The digital age makes it possible to transform many spaces in the home in favor of entertainment. Since the rise of IoT (Internet of Things) devices the concept of “automated home” It is a tangible reality with lighting systems that react to the content displayed on the screen, portable projectors 100 inches that fit in a backpack and even home automation that allow you to have a dinner hall own.
In search of the best possible user experience, the latest technological advances have taken home entertainment to a new dimension, allowing users to transform part of their home into digital recreation spacesjust with a few products or touch-ups.
From home theater systems to interactive gaming platforms, the home entertainment revolution currently has a vast range of options to recreate the experience of any cinema, with IoT devices as the protagonists.
smart lights
In this search to find the ideal configuration to transform the screens, there are smart accessories that adapt to the devices that already form part of the geography of the home, such as the smart TV.
Philips Hue is a smart lighting system developed by the brand based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, which allows control lighting of home and thus create the ideal environment for every moment whether in moments of leisure to watch a movie on Netflix or enjoy video games.
Like any product connected to the network via cell phone, Philips Hue no need to install special cables or replace all conventional lighting in a home environment. You just need to download the official app on any Android or iPhone cell phone or tablet and then go to the configuration.
Once installed on the phone, the user must follow the steps to introduce the app and log in with a Gmail email or create a Hue account.
The next step will be to pair the phone or tablet with the Philips Hue Bridge, which is connected to the home router. This small box is the heart of this smart lighting system, which serves as a link between the lights and the Wi-Fi.
Then, in the instance of customizing the lights, each user can regulate from their cell phone. intensity, control on and off remotely and play with the more than 16 million colors to adapt your home according to each need.
Another ideal component for this setup is Philips Hue Sync (499,999 pesos). This small box, similar to a cable TV decoder, serves as a tool for a video game console, PC or Mac to capture the content on the screen and return it. translates into immediate light for an immersive experience.
In total it has four HDMI inputs to connect various multimedia devices (video game console, sound tower and notebook) to produce a fluid display of intelligent colored light that responds to content that appears on the screen or what you hear from a speaker and reflects it.
To convert the television into a movie screen you will need to have Gradient Philips Huea smart, flexible light strip that sticks to the surface of any 65” to 70 inch television.
The “intelligence” of this synchronized lighting system makes it possible to match colors that indicate a horror scene from a movie, that the character’s life is at risk or colors related environments that are being explored, the LED strip will mimic what is happening on the screen dimming, lighting, flashing and changing colors to accompany and enhance your game.
Gradient Philips Hue (449,999 pesos) can also apply immersive colors to video game moments, whether from a soccer simulator to one with unbridled action, in case of pair it with a Hue Sync.
In case you have any problems in the process, Philips has a Customer Service telephone or via email and in Spanish.
Portable projector
If you are looking for an option that surpasses traditional screens, logically, the projectors They appear at the forefront of expectations.
One in particular, The Freestyle from Samsung, emerged with a proposal that combined easy portability with a Smart TV interface. Two years after the first generation was launched, a new model continues with this premise and adds a few new features.
Thanks to its light weight, compact size and its dynamic 180° projection angle, this projector that fits in a handbag or backpack It allows users to carry a screen of up to 100 inches everywhere and adapt it to any space and with premium 360° sound.
The main difference with its previous generation is present in its menu, in the function Smart Edge Blending with which it can be combined continuously projections of two devices laptops to create a large screen with images and videos. It even allows you to enjoy the Xbox Game Pass video game service with just a joystick and without the need for a Microsoft console.
As for its battery, by placing it on its base it achieves an autonomy of 3 hoursthe USB-C connection is also allowed for charging and includes the control remoto SolarCell qIt can be charged by sunlight or indoor lighting, eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
The Freestyle 2 portable projector is available at 1.175.999 pesos.
sound tower
The companion of this type of projector to achieve an experience that is closest to the cinema, but without leaving the house. Is about the Samsung MX-ST50B sound tower (1.049.999 pesos) which is designed to deliver an exceptional listening experience in compact format.
With dimensions of 329.0 x 665.0 x 301.0 mm and a weight of 11.9 kg, this tower has a total power of 240 Watts, ensuring powerful and immersive sound. To link it to the projector, it is equipped with Bluetooth and USB connectivity as well as a 3.5mm audio input, offers a wide variety of options for playing music from different devices.
Its long-lasting battery provides up to 18 hours of continuous playback while its water resistance makes it ideal for use in various environmental conditions.
Furthermore, it has a integrated karaoke function and offers two-way sound for a complete audio experience.
The complete cinema experience
With more than two decades designing, manufacturing and marketing home theaters, the company from the north of Buenos Aires, Homer & Co., launched its automated home project on the market: the intelligent integral architecture (AII).
Unlike purchasing equipment, Your proposal has a comprehensive approach that incorporates advanced technology and architectural design to create highly efficient and personalized living environments for digital entertainment.
During the design and construction phase of the environment, Homer & Co. carries out a complete wiring work to enable smart device connectivity throughout the home. This includes the installation of network cables, smart lighting systems, audio and video systems, among others.
The systems and devices that will be integrated into the house are chosen according to the user’s expectations and budget, such as the control and automation of lighting, air conditioning (air conditioning and heating) and curtain management.
Added to that are various key accessories to enjoy cinema at home: surround sound systems, projectors and high definition screens, to create immersive entertainment experiences that are accompanied by personalized ergonomic seats.
Each of the connected devices can be controlled remotely from the Sophia app, developed by the Argentine company and compatible with any cell phone or tablet with Android or iOS operating system. It even has a version for web browsers to manage it from any computer.
The budgets are varied and are expressed in Dollars. For example, adapting the cinema experience to a house or apartment can cost between USD 7,500 and 9,500, according to company data. But if the configuration is planned for a house in a private neighborhood of 400 meters, the figure can climb to $35,000.