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The importance of structured cabling and premium networking for modern living
In today’s smart homes, technology supports almost every part of daily life - from streaming and remote work to home automation, lighting control, security, and entertainment.
With the average number of Wi-Fi devices in a home now standing at 12, our home depends on a strong and reliable network connection now, more than ever before.
Most people take this for granted… until it stops working!
At Potters Home Digital, we’ve seen this first-hand. The performance of your entire smart home is only as good as the network that supports it. That’s why premium networking and structured cabling have become essential foundations for modern living and the connectivity that we rely so much on.
The Backbone of a Smart Home? Structured cabling.
While wireless networks are convenient and more aesthetically pleasing, they’re only part of the picture when it comes to network connectivity. To deliver reliable performance, a home needs a solid wired backbone, otherwise known as structured cabling.
What does structured cabling support?
Structured cabling ensures your core devices stay rock-solid, which frees your wireless network to run smoothly for everything else.
A truly high-performance network does more than broadcast wireless signals. It manages traffic, prioritises important tasks, and keeps your smart home running flawlessly.
Premium systems are engineered to handle demanding digital lifestyles, something basic ISP routers simply aren’t built for.
Thinking about how many devices a typical home uses today:
A standard router was never designed for this level of demand, so your home needs a network built with capacity, coverage, and control in mind.
Premium networking ensures fast, stable and secure connections throughout your entire home, delivering consistent performance even during peak usage with multiple members using it at once. With stronger Wi-Fi coverage, seamless roaming, and the ability to prioritise important tasks like streaming, video calls, and smart home functions, a high-quality network eliminates dropouts and the frustration that comes with them.
With decades of experience and multiple national awards, we create future-ready, beautifully integrated smart homes supported by the latest networking solutions. Our networks are designed for streaming, remote work, smart home devices, security monitoring, and more, providing fast, uninterrupted connectivity.
If you're experiencing patchy Wi-Fi, slow speeds, or planning a renovation, it might be time to rethink your home network from the ground up.
Potters Home Digital can help you create a high-performance networking solution that supports all your devices, your smart systems, and your lifestyle, now and for years to come. We provide continued support to ensure your network stays secure, fast, and reliable at all times.
Get in touch with our specialists to future-proof your home network.
Last month we had the pleasure of exhibiting at the Kent Construction EXPO, an outstanding event that brought together professionals from across the South East construction sector.
For our team here at Potters Home Digital, it was an excellent opportunity to present our technology-driven solutions – from smart home automation to enterprise audio-visual systems. We welcomed visitors into our dedicated media room setup, allowing them to experience first-hand how integrated technology can elevate both residential and commercial environments.
Over the course of the day, we engaged in dynamic discussions around connected systems, emerging trend technology and practical challenges that face contractors, developers and architects when trying to implement technology advancements to their projects. It was great to have these types of conversations with so many people and to talk through the solutions we can offer in the early design phase of projects.
If you visited our stand, thank you for stopping by and we hope you enjoyed your tour. And whether you met us or not: should you have any technology needs, whether it’s smart home automation or seeking advice on the latest technology to install, our team is here to help.
If you’d like to explore how our solutions can be tailored to your project, please feel free to reach out or take a look at our services.
And if you missed us at the event, you can take a tour of the pop-up media room below.
How to create the perfect cosy, immersive home cinema experience for those darker evenings.
As the evenings get darker and the chill sets in, there’s no better time to turn your living room into your very own private cinema and with today’s smart home technology, it has never been easier.
When it’s raining outside and the wind is howling, there’s something undeniably cosy about settling in, dimming the lights, and watching your favourite film from the comfort of your own home. With the right setup, those grey, drizzly evenings become the perfect excuse for a movie night in.
See the Story Unfold
The heart of any home cinema is, of course, the screen. A beautifully designed, high-performance display brings every scene to life with incredible depth, colour, and clarity. With today’s sleek, minimalist screen designs and discreet projector solutions, your focus remains exactly where it belongs - on the picture itself.
Sound That Surrounds You
Cinematic sound doesn’t just enhance a movie, it immerses you in it. A well-balanced audio system fills the room with rich, detailed sound, turning every film into a cinematic experience. Whether you’re watching a quiet drama or an explosive blockbuster, clear dialogue and deep bass make all the difference.
Lighting for the Perfect Mood
Lighting sets the tone for the whole experience. Smart lighting systems let you dim, colour, and automate lights to match the atmosphere, from warm amber tones for a romantic drama to soft blues for an action-packed thriller. Using Lutron’s custom keypads, you can even create your own ‘scenes’ that automatically adjust as the film begins.
Comfort Meets Control
A true home cinema should be as comfortable as it is high-tech. With integrated home automation, you can control your lighting, heating, blinds, and sound with a push of a button. Set the temperature just right, close the blinds, and press play, all from your smartphone or remote.
