Why Enterprise WiFi Is the Most Important Part of a Smart Home

Most homeowners focus on the visible parts of a smart home.

The TV.
The speakers.
The lighting.
The motorized shades.

But the most important part of the entire system is usually hidden.

Always Available. Always Professional.

Why Aura Design Is a Step Above Big-Box Smart Home Retailers

When you’re investing in a smart home or commercial technology project, availability, expertise, and trust matter just as much as the products themselves.
That’s where Aura Design stands apart.

While big-box retailers operate on fixed schedules, rotating staff, and surface-level knowledge, Aura Design operates around your life, your schedule, and your project goals—even nights and weekends.

We Meet You Where It Matters Most

Your Home. Your Office. Your Schedule.

Aura Design is always available to meet in the evenings or on weekends, directly at your home or office, because that’s when real conversations happen.

✔ Walk the space together
✔ Review TV placement, speakers, soundbars, lighting, and automation on-site
✔ Design solutions around how you actually live and use the space

Big-box stores can’t do this. Their consultants are tied to showrooms and sales counters.
Aura Design professionals come to you.

How to Pre-Wire a Custom Home in Ottawa — Builder Guide

Building a custom home in Ottawa is the perfect opportunity to plan for the future of technology. Today’s homeowners expect seamless WiFi, smart lighting, distributed audio, security cameras, home theatres, EV chargers, and automated shades — and the only way to guarantee reliable performance is to pre-wire the home properly during construction.

At Aura Design, we work directly with Ottawa builders, architects, and designers to ensure every home is wired for modern living. Whether it’s a luxury estate, infill project, or full renovation, proper low-voltage planning saves time, reduces costs, and delivers a better finished result.

If you're building or designing a home, here’s the complete guide to what should be pre-wired before the drywall goes up.

SEE ALSO: Why Your Ottawa Home Needs Enterprise-Grade WiFi

Why Pre-Wiring Matters

Pre-wiring is one of the most overlooked parts of home construction — but also one of the most important. A strong wiring foundation ensures:

• Reliable Internet & WiFi coverage

Go Bigger, Go Better: Experience Large-Screen Luxury at Aura Design

There’s something magical about watching your favourite movie, sports game, or streaming series on a screen that fills the room with breathtaking detail. Large-screen entertainment has become one of the biggest trends in modern living — and whether you prefer a stunning 85” or 98” television, a cinematic 180” projector setup, or a cutting-edge 136” MicroLED video wall, Aura Design brings the very best options to homes across Greater Ottawa.

As a leader in premium audio-video solutions, we help homeowners explore what’s truly possible when you embrace large-format displays. Trust us: once you see entertainment on this scale, there’s no going back.

SEE ALSO: Experience the Power of Lutron Lighting With Aura Design

Why Large Screens Are the New Standard for Luxury Homes

Today's content isn’t built for tiny screens — it’s created for impact. Modern homes have evolved to include open-concept living, dedicated media rooms, and full-scale home theatres. Bigger screens help fill these spaces the way they were meant to be enjoyed.

Here’s why more Ottawa homeowners are upgrading to large-screen displays:

• Incredible immersion — the screen pulls you directly into the action

• Cinema-level detail with 4K and 8K resolution

• Perfect for movies, sports, gaming, and everyday streaming

• Improved brightness and contrast with modern display technologies

• Massive “wow factor” that transforms your living space

At Aura Design, we don’t just sell displays — we design full environments, including audio, layout, lighting, and acoustics to make your experience extraordinary.

85” & 98” TVs: Big Screens for Everyday Living

If you want size, clarity, and simplicity, an 85” or 98” television is the perfect choice. Modern manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, and LG have perfected large-format TVs that deliver:

• Crystal-clear 4K or 8K resolution

• High brightness for daytime viewing

• Mini-LED or OLED performance

• Slim, modern, furniture-friendly profiles

A 98” TV is ideal for:

• Living rooms

• Media rooms

• Open-concept spaces

• Large basement rec rooms

It brings theatre-level impact without needing full projector infrastructure.

180” Projector Setups: True Home Cinema Scale

If you want the biggest screen for the best price-per-inch, nothing compares to a premium projector system.

