Crestron is the oldest name in home automation. For over three decades, the company has been building sophisticated automation systems for home and commercial applications. Starting with control of audio-video systems in the early days, Crestron now offers a broad range of smart home control systems and entertainment – everything from complete whole home audio solutions to home theater, lighting control, motorized shades, home security, climate control, and more.

Crestron is known as one of the most customizable and scalable home automation systems on the market. No matter if your abode is a luxury townhome in Alpharetta or a 10,000-square-foot mansion in Buckhead, there is a Crestron control system that can automate it to your specifications.

Have you ever driven a BMW 5, 6, or 7 Series or Volvo XC60 or S90 with a B&W sound system? Or perhaps enjoyed the glorious soundtrack of a Maserati Levante Ferrari-built engine along with the equally sonic Bowers & Wilkins sound system? If you’re fortunate enough to have a McLaren 570 in your auto collection, you also have the audio system that is a match for that supercar.

The common point among these high-end auto companies is that they all partnered with Bowers & Wilkins to offer the ultimate car audio system that matches the performance level of the car. In car audio, sometimes a famous brand name is attached to the sound system to add brand cachet, but underneath the system is not differentiated from others by any unique engineering. Not so with Bowers & Wilkins. With each of these companies, B&W worked directly with the auto interior design teams to tailor the sound system specifically to the car’s acoustics, while incorporating unique technologies of their home audio products for the best possible sound reproduction.

Georgia Home Theater does not sell car audio, but of course, we sell high-end home audio. If you are looking for high-performance speakers for your Sandy Springs or Metro Atlanta home audio system, Georgia Home Theater is an authorized dealer for Bowers & Wilkins speakers. So, if you happen to have experienced the excellence of B&W in a car, you are in for a treat at home.

Many Roswell homeowners spend significant sums on landscaping for their homes. As fall settles into Georgia and the weather turns, you may be looking at cleaning up your landscape and changing out summer plants for hardier fall and winter varieties, like colorful violas, cabbages, and kales. 

While many homeowners love to do some of their own gardening or have their gardener manage the seasonal changes, surprisingly, not enough attention is paid to the landscape lighting design. In some cases, very little or basic lighting is applied, missing opportunities to add both aesthetic and safety benefits after the sun fades. 

As we move into fall and winter and shorter days, now is the perfect time to consider landscape lighting projects to make the most of the beauty of your outdoor areas. Keep reading to see how. 

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According to recent data from the National Association of Home Builders, 7-12% of the budget for home remodeling projects go toward electronics. Whether you’re doing a major remodel or a new build for your client, it’s no secret that smart home control and automation are high on homebuyer lists.

One of the most frequently requested smart home features is lighting control. Perhaps there is little surprise to that; lighting control is a feature whose merits are easy to grasp. It adds convenience for managing lighting throughout the house, can save energy, and can be an effective security feature as well.

So when you are building, moving walls, replacing cabinets, plumbing, and redoing electrical wiring, that is the perfect opportunity to integrate the infrastructure for lighting control. When it comes to lighting control, Georgia Home Theater recommends Lutron lighting control for your Dunwoody projects.

Read further to learn why adding Lutron lighting control is a smart business decision.

The importance of seating in your home theater layout cannot be understated, and your seats play a considerable part in your enjoyment of the viewing experience. The ideal theater seating is the right size for your space, accommodates the specific needs of your family, and won’t interfere with the acoustics of the space.

It’s easy enough to upgrade your audio and video components as technology evolves, but getting theater seats in and out of your home can be a very labor-intensive process. You want furniture that is going to last for years; ones that are built for the long haul, blending durability with comfort and style. Read on to learn more how seating is essential to achieving the optimal home theater layout at your house in the Vinings area.

Good lighting is an essential part of life. Simply put, the functional aspect of light allows you to see what you’re doing, whether preparing a meal in the kitchen, getting ready for the day in your bathroom, or traversing your hallway. That’s the “what.” But the “how” makes a big difference in your life, creating a mood or atmosphere, adding an aesthetic dimension, and making everyday activities more enjoyable.

Some people leave lighting to homebuilders or interior designers. While many of them understand lighting well, others do not. Lighting designers are a specialized trade, and it can pay to work with one to get a customized lighting plan that works for your lifestyle and sense of style. Keep reading below for four reasons you might want to work with a professional lighting designer for your Atlanta, GA, home project.

In case you hadn’t noticed, LEDs – light-emitting diodes – have revolutionized light all around you. Those amazingly bright headlights on the new cars? LED. The backlighting on your amazing new Sony 86-inch TV? LED. The crisp, bright, beautiful screen on your iPad? You guessed it, LED. 

LED technology has amazing advantages over any other kind of lighting. If you are considering new lighting of any type for your Dunwoody, GA, or Atlanta home, it's a no-brainer to go LED. Let's cover some of the incredible benefits of LED light fixtures below.

