A Guide to Home Theater Media Closets

As you plan and design a home theater, one of the easiest ways to de-clutter and stay organized is with a media closet. Featuring a lot more than just storage, the media closet becomes an essential part of your home theater.

Follow our guide to learn everything about home theater media closets, how to make the most out of the area, and the best ways to add security for the space.

Home Theater Devices

A key component in the media closet is the organization of your home theater devices. Install shelves on the interior of the closet to provide open space for each element of the device. You may have a cable box, streaming boxes, video game consoles, and sound controls as part of the home theater setup.

Each device should have its own shelf. Run all of the plugs into a surge protector outlet. As you run cables outward to a TV or surround system, use colored electric tape to label and recognize the cables. For example, you could use blue tape for the cable box and red tape for a video game console. Use a marker to write the device name on the tape as well.

Remote Sensor Extensions

When you set up a media closet, you still want to have easy access to the controls of each device. A universal smart remote can connect all of the devices in the closet to a single remote and provide you with basic controls so you do not need a whole pile of remotes in your home theater.

To ensure the remote works easily, install an IR remote extender for the room. The extender attaches to your home media and will expand outward to connect to the ceiling, wall, or floor of the home theater. With the extender you will easily control the devices and can keep them all tucked inside of the media closet.

Some devices will even let you connect through Wi-Fi connections. A smart remote will handle each connection and allow you to easily switch between the controls for each device.

Media Closet Climate Control

One of the key components of a media closet is climate control. When multiple devices run in a small space, heat quickly builds and could damage equipment or cause elements to malfunction. Set up climate control in the space through vented fans or air conditioning.

A smart app setup will connect you directly to the media closet to monitor temperatures and ensure the space doesn't overheat. You could receive alerts when temperatures rise and adjust the thermostat for the space directly through an app connection.

Media Closet Security

The media closet in your home will likely feature a lot of expensive devices and could house a library of home media, like Blu-Rays and DVDs. You want to add an extra layer of protection to the closet. The closet door could feature secure locks, including both standard key and keypad entries.

Add in sensors to receive alerts anytime someone has opened the media closet door. You may consider a media safe in the closest. A media safe is ideal for holding some of your most expensive items, including video games, wireless controllers, and collectible Blu-Ray sets.

You may also use the safe to hold priceless valuables like home movies. If a fire or flood occurs, a safe will protect your home movies and keep them safe for years to come. Safes can include multiple entry options, including a combination lock, a numbered keypad, or a key entry. Choose the security you're most comfortable using.

For more information on smart home and home theater setups, contact us at  SCSC Southern California Security Center  Our team of security and technology professionals will help you complete your media closet setup and provide proper access for years into the future.