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We realize that every home movie night looks a little different. Some want a kid-friendly atmosphere, while others are looking for the ultimate high tech experience with their family. No matter your needs, we approach home theater installation differently with every client.

Upon your interest in custom home theater installation services, we will conduct an in-home consultation to assess your space. We recommend picking an area like a basement or bonus room for your home theater, so you have plenty of room for all your new smart technology. Once you explain your home entertainment needs, we will present you with our custom home theater packages, and our various installation options. After you pick a home theater installation package, our technicians will begin laying out your custom home theater, ensuring your TV, surround sound speakers, and home technology are integrated perfectly.

Additionally, we pick the latest and greatest in home theater technology to install in your home theater, using devices such as:

• Drop Down Projectors
• Smart TVs
• Soundproofing Panels
• Surround Sound Speakers
• Universal Control
• Smart Lighting and Shades
• Motorized Shades

Creating the perfect movie night means building the right space, and that takes soundproofing, adjusting, and perfecting the lighting. You can count on us to ensure that your home theater is properly equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable home movie night.

Despite what it might look like, a home theater is far more than mounting a TV to a wall. At Carolina Custom Sound, our home theater installers understand that a screen is only part of the custom home theater experience. There are so many aspects of the custom home theater installation process that need to be considered, and here, that’s exactly what our technicians are prepared to do.

At Carolina Custom Sound, no two home theater installations are the same! We offer 100% custom home theater installation from first consultation, to design, and installation. Home theater installation services, at the basic level, involve a few standard policies.

• Built in TV and Speakers
• Connecting External Viewing Devices
• Concealing and Mounting Wires
• Connecting Respective Devices

From there, we can begin diving into the customizations process of your home movie theater and finding a home theater installation package that suits your family. We also offer a wide range of home theater packages that are tailored to beginners, versus someone who wants to build on their existing system. Our home theater installation packages are:

• Video Connection Package
• Standard Home Theater Installation
• Enhanced Home Theater Installation
• Paramount Home Theater Installation

All of these packages are designed to give our clients an optimal home theater experience based on their budget and home viewing needs. As industry experts, we’ve learned over the years exactly what homeowners are looking for, and rather than settle for a one size fits all package, we’ve created a diverse variety of custom home theater installation packages that are suitable for every home movie buff.

Everyone’s idea of the perfect home theater is different. That’s why it’s important to consider what style of home theater room you’d like before installation. Take the time to review our custom home theater installation tips and ask yourself the following questions:

What screen style is best for your family?

Some families want to stick with a traditional big-screen TV, while others like the idea of a drop-down movie projector. Both of these options are designed for high-quality viewing, but to have the right surround sound speakers and compatible technology. That’s why you’ll need to pick the right screen for your home theater before we begin installing other technology.

How visible do you want your home theater technology?

Home theater installation means lots of wiring and cords, however, the latest home theater installation technology makes it easier than ever to conceal messy cords. You can tell your home theater installer whether or not you’d like to add additional panels for your DVD players and controllers, so you won’t have to worry about anything other than your screen when it’s time to press play.

What type of seating layout would you prefer?

Every home theater room is a little different. Your dream layout might not be a traditional home theater setting. Before installation, discuss what type of home theater seating arrangement you’re going to have in your home theater room. That will help your home theater installers determine the best layout for your screen, speakers, and additional home theater technology.

How large is your home theater space?

Finding the right size space for your home theater might sound simple, but it’s actually the most important step in the installation process. In most cases, it’s the deciding factor for what home technology you can use in your home theater installation. For example, a spare room isn’t as large as a basement or bonus room, which means a smaller screen for movie night. You have to consider the best location for your home theater room, as well as the best viewing arrangement.

Will you add additional furniture and accessories?

Are you planning on adding a snack station, wet bar, or other home accessories? If so, tell your home theater installer. They’ll need to account for the extra furniture before installation.

