ADI

What ADI does

ADI Global Distribution is a wholesale distributor of security, audio-visual, and low-voltage products serving professional integrators and installers. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, ADI operates 200+ branch locations across 17 countries, supported by 4M+ square feet of distribution space and 4,100+ employees. The company purchases products from 1,000+ suppliers and resells a curated portfolio of 500,000+ SKUs to more than 100,000 professional customers, processing 62M+ units annually. ADI sells exclusively to licensed contractors and integrators and does not sell directly to end consumers.

The business combines a distribution platform with a portfolio of more than 20 exclusive in-house brands, including Control4 (smart home OS interoperable with ~14,000 third-party devices), OvrC (cloud-based remote system management), Access Networks and Araknis (enterprise-grade Wi-Fi/networking), Luma (NDAA-compliant video surveillance with AI-filtered events), WattBox (power conditioning with remote reboot), SunBrite (outdoor TVs), and Episode/Triad (premium audio). OvrC is provided free of charge to integrators and represents the proprietary software layer that ties the exclusive-brand hardware ecosystem together. Herman Integration Services extends the offering into labor subcontracting for commercial AV projects.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional hardware distribution and exclusive-brand product sales, with services and OvrC subscriptions as smaller adjuncts. ADI was acquired as part of Resideo Technologies' June 2024 acquisition of Snap One, and Resideo announced in July 2025 its intent to spin off ADI as a standalone public company, a transaction targeted for mid-Q3'26 to mid-Q4'26 and financed through $400M of 7.125% senior notes due 2034, a $600M term loan facility, and a $500M revolving credit facility.

Name

ADI

Legal name

Snap One LLC

Website

https://adiglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ADI Global Distribution is a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products serving 100,000+ professional integrators and installers across 17 countries, with 200+ branch locations, 500,000+ SKUs, and exclusive in-house brands including Control4 and OvrC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Melville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution Sales: ADI generates revenue primarily through the distribution and resale of security, AV, and smart living products. The company purchases products from 1,000+ suppliers and resells to over 100,000 professional customers across 200+ branch locations in 17 countries. Revenue is driven by product throughput volume and margin on the spread between acquisition and resale prices, with one-time transactional revenue from product sales as the dominant model.
2. Exclusive Brand Product Sales: ADI designs, engineers, and manufactures its own exclusive in-house brands (Access Networks, Araknis, Control4, Clare, Episode, Luma, OvrC, Pakedge, Sunbrite, Triad, WattBox, etc.), generating product revenue through direct sales to integrators alongside distributed brand offerings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ADI Global Distribution is a wholesale distributor and solution provider of security, audio-video, networking, and smart living products, selling exclusively to licensed professional integrators and installers through 200+ branch locations and digital channels across 17 countries. The company carries more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 supplier brands and supplements that portfolio with exclusive in-house brands (Control4, OvrC, Access Networks, Araknis, Luma, SunBrite, WattBox, Episode, Triad, Binary, Lux by Control4, etc.) that it designs and manufactures. ADI complements product distribution with services such as OvrC remote management, systems design, technical support, training/certification, project registration, rewards programs, and Herman Integration Services labor subcontracting.

Product overview

ADI Global Distribution is a leading wholesale distributor of security, AV, and smart living products serving over 100,000 customers worldwide with more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 trusted brands. The company operates a platform-plus-services model combining exclusive in-house brands (Control4, OvrC, Access Networks, Araknis, Luma, SunBrite, WattBox, Episode, Triad, Binary, Dragonfly, Strong, Wirepath, Lux by Control4, Clare Controls, and others) with distributed third-party brands. The portfolio spans video surveillance, access control, residential and commercial AV, fire, intrusion, smart living, communications, datacom and networking, and power management. ADI provides services including OvrC remote management, systems design, technical support, training, project registration, and cybersecurity, enabling professional integrators to design, configure, install, and maintain integrated solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Control4: Professional smart home automation operating system and control solutions
• OvrC
• Episode
• Triad
• Luma
• Araknis Networks
• SunBriteTV
• WattBox
• Access Networks
• Binary
• Clare Controls
• Lux by Control4
• Dragonfly
• Strong
• Wirepath
• Visualint
• Pakedge
• ADI Pro

