How much does Wi-Fi really matter for your home theater? Sometimes, a lot

When building a home theater, most people rightly put most of their money into two things: their TV and their sound system. You won’t enjoy a 70-inch OLED if the audio is underwhelming, and on the flip side, a 7.1-channel Dolby Atmos system is pointless if it’s paired with a 40-inch LCD that struggles in dark scenes. You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a nice setup — but you do need to prioritize.