If you’re a discerning Atlanta homeowner seeking the pinnacle of lighting control solutions, there’s an easy answer. HomeWorks is the ultimate Lutron whole-home solution, offering unparalleled features, benefits, and expandability for those who want the very best. Let's explore why below!

Lutron is a name well known in every aspect of the management and control of light. Since the invention of the first solid-state dimmer over 50 years ago, the company has continued to innovate in lighting. Lutron lighting controls can be found in commercial buildings like the New York Times building in Manhattan and grand residences like the White House.  

About two decades ago, Lutron entered another area critical to managing light - motorized shading. The company’s mission is to manage and control light for comfort, aesthetics, energy efficiency, and wellness. Typical of Lutron, they pay attention to every detail to produce the industry standard in motorized shading and window treatments. See how they do it below. 

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Dolby Atmos was introduced to much fanfare for home theaters in 2014. The new format was trumpeted as one of the biggest advances in multi-channel audio in years. Indeed, it brought a more immersive 3D sound to home theater. Consumer electronics partners jumped on the bandwagon early, and products like speakers, receivers, and UHD Blu-ray players started appearing in the market over the next two years.

While new technology is great, you need things that take advantage of it. For Dolby Atmos, the content was slow in coming. The first movie for home viewing released in Atmos on Blu-ray was Transformers, Age of Extinction. Video games like Star Wars: Battlefront followed as Dolby worked with content makers to make full use of the new format. While these titles were excellent showcases for the format, others were slow in coming.

Fast forward to 2019, and all that has changed dramatically. For one, there are over 4400 theaters in the U.S. with immersive Dolby Atmos sound, exposing millions of theatergoers to new levels in cinema audio. Almost every new AV receiver and surround processor now sports support for the format, with most supporting its competitor DTS:X as well. Apple recently announced Dolby Atmos support for the 4K Apple TV and is upgrading its iTunes movie rental offerings to Atmos as well. Amazon's latest streaming stick also supports the sound format. Speakers from respected brands like Bowers and Wilkins and Klipsch are available, both in surface mount or architectural styles designed expressly for delivering those three-dimensional height and positional overhead effects.

You may be thinking: What can I watch with a Dolby Atmos surround sound system in my Roswell or Metro Atlanta home’s media room? The answer is plenty - read on to learn more.

If you live in Buckhead, you know you’re in Atlanta’s best location. From the elegant homes to the area’s renowned upscale shopping and dining, you are accustomed to the finer things in life. Interestingly enough, however, it is surprising how many of Buckhead’s properties haven’t taken advantage of modern lighting techniques and professional lighting design. If your residence has all you want in décor and design, a new lighting design might be just what you need to take it to the next level. Keep reading to learn about four ways to see your home in a new light.

Metro Atlanta ranks as the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. You can find almost anything here, and there is no shortage of audio-video companies like GHT Group that offer home theater design and installation services.

When it comes to home theater, you should know that it is a focus that’s in our DNA. We recently rebranded our company to GHT Group from Georgia Home Theater to reflect the broader scope of our company, yet high-performance audio and video solutions like home theater remain central to our mission. 

Since we know you have many choices for your next home theater project, we’d like to recap why you should choose GHT Group. Read on for more!

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Our name is Georgia Home Theater, but it doesn’t describe all that we do. Since 1989, we have been designing and integrating custom technology solutions for homes and businesses in Atlanta and throughout the Southeastern U.S. In the early days, home theaters and audio-video systems were certainly the core of our business. But technology has advanced rapidly, and we have moved just as fast.

Fast forwarding to 2019, our company now delivers a broad array of smart home technology solutions and employs over 30 professionals, and we operate two state of the art showrooms in Marietta and Buckhead. Whether you’re looking for smart home automation, HiFi Audio, a home theater, smart security, or all of the above, we are your one-stop shop for the best equipment, solutions, and services.

Want to get a flavor of what we can do as Metro Atlanta’s leading smart home company? Just read on to learn more.

Watch your favorite movies, TV shows, documentaries, and more on the big screen in the comfort of your own home with a dedicated private cinema. A home theater system will change how you view entertainment and take family movie night to the next level. However, if you are looking for an integrator to bring your home theater to life, you need a company that specializes in both home theater technology and lighting design.

Learn why you need to work with a home theater company that is also an expert in lighting design when adding a private cinema to your home in Marietta, GA.

As we’ve written about at length on these blog pages, home theaters have never been more popular. The ongoing pandemic has forced the closure of live venues and movie theaters, making the home even more of a hub for entertainment. Homeowners have been reevaluating their media room and home theater installations, looking to add larger, up-to-date screens, more immersive audio, upgraded seating, and more. 

Some people go about doing home projects by hiring a builder and letting them manage the project. Others might get more involved and hire the specific trades and subcontractors, overseeing a project more directly. How should you go about building or upgrading a home theater in your Roswell, GA home? Should you hire a home theater company like GHT Group? Keep reading for our take on the subject.

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