What we do and how we do it.
Every home and every project is different. Sometimes we’re designing a complete system from the ground up. Other times we’re updating one room, improving a network, finding a practical way forward with an older system or simply fixing something that doesn’t work the way it should.
Big project or small problem, we start by understanding what you need and help you figure out the best way forward.
Theaters & media rooms
A great theater or media room starts with the room itself. We consider how you’ll use the space, where you’ll sit, the right screen size, speaker placement, lighting and the acoustics of the room before choosing the equipment.
Whether it’s a comfortable family room or a dedicated home theater, we design the system to fit the space and your priorities, then install, program and calibrate everything so it works together the way it should.
Whole-home audio & video
We design whole-home audio and video around how you actually listen to music, watch TV and use the different rooms in your home.
That means choosing technology that makes sense for you, keeping things familiar and intuitive when possible and making rooms work consistently throughout the house. We can help you stay current without adding complexity that doesn’t actually make your life better.
Lighting, shades & control
Lighting and automated shades can make a home more comfortable, convenient and easier to live in. We design them around how you use your home, from simple everyday control to scenes that adjust multiple areas at once.
When it makes sense, we can bring lighting, shades, audio, video, climate and other systems together so they work naturally as part of your home. The goal isn’t to automate everything. It’s to make the things you use every day simpler.
Networking & infrastructure
A reliable network has become the foundation for much of the technology in your home. Streaming, cameras, lighting, shades, thermostats, audio and control systems all depend on it.
Every home is different. Sometimes a wireless or mesh solution is all that’s needed. In other homes, a hardwired network provides the reliability and performance that wireless alone can’t. We use the right combination of wired and wireless technology to provide reliable coverage throughout your home and property, with the infrastructure to support what you use today and give you flexibility for what comes next.
For new construction and major remodels, see planning beyond the prewire.
Planning beyond the prewire
For new construction and major remodels, we design the wiring and the finished system together. Our proposals show both the prewire and the electronics needed to complete the system, so you have a clear picture of what you’re building before committing to the wiring.
The project can still move forward in phases, and equipment selections can be adjusted as the project develops. What’s important to us is that you understand the complete plan and budget before you begin.
Service, upgrades & system rescue
Technology changes, but that doesn’t mean everything needs to be replaced. We maintain and update systems we installed years ago, and we also help homeowners who have inherited older or complicated systems that no longer work well for them.
Sometimes the answer is a targeted repair. Sometimes it makes sense to update one area at a time or rebuild part of the system around simpler, more flexible technology. We’ll help you understand what’s worth keeping, what’s causing the problem and where an upgrade will make a meaningful difference.
For many service issues, we can also troubleshoot remotely before scheduling a visit. Whether we built the original system or not, the goal is the same: get things working and give you a practical path forward.
Common questions about existing systems
We’re moving into a home with an existing system or wiring. Can you help?
Yes. We can review the equipment and wiring before or after you move in, explain what’s there and discuss how you’d like to use it. We’ll help you understand what can be put to use, what needs attention and how to make the system work for you.
Our previous installer is no longer available. Can you take over?
Yes. We can assess the system and help you understand the options for taking over its care. We’ll discuss how it’s working for you, identify anything that needs attention and recommend a practical way forward for ongoing service and support.
Can we keep equipment that still works?
Often, yes. We look at what you have before recommending what to replace. Good speakers, wiring and other equipment may have years of useful life left. Sometimes updating the controls or a few key components can make the system easier to use and maintain.
We’ll explain what makes sense to keep, what may limit your options and where replacing something would make a worthwhile difference.
Brands we work with
We work with established brands we know and trust, choosing products based on what best fits your home, your needs and your budget. We’re not interested in using a particular product simply because it’s the newest option. We choose technology we believe will work well and that we can support over time.
- Lutron
- Nice
- Sonos
- Sony
- Samsung
- Integra
- Onkyo
- Denon
- Yamaha
- URC
- RTI
- Ubiquiti