What Audio Video Systems does

Audio Video Systems (AVS) is a privately held custom integration firm founded in 1975 and headquartered in Plainview, New York, with a second office and experience center in Armonk, NY. The company designs, engineers, installs, programs, and services luxury home automation systems for ultra-high-net-worth homeowners across the New York tri-state area, including Manhattan, The Hamptons, Westchester County, and Greenwich, Connecticut. Core technical offerings span smart-home control platforms (Crestron, Savant), lighting control and motorized shading (Lutron, Ketra), architectural and outdoor audio (Sonance, Coastal Source, KEF, McIntosh, JBL Synthesis, L-Acoustics), display solutions (Seura, Sony, Stewart Filmscreen, Digital Projection), and commercial-grade networking infrastructure.

AVS operates through a four-phase Design-Build Process — Discovery, System Design, Engineering, and Installation/Commissioning — supported by CAD documentation and a dedicated trade-partner program targeting architects, custom builders, interior designers, and lighting designers. The company holds the highest-tier certifications from Crestron (Elite Platinum), Lutron (Black Diamond 2025, Sapphire 2026), and Savant (Ambassador Elite 2026), and is a member of CEDIA, ASID, AIA, HTSA, and HBRA.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) custom installation projects encompassing design, hardware procurement, labor, and commissioning (typically five- to seven-figure jobs); (2) hardware sales of branded AV, lighting, and automation equipment; and (3) recurring service revenue via the 365Support tiered membership program, which ranges from $109/month (Essential+) to VIP Concierge at custom pricing. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with strong trade-partner referral dependence and no direct-to-consumer marketing at scale.

Name

Audio Video Systems

Legal name

Audio Video Systems, Inc.

Website

https://audiovideosystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Audio Video Systems is a privately held custom integration firm founded in 1975 that designs, installs, and services luxury home automation systems — including lighting, shading, audio, video, and networking — for ultra-high-net-worth homeowners across the New York tri-state area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Home Automation Integration

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Multiroom Audio/Video & Home Theater Control Integration (HSAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD), Home Automation & Smart Device Electrical Prewire (Controls, Sensors, Hubs) (HSAOADAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury home automation
• Custom AV installation
• Smart lighting control
• Motorized shading systems
• Home theater design

Headquarters

HQ city

Hicksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Installation Services: Design, build, program, and calibrate home automation systems including lighting control, motorized shading, audio/video, networking, and home theater. Projects are custom-tailored to each client's specific taste and lifestyle, typically for luxury residences.
2. 365Support Membership Plans: Recurring monthly or annual subscription service plans providing ongoing technical support, remote monitoring, priority scheduling, and preventative maintenance for installed systems. Plans range from Essential+ ($109/month) to VIP Concierge (custom pricing).
3. Hardware and Equipment Sales: Supply and installation of branded technology products including Crestron, Lutron, Savant, Ketra, Coastal Source, Sonance, and Seura systems. Equipment procurement is handled internally as part of complete system installations.
4. Service and Labor: Billable service visits including normal hours service ($235/hour standard, $211.50 for members), after-hours service ($376 standard, $338.50 for members), truck roll fees ($65), and travel charges ($120 standard service area, $130/hour after-hours).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Audio Video Systems designs, builds, programs, and calibrates luxury home automation systems for UHNW homeowners in the New York tri-state area, integrating Crestron, Savant, Lutron, Ketra, Sonance, Coastal Source, and Seura technologies to deliver unified control of lighting, motorized shading, audio/video, home theater, networking, and climate. The company also supplies the branded equipment and provides ongoing white-glove support through tiered 365Support service plans.

