Today's home theaters provide viewers with immersive experiences and personalized controls. The future is bright for home theater technology, and today Connected Living Solutions is here to explore seven of the trending features within the home theater industry.

Wireless Connectivity

We’re leaving the era of cluttered spaces due to tangles of cords and cables, and are in the golden age of wireless technology, from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to Airplay. Now it's easier than ever to directly stream almost any content you'd like from your phone or computer to your home theater system. However, many audiophiles still prefer to use cables for more reliable connections that can handle large amounts of data, and companies like Connected Living Solutions can organize your cables into an orderly setup that’s out of the way. We anticipate within a few decades cables could soon become a thing of the past for wireless technology that’s more efficient and user-friendly.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing in popularity throughout the home automation industry, and we anticipate it will make its mark in home cinema too.  Voice command assistants like Amazon Alex and Google Home allow users to operate their audio, screen, and lighting with a simple voice command. AI may be useful in analyzing viewing habits to more accurately suggest ideal movies and TV shows based on your preferences. Based on your genre of content, AI could also automatically adjust your audio levels for stronger bass in sci-fi or a more toned-down volume for horror films.

Ambient Lighting

Ambient lighting can alter the mood of your home theater to feel like you're truly at the cinema. LED lights and other technologies can create an effect that matches the mood of whatever content you're watching. Create low, warm lighting for a romantic comedy or immerse your room in total darkness for a suspense film. We anticipate ambient lighting solutions will grow in sophistication in the future, for example with sensors that automatically brighten or dim your lighting based on the scene. Film producers may even begin to release customized lighting settings or programs that correlate with their movie for a whole new level of immersion.

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality has totally transformed the media experience by directly immersing people in the action of a virtual world. VR has been popular with games, but it's possible to revolutionize the home theater experience with VR. Instead of simply watching a Marvel movie, you can find yourself caught in the battle alongside your favorite superheroes. This could make movies even more engaging and allow you to view the same movie from a different perspective and spot things you hadn't noticed on a previous watch. VR is still in the very early stages, but as it becomes more available, we anticipate home theater enthusiasts will be eager to take on this technology.

8K resolution

8K screens and projectors have newly entered the home theater scene but are quickly becoming the standard. Its resolution grants four times the number of pixels compared to 4K resolution and sixteen times as many pixels as Full HD resolution. It results in an incredibly sharp image that makes even the tiniest details visible on large screens, with vivid color accuracy and contrast that immerses viewers in the action. Although 8K content is limited, it will become more available in upcoming years with more media companies ready to release content in 8K resolution.

Rollable Displays

Rollable displays offer a truly versatile way to watch content in your home theater. These displays allow users to adjust their screen size, so you can enjoy a smaller screen for relaxed TV viewing during the day, then roll out a larger screen for an unforgettable movie night with friends and family. Rollable display technology is still relatively new, but we anticipate it will become more popular with time.

Smart Home Integration

Smart home integration allows users to operate multiple aspects of their home theaters, along with other features of the home, from a centralized station. That may look like a paired application or a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa. We believe an integrated and automated home is one of the best ways you can have a seamless experience in your home. For example, you can set your system to automatically dim the lights when you begin a movie or lower the temperature when everyone leaves for school or work for the day.

These are just a few of the trends and future predictions we envision for home theaters. Luckily, it’s possible to invest in these solutions today, and with an installation from a professional company like Connected Living Solutions, you’ll be able to enjoy a home theater experience like never before. Contact us today to begin!