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The Ambiance of Multi-Room Music

Imagine walking from room to room to enjoy soothing jazz in your study and lively pop music in the kitchen. Or even piping the same music into every room of your house, creating a seamless audio experience as you walk from room to room. This dream becomes a reality with multi-room music systems that smoothly integrate one or more music zones.

With preserved audio quality throughout your home, you can create an immersive, synchronized AV experience like no other. Become the ideal party host with a sound system your guests will envy!

Choosing the Right Equipment 

High-fidelity speakers strategically placed in various rooms and coupled with smart control systems ensure that homeowners can create a seamless audio environment. Bringing the joy of music into every corner of your home doesn’t have to be complicated. When you partner with a professional AV company like us, you can sit back and relax while we create the ideal musical setup for your space. 

Our process begins with an in-depth consultation where our team collaborates with homeowners to understand their unique preferences, lifestyles, and design aesthetics. This information helps us design and build a complete multi-room system unique to each home, ensuring that the speaker system fits with your existing decor.

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Why Upgrade Your Home Theater?

In a world where technology constantly evolves, upgrading your home theater is not just a luxury but a necessity. Join us as we explore why enhancing your home theater experience is the key to unlocking a new dimension of cinematic bliss. Discover why your home deserves the best entertainment, from immersive audiovisuals to innovative technology integration. Let's delve into the reasons for upgrading your home theater.

Immersive Cinematic Experience

The holiday season calls for movie nights with family and friends. Upgrade your home theater installation to enjoy all your favorite seasonal movies in the comfort of your home. Prodigy AV offers high-quality speakers, screens, seating, and acoustic treatments to enhance your audiovisual setup, making every movie night unforgettable. Experience every nostalgic note of holiday music and every festive movie scene in high-definition colors and contrasts. 

Smart Technology Integration

Integrate smart technology into your home theater to streamline control. With Prodigy AV’s expertise, you can easily manage lights, shades, and audiovisual systems from a single device, creating the perfect ambiance for any holiday gathering.

Optimize for Festive Events

Hosting holiday parties? Ensure your home theater is optimized for festive events. Prodigy AV can help you design a versatile space, whether for a cozy family movie night or a lively holiday bash. We’ll ensure that everyone can delight in the holiday movie cheer! 

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Thwarting Potential Thieves

Security cameras watch over your property and alert you when the unusual occurs. Today, you also have digital tripwires. Placing an invisible boundary near the pool, by the garage, or around your property ensures you receive notifications and live video feed when someone unknown crosses them.

This strategy may not be as fun as Kevin’s icy stairs and heated door knobs, but it’s the best security method for protecting your home and loved ones when you’re gone.

A Proactive Illusion

Of course, proactive measures are always a better idea when it comes to home security. After all, dealing with a bad apple after they’ve entered a home, as young Kevin had to do, is much more stressful than keeping them off the property in the first place.

One of the best intruder deterrence measures is creating the illusion that you’re home. Unfortunately, thieves have gotten used to light timers, often using their reliable timing as a sign that you’re not home.

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Expertise and Knowledge

One of the most significant advantages of working with a certified Lutron dealer is their in-depth expertise and knowledge of Lutron's products and technology. Certified dealers undergo strict training and certification processes.

This expertise means they can provide you with valuable insights, recommend the most suitable solutions for your specific needs, and offer expert guidance throughout the entire project.

Access to the Latest Products and Innovations

Lutron is known for its continuous innovation in the smart lighting and shading industry. Certified Lutron dealers have direct access to the latest products and technologies that might not yet be available through other channels. 

You can stay ahead of the curve and enjoy the benefits of the most advanced lighting and shading solutions on the market.

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Sunlight Management at Your Fingertips

While natural light is usually a desired feature for homeowners, it's important to manage it effectively to maintain your home's comfort and protect your interior furnishings. Motorized window treatments give you the power to control sun exposure without interrupting your daily activities. Imagine a system that will adjust your blinds automatically throughout the day to minimize overheating and shield your luxury furnishings from sun damage. If the sun’s glare comes across your TV screen in the afternoon, simply close the shades with your nearby remote.

Embrace Outdoor Beauty Without Compromise

With motorized window treatments, you can conveniently enjoy the views of the outdoors from inside the comfort of your home. Take in the serene morning sunrise or watch your children play in the yard without the hassle of untangling cords or peeking through blinds. With a simple tap on your smart remote control, or by setting a scheduled timer, your motorized window treatments will open and close with ease.