Product overview

Audio Video Systems is a luxury home automation and custom integration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of connected home solutions. Their core offerings include Savant and Crestron smart home automation platforms for integrated control of lighting, climate, entertainment, security, and energy. They distribute and install major brand product lines including Lutron shading systems (Sivoia QS, Palladiom, Alisse), Ketra tunable LED lighting, Sonance architectural speakers, Coastal Source outdoor audio, Seura display solutions, and GE Proseo lighting within the Savant ecosystem. Service offerings span residential lighting design, motorized shading, home theater design, outdoor entertainment systems, high-performance multi-room audio, and commercial-grade networking. They also provide ongoing support through their 365Support tiered service program. The company serves luxury residences across New York City, The Hamptons, Westchester County, and Greenwich, CT, with manufacturer certifications including Crestron Elite Platinum and Lutron Black Diamond Dealer status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 365Support: AVS's service and support membership program offering various tiers of technical support, maintenance, and monitoring services for installed systems.

Products and services

• Savant Smart Home System Home automation platform providing centralized control of lighting, climate, entertainment, security, and energy through a single app, remote, or voice command, including the GE Proseo lighting and shading product lines.
• Crestron Home Automation Whole-home control system integrating entertainment, security, lighting, climate, and motorized shades through touch panels, remotes, keypads, and mobile app.
• Lutron Shading Systems Motorized window treatment systems including Sivoia QS wired and wireless shades, Palladiom wire-free luxury shades, and Alisse designer wall controls integrated with smart home automation.
• Ketra Lighting Tunable LED lighting systems with full-spectrum color control from 1,400K to 10,000K, circadian rhythm support, and Natural Light mode mimicking outdoor sunlight patterns.
• Coastal Source Outdoor Audio & Lighting Weather-resistant outdoor speaker systems including the Razor series, Ellipse Bollard, and bullet speakers plus landscape lighting engineered for harsh coastal conditions including salt spray and acid rain.
• Sonance Speaker Systems Architectural audio solutions including Invisible Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, Architectural Series with TRUFIG, Visual Performance series, and outdoor landscape audio for seamless audio integration.
• Seura Display Solutions Mirror TVs with vanishing displays, lighted mirrors with tunable LED technology, and weatherproof outdoor TVs in Shade and Full Sun Series with brightness up to 2000 nits.
• Residential Lighting Design & Control Professional lighting design services providing layered ambient, task, and accent lighting, architectural fixtures, decorative lighting such as chandeliers, pendants, and sconces, and outdoor landscape lighting with human-centric and Ketra smart lighting solutions.
• Motorized Shading Solutions Custom motorized window treatments including honeycomb, pleated, roller, Roman, drapery, and wood blinds controlled by voice, app, keypad, or automated schedules and integrated with smart home systems.
• Outdoor Entertainment Systems Outdoor AV solutions combining weather-resistant speakers, 4K outdoor displays, pool and spa automation, landscape lighting, and surveillance systems for patios, gardens, and pool areas.
• 365Support Service Plans Recurring maintenance and support membership program with tiers Essential+ ($109/month), Priority ($249/month), Proactive ($499/month), Signature ($729/month), and VIP Concierge (custom pricing), providing 24/7 monitoring, guaranteed response times, preventative maintenance, and white-glove on-site service for installed systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce heating energy loss through windows by up to 30%
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationCrestron is a primary home automation platform used by AVS for smart home solutions. AVS holds Crestron Elite Platinum dealer certification, the highest partnership level. Crestron systems provide centralized control of lighting, shading, security, climate, and entertainment through unified interfaces including app, remotes, touch panels, and voice control.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationLutron is a primary platform for lighting control and motorized shading solutions. AVS holds Lutron Black Diamond (2025) and Sapphire Dealer (2026) designations. Products include Sivoia QS shades, Palladiom shades, and Alisse wall controls. Lutron solutions integrate with major automation platforms for coordinated whole-home control.
• SavantcoreTechnology or IntegrationSavant is a primary home automation platform providing unified control of lighting, shading, climate, security, and entertainment. AVS holds Savant Ambassador Elite status. Savant systems integrate GE Proseo lighting and offer energy management through Savant Power. AVS provides CEU courses for Savant education.
