Integrated technology.
Professionally delivered.
Fox Audio Visual designs and installs polished, dependable technology systems for homes and businesses throughout Central Illinois—from Control4 automation and high-performance AV to security, networking and computer solutions.
One partner for the systems that need to work together.
Modern homes and businesses depend on AV, networks, security, computers and automation working as one system. Fox AV plans the complete picture instead of treating each piece as a separate gadget.
Whole-Home Automation
Control4 integration for lighting, climate, audio/video, security and daily scenes.
Residential solutions →Fox AV TipGood automation should remove steps—not give you another app to manage.
Custom Home Theater
Purpose-built cinema, immersive audio, projection, lighting and control.
View theaters →Fox AV TipSpeaker placement and room acoustics can matter as much as the price of the equipment.
Video Security
Thoughtful camera coverage, reliable recording and secure remote access.
Security solutions →Fox AV TipThe right camera angle is often more valuable than simply adding more megapixels.
Networking & Wi-Fi
Network infrastructure built to support streaming, cameras, automation and business.
Networking solutions →Fox AV TipA faster internet plan cannot fix dead zones or a poorly designed home network.
Commercial Technology
AV, surveillance, networking, digital signage, control and business systems.
Commercial solutions →Fox AV TipThe best business systems are simple enough that employees actually use them.
Computer Solutions
Practical computer, systems and network support for home and business.
Computer solutions →Fox AV TipA slow computer is not always a replacement problem; storage, memory, software or the network may be the bottleneck.We’re not “married” to one brand.
As a custom technology integrator, Fox AV does not force every client into the same product line. We choose equipment around the project—not the other way around.
We evaluate performance, reliability, compatibility, ease of use, serviceability and budget. Our recommendations are driven by what best fits your system—not simply by manufacturer incentives, promotions or sales programs.
Sometimes the right answer is Control4. Sometimes it may be Sonos, Sony, Samsung, Ubiquiti, Lutron, Denon, Marantz, Klipsch—or something else entirely.
The goal isn’t to sell you our favorite brand. It’s to design the right system.
Established platforms selected by project.
These are examples of well-known brands and platforms we may consider when they are the right fit. Availability and dealer authorization vary by manufacturer and project.
Smarter homes.
Better living.
Automation, entertainment, lighting, security and networking designed around the way you live.
Explore Residential →Reliable technology.
Better business.
Scalable AV, security, networking and computer solutions built for day-to-day operation.
Explore Commercial →A smarter, more connected experience.
Fox AV uses Control4 to bring the technology you use every day into one consistent system. Lighting, music, video, comfort and security can be controlled from familiar interfaces—or automated quietly in the background.
A higher standard of entertainment.
Fox AV's theater heritage remains an important part of the company. We combine system design, room planning, immersive sound, projection, lighting and automation into a finished space that is easy to enjoy.
View Theater Projects →Award-winning theater work.
Fox Audio Visual has been recognized by Electronic House for custom home theater design, including Home of the Year honors in 2008 and 2011.
See Theater Awards & Projects →
Technical depth without the unnecessary complexity.
Fox Audio Visual was founded in 2003. By then, Mike already had 23 years of computer and networking experience and approximately 15 years of part-time audio/video and home-automation work. That combination still shapes Fox AV's systems-first approach today.
Mike's technology career began around 1980, when personal computers and business networking were still in their infancy. Having worked through generation after generation of AV, networking and automation technology, he can often walk into an unfamiliar home or business, recognize what is already there, understand how it was originally put together, and quickly determine what should be kept, updated, integrated or replaced.
As of 2026, Fox AV has been serving residential and commercial clients for 23 years—backed by a technical career that reaches far beyond basic equipment installation.
Read Mike's background & the Fox AV story →Make better technology decisions—without the marketing hype.
Short, practical explanations about AV, networking, automation, security and home technology. The goal is simple: help you understand what matters before you spend money.
Browse Advice & Insights →Cable Reality Check
What actually matters with HDMI, Ethernet and speaker cable—and what is mostly expensive marketing.
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