Hi Guys
We are re-planning a house reno. I would like to fit in a motorised screen in the main living area.
However the projector itself will need a large throw as i think I will have problems positioning the projector.
A plan of the room is shown on the attached sketch. The whole back area including the living room will be new. The width of the room is approx 7.8m. Hence large throw if the projector is some 7.6m away from the screen.
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I think the projector will need be on the back wall as the ceilings are high (approx 3.2m) so a scissor lift would be too unstable and a projector on a permanent large pole is not possible as it will be slap bang in the middle of the ceiling in the living area/dining area. Therefore I am trying to get my head around options for mounting the projector.
Finally, if I wanted to set up a light switch at the front door, that turns on a selection of lights at the rear, is that a hideously expensive task ? ie , I don't need full home automation, just some lighting control for when coming home at night.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Cheers