Privacy and Security Made Simple

In the traditional home, window treatments are either open, closed or somewhere in between—often remaining in the same position all day long. Motorized window treatments, however, transform this common practice and provide you with a dynamic and helpful feature. Program your coverings to open and close at times of the day to improve privacy and add a layer of security. Timed settings are beneficial when you're not home, simulating a human presence that could deter unwanted attention. 

Remember, homeowners must achieve a unique balance between aesthetics and functionality when designing a residence. Experts from Prodigy AV are ready to help you explore motorized window treatments and how they can elevate your living experience. If you’ve invested time in selecting every detail of your home's design, let us help you complete the vision with the beauty and practicality of motorized window treatments.

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The Makings of a Smart Security System

A smart security system creates an ecosystem of connected devices that work together. Electronic door locks, security cameras, motion sensors, automated lights, and motorized shades and windows connect to one platform. 

Because these systems are smart, they know the difference between animals and people as well as strangers and family. When something unexpected occurs, such as a stranger walking up your driveway, you receive a push notification and a video clip. 

Before the unthinkable occurs, you can lock the doors, turn on the floodlights, tell them they've been spotted through the two-way audio, and call law enforcement. And you can do this no matter where you are in the world.

Simulate Occupancy

Police suggest effective presence simulation is one of the best ways to prevent theft. When you leave for the day or an extended trip, press the ‘Away’ button. In response, your smart home randomly turns the lights and TV on and off and raises and lowers the motorized shades, creating the illusion that someone is home.

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Our Expertise & Experience

One of the top advantages of partnering with a Crestron dealer like Prodigy AV is our expertise. Our professionals are well-versed in the intricacies of Crestron technology and have the experience needed to tailor your smart home system to your unique preferences. We’ll work with you to design, implement, and fine-tune your system, ensuring that it meets your expectations.

Customization

Your home is unique, and your smart home system should reflect that. A Crestron dealer can assess your specific needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences to create a customized solution that suits you perfectly. Whether you want to focus on security, entertainment, lighting, or all of the above, we can build a system that integrates seamlessly into your home.

Seamless Integration

Crestron dealers are experts at integrating various technologies and devices into a cohesive and easy-to-use system. Whether you have smart thermostats, lighting control, home theater systems, or security cameras, our team can ensure that everything works effortlessly together. This harmony between different components is the hallmark of a true smart home.

Reliability

Crestron is renowned for its high-quality products and reliability. When you work with a Crestron dealer, you can rest assured that you're investing in a system that is built to last. This peace of mind is invaluable in the ever-changing landscape of smart technology.

The Perfect Picture

Anyone who has experienced a home theater knows that choosing the right visual screen is crucial. Would you prefer a large 8K TV, or would a projector-screen combo be more your style? Prodigy can help you measure your room’s dimensions and layout your preferred seating to make sure there’s room for everything you want. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Prodigy AV team for assistance! We’ll guide you in choosing the optimal screen size and type for your home.

Audio for Immersive Movie Experiences

Let high-quality audio transport you to new places and times. With consideration of the acoustics and size of your space, we can recommend a surround sound system or innovative Dolby Atmos 3D audio setup. Either choice is sure to amplify your movie's emotional and dramatic impact.

To further optimize sound quality, consider other audio enhancement features like carpeting, window treatments, or acoustic wall panels that can help reduce unnecessary echoes and absorb unwanted noise, to maintain a clean sound quality.

Navigating Lighting

Small lighting changes can drastically improve your movie viewing experiences. Ensure there’s no direct light hitting your screen from windows or hallways to minimize glare. Consider installing motorized window treatments, to control natural light with the simple click of a button—you won’t even have to leave your chair!

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TECHNOLOGY MADE EASY 

A smart home lets you manage your connected devices with one touch or voice command. While the technology behind such an awe-inspiring lifestyle may be complicated and require extensive knowledge, it’s this knowledge that ensures you live in a home that responds to your every need with no effort on your part.

How do you know Prodigy AV is up to the task? As a Control4 Diamond Dealer, Crestron Platinum Elite Dealer, Lutron Diamond Dealer, and HTA Luxury Certified Company, you can trust that Prodigy has the extensive knowledge and years of experience to design, engineer, integrate, program, and support the best in luxury home automation.

CUSTOMIZED SMART HOME LIVING 

Enjoying smart home living requires a customized approach. Different aspects of home automation are important to different people. You may not want a hot spa, beautiful landscape lighting, and relaxing tunes drifting through your backyard when you get home from a long day at work. Instead, you may want to relax in the living room with a glass of wine, your favorite TV series, and the lights settling into a shade of color that matches the setting sun. 

