Resources
Smart home & AV guides.
Real-world planning advice and checklists from the team installing them every week across the Front Range.
What these guides cover
These articles come out of questions we actually get on-site and during consultations — how to size a home theater, which smart home platform fits a given budget, how much lighting control adds to a remodel, and what a solid home network needs to look like before you add cameras and streaming devices on top of it. We write from what we've installed and serviced across the Denver metro, not from generic product marketing.
Who they're for
If you're planning a new build or remodel and trying to figure out what to prewire, comparing smart home ecosystems before committing to one, or just trying to understand what's realistic to retrofit into a finished house, these guides are meant to give you enough context to have a more useful conversation with any installer — including us. They're not sales pages; they're the same planning information we'd walk through in person during a free consultation.
Featured guide
Custom Home Theater Design Guide
Room sizing, seating distance, acoustic treatment, projection vs. flat panel, and budgets — everything we plan before building a Denver theater.
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Control4 Dealer in Denver: Apex AV Is Now Authorized
Apex AV is an authorized Control4 dealer serving Denver, Cherry Creek, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and the Front Range — design, installation, programming and local support.
TV Mounting
How to Hide TV Wires: 5 Clean Methods for Denver Homes
Five proven ways to hide TV wires behind a wall-mounted TV in Denver homes — from in-wall power kits to full recessed boxes. Costs, pros, cons, and code notes.
Smart Home
How Much Does a Smart Home Cost in Denver? A Realistic Budget Guide
A transparent breakdown of what a smart home actually costs in Denver — from starter lighting scenes to whole-home automation — with real budget ranges and where the money goes.
TV Mounting
Denver TV Mounting Guide: Heights, Studs, and Hidden Wires
A practical guide to professional TV mounting in Denver — correct viewing heights, stud and concrete anchoring, in-wall power and HDMI, and choosing the right mount.
Home Automation
Smart Home Technology Integration for Denver Homes in 2026: A Guide for Builders, Architects, and Interior Designers
Home Automation for 2026
Home Theater
Planning a Home Theater: What Actually Matters
A practical guide to planning a home theater or media room — how to think about the room, the display, sound, seating, and control before you spend.
Smart Home
Choosing a Smart Home Platform: How to Think About It
How to choose the right smart home platform for your home — what to evaluate, the questions to ask, and why the installer matters more than the brand.
Lighting
Smart Lighting and Shading: A Buyer's Primer
How smart lighting control and motorized shades work together to change how a home feels — and what to plan for during construction or a remodel.
Outdoor
Outdoor TVs and Audio: What to Know Before You Install
What separates an outdoor TV and audio system that lasts from one that fails in a season — covering displays, mounting, wiring, and weather protection.
Networking
Home Wi-Fi That Actually Works: A Practical Guide
Why consumer Wi-Fi often struggles in larger homes and what a well-designed home network looks like — access points, wiring, and segmentation explained.
New Construction
The Low-Voltage Prewire Checklist for New Construction
A practical low-voltage prewire checklist to share with your builder before drywall — covering AV, networking, lighting, and outdoor needs.
