Smart Home, Security, Audio & Solar FAQs

Projectors can deliver much larger screen sizes (100-150+ inches) than even the biggest TVs, creating a true cinema experience. They also have a more theatrical feel and can be hidden when not in use. However, TVs offer brighter images for rooms with lots of ambient light. We can help you decide based on your room, budget, and viewing habits.

Dolby Atmos is an immersive audio technology that adds height channels to traditional surround sound, creating a 3D audio experience where sound appears to come from above. It's now the standard for modern home cinema and major movies are mixed in Atmos. If you want the most realistic, cinema-like audio experience, Atmos is highly recommended.

Home theatre costs depend on your space, equipment preferences, and how immersive you want the experience to be. From a quality TV and soundbar setup to a full dedicated cinema room with premium projection, 4K visuals, Dolby Atmos audio, acoustic treatment, and custom seating — there's an option for every budget. All prices are in AUD. We provide detailed quotes after assessing your space and requirements.

Yes! We can transform almost any room into a fantastic home theatre. We'll consider factors like room dimensions, windows and light control, acoustic properties, and seating placement. Even a basic living room can be upgraded with hidden wiring, automated screens, and smart lighting for an impressive cinema experience.

Modern home theatres benefit from HDMI, network, and speaker wiring that's best installed during construction or renovation. However, we can work with existing homes using wireless solutions where appropriate and clever cable management. During your consultation, we'll assess your wiring needs and offer the cleanest solution.

C-Bus is a premium Australian-made lighting control system that allows sophisticated automation of your entire lighting setup. It's incredibly reliable, scalable, and integrates seamlessly with other systems. While more expensive than basic smart bulbs, C-Bus is built for whole-home control and is the choice of professionals — it's what makes us Australia's largest C-Bus supplier.

Yes! Our smart lighting systems work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa for voice control. You can say commands like "turn on living room lights" or "dim bedroom to 50%." Your lighting can also be automated based on time of day, sunrise/sunset, or when you arrive home.

Smart lighting can reduce your lighting energy use by 20-40% through dimming, scheduling, and occupancy sensing. Automated systems ensure lights are never left on in empty rooms, and LED integration maximizes efficiency. Many clients see noticeable reductions in their electricity bills.

In many cases, yes! We offer wireless smart lighting solutions that can work with your existing wiring and light fixtures. C-Bus systems can also be retrofitted in existing homes. During a consultation, we'll assess your switchboard and wiring to recommend the best approach.

Scenes are preset lighting configurations you can recall with one touch. For example, a "Movie" scene might dim the lounge, close blinds, and turn on bias lighting behind the TV. A "Good Morning" scene could gradually brighten lights and open blinds. You can create unlimited scenes for any activity or mood.

Sonos is the world's leading wireless audio system. It connects to your home WiFi network and streams music, podcasts, radio, and TV audio to speakers throughout your home — all controlled from one intuitive app. Unlike Bluetooth speakers, Sonos uses your home network for better range, multi-room synchronisation, and lossless audio quality. You can play different music in every room, or group rooms together for whole-home sound.

We're an authorised Sonos dealer on the Gold Coast, which means genuine products, full Australian warranty, and expert installation. Unlike buying online, we visit your property to understand your space, recommend the right speakers for each room, professionally install and calibrate your system, and integrate Sonos with your existing smart home (Savant, lighting, and more). You get a complete, working audio system — not just a box.

Sonos costs depend on how many rooms you want to fill with sound. A single speaker starts around $300, while a full home theatre setup (Arc soundbar + Sub + surrounds) is approximately $3,000-$4,000. A complete whole-home system covering 5-8 rooms typically ranges from $5,000 to $15,000+. All prices are in AUD. We provide free consultations to design a system that fits your space and budget — no obligation.

Absolutely! Sonos works seamlessly with Savant, the smart home platform we specialise in. You can control your Sonos speakers directly from the Savant app alongside your lighting, climate, security, and entertainment. Sonos also integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free voice control. If you're building a smart home, we design the audio and automation systems to work together from day one.

Sonos supports over 100 streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, YouTube Music, Pandora, Audible, iHeartRadio, and more. You can also stream your own music library from a NAS drive, play vinyl through a connected turntable (using Sonos Port or Amp), and access thousands of free internet radio stations. All services are controlled from the one Sonos app.

Both! Sonos wireless speakers (Era 100, Era 300, Five, Move) can be added to any existing home — just plug them into power and connect to WiFi. If you're building or renovating, we can install architectural Sonos speakers (in-ceiling, in-wall, outdoor) powered by the Sonos Amp for a clean, invisible look. Existing homes can also be retrofitted with architectural speakers in most cases. We'll assess your space and recommend the best approach.

The Era 100 is a compact, room-filling speaker with excellent stereo sound — perfect for bedrooms, kitchens, and smaller spaces. The Era 300 is a premium spatial audio speaker with Dolby Atmos, featuring six drivers that project sound in all directions. It's ideal for larger rooms, dedicated music listening, or as rear surrounds in a home theatre setup with the Arc soundbar. We can help you decide which is right for each room during your consultation.

Yes! The Sonos Move 2 is a portable, weather-resistant speaker with an IP56 rating — perfect for poolside, patios, and outdoor entertaining. For permanent outdoor installations, we use Sonos Outdoor Architectural speakers (by Sonance) paired with a Sonos Amp, delivering powerful, weatherproof sound that stays outside year round. We can design an outdoor audio system that blends seamlessly with your landscaping and withstands Gold Coast conditions.