If you love watching movies, it's worth spending a little more time, effort, and consideration on your home theater.

Once you've finished out your room with the essential tech, you can truly add the finishing touches by injecting some much-needed geeky gadgets to give it that "wow" factor.

1. Black Brick Wallpaper

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To achieve a somewhat rustic, yet atmospheric feel to your home theater, easy-to-apply black brick adhesive wallpaper is a great choice.

You can change your room in an instant with mess-free self-adhesive wallpaper like Tempaper's Ebony Brick Wallpaper.

Better still, if you change your mind, you can peel it off, leaving no residue behind.

Whether you want to cover your entire room, several walls, or just a feature wall, this is a relatively affordable way to get that cozy home-from-home cinema vibe straight to your living area.

2. Popcorn Machine

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No home theater experience is complete without some popcorn. And what better way to dish out your favorite movie snacks than by using a popcorn machine.

From vintage-style popcorn carts like the Nostalgia to tabletop machines, there are a lot of choices that suit most budgets. If you have the space, you can go all out on a professional cart to really set the scene.

Most popcorn machines are easy to use, simple to clean, and quick to cook. So there's no excuse when it comes to feeding your guests.

3. LED Lighting

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If you prefer to use a TV over a projector in your home cinema, you can easily jazz things up by adding LED lighting to your setup.

But, if you really want to go the extra mile, you can opt for smart lighting gadgets like the Philips Hue Gradient LightStrip. It seamlessly fits around the back of your TV with easy-to-use mounting brackets.

Once installed, you can truly appreciate the ambiance of LED lighting, with controllable lights directly from your phone.

Transform your home theater, sit back, and enjoy your favorite movie while your LED lights sync with your TV, creating a thrilling home entertainment experience.

4. Home Theater Seating

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There's no better way to create the ultimate cinema experience in your home theater than by investing in some premium home theater seating like the Valencia Tuscany Home Theater Seating.

For the complete experience, think about the things you'd love to have in a cinema, like reclining seats, cup holders, and comfort.

Mix and match your seating from a single recliner, a row of two, or even a row of five seats for your friends and family to enjoy.

Whatever you choose, make sure your home theater seating works for you.

5. Mini Refrigerator

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The mini fridge certainly has a place in any home theater. Whether you're reaching for a cold drink or a cinema snack, a compact mini refrigerator like the Frigidaire is a no-brainer.

Available in a range of colors and styles, it's easy to find a mini fridge that suits your home theater setup. And while the clue is in their name, they are compact, quiet, and easy to fill.

If you really want to go to town, you can add attachments to your mini refrigerator like a bottle opener, so you'll have no need to leave your home cinema to get the essentials.

6. Acoustic Panels

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Acoustic panels absorb sound in order to reduce reverberation and echo. They make a great addition to any home theater since they can improve sound quality.

You could spend thousands of dollars on a decent surround sound kit, but in a room designed for a cinema-like experience, acoustic panels like these from Audiosoul can ensure you get the most out of your home theater.

As well as absorbing sound, acoustic panels can also block noise from outside environments, so you can be sure your movies aren't disturbed, and you aren't disturbing other people.

7. Universal Remote Control

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Most home theaters contain multiple gadgets and devices, including the likes of a smart TV, projector, surround sound system, streaming device, and more.

However, being able to control individual components can be a nightmare. That's why it's incredibly useful to add a universal remote control like the Philips Remote Control to make your experience less stressful.

Instead of worrying about turning up the sound on your TV and then finding the remote for your surround sound, you can use one remote control that can do it all for you.

Many of the best universal remote controls can connect to multiple devices at any given time and work with major brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and so on.

8. Power Surge Protector

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With the number of devices required to create an immersive home theater experience, you'll soon run out of power sockets.

To ensure your equipment doesn't get damaged in case of electrical overload, short circuits, or power spikes, it's worth investing in a surge protector.

Not only does a surge protector provide your devices with protection, but in most cases, you'll have ample power sockets to use for all of your home theater setups.

Some power surge protectors even come with additional ports for your phone line, cable box, and coaxial cables.

9. Bass Shaker

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If you want to feel as well as see and hear your favorite movies, a tactile transducer, also known as a bass shaker, is the perfect gadget to add to your home theater.

Bass shakers like the Dayton Audio BST-1 can be placed on the floor or attached to your cinema seating to add realism to your environment.

Rather than maxing out your subwoofer and distorting sound quality, bass shakers operate at low frequencies to deliver vibrations as they happen on screen.

Level up your home theater setup and jump straight into the action where you can feel every explosion, rumble, and physical sensation.

A True Cinema Experience

Filling your home theater with exciting and useful gadgets can make your at-home cinema experience feel more exhilarating.

Whether it's for regular movie nights or special occasions, there's a home theater gadget that can change the feel of your setup in minutes.