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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 Showroom - Open 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 4.8 out of 5 based on 137 reviews from around the Web.

2021-06-08

Very professional and thorough. Very happy with my entertainment system . Greg and the installers were great to work with.

Butch T.

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2019-10-14

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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2018-08-18

Excellent company. Very professional. Good communication with staff and very knowledgeable.

Matt M.

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2020-09-18

From the initial consultation to the final install, everything was explained very clearly and they answered my many questions.

Jeff B.

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2021-12-16

Great! These guys are very professional and great to work with

Elizabeth H.

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2021-01-09

Great place to do whether you are a novice or expert with electronics. Whenever I have an issue they are there to help.

chris m.

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2020-12-18

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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2019-09-04

The whole process was easy and they kept me informed during the whole thing. Highly recommend!

Braeden W.

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2018-08-03

Outstanding products, people and service! The team at Reference surpassed our expectations at every phase of our home theatre project.

Marty C.

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2018-08-21

Always a positive and professional experience.

Bill S.

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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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2018-11-20

The best customer service I’ve experienced in a long while. I am so impressed, I’m having them install an updated burglar system.

RuthAnn C.

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2018-09-26

Very knowledgeable and professional company. My sales tech went above and beyond when he came to do the install!!!

Teri Gibson C.

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2020-11-27

Excellent service and thoughtful planning. Very Glad to have a company like Reference to do the technical work. RBW

General A.

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2018-10-18

Reference AVS updated our old system to new Control 4 system & we are very happy with all the new options that we now have.

Allen M.

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2020-08-23

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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2018-08-24

All of the employees are knowledgeable and friendly. The personal attention you receive is excellent.

Kim F.

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2021-03-27

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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2019-12-07

The technician, Giovanni (but whose family name I missed), came promptly as scheduled and did an excellent job. The system sounds great.

Bill

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2021-01-22

The install crew was extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, and very customer focused. Chopped the cable bill in half in the process.

Peter B.

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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
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Automation

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Smart Design

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