When you hire a home theater or smart home installer, you're also choosing an ecosystem. We tallied the brands and credentials that 987 real installers list on their own websites in the GetMediaWall catalog.
The most-listed brands
| Brand | Companies listing it | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sonos | 192 | Wireless and whole-home audio |
| Control4 | 179 | Home automation and control |
| Lutron | 178 | Lighting and motorized shades |
| Sony | 162 | TVs, projectors, receivers |
| Samsung | 125 | TVs (incl. The Frame) |
| LG | 91 | TVs |
| Savant | 78 | Luxury automation |
| Crestron | 68 | High-end automation |
| Denon | 66 | AV receivers |
| Marantz | 56 | AV receivers |
| Yamaha | 49 | Receivers and speakers |
| Ring | 46 | Doorbells and cameras |
| Klipsch | 43 | Speakers |
| Sonance | 40 | Architectural speakers |
| KEF | 39 | Speakers |
Open-plan home with in-ceiling speakers, a lighting keypad and motorized shades
What this means for you
- Control4 and Lutron are the default pair for whole-home automation and lighting. If you want a mid-to-high-end system that many local companies can service later, they're the safest bet.
- Savant and Crestron are listed by fewer companies (78 and 68), so there are fewer local options to install and service them.
- Sonos is the most widely supported audio platform, from TV-mounting specialists to full integrators.
Credentials: what to look for
| Credential | Companies listing it |
|---|---|
| CEDIA membership or certification | about 74 |
| HTA (Home Technology Association) certification | about 20 |
| THX training | 9 |
| ISF video calibration | 8 |
| Control4 dealer tiers (Authorized to Diamond) | 20+ |
CEDIA is the trade association for residential integrators. HTA certification adds a vetting step that covers business practices and project quality. Neither is required to mount a TV, but for a dedicated theater or whole-home automation project, a credential is a useful filter. Credentials are listed as stated by each company.
Dedicated home theater with projection screen, acoustic panels and recliners
What installers actually offer
Most companies are integrators that do more than mount TVs. If you only need a TV on the wall, a TV-mounting specialist may be the simpler choice. If you're planning a theater, automation or outdoor AV, an integrator can handle everything in one project.
Wall types installers say they handle
Drywall and brick (162 companies each), concrete (108), stone (106), tile (72), fireplaces (61) and plaster (51) top the list. Metal studs, marble, stucco and glass are mentioned far less often. If your wall is unusual, confirm the installer has done it before.
Large TV mounted on an exposed brick wall in a loft
Who runs these companies
Of the companies that state an ownership type, 95 say they are owner-operated, 63 family-owned and 20 veteran-owned. The median founding year among companies that list one is 2004, so many local installers have been in business for 20 years or more.
Find installers that work with your preferred brands on company profiles: browse by state, or start with smart home automation or home theater.
Methodology: brands, credentials, services and ownership as listed on each company's own website, collected for the GetMediaWall catalog in 2026 (987 real companies). Counts reflect what companies state; GetMediaWall does not verify dealer status or certifications.