AV Automation

What AV Automation does

AV Automation is a privately held custom systems integrator founded in 2008 and headquartered in Lakeway, Texas, serving the Austin metropolitan area and Central Texas Hill Country. The firm designs, installs, and supports residential and commercial audio/video, lighting, shading, networking, and smart automation systems, primarily for high-end homeowners and select commercial clients. Its core technology stack is anchored by the Savant smart home automation platform — used for unified control of whole-house audio/video, lighting, shades, climate, and security — combined with ROTEL high-performance audio/video components, supported by additional vendor partnerships for speakers, displays, networking gear, and motorized window treatments. Project implementations include new-construction pre-wiring, distributed A/V systems, motorized Savant Shades, commercial building automation, surveillance, and structured networking.

The company operates a consultative, sales-led go-to-market built on free in-person consultations, collaboration with architects/builders/designers during pre-construction, and a recurring maintenance and support program that establishes multi-year client relationships. Revenue is generated through three streams: custom system design and professional installation (quote-based, ranging from a few thousand dollars for basic configurations to over $100,000 for premium custom installations), bundled equipment and component sales, and recurring extended maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven rather than standardized. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no retail or third-party channels, supported by digital presence, Google Reviews, strategic partner referrals, and a project portfolio featuring installations such as a Mountain Luxury project in Vail, Colorado, and a Lake Austin theater featured in Luxe Magazine. Industry credentials include CEDIA, HAA, ISF, and HBA memberships and certifications. The firm is led by President Aaron Reilly and is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, funding rounds, or parent company.

Name

AV Automation

Legal name

AV Automation

Website

https://avautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AV Automation is a privately held custom AV and smart home systems integrator founded in 2008 in Lakeway, Texas, designing and installing Savant-based automation, audio/video, lighting, shading, and networking systems for high-end residential and commercial clients across the Austin/Central Texas Hill Country market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Smart Home and Commercial AV Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG)

Keywords

• Smart home automation
• Commercial AV integration
• Audio video installation
• Lighting control systems
• Custom systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom System Design and Installation: Bespoke AV and automation system design, installation, and integration services for residential and commercial properties. Pricing varies significantly based on system complexity, with basic configurations starting at a few thousand dollars and luxury custom installations exceeding $100,000.
2. Equipment and Component Sales: Sale of audio, video, automation equipment and components including Savant systems, ROTEL electronics, speakers, displays, networking gear, and motorized window treatments. Equipment is bundled with professional installation services.
3. Extended Maintenance and Support Programs: Ongoing maintenance, preventative maintenance, system upgrades, and consultation on new innovations provided through extended maintenance programs that establish long-term client relationships spanning many years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AV Automation is a custom systems integrator that designs, installs, programs, and supports residential and commercial audio/video, automation, lighting, window treatments, networking, and surveillance systems. The company delivers end-to-end smart home and building automation solutions primarily built on Savant and ROTEL technology, with a full lifecycle service model covering consultation, system design, professional installation, programming, and long-term support.

