AVAI Home Technology is now Epic AV Automation

What AVAI Home Technology is now Epic AV Automation does

Epic Smart Homes, operating under the legal name Epic Smart Homes and recently rebranded from AVAI Home Technology to Epic AV Automation, is a privately held US-based custom smart home and audio-video integration firm. Founded in the 2005-2010 window (sources differ) and currently headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas (Austin metro), the company operates four regional offices across California (Truckee), Nevada (Minden), Texas (Cedar Park), and Hawaii (Kailua-Kona), employing roughly 8 people. Its core offering is whole-home automation encompassing centralized control of music, video, lighting, climate, and motorized shades, delivered through professional design, installation, and post-installation Client Care Plan support for both luxury residential and light-commercial customers.

The underlying technology stack is built on third-party control platforms and AV hardware rather than proprietary IP — products include whole-home automation, dedicated media rooms, home theaters with acoustic treatment and measured speaker placement, outdoor entertainment systems, and commercial configurations for boardrooms, professional offices, and bars/restaurants. The company does not hold patents or trademarks on its technology and offers no API or SDK surface; differentiation rests on certified installation expertise (HTA Certified, CEDIA member), industry awards (Best Media Room, Best Smart Home), and multi-state field delivery.

The business model combines three revenue streams: one-time professional installation services (project-based, quote-based pricing), hardware resale of smart home and AV equipment bundled into projects, and recurring Client Care Plans that provide ongoing monitoring and support. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct field sales across the four regional offices, supplemented by builder/architect referral channels (CBUSA Preferred vendor, AIA and NAHB affiliations). Customer segmentation is vertical-based, with luxury residential homeowners as the primary segment and commercial accounts as secondary; pricing is custom per project and not publicly disclosed, though the company offers an HTA Budget Calculator as a lead-qualification tool.

Name

AVAI Home Technology is now Epic AV Automation

Legal name

Epic Smart Homes

Website

https://epicava.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Epic Smart Homes is a US-based custom smart home and audio-video integrator serving luxury residential and light-commercial customers across California, Nevada, Texas, and Hawaii, with four regional offices and ~8 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Automation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multiroom Audio/Video & Home Theater Control Integration (HSAHADAE), Custom Scenes, Routines & Geofencing Automation Configuration (HSAHADAL), Home Automation Hub/Platform Integration for Electrical & HVAC (e.g., HomeKit/Google/Alexa) (HSAOANAI)

Keywords

• Smart home automation
• Audio-video integration
• Home theater installation
• Commercial AV systems
• Lighting and shading control

Headquarters

HQ city

Truckee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Home Installation Services: One-time professional installation services for audio-video systems, smart home automation, home theaters, media rooms, and commercial spaces. Includes design, conception through completion, and ongoing support.
2. Client Care Plans: Ongoing monitoring and support plans for installed systems, providing recurring revenue from maintenance contracts.
3. Smart Home Equipment/Hardware: Sale of smart home devices, audio-video equipment, control systems, and related hardware as part of installation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Epic Smart Homes designs, sells, and professionally installs integrated smart home automation and audio-video systems for luxury residences and commercial venues across California, Nevada, Texas, and Hawaii. Offerings include whole-home control of music, video, lights, climate, and shades; dedicated media rooms, home theaters, and outdoor entertainment; plus commercial automation for boardrooms, offices, bars, and restaurants, supported by ongoing Client Care monitoring and maintenance plans.

Product overview

Epic Smart Homes is a service-based company offering smart home automation and audio-video installation for residential and commercial spaces. The portfolio includes core automation products (Whole Home Automation, Media Room, Home Theater, Outdoor Entertainment, Commercial Automation for Bar/Restaurant, Boardroom/Conference Room, and Professional Office), augmented by Client Care Plans for ongoing support. Services include audio-video installation and smart home design. The company operates across California, Nevada, Texas, and Hawaii with over a decade of experience and hundreds of completed projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole Home Automation

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Home Technology Association (HTA)coreOthersHTA Certified partner - HTA is a professional certification body for the home technology industry that verifies professional installers meet standards for technical competency and business practices. Epic Smart Homes displays the HTA certification logo on their website.
• CEDIAcoreOthersCEDIA is the global trade association for the home technology industry. Epic Smart Homes is an active member (Member ID: 338135) and can be found in CEDIA's Find a Pro directory.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)minorOthersIndustry partnership with AIA (National Allied Individuals program) providing professional connections to architects for project referrals.
• Azione UnlimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzione Unlimited is a buying group for residential electronics integrators. Partnership provides access to group purchasing and networking benefits.
• Custom Builder USA (CBUSA)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBUSA is a national network connecting custom builders with trade contractors and specialty vendors. Epic Smart Homes participates as a Preferred vendor and LX22 Preferred partner for home technology installations in new construction.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) AustinminorOthersActive membership in the Austin chapter of NARI, providing networking and referral opportunities within the remodeling industry.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA)minorOthersMembership in the HBA Greater Austin providing connections to home builders and developers for new construction smart home installations.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)minorOthersPartnership with NAHB through the NAHB-TAB (Trusted Advisor Program) providing recognition as a trusted specialty contractor for home builders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Savant Systems: Savant provides premium smart home control platforms and works with a network of certified integrators. Comparable to Epic Smart Homes because integrators in Savant's ecosystem deliver the same whole-home automation, AV, lighting, and climate integration services to luxury residential customers.
• Control4 (Snap One): Control4 (now part of Snap One) is a leading smart home automation platform with a global network of authorized dealers who design and install whole-home systems. Directly comparable to Epic Smart Homes' integrator business model for luxury and mid-market residential automation.
• Crestron Electronics: Crestron manufactures high-end control and AV systems and supports a global network of integrators serving luxury residential, boardroom, and commercial projects — overlapping directly with Epic Smart Homes' whole-home automation, conference room, and bar/restaurant offerings.
• ADT (now Securitas): ADT is a national smart home security and automation provider with professional installation. Comparable to Epic Smart Homes where smart home scopes overlap, though ADT targets mainstream consumers rather than luxury whole-home integration.
• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is the dominant manufacturer of residential and commercial lighting/shade control systems, frequently specified into smart home projects by integrators like Epic Smart Homes. Comparable as the upstream supplier ecosystem Epic depends on for lighting and shade control.
• Vivint Smart Home: Vivint provides professionally installed smart home systems (security, lighting, climate, AV) on subscription contracts nationally. Comparable to Epic Smart Homes in service delivery model but at much larger scale and lower price point; they compete for adjacent smart home segments.
• Best Buy (Magnolia / Geek Squad): Best Buy's Magnolia and Geek Squad divisions offer premium in-home smart home and home theater consultation and installation nationwide. Comparable to Epic Smart Homes as a broader, scaled player competing for the same affluent homeowners' AV and automation budgets.

Direct peers

• Audio Video Interiors (AVI): AVI is a regional custom integrator providing smart home automation, home theater, and AV installation for luxury homes. Directly comparable to Epic Smart Homes as a similarly sized regional AV/home automation integrator with showrooms, designer relationships, and recurring service plans.
• One Sound Choice: One Sound Choice is a regional smart home and AV integrator serving luxury residential and commercial clients. Comparable to Epic Smart Homes in scope (whole-home automation, home theater, commercial AV) and customer segment.
• Definition Audio Video: Definition Audio Video is a custom integration firm delivering smart home automation, lighting, shades, and AV solutions in the Western US. Directly comparable to Epic Smart Homes in target customer, service mix, and multi-state integrator model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EpicSmartHomes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avaihometechnology
• Instagraminstagram.com/epic_smarthomes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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