When it comes to designing a home theater, it’s important to add your style. Once you’ve asked yourself the appropriate questions, our team will get right to work and can help you find the best home theater ideas and configuration to suit your family. When it comes to your home theater room, there are plenty of design possibilities such as:

• Traditional Home Theater Installation and Seating
• Media Room Installation
• Cozy Home Theater Lounge
• Multi-Purpose Space for Movies and Gaming

In addition to a home theater, you can also have other creative ideas and home theater accessories in your space, such as:

• Concessions Stand for Movie Snacks
• A Wet Bar for Drinks
• A Blanket and Pillow Station
• Movie Rack Display

At Carolina Custom Sound, we can match your home theater imagination during the installation process. We love nothing more than seeing your home automation dreams come true, and our custom home theater installation process gives you the perfect opportunity to let your movie dreams come to life.

When it’s time to approach home theater installation, we only work with the best and most reliable home theater brand names in the business. From smart speakers,movie projectors, to smart shading and automated blinds, all of our partners are known for their accessibility and incredible products. Some of the brands we partner with for our TVs, projectors, and smart home tech are:

• Sony
• Control4
• Epson
• JVC
• BenQ
• Yamaha
• Klipsch
• LG
• Samsung
• Sunfire
• Golden Ear

Your home theater deserves the best, which is why we only use the most reliable brands for our clients. Every movie night should be amazing, but that all begins with the right audiovisual experience.

TV installations seem pretty straightforward, but there are so many other things that go on behind the scenes during a TV installation. For instance, you have numerous wiring, cords, and devices that need to be connected and integrated with your speakers or soundbar.

While some TV installation companies offer a few of these services, Carolina Custom Sound offers them all. We don’t have one cut and dry TV installation package. Instead, we make every TV installation fully customized to the clients needs. Our technicians are capable of above fireplace mounting, wall mount services, smart speaker integration, and so many other TV installation services.

Your TV might be the star of the show, but it can’t do all the entertaining on its own. As a home automation company, home entertainment is one of our specialties. We won’t just install your smart TV – we can also integrate it with other smart devices in your home. Plus, we work with the top brands in the industry, such as LG, Samsung, Sony, and Sunbrite, so your TV and smart home technology is 100% innovative and compatible with your home.

Whether you want smart speaker integration, smart home hub integration, or would like to establish your TV to your smart home software, all of these possibilities are realities at Carolina Custom Sound. Our technicians are trained to integrate technology seamlessly into your home, no matter the device.

At Carolina Custom Sound, there’s no such thing as a one size fits all TV installation. We offer 100% custom TV installation services to all our clients and give you the option to add other features and upgrades based on your preferences. Our Custom TV Installation Services include standard services of on-wall mounting, no stud mounting, and exterior wiring, but you can choose other services such as:

• Wall Installation
• Wiring Services (in or outside of the wall)
• Surround Sound Speaker Installation
• Structured Wiring (hide wiring)
• Bracket Installation
• Sound Bar Services

At the time of installation, you can use your original TV, or together we can select a model that suits your entertainment needs. During installation, we can be as hands-on or off as you’d like. Our years of experience and partnership with reliable brands has helped us become experts in TV installation, so we’re happy to help as much as you’d like. We can collaborate on decisions like:

• Where to Mount your TV
• What TV Model is Best
• What Speakers are Best for Entertainment
• Where to Install Control Panels
• Where to Conceal Wiring
• If you Need Home Automation Services
• How to Use Smart TV Remotes
• And so much more!

Plus, all of your devices will be connected and fully operational at the time of our departure. Simply choose as much or as little as you’d like when it comes to your smart TV installation.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had the perfect TV mounting bracket for your wall or fireplace? What if we told you that this bracket already existed?

The Slydlock TV bracket is the perfect solution for complex TV mounting. At Carolina Custom Sound, we understand that extra hardware and drilling isn’t ideal. Our goal is to keep installation simple, and not drill, screw, or hammer more than necessary. With the Slydlock TV mounting bracket, its innovative design keeps TV installation simple.

The Slydlock is a patent-pending TV mount that can fit a variety of TV-style and size preferences. With a low-profile tilt, which doubles as the flat bracket, the Slydlock is perfect for LCD, plasma, LED, and OLED TVs anywhere from 32”-75”.

