The world’s most important soccer tournament is right around the corner! It’s time to get hyped for having friends and family over and catching every moment together. Which means it’s also the perfect time to make sure your home theater is game-ready so you can experience every match as if you were in the stadium.

There are a lot of devices for upgrading your home theater, but how can you do it without breaking the bank and what should you prioritize?

Our Smart Home experts have a home theater hat trick for you with recommendations on audio, TV setup and accessories.

Get your sound on point.

When watching the Qatar 2022 tournament, having a crisp picture to see every assist, shot and save is a must. But audio is a close second since it upgrades the whole experience. It puts you on the field and surrounded by the atmosphere of announcers, cheering fans and the electric excitement of a close match.

Surround sound is hands-down the best way to immerse yourself in the game. But what if you don’t want to go all-in right away? Is there a way to spread out purchases and slowly build up your full surround sound setup?

There definitely is. The best place to start is a sound bar. Our experts recommend a Polk Audio Cinema Soundbar as the perfect intersection of value and quality.

Its reduced height, large drivers and slim profile provide amazing sound for a next-level home theater experience and a better fit under TVs. The bar is Bluetooth-enabled and has ports for various ways of connecting your existing setup. Plus it supports Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.

After the sound bar, build up to a full surround sound setup with rear speakers and a subwoofer. Both are easy to use with a stand or mount on a wall — making them perfect for any home theater setup.

The sound bar, subwoofer and speakers all have wireless adapters, so you can sync them together to bring a full Qatar 2022 stadium experience right to your living room!

Is your home theater dressed to impress?

Before inviting friends and family over, make sure your setup is putting its best foot forward. Here are a couple of simple (and inexpensive) game changers most people overlook.

A TV mount is an easy win. When you elevate your TV on the wall, it saves space, looks better and gives more visibility to everyone in the room. Plus it lets you adjust the angle of the TV for game-day party seating.

These accessories let you fine-tune your setup. First, make sure you have the right cable for your TV — especially if you have a 4K TV, you may need to get a 4K cable. Then see if you have a surge protector, since it’s just generally a good idea to protect your equipment. Lastly, invest in some screen cleaners to make sure no smudges are blurring the match.

We’re here to help with anything smart.

OnTech makes home theater installation easy. Buy online and we’ll bring everything to you, install and show you how to use it. We’ll mount your TV and bring our Smart Home store to you, including surround sound systems, video doorbells and more, so you can see them for yourself and ask questions.

Not sure what would work best with your new space? Get a consultation and customized design with our Smart Home Advisor service.