
Home Automation & AV Installation in Aurora, CO
Custom home theaters, smart lighting, and whole-home audio installations throughout Aurora's growing neighborhoods.
Local experts for home automation in Aurora, AV installation in Aurora, home theater installation, whole-home audio, smart lighting control, and motorized shades.
Trusted AV installers serving Aurora
Apex AV has been the go-to home automation and audio video installation company in Aurora for homeowners for over a decade. Whether you're outfitting a new build, upgrading a remodel, or adding a single zone of audio, our local team designs systems that look invisible and perform flawlessly.
We specify and install only top-tier audio systems, video distribution, smart lighting, and whole-home automation platforms — and we provide ongoing support so your system keeps working long after install day. Free in-home AV consultations in Aurora (80012) and surrounding neighborhoods.
Services available in Aurora
- Custom home theater design & install
- Smart home automation & integrated control
- Whole-home audio (in-wall / in-ceiling)
- Hidden & invisible speakers
- Whole-home 4K HDR video distribution
- Smart climate control & multi-zone HVAC
- Architectural lighting design & keypads
- Motorized shades & window treatments
- Outdoor TVs & landscape audio
- 4K security cameras & smart locks
- Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networking
- TV mounting & in-wall power
- New construction prewire
- Retrofit & cable fishing
Neighborhoods we serve
- Southlands estates
- Saddle Rock builds
- Tower & Smoky Hill homes
- Zip code 80012
What to know about AV installation in Aurora
From Tower Road plains to Southlands and Saddle Rock
Aurora stretches from dense 1970s–80s tract housing near Tower and Smoky Hill to sprawling 2000s-era estates in Southlands and Saddle Rock, and the two eras wire very differently. The older tract homes typically have narrow 2x4 wall cavities and single-run coax to one living room jack, so most of our Aurora work starts as a structured-wiring upgrade — pulling CAT6 and RG6 quad-shield to every room that will eventually host a TV, access point, or camera.
Southlands and Saddle Rock homes, built during Aurora's 2000s growth boom, generally have larger basements and taller ceiling heights, which gives us room for a proper home theater build with a dedicated equipment closet rather than a rack crammed into a mechanical room.
Wind, hail, and Aurora's exposed east-side lots
Aurora sits on the open plains east of Denver, and lots in Southlands and the newer developments toward E-470 get direct wind and hail exposure with fewer mature trees to break it up. That changes how we spec outdoor gear: landscape speakers and outdoor TV enclosures need a higher IP rating here than in a tree-shaded Denver backyard, and we favor recessed or fully weatherproof-housed mounts over exposed brackets.
We also see more homeowners in Aurora combining a security camera upgrade with their AV project, since several neighborhoods have HOA-run community watch programs that ask for camera coverage at entry points — we design those runs alongside the audio and video wiring in a single visit instead of two separate trips.
Aurora smart home & AV installation FAQs
How much does home theater installation cost in Aurora, CO?
Most Aurora media rooms land between $8,000 and $25,000 installed, covering the projector or large-format display, speakers, amplification, acoustic treatment, and control. A fully dedicated theater with tiered seating, isolated walls, and a reference-grade front stage typically runs $45,000 and up. Every Apex AV quote is fixed-bid after a free in-home walkthrough — no allowances or surprise change orders.
Do you offer free in-home consultations in Aurora?
Yes. We come to your Aurora home (80012 and surrounding zips), measure ceiling cavities and wall construction, review existing low-voltage runs and panel capacity, then send a written scope and price. There is no charge and no obligation.
Can you retrofit smart home wiring in an existing Aurora house?
Almost always. Retrofit is the majority of our Aurora work: fishing cable through finished walls, adding in-ceiling speakers, pulling network drops to each floor, and patching and texturing so the finish matches. Where a wall truly can't be opened, we use wireless mesh audio and keypads to fill the gap.
How long does a typical Aurora installation take?
A TV mount with in-wall power is a half day. Whole-home audio or a network overhaul is usually two to four days. A dedicated theater or full automation package on a remodel runs two to six weeks depending on trades and lead times. We give you a dated schedule before work starts.
Do you work with Aurora builders and remodelers on new construction prewire?
Yes — we prewire during the framing stage for builders and homeowners throughout Aurora, then return after drywall for trim-out and commissioning. Getting us in before insulation is the cheapest possible time to future-proof a home.
What areas near Aurora do you serve?
We cover Aurora and the wider Denver metro and Front Range, including Denver, Lakewood, Arvada, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Aurora, Centennial, Parker, Golden, Cherry Creek, Greenwood Village, and Boulder.
Guides and services for Aurora homeowners
Planning research and the neighboring Front Range communities we cover alongside Aurora.
Guides for Aurora projects
- how to choose a smart home platform
What to evaluate before you commit, and why the installer outranks the brand.
- Apex AV is now an authorized Control4 dealer in Denver
What certified Control4 dealer status means for design, programming, and support.
- what a smart home actually costs in Denver
Realistic budget tiers for automation, lighting, and whole-home control.
- a buyer's primer on smart lighting and shading
Dimming, tunable white, and motorized shade basics before you spec anything.
Popular services in Aurora
- professional TV mounting with in-wall power
Stud-anchored mounts, recessed outlets, and fully concealed cabling.
- smart home automation and integrated control
One app and one keypad layout for lights, audio, shades, climate, and cameras.
- custom home theater design and installation in Denver
Dedicated Atmos theaters and media rooms, engineered acoustically end to end.
- enterprise-grade home Wi-Fi and networking
Wired backbones and managed access points that keep streaming and control stable.
Near Aurora
- home automation and AV installation in Centennial, CO
High-end audio video integration for Centennial's luxury communities and family homes.
- home automation and AV installation in Denver, CO
From LoDo lofts to Wash Park bungalows, we deliver custom AV and smart home installs across the Mile High City.
- home automation and AV installation in Parker, CO
Custom theaters, multi-room audio, and full smart home systems throughout Parker.
- home automation and AV installation in Englewood, CO
AV install and home automation services for Englewood homeowners and businesses.
- home automation and AV installation in Cherry Creek, CO
Concierge-level home theater and lighting design for Cherry Creek's most discerning homeowners.
