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Our Mission


The employees of Audio Video Interiors are devoted to integrating a full range of entertainment, safety, life-enhancing electronic solutions, and emerging technology for homes and business. We are the technology solution provider for our customers, committed to providing the ultimate customer service experience through integrity, teamwork, and education in an ever changing world!



Our Core Values

 

  • We believe in providing engineered solutions. Products can be purchased anywhere, but our customers rely on Audio Video Interiors to not only provide quality products, but more importantly, to design and implement systems that exceed their expectations.
  • All of our employees shall have a friendly and helpful attitude in all of their interactions with our customers; taking ownership to address their needs in a timely manner, resulting in a completely satisfying experience.  
  • All installed systems shall have comprehensive user manuals, documentation, and user training.
  • We strive to be our client’s first choice for all of their technology solutions and needs.



Our Vision Statement

 Audio Video Interiors will become the leading integrator of electronic life-style enhancing systems in Ohio and selected major markets by:  

  • Promoting a culture of Customer Service devoted to the specialized needs and expectations of our discriminating clientele.
  •  Being our client’s first choice for all of their technology solutions and needs.·
  • Designing thoughtful solutions that enable our client’s to easily use today’s technology.

Our Story

 

                                                                            

 

Our corporation began in 1990 as a security installation firm named Securitec, Inc. .  In 1999, we purchased Audio Video Interiors, a custom A/V installation company.  In 2001, we formed Safety Technologies, Inc., a new company devoted to providing integrated security solutions for commercial,  government, and industrial clients.  In 2003, we formally changed our corporate name to be Audio Video Interiors, Inc. In the preceding 21 years, our team has built what is considered by most to be the premier custom integration installation company in northern Ohio. 

Audio Video Interior's stellar reputation can be attributed to its highly trained staff of customer service professionals, designers, engineers, programmers and technicians. Audio Video Interiors has more CEDIA and factory certified technicians than any other custom installation firm in our market area.

Since 1990, our reputation for quality, innovation and professionalism has been carefully built with thousands of successful installations.  Audio Video Interiors specializes in the design and installation of customized low voltage electronic systems for residences and businesses.

In fact, for the past 8 years we have been honored by CePRO Magazine as being one of the Top 100 Integrators in the country and we were named as one of the Top 30 Hybrid Dealers in the country by CePRO Magazine.  Audio Video Interiors has also been honored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), having been named "The Integrator of the Year" in their Mark of Excellence Awards. Additional recognition has been earner through Electronics House Magazine with awards for "Best Dedicated Home Theater" and "Amazing Application" as well as from our manufacturers touting "Best Overall Install", "Best Smart Lighting" & "Brilliant Lighting Design".   Other notable recognition comes from withion our industry, recognizing us as a leader with Best Practices Awards consistently for "New Technology Implementation", "Production Management" and "Installer of the Year".

 

           


Our Offerings

 

Entertainment Solutions:

Whole-House Audio & Video
Media/Game Rooms
Dedicated Home Theaters
Digital Media – Music & Video Services
Visual Sports Simulator – Golf, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Football, Basketball
Outdoor Sound & TV’s
Flat Screen Televisions or Projectors
Hard-Drive Based Music or Movie Servers
Custom Furniture and Cabinetry

Total Home Solutions:

Integrated A/V System Remote Control
Integrated Whole-House Control
iPad/Smart Phone Control Solutions
Energy Management
Telephone/Intercom Systems
Lighting Control
Temperature Control
Central Vacuum

Wiring Technology:

Future-Proof Wiring for Network, Broadband, Video, and Telephone.
Broadband connections including WiFi Networks.
Satellite Dishes

Security/Life Safety Solutions:

Security systems
Fire alarms
Door Intercom & Camera Security
CCTV Camera systems with Recording & Remote Internet Viewing
Access control gates and doors
Advanced Monitoring Services – Smart Phone/iPad Control, Email/Text notifications, Video

 


Best Trained Staff
Wall of Fame representing our numerous Industry Certications.

One look at our "Wall of Fame" and our many industry awards let's you know you are in the hands of experts.  Audio Video Interiors prides itself on having the best trained staff in Ohio! To name a few, our staff holds certifications for:

CEDIA Certified Professional Designer  

CEDIA Certified Professional EST II

Advanced EST III

THX Certified Dealer & Home Theater Technician Certification  

infoComm Cerified Technology Specialist (CTS, CTS-D Design, CTS-I Installation)ISF - Imaging Science Foundation Certified Technicians & Equipment                                                    The Imaging Science Foundation is in the Display Standards industry, and is dedicated to improving the quality of electronic imaging. Highly specialized equipment and training is required to achieve the ISF system standard of calibration.

