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WITH PERSONALIZED SMART HOME AUTOMATION, EFFORTLESS LIVING IS A SIMPLE BUTTON PRESS AWAY

Why Reference?

Experience - Expertise - Execution

We believe craftsmanship is not only a measure of skill but an attitude that should be cultivated in every project we undertake. Our passion to deliver high-performance, tailored solutions is motivated by our commitment to mastery from the day a project begins to our ongoing dedicated support—every time.

Service Areas

Davenport, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA | Iowa City, IA | Des Moines, IA | Rock Island, IL

We Focus on Earning and Keeping
the Trust You Place In Us

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and we’re committed to earning yours by always delivering stellar installations and quality customer support. We work tirelessly on every project to show why we are the preferred technology professional for luxury homeowners and trade professionals.

Craftsmanship

We’re committed to excellence throughout every phase of every project.

Communication

We put your needs first by communicating with you during every step of the project.

Professional

We adhere to business codes of conduct and ethical standards with no exception.

24/7
Support

When the installation is complete, our clients enjoy many support package options.

Personalized Design

We tailor every system to complement the unique needs of our customers.

Modern Experience Center

Our private local showroom offers you the opportunity to experience firsthand the power of home technology.

Technology Solutions for Any Space

Invigorate your lifestyle with cutting-edge technology and control from the device of your choice.

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Iowa City Branch is by Appointment Only
Serving Coralville/Cedar Rapids Corridor Area
1719 2nd Street
Coralville, Iowa 52241
(319) 354-7700

Davenport Quad Cities
Serving Iowa and Illinois
1120 East Kimberly Road
Davenport, Iowa 52807
(563) 386-7800

Des Moines
Serving Urbandale Area and Surrounding Cities
10850 Douglas Avenue
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
(515) 777-1267

Reference AVS is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 114 reviews from around the Web.

2021-03-26

Reference Audio Video has been great to work with. Cody and team were professional and easy to work with.

Tim A.

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2020-04-24

The team at Reference is great! In both cases, they went the extra mile to make sure everything was visually and functionally perfect.

Todd B.

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2021-04-24

Very impressed with the clean, professional and knowledgeable experience Cody and Chad gave us. Highly recommended!

Jenelle S.

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2018-08-18

Brett was fantastic! I was in need of 5 TVs to open a new local business in a very short amount of time. Thanks guys!!

Eric S.

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2019-04-24

First of all I want to say how professional Brock and the team at Reference were. The Network was setup quickly and perfectly.

Daniel J.

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2020-07-24

They partnered with an electrician, scheduled it all and they showed up on the same morning to get the job done. We love it!

Lauri F.

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2018-05-11

This company should be your only call, simply the best!!!

Darwyn Scott B.

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2021-02-11

Amazing customer service! Our salesman was ah-mazing! We new we wanted an upgrade, but didnt onow what we wanted. The installers: wow.

Liz Z.

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2020-07-14

They were very prompt and communicative. Cody was great to work with and the tech that installed the equipment was really good too.

Debbie Z.

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2020-04-24

Cody was very thorough with his analysis of our needs. The installation was completed and any issues that arose were promptly addressed.

Julie S.

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2020-06-09

Extremely professional and great service.

Todd R.

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2020-02-09

Great company to work with! Very quick response times and excellent customer service!!

John F.

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2021-09-07

Gabe and the other boys were outstanding installing our TVs and Gabe was terrific at returning a couple of times to fine tune our remote controls!

Rob D.

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2021-05-27

Cody and the Reference AV team were fantastic. We had trouble getting a WiFi signal throughout our 110+ year old house in Des Moines.

Jim C.

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2019-04-24

So appreciate the expertise and great customer service both during my audio/video set up and after care service! Thanks Reference Audio staff

Daniel M.

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2019-02-09

They were very helpful and patient with this old Rock hound. Now I've got one that is truly excellent. Many thanks to Brock and Justin .

Sid B.

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2021-01-09

They were prompt to come and check out our facilities and listened to what we needed. I highly recommend Reference.

David Y.

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2020-04-24

Cody and crew are always very knowledgeable and fast to respond. Professional work and top of the line products and installation.

Troy P.

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2022-03-19

This is a company that knows their stuff...and if anything is in question, they know how to get the answer.

Micah Spike W C.

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2020-04-24

Great Experience working with Cody. He had incredible knowledge of his products.

Rod P.

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Your Dream Smart Home Come to Life

Make Your Dream Smart Home Come to Life

WITH PERSONALIZED SMART HOME AUTOMATION, EFFORTLESS LIVING IS A SIMPLE BUTTON PRESS AWAY

Why Reference?

Experience - Expertise - Execution

Service Areas

We Focus on Earning and Keeping
the Trust You Place In Us

Craftsmanship

Communication

Professional

24/7
Support

Personalized Design

Modern Experience Center

Technology Solutions for Any Space

Commercial
Automation

Residential
Smart Design

Visit
Our Blog

Schedule a Consultation

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Your Dream Smart Home Come to Life

Make Your Dream Smart Home Come to Life

WITH PERSONALIZED SMART HOME AUTOMATION, EFFORTLESS LIVING IS A SIMPLE BUTTON PRESS AWAY

Why Reference?

Experience - Expertise - Execution

Service Areas

We Focus on Earning and Keeping the Trust You Place In Us

Craftsmanship

Communication

Professional

24/7 Support

Personalized Design

Modern Experience Center

Technology Solutions for Any Space

CommercialAutomation

Residential Smart Design

VisitOur Blog

Schedule a Consultation

Subscribe to Inspiration

We Focus on Earning and Keeping
the Trust You Place In Us

24/7
Support

Commercial
Automation

Residential
Smart Design

Visit
Our Blog