That’s the essence of a customized smart home. We program your smart devices to respond to your many activities and moods with the touch of a button, creating an environment just the way you and your family like it.

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CHOICES TO CONSIDER

Starting with a blank canvas is overwhelming for some, but having a reliable guide to lead you through your home theater planning can simplify the process. After all, there are so many questions to consider! 

• What screen size suits your room dimensions? 
• Is a projector a better fit than a TV? 
• Leather recliners or plush sofas? 

Here’s where the expertise of a designer comes in handy because they'll navigate you through these decisions and ensure that you get a theater that fulfills your needs and considers your preferences.

LIGHTING AND BALANCE 

A home theater designer will help you navigate the details of your design, including lighting. Did you know a movie-watching experience can be impacted by the glow in your room? Glare, shadows, or the wrong light levels can ruin a movie experience by causing distraction. However, with the help of a seasoned designer like Prodigy AV, you can achieve the perfect balance of light and dark to create the experience you want and rival any local cinema.

SOUNDSCAPING 

While the visuals may be the first thing you notice, the sound grounds your movie-watching experience. But when sound echoes, muffles, or loses its timing, it can quickly pull you out of the excitement of the scene. A home theater designer positions speakers, helps you choose appropriate sound-absorbing materials, and explains the importance of your seating arrangement to achieve a great sound.

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1. You’re More Likely to Use Them – A study from the US Department of Energy states that about 75% of homeowners keep their window coverings in the same position all day, every day. With the option to control them remotely and automate their movements, motorized window treatments are more likely to be used. 
2. They Help You Experience the Benefits of Natural Light – Sunlight is vital to several body functions. But with Americans spending about 90% of their time indoors, most of us are missing out on the benefits of natural light. Motorized shades can help get the sunlight in by automatically rising as the sun rises and moving down when the sun sets.
3. They Can Deter Potential Intruders – Most burglaries happen when the house is empty. While you may already have a security system to deal with intruders, adding motorized shades to your home can deter burglars from attempting to break into your house by giving the impression that it’s occupied. Schedule your shades to go up and down at different times of the day, or control them remotely while you are away to deter any potential intruders.
4. Better Climate Control, Lower Energy Bills – Instead of cranking up your HVAC system, utilize your window shades to bring in or block sunlight to create a more comfortable temperature inside the home. This doesn’t just give you better control over your home’s temperature but will also help make your home more energy efficient. An energy-efficient home is good for the pocket (lower bills) as well as for the environment.
5. Easy to Use for Older Adults and Those with Limited Mobility – Sickness, mobility issues, and increasing age can all affect our ability to operate window coverings effectively. Motorized shades resolve this problem by putting control in your hands, allowing you to operate the window coverings easily, efficiently, and effortlessly.

EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF MOTORIZED SHADES WITH PRODIGY AV

Experience these and explore many other benefits of smart window treatments with Prodigy AV’s state-of-the-art solutions and premium services. We are a team of technology enthusiasts providing advanced automation solutions to homeowners across Tennessee. Contact us at (615) 261-9930 or through the online contact form to get the best-quality motorized shades in middle Tennessee. 

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ENHANCING AESTHETICS 

Outdoor lighting can breathe life into your property, transforming it into a captivating sight, even during the darkest hours. By utilizing home automation, you can effortlessly adjust the intensity, color, and even the patterns of your outdoor lighting, creating a dynamic and visually stunning atmosphere. 

INCREASED SAFETY AND SECURITY 

A well-lit exterior serves as a powerful deterrent against potential intruders. Home automation provides the means to intelligently manage your outdoor lighting, ensuring your home remains safe and secure in the ways that suit you.

With programmable schedules, motion sensors, and remote access, you can create an impression of an occupied home, even when you're away. Smart outdoor lighting can automatically turn on when someone approaches your property, providing security and peace of mind. 

EXTENDED LIVING SPACES

Your outdoor areas deserve attention and care just as much as your indoor spaces. By utilizing outdoor lighting in conjunction with home automation, you can seamlessly extend your square footage beyond the four walls of your house. 

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ENHANCED PROTECTION

Smart security systems provide advanced features and technologies to enhance the overall protection of your property. They offer a multi-layered approach to security, combining various components, such as motion sensors, door/window sensors, security cameras, and alarms to provide comprehensive coverage.