Finishing Touches for a Cosy Atmosphere
It’s the details that make movie nights memorable. Think extravagant seating, textured throws, and warm drinks complete the experience. For a more professional touch, you can add acoustic panels or hidden cabling for a refined finish that truly looks as good as it sounds.
Bring the Cinema Home This Autumn
At Potters Home Digital, we believe great entertainment deserves an equally great setting and with the right blend of design, technology, and comfort, you can enjoy a cinema-quality experience without stepping outside.
Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or starting from scratch, we can help you design and install a system tailored perfectly to your home and lifestyle.
After all, autumn is for staying in, so why not do it in style?
Smart Home Day is back on November 3rd, and this year, it's bigger than ever. Lead by CEDIA, the global association for smart home professionals, November 3rd is dedicated to showcasing how smart homes are thoughtfully designed, installed and transformed into intuitive, secure and future-proofed living spaces.
Why Smart Home Day Matters
Some of the main successes of smart home automation lies in the planning, integration, and execution. Smart Home Day shines a light on the vital role integrators play, working hand-in-hand with architects, designers, and builders to deliver homes that are not only stylish and functional but safe and reliable too.
Smart Home Day is all about pushing for collaboration and influencing closer, earlier collaboration with design and build professionals.
Why Smart Home Day is important to Potters Home Digital
Smart homes are a key part of modern living, so it’s essential that our team at Potters deliver the best service and cutting-edge technology.
At Potters Home Digital, Smart Home Day is the perfect opportunity to bring this technology to life for everyone. While we already run CPDs on Smart Lighting, Integrating Smart Gardens, and other connected home solutions, this day opens our showrooms to all visitors for guided tours of the latest smart home technology. Guests can see, touch, and experience these systems firsthand and chat directly with our experts about their individual needs.
Whether you’re a homeowner, designer, or installer, Smart Home Day is the perfect way to explore the future of connected living with hands-on demonstrations and expert advice.
Explore some of our favourite Smart Home installations here.
At Potters we build on our partnerships with industry specialists, such as Benning Brothers, Clarus Homes and KAGU Interiors, to keep up to date with the latest trends in residential and commercial design. We continue to seek high-end partnerships with architects and designers to help educate them on the importance of having a technology partner from the very start of a project.
Control no matter where you are, home or away.
At Potters Home Digital we specialise in delivering personalised, integrated home automations which bring multiple systems together. We create systems that enhance homes, provide convenience, energy efficiency and deliver peace of mind.
Monitored and controlled by device or interface, climate or your voice, every option is selected by you, to suit you, your home and your lifestyle.
Come and see us at our award-winning showroom and Smart Home Garden in Tenterden on November 3rd. See, touch, and experience the future of connected living for yourself.
With Summer well and truly upon us, picture this… your outside area twinkling under the evening sky, with perfectly balanced music playing softly as you and your guests relax in your carefully designed outdoor space. Where luxury meets technology, right in your garden, we believe your outdoor setup should be just as sophisticated as your interior, which is where your audio and lighting can make all the difference.
Hidden Outdoor Audio: The Sleekest Sound Experience
Forget bulky speakers and lose wires ruining your Garden’s aesthetic. Our recommended systems are sleek, weatherproof, and blend seamlessly into your garden. A leading example? Sonance Outdoor Series. Satellite speakers disguised as rocks or cleverly integrated into planters, paired with in-ground subwoofers for rich, even coverage across an area the size of an entire estate.
Outdoor speaker options complement the colour, texture, or shape of any supporting structure exactly for the perfect blend of sound and surroundings. Read more about the immersive audio experience that a smart home garden creates. https://thesmarthomegarden.com/
Smart Lighting: Setting the Mood, Effortlessly
The perfect summer vibe is nothing without the right lighting, especially in the evenings as the sun dips and the atmosphere changes. We combine beautiful lighting schemes with simple, energy saving control. Smart lighting offers an elegant solution which uses fixtures that complement your garden’s design and automatically synchronise with the time of day or your phone’s settings. Subtle, powerful and adaptable, path and accent lights can create a calming environment, highlight your pool’s curves without glare, or turn on party-mode!
Outdoor TVs: Bring the Big Screen Outside
Now, imagine enjoying a summer of sports, catching up on your favourite Glastonbury set, or watching a family movie, all from the comfort of your garden. With the Cineair outdoor TV system, you can do exactly that.
Designed for luxurious outdoor living, Cineair lets you raise and lower your weatherproof TV at the touch of a button, keeping it protected when not in use and perfectly positioned when you’re ready to watch. Paired with our expert audio and lighting setups, it’s the ultimate alfresco entertainment experience.