• KetracoreTechnology or IntegrationKetra provides tunable LED lighting solutions with full-spectrum color control, circadian rhythm support, and natural light mimicry. AVS integrates Ketra systems for luxury residential projects, offering High Def Palette color tuning, TruBeam precision optics, and Color Lock calibration.
• SonancecoreTechnology or IntegrationSonance provides architectural audio solutions including invisible speakers, in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, landscape audio systems, and commercial speakers. AVS installs Sonance products for residential and commercial projects, emphasizing designed-to-disappear aesthetics and audiophile-quality sound.
• Coastal SourcecoreTechnology or IntegrationCoastal Source specializes in outdoor audio speakers and landscape lighting designed for harsh conditions including coastal salt air. AVS installs Coastal Source products for outdoor entertainment systems in Hamptons and Westchester properties, including the Razor speaker series.
• SeurasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSeura provides mirror TVs, lighted mirrors, and outdoor televisions. AVS serves as a Seura dealer for Long Island and the Hamptons, installing vanishing TV mirrors, vanity mirrors, and Shade/Full Sun Series outdoor TVs with weatherproof ratings.
• KEFsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationKEF is a high-performance audio brand providing speakers for multi-room and whole-home audio systems. AVS installs KEF speakers as part of integrated audio solutions for luxury residences.
• McIntoshsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMcIntosh provides high-end audio equipment for premium residential installations. AVS installs McIntosh systems as part of high-performance audio solutions.
• SonysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSony provides home theater projection systems. AVS installs Sony ultra-high-definition projectors as part of custom home theater designs.
• Stewart FilmscreensecondaryTechnology or IntegrationStewart Filmscreen provides premium projection screens for home theaters. AVS installs Stewart screens as part of custom cinema designs.
• JBL SynthesissecondaryTechnology or IntegrationJBL Synthesis provides audiophile-grade home theater audio systems. AVS installs JBL Synthesis systems for immersive home theater experiences.
• L-AcousticssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationL-Acoustics provides professional-grade audio systems. AVS installs L-Acoustics systems for high-performance home theater audio.
• Digital ProjectionsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDigital Projection provides high-end projection systems for home theaters. AVS installs Digital Projection projectors for custom cinema installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Innerspace Electronics: Custom AV and home automation integrator based in Port Chester, NY, serving the same tri-state luxury residential market with overlapping Crestron/Lutron/Savant offerings and a similar design-build service model.
• Audio Command Systems: Long-standing NYC-area luxury AV and smart home integrator specializing in custom home theater, whole-home audio, and automation for high-end residences — directly competing for the same UHNW client base.
• DSI Entertainment Systems: California-based luxury custom AV integrator with comparable high-end residential focus, similar whole-home automation scope, and analogous manufacturer certification stack (Crestron, Lutron, etc.).
• Definitive Audio & Video: High-end West Coast AV integration firm serving luxury residences, comparable in design-build methodology, premium brand stack, and dedicated service/maintenance programs.

Broad incumbents

• Control4 (Snap One): Established whole-home automation platform with a global network of authorized dealers and end-user DIY reach, overlapping AVS's category but at lower price tiers and broader scale.
• ADT: National smart home security and automation provider with broad consumer reach; competes at the lower end of the residential automation category where AVS does not focus but represents a ceiling on category expansion.
• Vivint Smart Home: Large-scale smart home platform offering professionally installed security, lighting, and climate control across mainstream residential customers; adjacent category overlap but at materially lower price points.

Others

• Crestron Electronics: Primary automation platform vendor whose products AVS integrates; relevant as ecosystem participant and potential channel conflict risk rather than direct residential competitor.
• Savant Systems: Premium home automation platform vendor and AVS partner (Ambassador Elite status); an ecosystem enabler for AVS rather than a direct competitor in the integration service market.

Emerging players

• Sonos: Wireless multi-room audio brand increasingly used as an alternative to architecturally installed distributed audio systems, partially cannibalizing the lower end of AVS's whole-home audio projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AudioVideoSystemsInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Audio Video Systems