Products and services

• Control4 Smart Home Operating System Professional smart home operating system that unifies control of A/V, lighting, shades, thermostats, locks and voice assistants and interoperates with nearly 14,000 third-party devices; sold to professional integrators for installation in residential and light-commercial projects.
• OvrC Remote Management Platform Cloud-based remote monitoring, configuration and troubleshooting platform for technology integrators managing deployed devices across many sites, available free to integrators on supported exclusive-brand products.
• OvrC Pro Enhanced remote management platform tier for professional integrators with advanced automated scanning, remote access and troubleshooting features.
• Parasol 24/7 Remote Support Service Subscription-based 24/7 remote support service delivered through the OvrC platform to help ADI partners service deployed systems without on-site visits.
• Access Networks Wi-Fi Solutions Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi routers, switches and access points designed for professional residential and commercial installations with OvrC cloud management.
• Araknis Networks 530 Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point Next-generation Wi-Fi 7 indoor wireless access point designed for professional residential and commercial deployments.
• Luma Surveillance Solutions NDAA-compliant IP surveillance cameras, NVRs and the Luma View app with AI-filtered events, smarter notifications and integration with Control4 and other automation platforms.
• SunBrite Outdoor TVs Weatherproof outdoor televisions including Veranda, Signature and Pro Series engineered for permanent outdoor installation in shaded, partial-sun and full-sun environments.
• WattBox Power Management Power conditioning, remote-reboot PDUs and outlet-level metering solutions with OvrC integration and a $75,000 connected equipment guarantee.
• Episode Audio Products Premium audio speakers, amplifiers, DSPs and streaming preamps for residential and commercial AV installations.
• Triad Audio Product Line Expansion Premium custom audio speakers and electronics for high-end residential installations with extensive customization options.
• Binary Media Distribution HDMI video distribution and Media-over-IP solutions for residential and commercial AV signal extension with OvrC remote deployment.
• Lux by Control4 Lighting Control Elegant lighting control keypads, dimmers, switches and outlets with premium metal faceplates and designer colors, available in wireless and wired versions.
• Yeelight Pro Smart Lighting Pro-grade smart lighting with centralized control, automation, and native compatibility with Control4, Matter, Apple Home and Google Home.
• Herman ProAV / Herman Integration Services Pro AV products procurement and labor subcontracting services supporting commercial integrators on large-scale AV projects.
• Control4 Certified Technician (C4CT) Training and Certification Paid training and certification program enabling technicians to install and support Control4 smart home systems.
• Wholesale Distribution of Security, AV, Networking and Smart Living Products (Core Distribution Service) Core wholesale distribution service: access to 500,000+ products from 1,000+ supplier brands through 200+ branch locations, digital branch (e-commerce) and mobile app, supported by systems design, technical support, project registration, rewards programs and same/next-day delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• ADI passes through 62M+ units per year across its locations, demonstrating massive distribution throughput at scale.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• WasabicoreTechnology or IntegrationADI expanded cloud storage powered by Wasabi to the United Kingdom and Ireland (April 2026), following the initial launch in North America. Wasabi provides hot cloud storage technology integrated with ADI's product ecosystem for surveillance and data management solutions. The partnership enables integrators to offer cloud-based video storage and surveillance solutions to end customers.
• SmartRentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmartRent selected ADI Global Distribution as a Preferred Distribution Partner (August 2023). SmartRent is a provider of smart home and property technology solutions. The partnership enables SmartRent's smart home products to reach ADI's network of professional integrators through ADI's distribution channels.
• Yeelight (Shanghai Yikangte IoT Technology)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADI | Snap One announced Yeelight as a distributor for Mainland China (February 2025). Through this partnership, ADI's exclusive brand products (Control4 ecosystem, Episode, and others) become available through Yeelight's distribution network in mainland China, expanding ADI's reach in the Chinese market.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ScanSource: ScanSource is a leading hybrid distributor of security, AV, and communications solutions serving resellers and integrators, directly comparable to ADI in customer base, product mix, and value-added services model.

Broad incumbents

• WESCO International (Anixter): WESCO (including the acquired Anixter business) is a global distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products with deep low-voltage and security exposure, overlapping with ADI in low-voltage/communications distribution but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Graybar: Graybar is a leading North American distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products serving contractors and integrators, comparable to ADI in low-voltage/datacom distribution channel and customer types.
• TD SYNNEX: TD SYNNEX is a major global IT and technology distributor that overlaps with ADI in networking, computing, communications, and AV distribution, though at much broader technology category scale.
• Ingram Micro: Ingram Micro is a global technology and consumer electronics distributor with adjacent coverage in networking, AV, and smart home categories; comparable to ADI's broader distribution model but serving a wider buyer base.
• Rexel: Rexel is a global electrical and energy distribution group with growing exposure to low-voltage, security, and smart building categories, making it a regional and category-overlap peer to ADI internationally.
• Sonepar: Sonepar is the world's largest electrical distribution group with growing security, AV, and building technology offerings, directly comparable to ADI in the low-voltage and professional contractor channel outside North America.
• CED (Consolidated Electrical Distributors): CED is a major US electrical wholesale distributor serving contractors with adjacent exposure to low-voltage, datacom, and security categories, comparable to ADI's contractor/integrator customer motion.

Emerging players

• Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a manufacturer of AV control, lighting, and smart home systems; a brand-level peer to ADI's Control4 exclusive brand in the pro-installed smart home category, with overlapping integrator customers.
• Savant Systems: Savant is a smart home and AV control systems provider comparable to Control4/OvrC, sharing ADI's pro-installed integrator channel and offering an alternative path for premium residential and light commercial installations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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