Video distribution has been most commonly achieved in the past by way of a coaxial network enabling all manner of satellite receivers in any number of rooms. But this is now being superseded by the more technologically advanced Cat5e backbones.
With the installing of a cable network with Cat5e (or Cat6 now) a number of different media can be also be integrated onto the network as most products these days are digital.
A stable IP network provides integration of technologies such as, multiroom audio and distribution of digital video signals of TV channels, DVD and Blu Ray movies, and MP3 file formats for high definition solution to every flat screen location. with the option of IPTV upgrade once the bandwidth widens and services become more readily available, more commonly known as ‘video on demand’.

Many other home automation features can be attached to the network such as blind/curtain control, underfloor heating, as well as climate and lighting control.
Many control systems are now able to incorporate all of these functions within the same interface control panels.
By having most of the components centrally located the need for locally installed devices is done away with without losing any functionality, removing the need for duplicate boxes of equipment in every room.

Whatever your data distribution requirement the cabling of such a system is very important and good planning is everything. It is our belief that if you are carrying out such works during a refurbishment of new build stage overtubing is never a bad thing. No one can see into the future but as an established company in the technology world Future Lifestyle benefit from trade knowledge enabling us to advise on how to get the best results from such an installation for all likely technologies for consumer release in the coming years.
If you do not consider this is to be something you will benefit a great deal from then consider carefully whether this might change as technology develops or that when you come to sell in 5-10 years time whether those looking to purchase your house will see the extra value in the pre-installation of such a system.