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2 Reviews

This video is one of two videos that cover the features and benefits of installing broadband and A/V cabling in your home. This video is meant to be watched prior to the one on audio and video. Before renting this video, I really wasn't sure what "structured wiring" meant, but I certainly do now. If your desire is to "automate" your home, this video will NOT provide the info you're looking for. Home automation (controlling lights, appliances, etc. via the internet) is a different endeavor than the projects conducted on this series. But watching this series may help you understand how they differ.

I'm planning a major remodel that will include advanced wiring for the latest technology, and I hope to do the entire installation myself. This video has done a lot to prepre me for the task. This series is sponsored by Leviton and promotes their products exclusively. From what I've read, Leviton is one of the major players in the structured wiring market and their products do appear to be sufficient for the task. However, I tend to check out their competitors offerings before I begin my own installation. I enjoyed the video and I'm really glad that Smartflix is making this kind of material available.

I enjoyed this video and learned quite a bit from it. However, if your goal is to build a personal home theater, be aware that this video only covers the aspects of a structured A/V cabling network. It does not discuss all the various aspects of designing and equipping a particular room for exceptional accoustics.