Seamless Integration: One System, Total Control
And the beauty of it all? Your audio and lighting are managed together, through a single app, touchscreen, or voice control. Bring your garden to life or completely shut down with a touch of a button.
At Potters Home Digital, we don’t just supply the tech, we design, install, and support your full outdoor experience using the top-tier systems that The Smart Home Garden showcases. Book your tour now at https://thesmarthomegarden.com/
At Potters Home Digital, we've always been passionate about delivering the finest smart home experiences, from luxury home automation to the highest quality audio solutions, but what truly sets us apart is our knowledge and deep industry connections.
One of the most exciting aspects of our background is that our Managing Director, Alex Jones, sits on the EU Advisory Board for Sonos, one of the world's leading audio brands.
Sonos works on redefining our listening experience and behind every great company there are teams of innovators and advisors. Advisory roles are about sustainability, growth and creating a lasting impact to support business developments.
As one of the very few platinum Sonos dealers in the UK, we feel it is very important to fully understand Sonos and its market. Being an active Advisory Board Member at Sonos, Alex has a deep understanding of Sonos' heritage as well as involvement with the future of Sonos and being able to collaborate directly with the product teams.
Alex has a direct influence on product development, bringing insights from our very own Potters' projects. This influence ensures that future Sonos innovations align with the demands of our luxury smart homes perfectly. Alex’s role strengthens the relationship between Potters and Sonos, allowing us to provide valuable feedback from our clients directly to Sonos’ product teams. This ensures that our user experiences influence future product development, ultimately giving them what they want/need.
Advisory board members are given an insight into Sonos' product roadmap and strategy for the professional market over the next five years. Being so actively involved in Sonos strategic discussions means that Potters gets exclusive insights into upcoming trends, new product developments, and technological advancements.
As a company, our role on the Sonos Advisory Board not only enhances our expertise but also allows us to offer our clients the best audio options in the industry, backed by genuine insight and expertise. By staying ahead of industry trends and actively influencing product development, we remain at the forefront of smart home innovation.
Potters are now working with a world leading sports simulation technology expert.
For sports lovers of all kinds; superior camera tech meets immersive gameplay for unparalleled realism and precision. 60+ sports are playable on the latest simulators, over 1,500 games and 3,500+ world famous sports stadiums.
Through photometric technology, a super speed camera system will precisely track your movements and the flight of the ball, puck, disc or shuttlecock by taking series of images during and immediately after impact or release. Photometric camera-based systems tend to be most reliable indoors as they use vision sensors that output pixel-level intensity changes in motion events at very high speeds. The cameras record up to 200 frames per second to measure path, face angle, impact speed, launch angle, the direction of travel, plus additional information to calculate any spin, hit or release factor to deliver extremely accurate results.
Infra-red lights deliver a powerful 850nm spectrum from 60 LED lights with a beam angle of 60° which ensures that the complete detection area from the player to the screen receives the right amount of light for the system to measure the movements and ball flight. As well as having the advantage of delivering a substantial amount of light for the detection system, the lights are not visible by the naked eye, and will not flood the screen with visible light. This results in a brighter, clearer and sharper projected image which vastly improves the players experience.
As lovers of all things tech for the home (and garden), we're often to be found at exhibitions and conferences over the world, taking part in discussions regarding the latest developments and products being released.
Last month for example, we were introduced to an amazing piece of kit for both indoor and outdoor spaces that literally stopped us in our tracks, and made us smile, a lot.
This product solves a lot of problems, providing the ultimate in flexibility. Imagine being able to create an environment for ultimate viewing quality on a large scale screen, but then for that screen to fold away, becoming a piece of art that takes up a tiny fraction of the space of a screen, in minutes…
Fully automated, silent opening (60 seconds to rise to its height of 7.8 ft, then its MicroLED panels unfold within 25 seconds), up to 180 degrees rotation, integrated audio, full control system, and Adaptive Gap Calibration to ensure a 100% seamless picture quality.
Contact us to find out more about the C Seed TV.
And watch this space for more news of new tech products released and industry developments in automation.
Connecting your home with smart technology has more advantages than simple convenience.
Having all your appliances and smart products in control at the touch of a button makes things easy, but it also saves more than just your time.
The ability smart products have in your home can reduce your energy usage significantly. You never have to worry if all the lights are turned off or if you left the back door unlocked. App and keypad-controlled systems allow you to monitor your lighting, electricals and security for peace of mind and save money on your energy bills in the process.
Combining smart technology with your daily-use items allows you to synchronise your house with your routine. Integrated sensors and customised timers and conditions completely personalises your smart home, making sure it’s right for you, all whilst considering the environmental impact and your bank account.
You never again leave the house or go to bed wondering if you’ve turned everything off. App-based controls means that you can remotely check your lights, appliances and smart technology, reducing unnecessary energy consumption while no one’s home.
