Control & Automation

Complete Control & Automation Solutions

Ford AV engineers carefully integrate the latest automation technologies to optimize how your systems are used, boost efficiency, reduce waste, and improve usability.

Integrated AV Control

  • Touch panel and app-based control of audio, video, and room settings
  • Automation of room startup/shutdown sequences
  • Custom interfaces designed for your workflows
Indeed Integrated AV Control

Intelligent Lighting Control

  • Scene-based lighting tied to AV modes (e.g., presentation, video call)
  • Occupancy and daylight-based automation
  • Dimming and color tuning with user presets

HVAC & Environmental Integration

  • Centralized scheduling and sensor-based adjustments
  • Energy-saving automation based on room usage
  • Integration with building climate control systems
Crestron Control Room
Command Control EOC

Building-Wide Management

  • System-wide dashboards for multi-room or multi-building setups
  • Remote support and monitoring
  • Centralized updates and control system maintenance

Programming Expertise Across Leading Platforms

Ford AV’s certified programmers develop and maintain custom interfaces and automation logic using industry-leading control platforms. Our team works directly with your IT and facilities staff to ensure reliable performance and ease of use. Whether you need a simple touchscreen interface or complex enterprise-wide automation, we ensure your control system is customized, tested, and supported long-term.

Ford AV’s AV Remote Monitoring and Management (AVRMM) service offers 24/7 monitoring for both networked and non-networked audiovisual equipment. Utilizing on-premises and cloud-based solutions, AVRMM proactively detects system failures, often before users are aware, ensuring minimal downtime and enhanced productivity. The system notifies Ford AV’s technical assistance center, enabling remote diagnostics and resolution; if issues cannot be resolved remotely, field engineers are dispatched promptly. AVRMM is brand-agnostic, supporting a wide range of AV equipment, and is designed to meet high national security standards, making it suitable for various industries, including corporate, education, healthcare, and government sectors.

Ford AV’s Certified Experts Program Today’s Leading Control Systems

Crestron | Q-SYS (QSC) | AMX | Extron | Symetrix | Biamp |Atlona Velocity | Kramer Control | Utelogy | Barco Overture

Supporting LEED and Sustainable Building Design

Control systems also play a critical role in meeting LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification standards. Ford AV integrates automation features that reduce energy use and improve building sustainability, contributing toward LEED points in categories such as Energy & Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design.

Command and Control University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service – Knoxville, TN

What We Support

  • Occupancy-based automation for lighting, HVAC, and AV
  • Daylight harvesting through automated shading and lighting adjustments
  • Real-time monitoring for energy tracking and performance optimization
  • Smart system scheduling to reduce idle energy consumption
  • BMS integration for centralized green building management

Where It’s Used

Ford AV’s Control and Automation Systems Are Used Across Industries

  • Corporate boardrooms and training centers
  • Higher education and K–12 classrooms
  • Government and public safety facilities
  • Houses of worship
  • Healthcare environments
  • Theaters, auditoriums, and performance venues
Louisiana State Legislature Control and Automation
Louisiana State Legislature – Baton Rouge, LA

Why Ford AV

With over 50 years of experience, Ford AV designers and engineers help organizations take command of their spaces with smart, sustainable technology.

  • Custom-built to your facility’s needs
  • Scalable from one room to hundreds
  • Reliable with trusted platforms and proven logic
  • User-friendly to reduce training and tech support demands
  • Sustainability-minded to support energy savings and LEED goals

Let’s Simplify Your Technology

Ready to improve control, reduce complexity, and support smart building initiatives? Ford AV is your partner in creating powerful, automated environments that work every time.

Latest Control & Automation Projects

Western Midstream

Western Midstream

Houston, TX Western Midstream, a leader in the energy sector, recognized the need to modernize their audio-video technology to support a dynamic hybrid work … Read more
Paycom

Paycom

Oklahoma City, OK Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Paycom launched in 1998 as one of the first web-based HR and payroll technology companies. With locations … Read more
Paycom Center

Paycom Center

Oklahoma City, OK Home of Oklahoma City’s NBA team, the Paycom Center houses modern AV equipment in major facility areas, including main halls, entrances, … Read more

Parkland Hospital

Dallas, TX Parkland Hospital is one of the 50 largest hospitals in the U.S. and has the unique distinction of delivering more infants under … Read more

Amazing Facts

Granite Bay, CA Amazing Facts is a worldwide ministry, including a local church, radio, television and publishing house. This project includes extensive AV solutions … Read more
UNLV Teaching Kitchen

University of Nevada – Las Vegas Hospitality Hall

Las Vegas, NV UNLV’s Harrah College of Hospitality found a place to call home in Hospitality Hall, the new state-of-the-art academic hub for the … Read more
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

Houston, TX St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church has been around for over 60 years — from humble beginnings to their expansive growth today. Following the … Read more
Westgate Memorial Baptist Church

Westgate Memorial Baptist

Beaumont, TX Westgate Memorial Baptist Church plays a vital role in the Beaumont, Texas community. Ford AV upgraded the church’s AV technology to enhance … Read more
Louisiana State Legislature

Louisiana State Legislature

Baton Rouge, LA Ford AV completed a comprehensive AV renovation at the Louisiana State Legislature Building, integrating advanced technology to enhance legislative communication, promote … Read more

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