The best part of the Slydlock is that it can fit just about anywhere in your home. It’s capable of fitting in openings from 32″ to 52″ wide and locks in place every 1/8th of an inch to guarantee accuracy and security. We can install this custom wall mount bracket in armoires, above your fireplace, and on your wall. With our white-glove service installation, it’s easier than ever to have your favorite smart TV mounted in no time.

Connect your Amazon Alexa or Google Home with speakers that reliably produce smooth, clear sounds throughout your home. Whether you want to sing along while you cook dinner, play some background music while working in your home office, or turn it up throughout the house for a good party, these speakers will allow you to create the best home audio experience for your lifestyle.

• Definitive Technology
• Golden Ear
• Klipsch
• Monitor Audio
• Sonos
• Sunfire

The receiver is the hub of your surround sound system. Speakers can only sound as good as signals they receive from the receiver. Don’t invest in solid speakers only to miss out on optimum sound quality because you opted for a subpar receiver. Find the best fit for your preferences, budget, and lifestyle from one of our partners to enjoy the best possible surround sound experience.

• Denon
• Onkyo
• Sony ES
• Yamaha

Now that we know a little more about home automation, let’s take a closer look at how exactly home automation systems and smart home solutions work.

Smart home automation sounds like a complex term, but it’s more straightforward than you’d think! A smart home automation system, whether it’s a thermostat, speaker, or security system, is installed in your home like any other device. Once it’s installed, the device(s) are connected to a secure wireless network. After this connection is established, the device goes live, and you can then use a tablet or smartphone to control and adjust the settings of your smart devices.

Home automation systems operate when you tell them to! Your smart devices can sense or be told what to do from predetermined controls, so you can decide exactly when and how your smart home devices will operate.

Home automation systems are controlled in three different ways – through actuators, sensors, and controllers. Sensors are most common in smart doorbells, thermostats, and security systems, where your system adjusts or notifies you based on changes in motion. Actuators are when your respective device receives power, and this usually happens in a large home automation system such as a stereo, that requires a great amount of power. Controllers are capable of sending and receiving messages and signals from your smart home devices and are typically sent from a homeowner’s smart home device.

After installation, these smart home solutions are easy to stay connected to and can be monitored remotely. They do most of the hard work on their own, but with a little outside assistance, it’s easy to keep tabs on all of your smart home devices.

In today’s world, there are many types of smart home solutions. However, with so many different devices to choose from, it’s hard to know what home automation ideas are best for your family.

If you’re looking for smart home automation ideas, start thinking about what your family needs from these smart home solutions. Are you looking for smart home security or home entertainment? Depending on these preferences, there are plenty of ideas, combinations, and home automation packages that can suit your family.

Some of the best home automation ideas aren’t overly complex – they can be as simple as a smart plug or even a smart home hub! Our favorite home automation ideas and systems include:

• Smart Thermostats
• Smart Locks
• Smart Security Systems
• Smart Speakers
• Smart Lights
• Smart Door Bells
• Smart Motorized Shades and Blinds
• Smart Blinds and Shades
• Smart Sensors
• Home Automation Controllers
• Smart Home Hubs
• Smart TVs

The best part? These smart home solutions can be integrated together, so if you’re looking for a new home entertainment system, smart home technicians can install your TV, smart speakers, and automated blinds at once. Now, you can have the perfect home automation system from the start.

All of these smart home devices are easy to control, so even if you or a family member aren’t very tech-savvy, you’ll still be able to establish settings on your smart devices with ease.

As industry experts, we’re asked all the time if smart home automation is worth the investment. Our answer – absolutely! Smart home solutions are a long term investment in the safety, security, and longevity of your home and lifestyle. Home automation doesn’t just simplify the way you start movies and TV. It also makes your home feel like home! You can easily control all your favorite devices at once, giving you a sense of security in everyday life, without ever compromising on comfort.

