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

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

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

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.

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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

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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.