Room-by-room programming means that while you are confined to a certain area the rest of the house can ‘shut down’. For example, while you are sleeping you can put your house into ‘night-mode’ which can optimise sleeping conditions and direct attention solely to the bedrooms.
Connecting your smart technology to your smart home system allows you to see your overall energy usage and identify where improvement can be made. By monitoring your appliances’ efficiencies, you can distinguish which need upgrading, may be in need of repair, or are simply not the best in the market.
Combining technology with buildings allows us to see insights into the working order of our houses in a way that we never have before. Not only can the homeowner create a more organised and hassle-free life, but also boost its energy efficiency. Integrate a smart home system and see the difference to your monthly bills.
To create a fluid home cinema, there are factors you need to consider beyond the screen to provide a real immersive cinematic experience.
Acoustics, furniture and comfort are all features that you need to consider when creating and designing your home cinema. Without these, your room can become flat and uncomfortable, definitely not your desired outcome.
Acoustics play a big part in how you experience your cinema room. Imagine watching an action-packed movie with lots of bangs and excitement, but your audio system and acoustic set-up doesn’t amplify this around the room correctly, making it flat and unenjoyable.
There are lots of options out there to create the perfect acoustic environment for a home cinema, but how do you know what’s right for you?
The specific room and its existing features will determine how much acoustic treatment it will need. Smaller rooms will have very different requirements to larger rooms, or those of unusual structure or shape. Because of this, having a bespoke design and investing in the best quality products for your cinema room means that the result will be much more worthwhile than if you were to use generic materials with no real thought to their placement or function.
The acoustics will also determine the layout of the room, the sound system used and its placement. There are many different sound systems available on the market, but opting for surround sound technology will provide a much more immersive experience than any other. The layout of your room will dictate where your speakers need to be placed for an optimal viewing experience, and therefore where and what other acoustic treatment is needed.
To optimise the sound pathways, acoustic wallcoverings and/or panels can be placed at ‘reflection points’ to prevent reverberation and direct the best quality sound towards the viewer. Bass traps quite literally ‘trap’ lower frequency sound in the corners of the room, reducing any booming sensations reflecting.
Whilst all this consideration is going into directing the best quality sound towards the viewer, it’s important that these ‘impact points’ are also optimised. Keep your space clear from any hard surfaces. Soft furnishings will absorb sound better, so opt for carpet or rugs over wooden floors, cupholders in comfy padded sofas over side tables, and avoid filling the room with too much additional décor. After all the acoustic investment, the last thing you want to do is fill the space with hard furniture that bounces the sound around the room.
It's important to get this balance right to create an immersive experience in your home cinema, so consulting with design and install experts like Potters Home Digital will ensure your outcome is the best it can be.
We can now say we're back-to-back winners of this prestigious award!
The whole team are extremely proud to have won this huge accolade for the second year in a row.
Working with a local property management partner, we designed an upgrade from a previous automation system to URC’s Total Control.
Originally, the conversion was based on an inability to secure products from another control brand but, once the homeowner experienced Total Control, the project expanded in scale, functionality, and integration. The home boasts 17 touch screens, 8 handheld remotes, 18 audio zones, 8 video zones, gate entry, security camera integration, HVAC integration, and extensive Lutron Lighting.
The video experience includes Apple TV integration, video intercom, and quick functions specific to each room as well as whole home control of elements such as lighting, HVAC, and security.
The automation system interfaces throughout the home offering uniformity and ease of use for the homeowner.
As quoted by the user:
"The new system is great, it’s easy to use and so much clearer than our previous system. The team at Potters have done an amazing job and the new equipment looks great. We hadn't heard of URC before, as we only had a history with another control brand, but now we have seen it, it looks much better."
This is a truly fantastic system, that delivers on our values to enhance lives and lifestyles through the use of technology while being simple and easy to use.
At Potters Home Digital, we've always been passionate about delivering the finest smart home experiences, from luxury home automation to the highest quality audio solutions, but what truly sets us apart is our knowledge and deep industry connections.
One of the most exciting aspects of our background is that our Managing Director, Alex Jones, sits on the EU Advisory Board for Sonos, one of the world's leading audio brands.
Sonos works on redefining our listening experience and behind every great company there are teams of innovators and advisors. Advisory roles are about sustainability, growth and creating a lasting impact to support business developments.
As one of the very few platinum Sonos dealers in the UK, we feel it is very important to fully understand Sonos and its market. Being an active Advisory Board Member at Sonos, Alex has a deep understanding of Sonos' heritage as well as involvement with the future of Sonos and being able to collaborate directly with the product teams.