A 180” screen gives you:

• A truly cinematic experience

• Massive scale perfect for theatre rooms

• Flexible installation options

• Stunning image quality with today’s 4K laser projectors

• Immersion that even large TVs can’t match

Aura Design pairs your projector with:

• Acoustic treatments

• Dolby Atmos surround sound

• Smart control systems

• Perfectly placed seating layouts

This is the closest you can get to a commercial theatre — but customized for your home.

136” MicroLED Video Walls: The Ultimate Luxury Display

If you want the absolute best of the best, nothing beats MicroLED.

MicroLED delivers:

• Unmatched brightness

• Perfect blacks

• Infinite contrast

• Modular construction

• Commercial-grade durability

• A premium, futuristic look

A 136” MicroLED wall is a statement piece — the kind of screen found in ultra-luxury homes and modern architectural spaces.

This is not just a TV…
It’s a digital canvas. A wall of pure cinematic brilliance.

Aura Design is one of the few Ottawa companies properly trained to design, deliver, and install these systems.

Choosing the Right Large Screen for Your Home

Every home is different. That’s why Aura Design offers side-by-side comparisons and personalized consultations. Here’s a quick guide:

Choose a Large TV (85”–98”) if you want…

• Bright rooms

• Everyday simplicity

• No projector installation

• High brightness and clarity

Choose a 180” Projector if you want…

• A true dedicated theatre

• The biggest picture for your investment

• Dark-room performance

• Cinema-style immersion

Choose a 136” MicroLED if you want…

• The ultimate luxury display

• Commercial-grade performance

• A showstopper feature wall

• The best image technology available today

No matter which direction you choose, Aura Design ensures your experience is perfectly designed.

Expert Installation Makes All the Difference

Large screens require proper planning. Aura Design handles:

• Room measurements

• Wiring & power requirements

• Acoustic and lighting considerations

• Mounting & structural support

• Smart home integration

• Professional calibration

When installed correctly, a large display becomes the centerpiece of your home entertainment experience.

Aura Design: Your Large-Screen Specialists in Ottawa

Here’s why homeowners trust us:

• Same pricing as Costco & big-box retailers

• Premium brands: Sony, Samsung, LG, JVC, Epson, and more

• Largest Lutron dealer in Ottawa for perfect lighting pairing

• Complete audio-video design & installation

• Smart home integration with Control4

• Local Canadian-owned business

Big screens deserve big expertise — and Aura Design delivers every time.

Ready to Go Bigger? Let's Build Your Dream Setup.

Whether you want an 85” TV, a 98” giant, a 180” projector, or a breathtaking 136” MicroLED video wall, Aura Design has the perfect solution for your home.

Contact Aura Design today and experience entertainment on a whole new scale.

Transform Your Space With Vicoustic: Premium Acoustic Panels for a Better Sound Experience

Sound is one of the most powerful elements of a home. It shapes the way we enjoy music, movies, conversations, and even the quiet moments that make a home feel comfortable. But even the best speakers, amplifiers, and audio-video systems cannot perform at their full potential if the room itself is working against them.

That’s where Vicoustic acoustic panels come in — and why more homeowners in Greater Ottawa are turning to Aura Design for complete, beautiful, and effective acoustic treatment solutions.

As the region’s leader in premium audio-video design, Aura Design proudly brings Vicoustic, one of the most respected brands in acoustics, to clients who want their spaces to sound as incredible as they look.

Whether you’re designing a home theatre, a music room, a studio, or simply want better acoustics in your living room, Vicoustic offers performance, style, and innovation like no other.

Let’s explore how these panels can elevate your home.

Upgrade Your Home Entertainment Space Today!

Your home entertainment audio-video solutions are crucial to how your living spaces look and feel. And high-end equipment makes everything so much better! However, when your media performance isn’t up to your standards, you’ll feel less inclined to host friends or even enjoy media and movies by yourself - because the subpar quality affects the experience.

But upgrading your home entertainment setup doesn’t have to feel like an overwhelming or daunting task. Don’t go it alone when you can rely on a trusted media room installer. A professional integrator like Aura Design in Ottawa, Ontario, ensures your media room is everything you need it to be for the ultimate entertainment experience every time you press play.

Want to find out more? Keep reading on below.