
Smart homes that just work
Most of our clients come to us because they are frustrated with technology that never quite works:
- Wi-Fi that drops out in key rooms or garden areas
- Too many remotes and apps to control simple things
- Messy cables and boxes spoiling carefully designed spaces
- Systems that only one person in the house knows how to use
We design integrated home audio visual systems so that:
- You press one button, and everything works, every time
- Wi-Fi is strong and stable throughout the property
- Equipment is discreet or hidden, not dominating the room
- The whole family can use the system with confidence
High-end residential AV tailored to your home
We focus on high-end residential projects where performance, reliability and finish all matter. Typical systems include:
Whole-home Wi-Fi and networks
- Professionally designed networks for large homes and complex builds
- Stable and reliable Wi-Fi coverage in every room, including gardens and outbuildings
- Hard-wired connections for TVs, office equipment and key devices
Multiroom audio and video
- Discreet speakers for background music in kitchens, living spaces and terraces
- High-performance audio for listening rooms and media spaces
- Centralised video distribution so Sky, Apple TV and other sources can be shared around the home
Home cinema and media rooms
- Anything from a high-quality TV with soundbar to a dedicated cinema room
- Carefully designed picture and sound to suit the room and budget
- Simple control so movie nights are enjoyable, not technical exercises
Smart control that simplifies life
- Single remote or app to control AV, lighting, blinds and more
- Custom scenes (e.g. “Movie Night”, “Entertaining”, “Goodnight”)
- Systems designed so guests and family can use them without training
We are honest about specification. Our role is to recommend what is right for your home – and to tell you what you do not need.
Honest advice, not overselling
As a specialist smart home installer, we see a lot of over-specified systems. Our approach is different:
- We design for how you will actually use the system
- We prioritise reliability and ease of use over unnecessary features
- We reuse existing equipment where it makes sense
- We explain options in plain English, with clear pros and cons
You get a system that fits your lifestyle and property, rather than a list of boxes you will never fully use.
Our process for Homeowners
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Initial conversation
- We discuss your home, your plans and how you want to use technology
- We talk through budget ranges and what is realistic for your project
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Design and proposal
- We design a system tailored to your property and priorities
- We provide a clear proposal, including equipment, labour and any building/enabling works required by others
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Installation and commissioning
- Our team installs and tests the system with care for your home and finishes
- We coordinate with your builder, electrician, joiner and other trades where needed
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Handover and ongoing support
- We show you how everything works and leave simple user friendly documentation. On most projects, we advise two client demonstrations, one initial handover and a second once the client has lived with the system for some time
- We remain available for support and offer structured maintenance to suit every need
Areas we cover
i-Hav is based near Oxford and typically works on high-end residential AV and smart home projects within the following areas:
- The Cotswolds
- Oxfordshire
- London
- Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
- Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding regions



