ever to set up and enjoy, so you can rock or relax to your favorite tunes in any and every space of your home – even outdoors. 

In this blog, we’ll explore two of the most popular options for whole-home audio for your Destin home – Sonos and Control4. Whether your home is a cozy beach cottage or a seaside estate, one of these systems can power the soundtrack for your residence. Keep reading below for more!

The inside of your home is likely brimming with technology that makes your days and nights more fun. From smart TVs and speakers to motorized shades and intelligent lighting control, these solutions and more add convenience, joy, and comfort to your everyday life. How do your outdoor spaces compare?

Don’t let your backyard fall by the wayside. Get more out of your outdoor spaces in Destin, FL by adding these technologies outside, too. Expand your love of entertainment with dedicated outdoor TVs, keep away sun and bugs with motorized patio shades, and more. Read on to explore four tech ideas that are sure to level up your outdoor living spaces and make your home the best one on the beach.

Since it invented the first solid-state dimmer in 1959, Lutron has been on a mission to change how lighting is managed and controlled. In over half a century of innovation, the company has grown from two products to 15,000 and in the process acquired over 2,700 patents for its innovations.

With Lutron, lighting control encompasses any type of light in both residential and commercial settings. Lutron solutions manage both artificial light and natural light in an interior environment with automated lighting and motorized shading. This singular focus on excellence in lighting control is one reason that GHT Group is a proud Lutron dealer in the Metro Atlanta area.

Keep reading below to learn three more reasons why you should work with an authorized Lutron dealer for lighting control in your Duluth, GA home.

They say, "go big or go home," and that's exactly what Sony has done with its latest flat-panel TV. The 100-inch flat-panel now gives you the option to use a TV instead of a projector for the epic-size display you’ve always wanted in your media room.

Of course, size isn't everything with TV displays. A giant picture without the color, contrast, and clarity you want will not deliver a great viewing experience. As Sony is a longtime leader in image technologies, this TV also takes picture quality to another level with the Cognitive Processor XR, shaping a more natural image by understanding how humans see and hear.

Is the Bravia XR X92 the super-sized Sony 4K TV you’ve been waiting for? You’re in luck, as you can see it for yourself in our Marietta showroom! Now keep reading below for more of the details to see if this is your next TV.

Most larger homes have a significant amount of built-in lighting. There are recessed downlights, niche lights, under-counter lighting, accent lights, switched plugs for lamps, and much more. All those lights add up to lots of switches. In the design trade, too many wall switches are sometimes called "wall acne."

Needless to say, no one likes acne. But there is a way to ditch those switches and replace them with lighting controls that not only meld with your décor but also become a stylish part of it. Replacing your switches with an intelligent whole-home lighting control system and smart keypads will make it so much easier to manage your Duluth, GA home’s illumination.

Keep reading below for four Lutron wall control options that offer supremely elegant and smart lighting control for your home.

Have you recently acquired or built your dream vacation home in Miramar Beach? When you’re not there enjoying the Florida sunshine and the Gulf breezes, there’s no need to worry about the state of your abode. Whether you rent it out for income or you want to monitor your property for safety and security, smart home automation technologies can keep you abreast of what’s happening.

Based in Rosemary Beach, GHT Group is your local home automation services company that can help you set up your vacation home for easy management while you’re there or away. Learn about five smart automation ideas below!

How do you design the ultimate home theater? Well, to start, it should be the ultimate home theater for you and your lifestyle. Whether your theater is evocative of the movie palaces of yesteryear or a sleek and modern multimedia space, it should fit your lifestyle.

While your home theater will benefit from the best equipment, the truth is that the best gear alone may not make for the engaging media experience. That’s why it pays to work with a professional home theater designer like GHT Group. We have been building home theaters in Metro Atlanta since before home theaters were a thing! Along the way, we've learned a thing or two about how to construct home theaters (and media rooms) the right way. Keep reading to learn about four critical considerations for your next home theater design in your Canton, GA home!

Are you excited about the automation and luxury of a smart home but concerned about aesthetics? Lutron thinks the same way. As a leader in lighting management and control, Lutron solutions are equal parts form and function. And nothing is higher in form and function than Lutron’s Palladiom line of smart controls and motorized shades.

Palladiom is a custom-ordered product line, available exclusively through Lutron dealers like GHT Group in Rosemary Beach, FL. Learn more about Palladiom by staying with us below!

Aside from the continuing popularity of vinyl records, the world of audio went digital years ago. It started with the CD, moved into computers, audio players epitomized by the iconic iPod, and ultimately into internet streaming. Sound, however, is an analog wave, and in many systems, that final step of delivering sound to the speaker is still analog.

In whole-home audio systems, depending on the cabling setup, the system might have speaker wire emanating from a central point to speakers in many rooms and even outside. In those configurations, distances must be considered as the signal can degrade over very long runs. Different connections and cabling might be made to move amplifiers closer to the speakers in some of those cases.

Digital audio, when routed over wiring like standard ethernet cable, does not degrade over distance. Bits are bits, and if all the bits don't make it over to where they're going, network protocols check for that and ensure that missing bits get sent. Digital audio can be sent over any distance without affecting sound quality. That makes distributing audio digitally ideal for whole-home audio, especially in very large homes and properties.

As a longtime Crestron dealer, GHT Group has significant experience with the company’s digital audio and video distribution solutions in both the residential and commercial spaces. We’re excited that Crestron is bringing flexible IP audio distribution to your Duluth, GA home with unprecedented scalability and usability. Keep reading to learn more about the new DM NAX matrix amplifier for whole-house audio.

Have we gone off the deep end? We are now claiming that home automation can improve wellness? Bear with us; it's not as wild as it seems. First, home automation is a great convenience – and luxury – and if that alone reduces stress, that's an improvement in your wellness.

Think about it. If your home automation system can inform you that you left the garage door open because it knows you're not at home, you can close it with a tap on a screen or have it do so automatically after a few minutes. If you're on vacation and you have a video doorbell and smart security cameras, you can check in on your house at any time and be notified of any unusual activity. Peace of mind and reduced anxiety is a boon for wellness too.

But even beyond the convenience and security aspects, comprehensive smart home systems like Control4 can create a better atmosphere for wellness too. As a Control4 installer in Cumming and Metro Atlanta, we have seen (and helped create) many ways clients have used their smart home features to improve fitness, mood, and relaxation for a healthier atmosphere. Keep reading for some of the best ideas!

Do you love great sound but love home style and décor just as much? You're not alone. No matter how beautifully styled and finished a speaker might be, you’d rather not have to look at one. Fortunately, architectural (built-in) speakers have filled that need for many with a vast array of choices that can be neatly tucked into walls and ceilings. 

But let's say you're even more of a stickler on aesthetics. You don't even want to notice the speaker grill on the wall or ceiling. Rather than call you difficult, Sonance – one of the audio industry's longtime pioneers and leaders in architectural audio – decide to create a speaker solution even you could love. Actually, there are two solutions – the Sonance Invisible Series and the James Small Aperture Series. If you are looking for a practically invisible, high-performance multiroom speaker system for your Cumming, Georgia home, you’ll want to read more about these below!