Alex has a direct influence on product development, bringing insights from our very own Potters' projects. This influence ensures that future Sonos innovations align with the demands of our luxury smart homes perfectly. Alex’s role strengthens the relationship between Potters and Sonos, allowing us to provide valuable feedback from our clients directly to Sonos’ product teams. This ensures that our user experiences influence future product development, ultimately giving them what they want/need.
Advisory board members are given an insight into Sonos' product roadmap and strategy for the professional market over the next five years. Being so actively involved in Sonos strategic discussions means that Potters gets exclusive insights into upcoming trends, new product developments, and technological advancements.
As a company, our role on the Sonos Advisory Board not only enhances our expertise but also allows us to offer our clients the best audio options in the industry, backed by genuine insight and expertise. By staying ahead of industry trends and actively influencing product development, we remain at the forefront of smart home innovation.
We can now say we're back-to-back winners of this prestigious award!
The whole team are extremely proud to have won this huge accolade for the second year in a row.
Working with a local property management partner, we designed an upgrade from a previous automation system to URC’s Total Control.
Originally, the conversion was based on an inability to secure products from another control brand but, once the homeowner experienced Total Control, the project expanded in scale, functionality, and integration. The home boasts 17 touch screens, 8 handheld remotes, 18 audio zones, 8 video zones, gate entry, security camera integration, HVAC integration, and extensive Lutron Lighting.
The video experience includes Apple TV integration, video intercom, and quick functions specific to each room as well as whole home control of elements such as lighting, HVAC, and security.
The automation system interfaces throughout the home offering uniformity and ease of use for the homeowner.
As quoted by the user:
"The new system is great, it’s easy to use and so much clearer than our previous system. The team at Potters have done an amazing job and the new equipment looks great. We hadn't heard of URC before, as we only had a history with another control brand, but now we have seen it, it looks much better."
This is a truly fantastic system, that delivers on our values to enhance lives and lifestyles through the use of technology while being simple and easy to use.
The importance of structured cabling and premium networking for modern living
In today’s smart homes, technology supports almost every part of daily life - from streaming and remote work to home automation, lighting control, security, and entertainment.
With the average number of Wi-Fi devices in a home now standing at 12, our home depends on a strong and reliable network connection now, more than ever before.
Most people take this for granted… until it stops working!
At Potters Home Digital, we’ve seen this first-hand. The performance of your entire smart home is only as good as the network that supports it. That’s why premium networking and structured cabling have become essential foundations for modern living and the connectivity that we rely so much on.
The Backbone of a Smart Home? Structured cabling.
While wireless networks are convenient and more aesthetically pleasing, they’re only part of the picture when it comes to network connectivity. To deliver reliable performance, a home needs a solid wired backbone, otherwise known as structured cabling.
What does structured cabling support?
Structured cabling ensures your core devices stay rock-solid, which frees your wireless network to run smoothly for everything else.
A truly high-performance network does more than broadcast wireless signals. It manages traffic, prioritises important tasks, and keeps your smart home running flawlessly.
Premium systems are engineered to handle demanding digital lifestyles, something basic ISP routers simply aren’t built for.
Thinking about how many devices a typical home uses today:
A standard router was never designed for this level of demand, so your home needs a network built with capacity, coverage, and control in mind.
Premium networking ensures fast, stable and secure connections throughout your entire home, delivering consistent performance even during peak usage with multiple members using it at once. With stronger Wi-Fi coverage, seamless roaming, and the ability to prioritise important tasks like streaming, video calls, and smart home functions, a high-quality network eliminates dropouts and the frustration that comes with them.
With decades of experience and multiple national awards, we create future-ready, beautifully integrated smart homes supported by the latest networking solutions. Our networks are designed for streaming, remote work, smart home devices, security monitoring, and more, providing fast, uninterrupted connectivity.
If you're experiencing patchy Wi-Fi, slow speeds, or planning a renovation, it might be time to rethink your home network from the ground up.
Potters Home Digital can help you create a high-performance networking solution that supports all your devices, your smart systems, and your lifestyle, now and for years to come. We provide continued support to ensure your network stays secure, fast, and reliable at all times.
Get in touch with our specialists to future-proof your home network.
How to create the perfect cosy, immersive home cinema experience for those darker evenings.
As the evenings get darker and the chill sets in, there’s no better time to turn your living room into your very own private cinema and with today’s smart home technology, it has never been easier.
When it’s raining outside and the wind is howling, there’s something undeniably cosy about settling in, dimming the lights, and watching your favourite film from the comfort of your own home. With the right setup, those grey, drizzly evenings become the perfect excuse for a movie night in.
See the Story Unfold
The heart of any home cinema is, of course, the screen. A beautifully designed, high-performance display brings every scene to life with incredible depth, colour, and clarity. With today’s sleek, minimalist screen designs and discreet projector solutions, your focus remains exactly where it belongs - on the picture itself.
