Our services
Audio Video & Smart Home Installation in the Portland Metro
R&D Audio Video designs and installs home theaters, whole-home audio, Lutron lighting and shades, Wi-Fi, security cameras, and the wiring that ties it all together. One local crew handles every piece, so the whole system gets planned as one and you only have one number to call.
Ten services, one crew
Our audio video and smart home services
01 · Home theater installation Custom Home Theater
Dedicated theaters, media rooms and living-room systems, designed for your room and budget and calibrated before we hand you the remote.
View service- Dolby Atmos surround sound
- 4K projectors, screens and big TVs
- Lights that dim when the movie starts
02 · Whole-home audio Multi-Room Audio
Different music in different rooms, each at its own volume, from in-ceiling and in-wall speakers you barely notice.
View service- Independent zones
- Sonos and in-ceiling speakers
- Keypad, touchscreen or phone control
03 · Universal remote programming Universal Remote
One remote for the TV, the sound system and the lights. We match the remote to how you use the system and what you want to spend.
View service- Savant and URC remotes
- Programmed for your setup
- Options for every budget
04 · Outdoor speaker installation Outdoor Audio/Video
Sound and picture for the patio, the outdoor kitchen and the pool, so the backyard is ready when people come over.
View service- Landscape speakers and in-ground subs
- Outdoor TVs
- Built for Oregon weather
05 · Structured wiring Home Wiring
Every system in the house wired back to one panel, which keeps performance clean, makes service easier and leaves room for what you add later.
View service- New construction pre-wire
- Retrofits in existing homes
- Pre-designed or custom packages
06 · Keypads and touchscreens Control Keypads
Clean wall keypads and touchscreens in the rooms that need them, with volume, playlists and album art right on the wall.
View service- In-wall keypads
- Touchscreens with album art
- Different sources in different rooms
07 · Home network installation Network & Wi-Fi
A network designed around your floor plan, so the signal reaches every room without dead spots or buffering. Ongoing support keeps it fast and secure.
View service- Whole-home Wi-Fi coverage
- Araknis and eero networking
- Ongoing support
08 · Lutron lighting control Lutron Automated Lighting
Every light on an app and a set of clean wall keypads. Build scenes for the way you live, put lights on a schedule, and let them follow sunrise and sunset.
View service- One-button scenes
- Schedules
- Sunrise and sunset timing
09 · Motorized shades installation Lutron Automated Shades
Lutron's shade motors run at 25 dB, the quietest in the industry. Roller, honeycomb, wood blinds and drapes that open and close with the sun on their own.
View service- Wired, or 3 to 5 year batteries
- Hundreds of colors and styles
- Follow the sun automatically
10 · Security camera installation Surveillance Cameras
Wired cameras on the front door, the driveway, the side gate and the backyard, recording day and night and right there on your phone. We plan where each one goes and run the cable.
View service- Wired cameras with night vision
- A recorder on site
- Ring video doorbells
Where to start
Not sure which service you need? Start with the room.
Most projects start with one room and grow from there. Pick yours and we'll show you where people usually begin.
A TV on the wall with the cables hidden, sound that matches the picture, and one remote for all of it.
A room built for movie night: a big picture, sound all around and overhead, and lights that know when the film starts.
Music in every room, Wi-Fi that reaches the far bedroom, and lights and shades that run on their own.
Even sound from the patio to the edge of the lawn, a TV for game day, and Wi-Fi that reaches the yard.
Background music the staff can run, screens customers notice, and rooms that aren't too loud.
Cameras on every side of the house, a video doorbell at the front door, and a network that can carry the video.
TV mounting
TV mounting and installation, with the wires in the wall
A lot of our jobs start with one TV. We mount it level and secure, run the cables inside the wall so nothing hangs below it, and connect it to the sound system you have or the one you want. We've hung everything from a 43-inch Frame TV in a hundred-year-old house to a 250-pound, 115-inch display at the airport.
- Over fireplaces and on stone
- Cables hidden in the wall
- Flush and Frame TV mounts
- Soundbars and in-wall speakers
“Dan and Nate from R&D Audio and Video did an excellent job mounting my TV above the fireplace. Even though it is probably one of the more challenging materials to mount it on (my fireplace is stone veneer) they were fast and triple checked their work.”Parker Ridd, Google reviewGet a TV Mounting Quote
For businesses
Commercial audio visual installation
Restaurants, shops, offices and clinics get the same crew and the same care. Here are three we're proud of.
Restaurant sound system for 808 Grinds
Pendant, in-ceiling and patio speakers on a 4-zone 70V amp, plus a 98" TV, run from one iPad.
Read the case study
A 115-inch display for Portland Gear
A 250-pound TCL screen above the checkout counter that shoppers compliment constantly.
Read the case study
Acoustic panels for a noisy shared wall
A floor-to-ceiling Primacoustic slat wall backed with rock wool to quiet a lobby next to a taphouse.
Read the case studyHow it works
How every R&D project works
Whether it's one TV or a whole smart home, the steps are the same. You deal with the same people the whole way, and you can meet them here.
Free quote
We look at the space, ask how you use it, and talk budget before recommending anything.
Design
A system planned for your house, with options at a few price points.
Clean install
On time, cables in the walls, and every run checked before we close anything up.
Follow-up
A few weeks later we check in to make sure it all still works the way it should.
“He installed my entire Sonos audio system, including soundbars in the living room and bedroom, in-ceiling speakers in the living room, and speakers on my patio and deck.”Dino R, Google review
“Reasonably priced for a cat5e retrofit, communication was clear and emails returned pre/post install in a timely fashion. Highly recommended!”Richard Fancher, Google review
“I've had him install/uninstall/Install from 3 different homes and they've always been responsive, quick and professional.”Edward Coon, Google review
Can one company handle my home theater, audio, lighting and Wi-Fi?
Yes. We design and install all ten systems on this page. Because one crew plans everything together, it all runs from one remote or app, and you have one number to call if something needs attention.
Do you mount TVs?
Yes. We mount TVs on drywall, over fireplaces and on stone, run the cables inside the wall so nothing shows, and connect the sound. We've installed TVs up to 115 inches. Ask for a quote.
Do you install audio and video systems for businesses?
Yes: background music, TVs and large displays, and acoustic treatment for restaurants, shops, offices and clinics. See 808 Grinds and Portland Gear at PDX.
Can you work on new construction?
Yes. We pre-wire new homes before the drywall goes up, with pre-designed or custom structured wiring packages, and we retrofit existing homes by running cable through the walls.
Which brands do you install?
Sonos, Lutron, Savant, Sony, Samsung, LG, Episode, KEF, SVS and more. We recommend what fits your space and budget, whatever the brand. See the full list.
Do you charge for quotes?
No. Quotes are free. We look at the space, ask how you want to use it and what you want to spend, then recommend a system.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Hillsboro and work in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and across the Portland metro.
Free quote
Get a free quote on any service
One TV or the whole house, tell us what you have in mind. We'll come take a look and give you a straight answer.
Audio video and smart home installation in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and the greater Portland metro. Oregon CCB# 201122.