REMOTE MONITORING & CONTROL

One of the significant benefits of smart security systems is the ability to monitor and control your system remotely! You can access your security system using a smartphone or a computer, allowing you to view live camera feeds, receive alerts, and even arm or disarm your system from anywhere. This flexibility enables you to keep an eye on your property even when you're not physically present.

REAL-TIME ALERTS

When a security event occurs, smart security systems can send real-time alerts to your connected devices. Whether it's a motion detected in a restricted area, a door or window being opened, or a fire or carbon monoxide alarm going off, you will receive instant notifications. This prompt information allows you to take appropriate actions quickly, such as contacting the authorities or verifying if it's a false alarm.

INTEGRATION WITH YOUR HOME AUTOMATION

Smart security systems can integrate with other smart home devices and platforms, creating a connected ecosystem across your whole home. This integration enables you to automate various actions based on security events. For example, you can set your lights to turn on automatically when motion is detected or have your security system interact with your smart door locks for added convenience and control.

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Wired Networks

Wired networks, primarily using Ethernet cables, have been the traditional choice for home networking connections. One of the main advantages of this installation is that they provide a stable and consistent network experience. They offer higher speeds, lower latency, and reduced susceptibility to interference compared to wireless connections. This makes them ideal for online gaming, video streaming, and large file transfers.

Wired networks are also inherently more secure. Wireless networks broadcast the signals over the air and can be intercepted by nearby devices, potentially compromising the network's security. In contrast, wired connections are not susceptible to eavesdropping or unauthorized access unless physical access to the cables is obtained. This makes wired connections a preferred choice for environments where data privacy is paramount.

Another great perk of Ethernet networks is  they are easily expandable. You can add switches and connect multiple devices without compromising network performance. This scalability is especially beneficial for larger homes or with numerous wired devices. Are your kids playing online video games while you are trying to hold a business video meeting? No worries; your wired connection can support it all!

Wireless Networks

While wired networks have many fantastic benefits, you can also find unique advantages to a wireless internet connection. For example, wireless networks allow you to connect devices without needing physical cables, providing freedom of movement and flexibility in device placement. This is especially useful for mobile devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets, which takes us to our next amazing perk of Wi-Fi connections: device compatibility. 

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A MULTI-ROOM SETUP 

Take advantage of the ability to play music in multiple rooms simultaneously! Set up high-end speakers strategically throughout your home to create a seamless audio flow that’s available whenever you want. Whether you're hosting a party or simply moving from one room to another, the music will follow you, ensuring a consistent and immersive listening experience.

SMART INTEGRATION 

Connect your whole-home audio system to your smart home system for seamless integration across your whole property! This integration allows you to control the music with a tap of a button or simple voice commands, effortlessly adjusting the volume, skipping tracks, or even changing playlists. You can also sync your audio system with other smart devices, such as lighting, to create the perfect ambiance for any occasion.

CENTRALIZED CONTROL 

Did you know you can manage your whole-home audio from just one single interface? This could be a dedicated remote control or a mobile app on your smartphone or tablet. With centralized control, you can easily select different sources, adjust volume levels, and create personalized playlists for each room, providing a convenient and intuitive way to manage your whole audio system.

OUTDOOR SPEAKERS 

Why keep the fun indoors? Extend your whole-home audio system to your outdoor spaces. Install weatherproof speakers in your backyard, patio, and pool area, allowing you to enjoy music while relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or lounging by the pool, the music can follow you, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor environments.

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AMBIANCE YOU CONTROL 

What is the first thing you react to when you enter a room or step outside? Is it the decor, the furniture, or the landscape before you? These indeed attract your attention, but natural and artificial lighting shapes your perceptions of it all.  

Outdoor lighting, at its core, is theatrical; just like music, it generates an instinctive response. The elements and fixtures create a sense of ambiance or elevate a backyard BBQ without obscuring the stars above. Setting the stage with light creates an atmosphere that you can control. 

SET THE MOOD 

Create a fantasy space by spotlighting specific features, defining boundaries, and highlighting 

architectural and decorative elements. Accenting trees with shadows or simulating the light cast by the moon adds an inviting narrative. The possibilities are limitless. 

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The Benefit of Natural Light

There’s nothing more beautiful than natural sunlight streaming into your home, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere. It’s also good for a home’s inhabitants, enhancing moods, reducing stress, and promoting better sleep. Unfortunately, this same sunlight can damage your interiors and cause extensive solar heat gain in Tennessee summers.