Sound That Surrounds You
Cinematic sound doesn’t just enhance a movie, it immerses you in it. A well-balanced audio system fills the room with rich, detailed sound, turning every film into a cinematic experience. Whether you’re watching a quiet drama or an explosive blockbuster, clear dialogue and deep bass make all the difference.
Lighting for the Perfect Mood
Lighting sets the tone for the whole experience. Smart lighting systems let you dim, colour, and automate lights to match the atmosphere, from warm amber tones for a romantic drama to soft blues for an action-packed thriller. Using Lutron’s custom keypads, you can even create your own ‘scenes’ that automatically adjust as the film begins.
Comfort Meets Control
A true home cinema should be as comfortable as it is high-tech. With integrated home automation, you can control your lighting, heating, blinds, and sound with a push of a button. Set the temperature just right, close the blinds, and press play, all from your smartphone or remote.
Finishing Touches for a Cosy Atmosphere
It’s the details that make movie nights memorable. Think extravagant seating, textured throws, and warm drinks complete the experience. For a more professional touch, you can add acoustic panels or hidden cabling for a refined finish that truly looks as good as it sounds.
Bring the Cinema Home This Autumn
At Potters Home Digital, we believe great entertainment deserves an equally great setting and with the right blend of design, technology, and comfort, you can enjoy a cinema-quality experience without stepping outside.
Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or starting from scratch, we can help you design and install a system tailored perfectly to your home and lifestyle.
After all, autumn is for staying in, so why not do it in style?
With Summer well and truly upon us, picture this… your outside area twinkling under the evening sky, with perfectly balanced music playing softly as you and your guests relax in your carefully designed outdoor space. Where luxury meets technology, right in your garden, we believe your outdoor setup should be just as sophisticated as your interior, which is where your audio and lighting can make all the difference.
Hidden Outdoor Audio: The Sleekest Sound Experience
Forget bulky speakers and lose wires ruining your Garden’s aesthetic. Our recommended systems are sleek, weatherproof, and blend seamlessly into your garden. A leading example? Sonance Outdoor Series. Satellite speakers disguised as rocks or cleverly integrated into planters, paired with in-ground subwoofers for rich, even coverage across an area the size of an entire estate.
Outdoor speaker options complement the colour, texture, or shape of any supporting structure exactly for the perfect blend of sound and surroundings. Read more about the immersive audio experience that a smart home garden creates. https://thesmarthomegarden.com/
Smart Lighting: Setting the Mood, Effortlessly
The perfect summer vibe is nothing without the right lighting, especially in the evenings as the sun dips and the atmosphere changes. We combine beautiful lighting schemes with simple, energy saving control. Smart lighting offers an elegant solution which uses fixtures that complement your garden’s design and automatically synchronise with the time of day or your phone’s settings. Subtle, powerful and adaptable, path and accent lights can create a calming environment, highlight your pool’s curves without glare, or turn on party-mode!
Outdoor TVs: Bring the Big Screen Outside
Now, imagine enjoying a summer of sports, catching up on your favourite Glastonbury set, or watching a family movie, all from the comfort of your garden. With the Cineair outdoor TV system, you can do exactly that.
Designed for luxurious outdoor living, Cineair lets you raise and lower your weatherproof TV at the touch of a button, keeping it protected when not in use and perfectly positioned when you’re ready to watch. Paired with our expert audio and lighting setups, it’s the ultimate alfresco entertainment experience.
Seamless Integration: One System, Total Control
And the beauty of it all? Your audio and lighting are managed together, through a single app, touchscreen, or voice control. Bring your garden to life or completely shut down with a touch of a button.
At Potters Home Digital, we don’t just supply the tech, we design, install, and support your full outdoor experience using the top-tier systems that The Smart Home Garden showcases. Book your tour now at https://thesmarthomegarden.com/
Potters are now working with a world leading sports simulation technology expert.
For sports lovers of all kinds; superior camera tech meets immersive gameplay for unparalleled realism and precision. 60+ sports are playable on the latest simulators, over 1,500 games and 3,500+ world famous sports stadiums.
Through photometric technology, a super speed camera system will precisely track your movements and the flight of the ball, puck, disc or shuttlecock by taking series of images during and immediately after impact or release. Photometric camera-based systems tend to be most reliable indoors as they use vision sensors that output pixel-level intensity changes in motion events at very high speeds. The cameras record up to 200 frames per second to measure path, face angle, impact speed, launch angle, the direction of travel, plus additional information to calculate any spin, hit or release factor to deliver extremely accurate results.