In addition to simplifying everyday routines, smart home solutions are known for:

Reducing monthly energy bills

Automating your devices means never forgetting to turn out the lights, adjust the thermostat, or leaving the TV on. Smart home solutions are here to make your daily life more affordable, so you can focus on what matters most and spend less money on electric bills.

Instant Notifications

Using smart home devices means you’ll know what’s going on at all times, no matter where you are. Smart technology is designed to be 100% accessible, which means your devices can notify you of deliveries, changes, and anything that’s happening inside your home. Their respective smart home application will ding and notify you of any changes in temperature or package arrivals.

Powering Home Appliances

While there are many smart home appliances on the market today, there are still ways to power old school kitchen appliances with home automation systems. Home automation systems can be installed to help you make your home connected on every level. For instance, a smart plug can be connected to your device, and when you ask your smart home hub to switch it on, it will do as you ask instantly. Check out more here in out article on Internet of Things (IOT).

Smart Home Remote Monitoring

You can regain peace of mind while you’re away from home, thanks to smart home systems! Smart home systems and home automation are designed to make life easier and more secure. With this new smart home technology, you’ll be able to monitor your home from anywhere, simply by pressing a smart app on your phone.

Home automation is a better solution to old school technology, so don’t hesitate to jump forward into the future. Home automation systems are here to simplify and enhance your everyday life.

While home automation systems and smart home technology sound like the stuff millionaires use, it’s not! Smart home automation is quite affordable, and accessible, especially when you partner with recognized smart home automation professionals like the team at Carolina Custom Sound. Our team can help make your smart home automation dreams come true using some of your existing equipment, and a few new products, to craft the perfect affordable automated home for you. You can select and customize services that fit your budget, instead of us providing one huge home automation package. Our team is here to help you find a smart home system that works, not sell home technology you don’t need, which is why we offer different Service Packages to our clients.

In addition to our affordable home automation pricing, we’re members of the following accredited organizations:

• The Winston-Salem Home Builders Association
• The Greensboro Home Builders Association
• The National Home Builders Association

On top of being nationally and locally recognized as one of the best partners to install your smart home solutions and home automation systems, we’re also members of ProSource. This means we get to bring your smart home devices and equipment to you at more affordable prices by cutting out the middleman. You won’t be paying unnecessary fees when you partner with us.

At Carolina Custom Sound, we believe that smart home solutions shouldn’t be overpriced and out of reach. We’re confident in our ability to give homeowners the smart home systems they’re looking for, at highly affordable prices.

Every homeowner has different home automation needs, so depending on your home and personal preference, we can make your smart home vision a reality.

Our team can install whole-house A/V services during the home building process to provide seamless integration and the highest functionality between your devices. Before the building process is complete, we work within your home to craft a centralized audio/video system that pipes music, video, and cable signals throughout your home. With a centralized system, you’ll only see the speakers and TV screens, not the cables and cords required to make your system come to life.

How can you control your smart home system? Through a multitude of devices, such as handheld remotes, smart tablets, or wall-mounted control panels. The centralized components of your system can be hidden away in a closet, so you don’t have to see your control panels, or mounted in an impressive rack system array in your living room.

It’s important to note that some of our systems may have additional DVD and CD players located locally in various rooms for convenience. If correctly configured, these DVD and CD players can be viewed or listened to in the room they are located in, as well as any other room in your home. There are many ways of configuring a whole house A/V system, so depending on your requirements and budget, our team will pick a system that works best for your needs.

After a long day, arriving home to a brightly lit living room or bedroom isn’t just convenient – it’s relaxing and inviting. With home light automation, you can control your entire home lighting system remotely, or use a few smart home devices. Smart home lights operate using a wireless transmission signal to turn your lights on and off. In many instances, you need a wifi connection to activate your smart home lighting system, but depending on what software you use in your home, this isn’t always necessary.

Automated smart lighting systems can work in a few different ways. If you’re looking to start small with your smart lighting connection, simply install smart LED light bulbs, to begin with. From there, you can use more than just LED bulbs – smart switches and smart plugs are another great way to start using smart lighting systems in your everyday life.