 

 HAA Certification - Home Acoustics Alliance    An alliance of independent audio/video professionals dedicated to the pursuit of sonic greatness in the home entertainment experience.

      

 

 

 


Areas Served

Audio Video Interiors and Safety Technologies serve N.E. Ohio, Miami, Chicago and beyond.  We have enjoyed referrals in New York, Pennsylvania and even Alaska!  For your custom installation in the Cleveland area or anywhere in the U.S., give us a call.


TechHome Integrator of the Year (formerly Systems Integrator of the Year)
This award recognizes the best systems integrator company in our industry. The company receiving this award exhibits outstanding business success and comprehensive technical skills, shows exceptional quality in their professional installations, and is an example of leadership within their community and/or industry.

The Mark of Excellence Awards program, presented by CEA's TechHome Division, recognizes the best in custom home electronics products, services, and installed technology. Each year, manufacturers, distributors, and systems integrators enter to compete in award categories for this coveted honor judged by independent experts within the industry.

Accepting the award on behalf of the team at Audio Video Interiors was Michael A. Pope, President. "This award is special because it not only exemplifies the excellent installations that our team does but it also acknowledges their willingness to contribute to our community. Winning a Mark of Excellence award is rewarding because the winner is selected by a panel of experts from the manufacturer, integrator, and industry sectors."

  

See more details on CEA's web site : http://www.ce.org/Events/Awards/5134.asp


CEPro 100 Dealers Announced for 2011
Owner, Michael Pope, holding the Mark of Excellence - Integrator of the Year Award.

CEPro Magazine has selected their Top 100 Dealers for 2011.  Audio Video Interiors has once again made the list of premier dealers in the country.  This makes Audio Video Interiors' eigth year in a row for this prestigious designation.  The CEPro 100 companies are chosen based upon Revenues derived from Residential Custom Installations.

"Being included in this prestigious group of companies certainly means more in this economic climate than in any other year before.  Our industry has lost more than 35% of the companies during this economic downturn.  Our continued success and perserverance is due to the quality of our work, the talent and training of our staff, and the support of our customers."

-Michael A. Pope, President - Audio Video Interiors-

 

CE Pro is the leading trade publication for professionals involved in the custom electronics business. Launched in 1994, CE Pro was the first publication to address the home systems integrator channel and is widely recognized as the best publication in the category. Our readers specify and sell technology-related products to homeowners, homebuilders and SMB (small/medium business) owners.

 


Ski Home Theater - Award Winner
Electronic House Best Electronic House of the Year Award for Best Home Theater.

 

Gold Medal in the Best Electronic House of the Year Awards sponsored by Electronic House (EH) Magazine!

 

 

  Over 300 entries were submitted for the annual EH contest premiering the best Audio Video Systems installed in homes across the country. The competition features several categories for entries. Audio Video Interiors' design and installation of a home located in Rochester, NY. won the top honor in the category of Best Home Theater $251,000 & Up. According to Michael A. Pope, President of Audio Video Interiors, "this is one of the most technologically advanced homes in the country. This Home Theater's aesthetics, comfort, and performance provide an exhilarating experience for ten fortunate individuals. It is a testament to our staff's technical abilities and hard work to be recognized in this prestigious national competition." The Technical Designer & Project Manager for the Home Theater is Jason Spence, who started this project from the beginning four years ago.


AVI Wins National Award!
CEDIA Lifestyles Home Theater Silver Medal Winner.

 

Audio Video Interiors has completed another Home Theater project that has won a national award and subsequent national attention. This Custom Designed Home Theater located in North East Ohio was entered into CEDIA's 2007 Electronic Lifestyles® Awards(www.cedia.net). For the Large Home Theater Level III – $120K-$143K classification this entry was selected as the Silver Medal Technical Design Winner. CEDIA Lifestyle Awards are our industry's top honors!

The winners of CEDIA Industry Awards, Technical and Overall Designer Awards, and Manufacturers’ Excellence Awards for Best New Products were announced on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center Hotel in Denver, CO.

CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field.


 


AVI honored as Top 30 Hybrid Dealer

CEPro Magazine published it's 5th Annual ranking of the Showroom Top 30 Hybrid Dealers in the country.  Audio video Interiors was named to this year's list.  Showroom Top 30 Hybrid Dealers are Specialty Retailers that have Showrooms and provide Customn Installation Services normally not found in traditional Retail Storefronts.

See attached Article for the listings!


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CEPro Showroom Top 30 Hybrid Dealers



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