Multiroom Audio System

 A multiroom audio system allows you to play music throughout your home from multiple sources and in any room at any time. It can be controlled via a smartphone, tablet or remote, a touchscreen control system like Control4 or even by your voice with a smart speaker. Multiroom systems are designed to simplify the way you access and enjoy music, while improving the overall acoustic experience of your home.

A smart home professional can help you decide which multiroom audio system is best for your home, based on the number of rooms where you want to play music and the type of music you prefer to listen to. Generally, you will need an audio source for every room, speakers and a central hub or controller. Then you can choose to add additional components as your needs change.

You can start small with a wireless speaker from a brand like Sonos or Bose, but the best multiroom audio systems are very expandable and harness the power of your smart home. In fact, many systems can integrate with a smart TV so you can hear the same song in multiple rooms or switch to your favourite film sound track while cooking dinner. Many brands offer soundbars to make your existing home theatre set-up part of the multiroom audio system too.

Wired multiroom systems are also available and work in a similar way to the wireless solutions. A receiver or AV surround processor has extra outputs to power speakers in other rooms, and an amplifier is installed in each zone to deliver line-level signals. This approach requires hardwiring, which can be challenging if you haven’t done prewire or are renovating an older house.

For a completely wireless solution, smart home professionals can install in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, which blend seamlessly with your decor and are almost invisible. Then the hardware that makes them work can be hidden in a closet, so your home maintains a clean look.

Multiroom audio systems are also integrated with your other smart home technologies. This means that a single command can trigger multiple actions, like turning up the party music in your family room and kitchen and turning down the lights in your bedroom and bath. This is all possible with a smart audio solution that works with your other smart technology, like a Control4 multiroom system.

A professionally installed multiroom audio system can be controlled with your mobile device, a smart TV or touch screen, a remote control, a smartphone app or a keypad. This removes the need for a stack of devices and confusing buttons that aren’t labelled in a consistent fashion. Plus, a mobile device or voice command can initiate multiple functions at once, so you don’t have to keep switching between apps to get the settings you want. We can also integrate your multiroom audio with other smart home systems, so a single command on a phone, touch screen or remote can activate the lighting, music and climate settings for a gathering with friends.audio visual solutions