Smart Home & AV Installation in Newport Beach
Waterfront and estate integration built to survive salt air, from Balboa to Newport Coast.
Working in Newport Beach
Newport Beach is two installation problems in one city. On the peninsula and along the harbor, homes sit in constant salt spray — and salt air is brutal on electronics. Outdoor speakers, cameras, and access points that are perfectly adequate three miles inland will show corrosion within a couple of seasons on a bayfront dock. Marine-grade hardware and sealed enclosures aren't an upsell here; they're the difference between a system that lasts a decade and one you replace.
Up the hill in Newport Coast and Pelican Hill, the challenge changes to scale and sightlines. Larger footprints mean long cable runs, multiple equipment locations, and lighting design that has to work with the view rather than against it — motorized shades tuned to cut afternoon glare off the water without erasing the reason you bought the house.
Corona del Mar sits between the two: tighter lots, older structures, ambitious remodels, and the constant question of how to route cable through a house that was framed in 1955.
Neighborhoods we cover in Newport Beach
What we're asked for most here
Ordered by what Newport Beach properties actually tend to need first.
Home Theater
A private cinema engineered end to end — acoustics, sightlines, seating, calibrated projection, and one-button control. Modeled in 3D before we touch your house.
Learn moreSmart Home Automation
One system that runs your lighting, climate, audio, shades, cameras, and entertainment — controlled from a wall keypad, your phone, or your voice, anywhere in the world.
Learn moreLighting Control
Centralized lighting that replaces walls of switches with a single elegant keypad — scenes designed room by room, so every space is lit the way it was meant to be.
Learn moreCircadian Rhythm Lighting
Lighting that follows the sun indoors — warm at sunrise, crisp daylight-white at midday, and warm again by evening — automatically, every day of the year.
Learn moreMotorized Shades
Shades that track the sun on their own — lowering to cut afternoon glare, rising to give back the view, closing at sunset — so your house is never too bright or too hot.
Learn moreSecurity Cameras
Camera systems designed around real coverage — approach paths, entry points, and blind spots — with recording you own, viewing from anywhere, and access control that tells you exactly who came and went.
Learn moreNetworking & WiFi
Wall-to-wall and perimeter WiFi coverage on a hardwired backbone — the layer every other smart system depends on, engineered properly so nothing else in your house has an excuse to fail.
Learn moreMedia Room Design
A dedicated theater gets used on Saturdays. A media room gets used five nights a week — and it's a harder room to engineer, because it has to work with the lights on, with twelve people in it, and with sun coming through the windows.
Learn moreSystem Rescue & Takeover
You bought a beautiful house with a system nobody will support. The original dealer doesn't return calls, half of it doesn't work, and nobody left you a password. We take those systems over — and most of the time we can fix them rather than replace them.
Learn moreWhat clients say
“I had the pleasure of working with Ashkan on multiple AV installations in the past 10+ years. His team performed a complete update of the media room which includes a multi-screen projection home theater, music server, whole house audio, dedicated 2Ch HiFi system, as well as Crestron automation for AV, lighting & shades. The most recent project is a second HT AV system for the family room/kitchen remodel. It's a complex installation & we're very happy with the job. Ashkan is always professional, responsive & reliable with excellent after sales/installation supports. Highly recommended.”David NgOrange County · Home theater & whole-house audioVerified Google review
“I have worked with Ashkan Baghaee for over seven years. He and his team installed and since have maintained the AV, WiFi, and camera systems at our house. They at all times have been effective, professional, and responsive. I have recommended Ashkan to numerous neighbors, friends, and relatives, and those who have worked with him have provided very positive reports. I will continue to recommend Ashkan to anyone in need of his services.”Don DickersonOrange County · AV, WiFi & camerasVerified Google review
“I have worked with Ashkan for 3-4 years. He did a extensive AV job on our Newport Beach home. He did a great job. In addition, as with any extensive AV job/project they'll be a need for follow up. Ashkan has always made himself available and been quick to help with any AV issues. A Pro from start to finish and he will stay with you to make sure your happy. Highly recommend”Mike MNewport Beach · Whole-home AVVerified Google review
Get a quote for your Newport Beach property
Three quick questions. We'll come back within one business day with next steps — and if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too.
- On-site walkthrough in Newport Beach
- Written, itemized proposal
- No obligation and no pressure
Common questions from Newport Beach homeowners
Do you install smart home systems in Newport Beach?
Yes — Newport Beach is part of our regular service area and we work there routinely. Within a few blocks of the water, outdoor gear needs marine-rated finishes and sealed enclosures. We spec to the elevation and exposure of your specific property, not to a generic coastal rating. Call (949) 275-1232 or request a free quote and we'll walk the property with you.
Which neighborhoods in Newport Beach do you cover?
All of them, including Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula, and 4 more. If you're just outside the city limits, ask — we cover the surrounding communities too.
What does a project in Newport Beach usually involve?
Newport Beach is two installation problems in one city. On the peninsula and along the harbor, homes sit in constant salt spray — and salt air is brutal on electronics. Outdoor speakers, cameras, and access points that are perfectly adequate three miles inland will show corrosion within a couple of seasons on a bayfront dock. Marine-grade hardware and sealed enclosures aren't an upsell here; they're the difference between a system that lasts a decade and one you replace. We start with a free on-site consultation so the proposal reflects your actual property rather than a generic package.
How quickly can you get out to Newport Beach?
Usually within a few days for an initial consultation. We're based in Orange County, so we're not driving in from another county — that also means we're around for service after the install, which matters more than most people expect.
We also work in
Costa Mesa
Mid-century remodels and small-footprint homes where clean design matters most.
Irvine
New-construction pre-wire and full smart home integration across Irvine's village communities.
Laguna Beach
Hillside and canyon homes where every cable run is a puzzle worth solving properly.
Huntington Beach
Indoor-outdoor coastal living with hardware specced to survive it.
Let's design something worth living with.
Free consultation, no obligation, and a written proposal you can actually compare. We'll walk your space and tell you honestly what's worth doing.
Serving Newport Beach and the surrounding Orange County communities and the surrounding area.