The best part about smart lighting controls is how simple and easy to use they are. If you’re on your way home from work, simply touch a button to turn everything on at once. Coming home to a light and bright house truly is easier than ever before. Plus, you won’t risk forgetting about the kitchen or bedroom lights, which means you’ll reduce your total energy consumption and electric bills.

Alternatively, you can regulate your smart home lighting system by adding timers to your devices. When you’re ready to come home, your smart lighting system will turn on automatically thanks to these preset timers.

You can also turn on your lights using voice-commands when synced to your smart home hub. Just ask your Amazon Echo or smart home system to turn on your lights when you walk through the door. You’ll be able to turn on select rooms, or your entire home, at your convenience.

An additional and unexpected benefit of smart lights? They can add an extra layer of security to your smart home, by simulating your normal routine. If you’re out of town and have your smart locks and security system activated, that doesn’t always mean your home is spared from wandering eyes.

Setting automated light timers in your living room can provide the illusion that you’re still home, even if you’re gone. Just change the lights to switch on by setting the perfect automated timer.

If you’ve ever balanced grocery bags on your knee in a dark kitchen with your fingers tangled in car keys, you know this isn’t an effective way to walk through the door. Finding the light switch when your hands are full is a hassle, but with automated light, coming home truly is a breeze. Simply ask your kitchen to light the way, or activate your entire floor with one smart wall switch.

Automated lighting creates a cohesive, calm aspect in your interior space while alleviating the stress of coming home. New-build construction and remodels provide the perfect opportunity for centralizing lighting wires, so you can start building the perfect smart home. This eliminates the need for switch banks and replaces individual lighting fixtures with unobtrusive keypads, which will look they’ve always belonged. With the right measurements and installation, smart lighting truly is a breeze.

Wouldn’t it be nice to make your Christmas tree, front porch, and back patio a little brighter and smarter this year? Now you can with LED smart lights and a smart lighting system!

LED smart lights are known for their bright glow and ability to change color, so your home can shine brightly this holiday season. In addition to their high wattage, LED smart lights are an extremely popular smart home solution because of how easy they are to control. Just like other smart lights, LED smart lights can be controlled remotely. This holiday season, you can set your LED lights on an automated timer, so they know the perfect time to switch on and off.

Thanks to smart LED lights, it’s easier than ever to decorate your home. Most smart LED lights have the ability to sync to a smart home hub, like an Amazon Alexa or Google Home, or can be controlled through a smart app on your phone. Once your lights are synced accordingly, you can start using your smart home hub or smart app to turn on (or off) all your smart lights.

The best part? You can name different light strands, so you know which one is which throughout your home. For instance, you can request for the “Christmas tree lights,” “front porch lights,” and “back porch lights” to turn on all at once, or one at a time. By using a smartphone application that is compatible with your smart lights, or your smart home hub, you can set these lights to turn on all at once from your respective application.

With LED smart lights, it’s easy to control and simplify your traditional Christmas decorating ideas.

While you might not think about the harsh glare of the sun while you’re at work, you will think about it on the weekends and during family visits. If you want to enjoy a movie marathon with your loved ones, it’s important to have the best environment for a screening – which is why automated shades are so helpful.

There are plenty of additional benefits to automated motorized shades, including:

Additional Privacy

Like typical curtains, automated shades and motorized blinds offer additional protection and security. If you plan on going out of town and don’t want anyone peeping in the windows, you can access your shades through your smartphone or tablet. It’s easy to control your smart shades from anywhere, whether it’s just for movie night, or for an extended period of time.

Convenient and Easy Entertainment Assistance

Instead of standing up to pull the curtains shut, you can now simply press a button during home movie night. Automatic shades give you the freedom and capability to control your blinds, without pausing the movie.

Energy Savings

With smart home technology, you’ll be able to see incredible energy savings. Smart blinds and shades, like voice control lighting, can help reduce your footprint and total energy consumption. You’ll be able to reduce the amount of external heating and air entering your home, which is a true energy saver.

The world of outdoor home automation is just as vast and exciting as normal smart home technology. There are endless possibilities when it comes to installing smart outdoor solutions – the most difficult decision is deciding which outdoor technology you’d like!

