Sentry Audio Video is a Control4 dealer and installer in Fort Lauderdale. Office: 408 SE 21st Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Phone: (954) 859-6475. Florida low-voltage license: EF20001874.
Last updated: October 7, 2026.
Sentry Audio Video designs, installs and programs complete Control4 smart-home systems for Fort Lauderdale waterfront homes, condominiums, renovations, new construction and selected commercial properties. We coordinate the controls with the lighting, shades, audio, video, network and compatible security systems the property needs.
A new system should begin with the way the property will be used, not a box count. We plan the infrastructure before equipment is installed, define what each room should do and commission the finished system as one experience. Existing homes can be retrofitted cleanly, and larger projects can be phased without losing the long-term design.
Plan a New Control4 System in Fort Lauderdale
Tell us whether the property is new construction, under renovation or already finished, and which rooms and systems you want to control. We will start with a site consultation and a defined scope.
Request a Fort Lauderdale Control4 Consultation
Share your city, property type and project stage. Select New Control4 installation below and tell us which rooms need music, television, lighting, shades, home theater or other integrated controls.
What a Complete Control4 System Can Manage
Control4 gives a property one consistent interface for connected technology that would otherwise require separate remotes and apps. The final scope depends on the home, compatible equipment and the priorities established during design.
- Televisions, streaming sources, surround sound and whole-home audio
- Architectural lighting scenes and motorized shades
- Home theaters, media rooms and outdoor entertainment
- Thermostats and selected climate functions
- Supported cameras, door stations, gates and security functions
- Property modes such as Home, Away, Entertain and Goodnight
- Touchscreens, handheld remotes, mobile control and supported voice control
The goal is not to place every possible function on one screen. It is to make the functions used every day predictable and easy for owners, family members, guests, staff and property managers.
Control4 for New Construction and Major Renovations
The most valuable Control4 decisions happen before drywall, millwork and finished ceilings close. Early design lets us coordinate structured wiring, equipment racks, network access points, televisions, speakers, touchscreens, lighting control, shades, cameras, gates and service pathways with the builder and design team.
For new construction, Sentry Audio Video reviews plans and homeowner priorities, then develops a low-voltage and control scope. Device locations and pathways are field-checked before finishes are installed. Rack power, cooling and service access are coordinated so the equipment is not forced into an undersized, unventilated cabinet at the end of the project.
During a renovation, we survey existing wiring and equipment before deciding what can be retained. Useful infrastructure should not be discarded automatically, but new work should not be built on an unstable network, undocumented rack or obsolete equipment that cannot support the finished design.
Control4 Retrofits for Finished Homes
A finished home can still receive a carefully planned Control4 system. The retrofit design accounts for existing cable routes, concrete and masonry construction, equipment locations, architectural finishes and the rooms that matter most. A project can begin with entertainment, lighting, shades or selected rooms and expand later when the initial design preserves a clear path for growth.
We discuss where hardwired connections are practical and where compatible wireless products may be appropriate. The standard is a reliable system with a clean finished appearance—not visible shortcuts that make the property harder to service.
Designed for Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes
Fort Lauderdale properties can combine large glass openings, outdoor living, docks, gates, guest areas and equipment distributed across several floors or structures. Those conditions affect networking, display selection, outdoor equipment, wiring pathways and remote property access.
Outdoor living and entertainment
Covered patios, pools, docks and outdoor kitchens may need music, television, lighting scenes and simple control that remains consistent with the indoor system. Equipment selection, mounting, weather exposure and service access matter in coastal conditions.
Concrete, masonry and high-rise construction
Concrete walls and floors can make wireless coverage less predictable. Condominiums also introduce restricted pathways, association requirements, limited equipment space and work-hour rules. Network coverage and cable routes must be based on the actual building, not a generic floor plan.
Power, heat and equipment protection
Connected systems depend on stable power and a suitable equipment environment. We evaluate rack layout, ventilation, surge protection and recovery planning because intermittent failures often begin with overheating, power events or poorly organized infrastructure rather than the Control4 processor itself.
The Network and Wiring Behind Control4
A Control4 system relies on the property network. Streaming devices, televisions, touchscreens, mobile interfaces, cameras and many connected products share that foundation. Sentry Audio Video coordinates the network, structured cabling, rack and power requirements as part of the system design.
Cables should be labeled at both ends. Network hardware should be sized for the property. Equipment should be organized for airflow and future service. The owner should receive usable system information instead of becoming dependent on one technician’s memory.
How a New Control4 Project Runs
- Consultation: define the property, users, rooms, routines and project stage.
- Site survey or plan review: identify construction conditions, pathways and equipment locations.
- System design: coordinate Control4 with lighting, shades, audio, video, networking and compatible security functions.
- Written proposal: document the approved scope, equipment, labor, programming and project assumptions.
- Pre-wire and installation: complete and verify the infrastructure, rack and field equipment.
- Programming and commissioning: configure rooms, sources, scenes, interfaces and user permissions.
- Testing and training: test complete daily-use sequences and train the people who will use the system.
- Continuing support: maintain the system as rooms, equipment and owner needs change.
Lighting, Shades, Voice, Security and Entertainment
Control4 can be the daily interface while specialized platforms perform their own roles. A project may coordinate Control4 with Lutron HomeWorks lighting and shades, Josh.ai voice control, whole-home audio and video, home theater, enterprise networking, surveillance, access control, gates and monitored security.
Those systems should be coordinated during design so room names, scenes, interfaces, wiring and support responsibilities are clear. One technology team can diagnose the complete path when an issue crosses the controller, network, display, audio system or security interface.
Local Fort Lauderdale Installation and Support
Sentry Audio Video is family-owned and led by Brian Zeidman. We design, install, program, service and upgrade connected systems, including projects installed by other companies. Florida low-voltage license EF20001874.
Our Fort Lauderdale office is at 408 SE 21st Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. We serve Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas, Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, Victoria Park and nearby Broward County communities. Project availability depends on location, scope and scheduling.
Repair and Takeover Work Has Its Own Service Path
If you already own a Control4 system that is unreliable, outdated or unsupported, use our Control4 service, repair and takeover page. That page covers diagnostics, dealer changes, OS upgrades and existing-system assessments. This Fort Lauderdale page is focused on planning and installing complete new systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who installs Control4 systems in Fort Lauderdale?
Sentry Audio Video designs, installs, programs and services Control4 systems from its Fort Lauderdale office at 408 SE 21st Street. Call (954) 859-6475 to schedule a site survey.
Can you install a complete Control4 system during construction?
Yes. Early involvement allows us to coordinate wiring, racks, network access points, televisions, speakers, touchscreens, lighting control, shades, cameras and outdoor areas before walls and ceilings close. We work from plans and field conditions with the project team.
Can Control4 be added to a finished Fort Lauderdale home?
Yes. We survey existing pathways and construction conditions, then design a retrofit using appropriate hardwired and compatible wireless components. The scope can cover the entire property or begin with selected rooms and expand later.
Can you take over a Control4 system another company installed?
Yes. Sentry inspects the controllers, project access, network, rack, wiring and connected systems before defining the takeover scope.
Do you work on waterfront homes and condominiums?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale projects include waterfront homes, condominiums, renovations and businesses.
What should I have ready when I call?
Share the Fort Lauderdale property address, whether the system is new or existing, what is not working and any available photos of the equipment.
Start a New Control4 Project
Call (954) 859-6475 or use the consultation form above. Tell us whether the project is new construction, a renovation or a finished property and what you want the system to control.
Sentry Audio Video
408 SE 21st Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 859-6475
Florida low-voltage license EF20001874
