Hire an Integrator This Time
When it’s time to install or upgrade a commercial AV system, many businesses try to pursue the project in-house and handle it themselves. This may involve purchasing equipment and asking your IT or facility teams to install and configure the tech themselves.
But if your staff lacks specialized AV expertise, this could lead to a whole lot of time and money wasted. You’ll need to extensively research products and compare specifications, and you may not realize the full cost of this endeavor until you’re already knee-deep in add-ons and mistakes.
Why not save yourself the hassle and hire an integrator instead? Commercial integrators have direct relationships with manufacturers and know precisely what your business needs to achieve the results you want. When you work with integration professionals, they’ll help you avoid wasting time and money. Here’s how.
Why Partnering with an Integrator Matters
Whether you’re looking for multi-zone audio, video walls, or campus-wide digital signage, hiring an integrator is your best bet at a successful installation. With an integrator, you’ll get:
Complimentary Budget Planning: Initial budget planning is often a complimentary service to help you understand the potential costs of your project. We know what expenses and timelines you can expect, and we’ll help build a realistic, customized budget, rather than merely estimating.
Expert Knowledge: We know AV requirements and construction needs like the back of our hands. We can identify the right equipment to bring your vision to life while working within your existing space. This way, you won’t run into surprises like poor acoustics or tech incompatibilities down the line.
Manufacturer Relationships: Integrators have longstanding partnerships with AV manufacturers, and often receive special hardware pricing. This allows us to offer competitive rates, which are typically better than what’s directly on the market.
If You Skip Hiring an Integrator, You Risk…
Poorly Configured Systems: DIY projects often lead to low-quality performance, aesthetics, and even non-functional tech. For instance, AV may crash or freeze due to insufficient network support or power surges. Elsewhere, poor room acoustics can cause echo and distortion over the speaker system. Troubleshooting and fixing these issues will be expensive, time-consuming, and incredibly frustrating.
Choosing the Wrong Products: Selecting the wrong products can lead to system incompatibilities, suboptimal performance, and the hassle of returns and exchanges with manufacturers.
Piecemeal Upgrades: Adding or replacing AV as needed without expert guidance can create a patchwork of technology that doesn’t work together. An integrator can help you design a seamlessly integrated system that’s easy to expand in the future if needed.
Missed Opportunities: You might not realize the possibilities available with a professional installation. DIY, plug-and-play solutions are significantly limited in their customization and automation capabilities.
Cutting corners can be costly! Many businesses avoid hiring an integrator because they think they’ll save on integrator fees, but mistakes and inefficiencies can lead to much higher costs. Many decision-makers don’t realize how complex AV integration is—and that’s okay! But in that case, it’s much wiser to let the pros handle it.
Create an Incredible Experience with Expertly-Installed AV
Ready to take your business’s AV to the next level? Let’s discuss the possibilities and what you can expect when you hire a commercial integrator like WH SmartHome. Contact us here or chat with us below, and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon.