A smart home manages this natural light for you. When the sun’s direct rays begin heating rooms and damaging floors and furniture, the motorized shades automatically close. If you prefer the look and control motorized blinds offer, you’ll notice the slats automatically adjusting throughout the day, letting in just enough diffuse sunlight.

Managing Sunlight from Hard-to-Reach Windows

Many homeowners love the look of skylights and the sunlight that brings a bit of nature indoors. However, the problem arises with excessive glare and direct UV rays. Then, when it’s cold outside, we lose heat through these beautiful windows. At Prodigy AV, we partner with several award-winning motorized shade manufacturers. One of these, Lutron, offers custom window coverings designed for every type of window, including impossible-to-reach skylights, architectural windows, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Now, with the push of a button, you can open the tension shades covering your skylight in the early morning hours and close them when the direct sun’s rays begin shining through. They can also be automated to open and close depending on the sun's position.

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Integrated Home System

A Crestron home system integrates all of your smart home technology into a single home system. From your dashboard, you can get a quick status update of your entire home and navigate to different rooms to adjust the technology within each one. In just seconds, you can turn your TV to your favorite channel, dim the lights, adjust your thermostat, and lock your front door. Your entire home is always at your fingertips.

Elevated Entertainment

Home entertainment is how you relax at the end of the day and a great way to spend quality time with your family. With Crestron, entertainment is better than ever. You can incorporate a whole-home audio system that allows you to easily listen to your favorite playlists throughout your entire house or utilize listening zones so multiple family members can listen to different music at the same time.

Crestron also offers  4K video without any messy wiring. With Crestron’s DigitalMedia Technology, you can store all your sources, processors, receivers, and consoles away and still have your TV work seamlessly. Plus, every family member in the home can select their favorite channels, making it easy for everyone to navigate to their favorite entertainment.

Enhanced Security

Knowing your home is always safe is truly luxurious and makes it easier to relax and enjoy your home. Crestron Home always keeps you up to date on your home security status. With a quick glance at the control dashboard, you can see what doors are locked, if the garage is closed, or if the gate is secured. Quickly lock or unlock any access point in your home with the touch of a button. And with the 2N video door station, you can speak to and see live video of anyone on your doorstep.

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The Domino Effect

All your intelligent systems are connected to your home automation platform and each other. This enables them to work together, creating the perfect setting for various times of the day and activities. For instance, many clients enjoy waking to sunlight filtering through shades slowly rising. Their 'Good Morning' playlist gently nudges them, streaming through nearly invisible in-ceiling speakers. 

As the day advances, the shades on south-facing windows lower, reducing solar heat gain and the strain on HVAC systems. At the same time, the lighting in occupied rooms adjusts, maintaining the perfect level of illumination. Like a domino, one system affects another, creating the perfect atmosphere.

A Home That Welcomes You

Geofencing creates an invisible boundary tripped by your smartphone. This enables your smart home to start preparing for you as soon as you pull into the driveway at the end of the day. In response, it illuminates your landscape and first-floor lights, turns on your ‘Welcome Home’ playlist, adjusts the temperature, and heats the spa.  

A Space for Entertainment

Many clients incorporate distributed audio-video systems that deliver the best entertainment over the same platform. All the AV gear is tucked away in a closet and distributed to every 4K HDR TV and in-ceiling, bookshelf, and floorstanding speaker. These systems deliver superior, high-fidelity sound and stunning video to every room and are effortlessly managed with one touch. 

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The Design

If you’ve explored outdoor home cinemas online, you’ve noticed there are as many different designs as there are people to enjoy them. Some feature large outdoor TVs that emerge from the pool when it’s movie night or multiple TVs around the bar area for the big game. 

Others offer a large movie screen for a fully immersive experience. You’ll see luxury floaties, built-in recliners, and exquisite dining areas with multiple seating arrangements.

The Lifelike Images

At Prodigy AV, we partner with industry leaders in home entertainment and automation. Two of those brands, Screen Innovations and Stewart Filmscreen, manufacture the best commercial and residential indoor and outdoor projector screens on the market. Some motorized screens disappear when not in use, whereas others encompass entire walls. Combined with today’s outdoor projectors, you experience lifelike images in brilliant colors.

Depending on the usage and area, many of our clients also opt for the large outdoor 4K UHD TVs. These also deliver incredible images, even in direct sunlight; come in sizes up to 85 inches; and withstand whatever weather mother nature throws at them.