Why You Need a Professional Integrator for Your AV Installation

DIY AV installation can quickly spiral out of control. Instead, trust the AV specialists at Argenta Solutions to get it right the first time around

Summer 2020 is shaping up to look very different from the summers of years past. As the threat of coronavirus lingers, you may be contemplating fewer family vacations and more time spent at home in Salt Lake City, UT. If that’s the case, what you need is a high-end home audio video system for music, movie, TV and gaming entertainment.

Before you decide to install a new system yourself, stop and read our blog. At Argenta Solutions, we’ve seen all kinds of DIY disasters. For a clean, high-quality installation, turn to an AV specialist for help. Here are some of the most common problems DIY projects run into.     

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DIY Problem #1: You want audio and video throughout your entire house, but don’t want to set up separate systems in each room

Not a problem. We can design and install multi-room audio and video that you can access, manage and control under one centralized system. With distributed AV, you can:

• Access and control all AV devices using one interface, like a smartphone app or universal remote
• Tap a button on your smartphone app and send music, movies or TV shows to a different area of the house
• Listen to Spotify in the kitchen, play a video game in the living room and watch Netflix in the bedroom — all at the same time 

DIY Problem #2: You want your living room to look like a living room — you don’t want guests seeing tech equipment, wires and cables every time you have company 

Done. With a multi-room AV setup, all your components connect to one indoor receiver which can be tucked away in a spare closet, eliminating visible wires and cables around the house. All you need in each room is your video display screen and speakers.

We can make your setup even more unobtrusive with hidden AV technology. Decorative wall art, cabinet lifts, and ceiling dropdown devices can beautifully conceal large TVs until you’re ready to use them. We can also install in-ceiling or in-wall speakers that blend into the room, or we can commission custom bookshelf speakers that match the finish on a cabinet or entertainment center. 

DIY Problem #3: You want to extend your audio video to the back patio, but the TV you set up outdoors is on its own system and doesn’t display very high-quality picture

We can help with that. Your backyard and patio are like another “room” in your house, which means we can connect an outside television and speaker system to your indoor multi-room AV system. We’ll handle all the wiring requirements, which can be complicated when you’re laying outdoor wiring.

Unfortunately, a standard indoor television isn’t made to perform well outside. Our techs will also help you choose AV equipment designed to live outside and withstand rain, heat, humidity, snow, wind and more.

For indoor and outdoor entertainment systems, contact an AV specialist like Argenta Solutions. We proudly install smart home solutions for residents in Salt Lake City, UT. Call us at 801-996-3146 or fill out our online form to get started.