Product overview

AV Automation provides custom-designed residential and commercial audio, video, and smart automation systems as a service company. Their offering consists of a core home automation platform built on Savant technology, supplemented by distributed audio/video entertainment, smart lighting and motorized window treatments (including Savant Shades), structured pre-wiring for new construction and remodels, and WiFi/wired networking. Commercial offerings include building automation, commercial A/V systems, surveillance, and networking. The portfolio centers on Savant as the primary integration platform for whole-home control, combined with equipment brands like ROTEL for audio/video components. Long-term support and maintenance services accompany all installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Home Automation
• Residential Audio/Video Entertainment Custom design and installation of high-performance residential audio and video systems, leveraging ROTEL components and distributed A/V architecture to deliver multi-room and dedicated listening/viewing experiences for luxury homeowners.
• Residential Window Treatments & Lighting Control Design, installation, and integration of motorized window treatments (shades) and architectural lighting control systems for residential clients, typically tied into the broader home automation platform for unified control.
• New Construction & Remodel Pre-wiring Pre-construction and remodel pre-wiring services for residential projects, providing structured cabling infrastructure to support audio, video, networking, automation, and surveillance systems in new builds and major renovations.
• Residential WiFi & Wired Networking Design and deployment of professional-grade residential WiFi and wired networking infrastructure to support connected home systems, streaming media, and integrated automation platforms.
• Residential Long-Term Solutions & Support Ongoing long-term service, maintenance, and support contracts for residential clients, covering system updates, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of installed automation and A/V systems.
• Commercial Audio/Video Systems Design and installation of commercial-grade audio and video systems for businesses, including distributed sound, conference room A/V, and digital signage, serving commercial property owners and businesses in the Austin market.
• Commercial Building Automation Design, installation, and integration of commercial building automation systems based on the Savant platform, providing centralized control of A/V, lighting, shades, and other building subsystems for commercial properties.
• Commercial Window Treatments & Lighting Control Commercial-grade motorized window treatments and architectural lighting control systems, integrated into the building automation platform for unified control across offices, hospitality, and retail environments.
• Commercial WiFi & Wired Networks Design and deployment of professional-grade commercial WiFi and wired networking infrastructure to support business operations, connected devices, and integrated building automation systems.
• Commercial Surveillance Design, installation, and integration of IP-based commercial surveillance systems for commercial properties, providing video monitoring and security infrastructure integrated with broader building automation and networking systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy consumption and costs through automated lighting schedules and climate control
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SavantcoreTechnology or IntegrationSavant luxury home automation solutions serve as the primary platform for AV Automation's smart home and commercial installations. Savant unifies whole house audio and video, lighting control systems, security, climate, communications, and internet services into one easy-to-use experience. The platform combines Apple technology with RacePoint Blueprint configuration software and Savant SmartSystem for reliability in home automation.
• ROTELcoreTechnology or IntegrationROTEL is a 45-year-old high-performance audio/video manufacturer producing receivers, preamplifiers, surround sound processors, power amplifiers, DVD/CD players, tuners, and multi-zone electronics for hi-fi and home theater. ROTEL designs and manufactures all components in their own factories under their own control, offering affordable high-performance products.
• Rize MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing agency that designed and developed AV Automation's new website launched in February 2024. The partnership focuses on enhancing AV Automation's online presence and customer engagement through a modern web platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ListenUp: Colorado-based custom AV and smart home integrator with showrooms and CEDIA-certified installation services. Comparable to AV Automation as a premium residential/commercial integrator with a similar mix of automation, audio/video, and long-term service.
• Audio Advice: North Carolina-based custom AV and smart home integrator specializing in high-end home theater, whole-house audio, and home automation. Directly comparable to AV Automation in offering, customer profile (luxury residential), and consultative, design-led delivery model.
• Definitive Audio: Pacific Northwest custom AV integrator focused on high-performance audio, home theater, and smart home automation for residential clients. Directly comparable to AV Automation in service mix, premium positioning, and consultative, project-based delivery.
• World Wide Stereo: Pennsylvania-based retailer and custom AV integrator with dedicated design and installation services for whole-home audio, home theater, and smart automation. Closely comparable to AV Automation in product breadth, premium positioning, and custom integration focus.
• HomeTronics: Texas-based custom electronics integrator offering home theater, whole-house audio, lighting, and automation with in-house design and installation. A direct regional competitor to AV Automation in the Texas market with a similar premium integrator profile.
• StereoTypes: California-based custom AV and smart home integrator serving high-end residential clients with design, installation, and programming services. Comparable to AV Automation in target customer (luxury homeowners), bespoke service model, and premium brand partnerships.

Emerging players

• HelloTech: U.S. on-demand smart home and AV installation service targeting mass-market and prosumer customers. Comparable in service category (smart home/AV installation) but targets a lower price point and broader consumer base than AV Automation's luxury niche.

Regional players

• Crutchfield: Long-standing U.S. consumer electronics retailer specializing in home and car audio/video, with a smaller custom installation arm. Overlaps with AV Automation on residential AV equipment and integration but operates primarily as a national retailer rather than a local design-led integrator.

Broad incumbents

• Magnolia (Best Buy): Best Buy's Magnolia design and installation arm offers custom AV and smart-home integration services nationally. Comparable to AV Automation as a premium residential AV/smart-home integrator, but operates at much larger scale and as part of a broader retail and services portfolio.

Others

• Savant Systems: AV Automation's core platform partner and a major U.S. provider of luxury smart home automation hardware and software. Not a direct competitor but a closely related ecosystem player whose product roadmap and dealer program materially shape AV Automation's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avautomation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/av-automation

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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