Infra-red lights deliver a powerful 850nm spectrum from 60 LED lights with a beam angle of 60° which ensures that the complete detection area from the player to the screen receives the right amount of light for the system to measure the movements and ball flight. As well as having the advantage of delivering a substantial amount of light for the detection system, the lights are not visible by the naked eye, and will not flood the screen with visible light. This results in a brighter, clearer and sharper projected image which vastly improves the players experience.
As lovers of all things tech for the home (and garden), we're often to be found at exhibitions and conferences over the world, taking part in discussions regarding the latest developments and products being released.
Last month for example, we were introduced to an amazing piece of kit for both indoor and outdoor spaces that literally stopped us in our tracks, and made us smile, a lot.
This product solves a lot of problems, providing the ultimate in flexibility. Imagine being able to create an environment for ultimate viewing quality on a large scale screen, but then for that screen to fold away, becoming a piece of art that takes up a tiny fraction of the space of a screen, in minutes…
Fully automated, silent opening (60 seconds to rise to its height of 7.8 ft, then its MicroLED panels unfold within 25 seconds), up to 180 degrees rotation, integrated audio, full control system, and Adaptive Gap Calibration to ensure a 100% seamless picture quality.
Contact us to find out more about the C Seed TV.
And watch this space for more news of new tech products released and industry developments in automation.
Connecting your home with smart technology has more advantages than simple convenience.
Having all your appliances and smart products in control at the touch of a button makes things easy, but it also saves more than just your time.
The ability smart products have in your home can reduce your energy usage significantly. You never have to worry if all the lights are turned off or if you left the back door unlocked. App and keypad-controlled systems allow you to monitor your lighting, electricals and security for peace of mind and save money on your energy bills in the process.
Combining smart technology with your daily-use items allows you to synchronise your house with your routine. Integrated sensors and customised timers and conditions completely personalises your smart home, making sure it’s right for you, all whilst considering the environmental impact and your bank account.
You never again leave the house or go to bed wondering if you’ve turned everything off. App-based controls means that you can remotely check your lights, appliances and smart technology, reducing unnecessary energy consumption while no one’s home.
Room-by-room programming means that while you are confined to a certain area the rest of the house can ‘shut down’. For example, while you are sleeping you can put your house into ‘night-mode’ which can optimise sleeping conditions and direct attention solely to the bedrooms.
Connecting your smart technology to your smart home system allows you to see your overall energy usage and identify where improvement can be made. By monitoring your appliances’ efficiencies, you can distinguish which need upgrading, may be in need of repair, or are simply not the best in the market.
Combining technology with buildings allows us to see insights into the working order of our houses in a way that we never have before. Not only can the homeowner create a more organised and hassle-free life, but also boost its energy efficiency. Integrate a smart home system and see the difference to your monthly bills.
To create a fluid home cinema, there are factors you need to consider beyond the screen to provide a real immersive cinematic experience.
Acoustics, furniture and comfort are all features that you need to consider when creating and designing your home cinema. Without these, your room can become flat and uncomfortable, definitely not your desired outcome.
Acoustics play a big part in how you experience your cinema room. Imagine watching an action-packed movie with lots of bangs and excitement, but your audio system and acoustic set-up doesn’t amplify this around the room correctly, making it flat and unenjoyable.
There are lots of options out there to create the perfect acoustic environment for a home cinema, but how do you know what’s right for you?
The specific room and its existing features will determine how much acoustic treatment it will need. Smaller rooms will have very different requirements to larger rooms, or those of unusual structure or shape. Because of this, having a bespoke design and investing in the best quality products for your cinema room means that the result will be much more worthwhile than if you were to use generic materials with no real thought to their placement or function.
The acoustics will also determine the layout of the room, the sound system used and its placement. There are many different sound systems available on the market, but opting for surround sound technology will provide a much more immersive experience than any other. The layout of your room will dictate where your speakers need to be placed for an optimal viewing experience, and therefore where and what other acoustic treatment is needed.
To optimise the sound pathways, acoustic wallcoverings and/or panels can be placed at ‘reflection points’ to prevent reverberation and direct the best quality sound towards the viewer. Bass traps quite literally ‘trap’ lower frequency sound in the corners of the room, reducing any booming sensations reflecting.
Whilst all this consideration is going into directing the best quality sound towards the viewer, it’s important that these ‘impact points’ are also optimised. Keep your space clear from any hard surfaces. Soft furnishings will absorb sound better, so opt for carpet or rugs over wooden floors, cupholders in comfy padded sofas over side tables, and avoid filling the room with too much additional décor. After all the acoustic investment, the last thing you want to do is fill the space with hard furniture that bounces the sound around the room.
It's important to get this balance right to create an immersive experience in your home cinema, so consulting with design and install experts like Potters Home Digital will ensure your outcome is the best it can be.
Last month we had the pleasure of exhibiting at the Kent Construction EXPO, an outstanding event that brought together professionals from across the South East construction sector.
