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Smart Home Automation Company in Northern California

Northern California

AUDIOVISIONS helps Northern California homeowners and design professionals experience intuitive technology that elevates everyday living. From Silicon Valley estates to Napa vineyard homes and Pebble Beach retreats, we design systems that blend comfort, efficiency, and elegance. Discover how lighting, shading, and smart home automation can transform your home’s design. Visit our San Rafael experience center to explore these innovations firsthand.

Northern California
100 Pelican Way, Suite B
San Rafael, CA 94901
Toll free: (800) 426-0277
Direct: (415) 459-7900
Fax: (415) 459-7901
Northern California

Smart Home Automation Company in Northern California

AUDIOVISIONS helps Northern California homeowners and design professionals experience intuitive technology that elevates everyday living. From Silicon Valley estates to Napa vineyard homes and Pebble Beach retreats, we design systems that blend comfort, efficiency, and elegance. Discover how lighting, shading, and smart home automation can transform your home’s design. Visit our San Rafael experience center to explore these innovations firsthand.

Northern California
100 Pelican Way, Suite B
San Rafael, CA 94901
Toll free: (800) 426-0277
Direct: (415) 459-7900
Fax: (415) 459-7901

Explore Our Smart Home Services in Northern California

Welcome

Smart Home Solutions Designed for Northern California Living

AUDIOVISIONS designs and integrates intelligent systems that bring comfort, control, and sustainability to Northern California’s most distinctive homes. From architectural estates in Atherton and Palo Alto to vineyard properties in Napa and hillside residences in Pacific Heights, our technology enhances every detail of modern living. We engineer lighting, motorized shades, home theaters, audio/video, smart automation, networking, security, wellness, and energy management systems that work in harmony. Each solution optimizes natural light, improves efficiency, and supports well-being.

Proudly Serving Northern California and the Surrounding Communities

AudioVisions provides smart home automation and technology integration services throughout Northern California, including:

Big Sur
Healdsburg
Los Altos
Los Altos Hills
Palo Alto
Pebble Beach
Woodside

In addition to our San Rafael location, we proudly serve clients across California. Visit our locations page to learn more about our services.

Trusted by California’s Leading Architects and Designers

AUDIOVISIONS is trusted by Northern California’s most respected architects, interior designers, and builders to deliver technology integration that enhances both form and function. Our team collaborates on projects across the Bay Area, Wine Country, and the Peninsula, where precision, sustainability, and design integrity define every detail. From minimalist Silicon Valley residences to timeless Napa estates, we engineer intelligent systems that disappear into the architecture while elevating the living experience through innovation and expertise.

Utilizing Industry-Leading Technology Brands

AUDIOVISIONS partners with the industry’s most respected technology brands, trusted for innovation, design integration, and long-term reliability. Our solutions feature performance-driven systems that align with Northern California’s commitment to eco-conscious luxury and sustainable living. Each technology is selected to enhance comfort, reduce energy use, and blend seamlessly with the region’s modern architectural aesthetic.

Northern California Market Leader

Jeff Mitchel

Market Leader in the Bay Area

Jeff Mitchel is an audio-visual systems expert, with a career spanning over 35 years in the AV field. His career began at a local hi-fi shop in 1985, where he worked while attending college. He quickly advanced with the company as it grew into a multi-location business. During this time, he took on many roles including sales and store management, brand management and district management.

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In 1997, Jeff created the custom home installation division within this company and expanded it to cover all locations.

Jeff carried his AV expertise to AUDIOVISIONS, where he now leads the sales team in the Northern California market. For the past 12 years, Jeff’s focus has been in business development, system design and account management for his market.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys being with his family, traveling, cycling, coaching lacrosse, and staying up to date with emerging technologies.

Favorite quote: “Code is where you start, not where you end.” Robert Mitchel, Jeff’s father.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should homeowners or architects involve AudioVisions in a Northern California home project?

The best time to involve our team is during early design or preconstruction. This allows us to coordinate seamlessly with architects and builders, ensuring lighting, shading, and automation are fully integrated into the home’s plans for both performance and visual harmony.

How does AudioVisions collaborate with architects and designers across Northern California?

We work side-by-side with leading architects and designers throughout the Bay Area, Napa, and Silicon Valley. From concept to completion, our engineers provide detailed documentation, CAD coordination, and precision installation, helping trade partners deliver technology that enhances design while remaining virtually invisible.

What types of homes and projects does AudioVisions typically work on in Northern California?

Our portfolio spans modern Silicon Valley estates, Napa vineyard retreats, coastal residences, and high-end remodels. Each project reflects a balance of design sophistication and smart functionality. Our systems are crafted for clients who value comfort, aesthetics, and intelligent living throughout Northern California.

Which smart home systems or brands perform best in Northern California’s diverse climates?

We recommend performance-proven brands like Lutron, Ketra, and Control4 for their reliability, design flexibility, and energy efficiency. These systems thrive across Northern California’s varied climates, delivering comfort, sustainability, and elegant simplicity.

How can automation improve comfort and sustainability in Northern California homes?

Smart automation regulates lighting, shading, and climate in response to the environment, reducing energy waste while maintaining perfect comfort. Homeowners enjoy effortless control and meaningful energy savings with technology designed to support Northern California’s passion for innovation and eco-conscious living.

Let’s Design a Smarter Home for Northern California Living

Partner with AUDIOVISIONS to bring elegant, sustainable technology to your home or project. Schedule a personalized consultation with our San Rafael team, and discover how intelligent design, collaboration, and precision engineering can elevate your Northern California home.

Fill out the form below to schedule a personalized visit, and we’ll make all the arrangements.

The Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) has developed a simple and easy way to conceptualize your home technology needs while estimating your technology budget. Our planner tool is a great way to start your journey to discovering a better Home Technology Experience!

Proudly serving the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County and Palm Desert.