Answers to common questions

We serve New Jersey and New York, from Oakhurst, NJ to Brooklyn, NY and hundreds of cities in between.

Often, yes. A technician can come to your home as soon as today. Call 1-800-INSTALL to check availability.

Yes. Only the top 10 percent of technicians make the cut, and each one passes a rigorous background check.

Yes. We install for homes and offices, residential and commercial.

Yes, in New Jersey and New York.

Yes. We install and integrate Sonos systems, and we take on Sonos projects across the USA.

Yes. We measure and install manual and motorized custom shades and integrate them with Control4 and other systems.

Yes. We design and install UniFi networks, including access points, PoE switches and cameras.

No. Standard mounting prices do not include the bracket. You can choose a fixed, tilting or full-motion bracket when you book.

Call 1-800-467-8255, use the quote form or try our project planner. Quotes are free.

Pricing depends on TV size, wall type, the bracket and any add-ons such as wire concealment or a soundbar. Standard mounting prices do not include the bracket. Call 1-800-467-8255 or request a free quote.

Yes. We plan the viewing height, check the wall and the wiring path, and recommend a mount that works for the space. Ask us about a pull-down or tilting bracket if the TV will sit high.

Yes. We can run power and cables inside the wall so nothing hangs below the TV. It is one of the most popular add-ons.

Technicians can often come as soon as today. Call us to check availability in your area.

Yes. We bring masonry anchors and the right bits for brick, stone and concrete.

Yes. Large TVs need the right bracket rating and solid anchoring. We check weight and wall structure first.

Yes. Tell us when you book and we will remove and re-mount as needed.

Yes. Those are among the most popular add-ons.

It depends on room size and seating distance. We measure the space and recommend a screen or projector size that fills your view without straining.

Wiring makes a big difference. In new construction we run speaker, video and control wiring before walls close. In existing homes we can often fish wire through walls and ceilings.

Yes. Basements are popular for theaters. We plan wiring, speakers, seating and lighting around your layout.

Yes. We program a universal remote or a Control4 system so one button starts your movie.

It depends on scope. A simple TV and sound upgrade can take part of a day, while a dedicated theater with new wiring takes longer.

TVs are bright and simple. Projectors offer a larger image in a light-controlled room. We recommend based on your space.

We can advise on panels and layouts and coordinate with your builder.

Yes. We can often fish speaker wire through walls and ceilings, or use wireless speakers where wiring is difficult.

Sonos is quick and flexible. In-ceiling speakers give a cleaner look and are great for larger systems. Many homes use both. We recommend based on your layout and goals.

Yes. Sonos and Control4 both have apps, and we can set up voice control as well.

Yes. 1800Install is a certified Sonos dealer.

Yes. A Sonos Amp or Port can power in-ceiling speakers so they join your Sonos system.

Yes. Each zone can play its own source or join a group.

Outdoor TVs are made for weather, temperature swings and glare. We recommend a TV designed for outdoor use, even on covered patios.

We use weather-rated cable and sealed fittings, and we plan paths to keep everything protected and tidy.

Often not without help. Outdoor access points solve this. See our UniFi Wi-Fi service.

Outdoor TVs are built for a wide temperature range, but always follow the manufacturer's guidance for your model.

Yes, for backyard movie setups. We plan the screen, projector and sound together.

It depends on the projector's throw distance and the screen size. We measure the room and choose a location that gives a sharp, correctly sized image.

Yes. We install fixed and motorized screens and wire them to your control system.

Ceiling mounts keep things clean and protect the projector. Shelf mounts are fine when wiring is limited.

Yes. We install motorized and manual pull-down screens.

Start with what would make your day easier, such as lighting scenes, shades or music. We design a system that can grow over time.

No. Many systems work in homes that are decades old, using wired and wireless options.

Yes. We can set up voice control with compatible devices.

It depends on scope. A single room upgrade is very different from a whole-home system. We give a free quote after understanding your goals.

Yes. A good system is designed to grow.

Systems can often stay with the house or be reconfigured for a new home.

Yes. Many smart dimmers and keypads are designed for retrofit installs.

Yes. Motorized shades can follow schedules, the sun or scenes.

Many do, but compatibility varies. We choose dimmers and bulbs that work together.

Yes. Motorized shades can follow schedules and, in some systems, the sun.

LED fixtures use far less energy than older halogen lighting and last much longer.

Yes. We can set schedules and app control, or add landscape lighting to Control4 scenes.

Yes. Most landscape lighting is low voltage for safety and flexibility.

Yes. We can schedule or use a sensor.

Wired PoE cameras are the most reliable because they get power and data from one cable. Wireless cameras are easier to place. We recommend based on your home.

Yes. We set up remote viewing so you can check from your phone anywhere.

Yes. We install video doorbells and connect them to your network and phone.

It depends on the recorder or service and camera count. We size storage to your needs.

Yes. Most systems allow multiple users with their own permissions.

Yes. Most include infrared or low-light night modes.

Yes. Most smart lock and access systems allow temporary codes or credentials.

Most keep working locally, and physical keys or codes remain as backup. We explain the details for the product we install.

Yes, with a connected smart lock and app.

Modern smart locks use encryption and audit trails. We help you set strong codes and user rules.

Before insulation and drywall, during the rough-in stage. Contact us early so we can review plans.

Often yes. We can fish cables through walls and ceilings, use attics and basements, or use wireless options where needed.

It is the final stage when we install devices, terminate cables, program systems and test everything.

A planned system of network, video, audio and control cables that all lead to a central location.

Wired connections are more reliable. Wireless helps where wiring is not practical.

Yes. We coordinate with builders and electricians.

Yes. We install IP phones, configure the system and run the cabling.

Yes. Video door stations show who is there and let you talk and unlock from a screen or phone.

Yes. We install and configure IP phone systems.

With supported systems, yes.

Yes. We help with workstation setup, printers, Wi-Fi and networking for small offices.

Often. We check coverage, interference and equipment, and can add or reposition access points.

We help with setup and connection problems.

Yes. We set up smart TVs and streaming devices.

Yes. We install TVs, audio, cameras and networking for restaurants, retail and offices.

Yes. We can schedule installs to minimize disruption.

Yes. Call to discuss ongoing support.

Yes, in New Jersey and New York.