At Carolina Custom Sound, we specialize in multiple kinds of outdoor entertainment systems, ranging from outdoor TVs to automated porch awnings. Having a quiet day outdoors or entertaining a crowd has never been easier thanks to outdoor home automation.

Our technicians are trained to install multiple types of outdoor technology, including:

Outdoor Automatic Lights

These outdoor lights are controlled through motion detection or your smartphone, so they turn on exactly when you need them.

Outdoor Automated Solar Lights

These lights can power up during the day, and with the touch of a button, be turned on exactly when you want.

Outdoor Speaker Installation

With established wifi or Bluetooth connection, you can turn on your favorite tunes, and enjoy them all around your backyard.

Outdoor Sound Systems

Perfect for outdoor entertaining, outdoor sound systems are designed for football games, home movie nights, and playing your favorite songs all day long.

Outdoor TV Installation

These weatherproof TVs can block the sun’s harsh glare without overheating and are perfect for outdoor decks, patios, or even around the pool.

Outdoor Projector Installation

Take home movie night outside with an outdoor projector. With their high-quality screens and smart speaker compatibility, the whole family will enjoy extra time outside.

Automated Smart Shades and Awnings

Keeping out the heat or staying in the shade has never been easier thanks to automated shades and awnings. Now, you can cool down your home, patio, and stay protected from UV rays with ease.

Outdoor Floodlights and Security

If you want to enhance your smart home security system, there’s no better way than adding outdoor protection. Outdoor floodlights and security cameras are perfect for keeping an eye on things while you’re outdoors or away from home.

Automated Controls for Pools and Outdoor Accessories

Sometimes, it’s nice to have a heated pool or other smart outdoor accessories by your side. Because we partner with so many smart technology companies, together we can create the perfect backyard, using additional outdoor devices.

If you can dream it, we can build it! That’s the beauty of outdoor home automation. It’s combining all of your favorite parts of smart home technology, and the great outdoors. At Carolina Custom Sound, we’re capable of bringing all of your favorite outdoor entertainment systems to life.

When it comes to creating a smart home, we tend to think about the final product, rather than what goes on behind the scenes. Whether you’re installing a home theater, surround sound speakers, or a smart home security system, there is a lot of initial preparation that goes into operating these innovative products. Before we can create your smart home of the future, we first have to lay down the groundwork.

Instead of dealing with the complexities of wiring and installation, our integrative pre-wiring services can operate and connect all your smart home solutions at once. Our prewiring services are the discrete but necessary automation service that takes your home to the next level, so when we get to work, all of your favorite devices are concealed and fully functioning.

When you work with Carolina Custom Sound, staying connected has never been easier. From basic WiFi connectivity to full server-based networks, Carolina Custom Sound has the knowledge and expertise you need to connect your home devices seamlessly using secure and efficient operating systems.

At the end of the day, you want your devices to work, plain and simple. Our experts are here to blend your devices naturally into your home, creating a seamless experience that will enhance your lifestyle. Contact us today and see what home network upgrades can do for your home.

A home theater is a dedicated space designed to replicate the cinema experience with high-performance sound, HD projectors, and theater seating. A media room, on the other hand, is a more versatile space integrated into your living area, ideal for watching movies, gaming, or enjoying music with a more casual setup.

Yes, we provide complete home AV installations, including surround sound systems, in-wall and ceiling speakers, TV mounting, and robust home networking solutions to ensure seamless audio and video performance throughout your space.

Smart home automation lets you control lighting, climate, security, entertainment, and more from a single app or voice command. We tailor systems to your lifestyle, making your home more efficient, secure, and convenient.

Absolutely. We design and install whole-home lighting control systems that allow you to adjust brightness, create scenes, and schedule mood lighting events. These systems improve energy efficiency and add comfort, security, and elegance to your home.

We offer weatherproof TVs, outdoor speakers, landscape lighting, and motorized shades for patios and pergolas. Whether you're hosting a backyard movie night or relaxing in the shade, we help create outdoor spaces that are functional and fun year-round.