For our team here at Potters Home Digital, it was an excellent opportunity to present our technology-driven solutions – from smart home automation to enterprise audio-visual systems. We welcomed visitors into our dedicated media room setup, allowing them to experience first-hand how integrated technology can elevate both residential and commercial environments.
Over the course of the day, we engaged in dynamic discussions around connected systems, emerging trend technology and practical challenges that face contractors, developers and architects when trying to implement technology advancements to their projects. It was great to have these types of conversations with so many people and to talk through the solutions we can offer in the early design phase of projects.
If you visited our stand, thank you for stopping by and we hope you enjoyed your tour. And whether you met us or not: should you have any technology needs, whether it’s smart home automation or seeking advice on the latest technology to install, our team is here to help.
If you’d like to explore how our solutions can be tailored to your project, please feel free to reach out or take a look at our services.
And if you missed us at the event, you can take a tour of the pop-up media room below.
Smart Home Day is back on November 3rd, and this year, it's bigger than ever. Lead by CEDIA, the global association for smart home professionals, November 3rd is dedicated to showcasing how smart homes are thoughtfully designed, installed and transformed into intuitive, secure and future-proofed living spaces.
Why Smart Home Day Matters
Some of the main successes of smart home automation lies in the planning, integration, and execution. Smart Home Day shines a light on the vital role integrators play, working hand-in-hand with architects, designers, and builders to deliver homes that are not only stylish and functional but safe and reliable too.
Smart Home Day is all about pushing for collaboration and influencing closer, earlier collaboration with design and build professionals.
Why Smart Home Day is important to Potters Home Digital
Smart homes are a key part of modern living, so it’s essential that our team at Potters deliver the best service and cutting-edge technology.
At Potters Home Digital, Smart Home Day is the perfect opportunity to bring this technology to life for everyone. While we already run CPDs on Smart Lighting, Integrating Smart Gardens, and other connected home solutions, this day opens our showrooms to all visitors for guided tours of the latest smart home technology. Guests can see, touch, and experience these systems firsthand and chat directly with our experts about their individual needs.
Whether you’re a homeowner, designer, or installer, Smart Home Day is the perfect way to explore the future of connected living with hands-on demonstrations and expert advice.
Explore some of our favourite Smart Home installations here.
At Potters we build on our partnerships with industry specialists, such as Benning Brothers, Clarus Homes and KAGU Interiors, to keep up to date with the latest trends in residential and commercial design. We continue to seek high-end partnerships with architects and designers to help educate them on the importance of having a technology partner from the very start of a project.
Control no matter where you are, home or away.
At Potters Home Digital we specialise in delivering personalised, integrated home automations which bring multiple systems together. We create systems that enhance homes, provide convenience, energy efficiency and deliver peace of mind.
Monitored and controlled by device or interface, climate or your voice, every option is selected by you, to suit you, your home and your lifestyle.
Come and see us at our award-winning showroom and Smart Home Garden in Tenterden on November 3rd. See, touch, and experience the future of connected living for yourself.
Martyn Phillips2024-03-16James installed a new CCTV camera and updated the CCTV software on all our phones, tablets and PCs. He did a very good job and was very pleasant and helpful . We now have full coverage of our outdoor space which should mean less risk of intrusion and burglary. Thank you James!
Clare Emson2024-03-01Neil provided us with excellent service. He was very knowledgeable and spent time showing us different options with no hard sell tactics. Overall we are very satisfied with the service and our product and will return in due course to continue adding to our system.
Peter Mckie2024-02-29Jamie provided an excellent installation surface for the tv surround sound system. Detailing how to use the navigate the Sonos App etc., very pleased.
Pappa Moonbeam2024-02-03Neil at Potters was most helpful when guiding me through my choices and I came away very pleased and would want to seek his again his knowledge of HOME digital when seeing out the latest technology Thank you Martin PS my telly purchased is just what I needed to fit dimensions available
Keith Fazzani2024-01-26An excellent company to deal with. Prompt, courteous service and advice. Toby has installed two products for us now. Efficient and tidy and excellent at explaining products. I strongly recommend this company.
Sarah Cleaton2024-01-25James has been fantastic. Really helpful with a difficult situation when we didn’t know where to start. Highly recommend these guys they are great
Barnaby Clarke2024-01-24Amazing service, support and very polite and respectful, thankyou James and the Potters Team
Martin Knight2024-01-16James the TV technician was a courteous supportive sleuth who ran our connections to earth and simplified controllers and optimised our settings. Great service with charm
Tevis Knight2023-08-29Great service from the guys at Potters Home Digital for our recent purchase of multiple TVs. Thanks again!
Graham Dartnall2023-08-09First class advice and service
