Control4 Dealer · Houston

Building technology for developers, high-rise and custom builders

Automation, AV, surveillance, access control, lighting, networking and power, designed, installed and supported by one dealer.

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Overview

One technology partner from plans to handover

Coordinated with your team

Low-voltage design worked through with the architect, GC and electrical trades, aligned to the construction schedule.

Repeatable specifications

A consistent equipment standard per unit type and common area, priced and documented for each phase.

Single point of contact

One dealer from pre-wire through programming, commissioning, handover and ongoing support.

Package · AV

Amenity audio

Common-area audio

Distributed audio reinforcement for lobbies, pool decks, fitness centers and amenity lounges, zoned per space.

DSP amplification

Episode multi-zone amplification tuned at commissioning for clear, even coverage.

Simple control

Scheduled and touch or app control of sources and volume for property staff.

Quoted per project.

Package · Networking

Network infrastructure

Araknis network

Managed switching, routing and Wi-Fi for residences, amenities, cameras and building systems.

WattBox power

IP-controlled power conditioning with remote reboot of connected equipment.

OvrC monitoring

Remote status, alerts and firmware management through Snap One OvrC.

Quoted per project.

Package · Structured Cabling

Structured cabling

Fiber + Cat6A backbone

Backbone between MDF and IDF rooms sized for current and future loads.

Pre-wire

Low-voltage pre-wire placed before drywall, coordinated with the GC schedule.

Labeling

Consistent labeling of cables, ports and racks for clean handover.

Certification

Cable testing and certification with documentation at handover.

Quoted per project.

Systems

Control4 & Snap One platform

Control4 CA-10 controller
Control4

Property-scale automation

CA-10, CORE 5 and CORE 3 controllers running lighting, AV, climate and security as one system.

Control4 T5 touchscreen
Control4

Touch control

T5 Series in-wall touchscreens for entries, kitchens, suites and amenity spaces.

Binary 660 matrix
Binary

Video distribution

4K HDR matrix switching with source equipment centralized in one rack.

Episode amplifier
Episode

Distributed audio

Multi-zone DSP amplification tuned at commissioning for each space.

Luma PTZ camera
Luma

Video surveillance

IP cameras and NVRs covering entries, parking and grounds, viewable on mobile.

Araknis switch
Araknis Networks

Networking

10G Layer 3 PoE++ backbone for Wi-Fi, cameras, control and streaming.

WattBox power conditioner
WattBox

Power protection

IP-controlled power conditioning with remote reboot through OvrC.

Commercial & building-wide layers

Crestron TSS-770 scheduling panel
Crestron

Room scheduling & conference control

Scheduling panels integrating with Microsoft 365, Google Calendar and Crestron Scheduling; conference AV designed per space.

AXIS A1610 door controller
Axis Communications

Access control & video security

Edge-based PoE door controllers with card, PIN and visitor QR credentials, alongside Axis cameras for lobbies and parking.

Lutron Athena touchscreen
Lutron

Building-wide lighting control

Athena lighting and shade control with occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting and BMS/AV integration.

Product images are manufacturer product photos. Design, installation, programming and support are quoted per project.

Intelligent buildings

An intelligent layer across the whole building

For high-rise and commercial properties, TFD Solutions acts as the technology partner, not just the installer, connecting control, lighting, climate and monitoring so the building responds on its own.

01

Voice-controlled common areas

Lobbies, amenity spaces and conference rooms controlled by voice through supported assistants.

02

Occupancy-based climate & lighting

Sensing adjusts lighting, shades and climate automatically; spaces return to standby when empty.

03

Proactive maintenance alerts

OvrC monitoring flags offline or failing AV and network gear so service is scheduled before occupants notice.

04

One accountable partner

Design, integration, programming and ongoing support from a single team.

Capabilities depend on the systems specified for each project.

Typical deployment

How a project runs on a high-rise or custom build

1

Design & consultation

Plan review with developer, architect and GC; scope by unit type and common area; system design and proposal.

2

Pre-wire / rough-in

Low-voltage cabling, back boxes and conduit placed before drywall, coordinated with electrical rough-in.

3

Trim

Keypads, wall plates, speakers and touchscreen mounts set once finishes are complete.

4

Equipment install

Racks, controllers, switching, amplification, recording and power equipment mounted and terminated.

5

Programming

Scenes, schedules, user interfaces and integrations configured for each residence or space.

6

Commissioning & handover

Testing and tuning, owner or property-manager walkthrough, and documentation.

Typical sequence; scope, phasing and timing vary by project and are set with the GC schedule.

After handover

Post-install support

Ongoing service

Service calls, system changes and additions after move-in, handled by the dealer that designed and installed the system.

Remote monitoring via Snap One OvrC

Supported devices report status to OvrC, enabling alerts, remote reboots and firmware updates, often avoiding a site visit.

Maintenance plans

Quoted per project based on system scope; terms and coverage set in each project agreement.

Selected projects

Recent work across residential and commercial

Marlow at 1211 Caroline

Marlow at 1211 Caroline

AV solutions

Forest Glen

Forest Glen

Forest Glen project

San Felipe

San Felipe

Smart system and healthcare update

Law firm

Law firm

Office upgrade

Energy company

Energy company

Office

Pelly Pelly Restaurant, Multiple locations

Pelly Pelly Restaurant, Multiple locations

Restaurant project

Results

Recent results

San Felipe

Smart system and healthcare update.

Law firm

Office technology upgrade.

Marlow at 1211 Caroline

AV solutions.

Testimonials

What our clients say

“Our amenity and common-area AV came online on schedule because TFD Solutions coordinated low-voltage rough-in with the other trades from day one, not after the drywall went up.”

Marlow at 1211 Caroline

Commercial Development | AV Solutions

“Every display, speaker zone and control point was documented and handed over with a walkthrough, so our property team could run the building's AV the week it opened.”

Marlow at 1211 Caroline

Commercial Development | AV Solutions

“Pre-wire was locked in before framing closed, so every home was ready for networking, AV and smart controls without a single wall being reopened.”

Forest Glen

Residential Development | Technology Infrastructure

“Homebuyers now get the same structured cabling and Wi-Fi standard in every unit, and our sales team can point to it as a feature instead of an add-on.”

Forest Glen

Residential Development | Technology Infrastructure

“We modernized controls, networking and monitoring in an occupied building without taking systems offline, and residents barely noticed the work happening.”

San Felipe

Smart Building Systems | Technology Modernization

“Instead of a rip-and-replace quote, TFD Solutions audited what we had, kept what still worked, and upgraded the rest into one system we can monitor remotely.”

San Felipe

Smart Building Systems | Technology Modernization

“Our conference rooms and network were upgraded with minimal disruption: work was scheduled around client meetings and court deadlines, and attorneys never lost a working day.”

Law Firm

Professional Office | Technology Upgrades

“Video conferencing now starts with one touch in every room, and the office network is segmented so client data stays separate from guest Wi-Fi.”

Law Firm

Professional Office | Technology Upgrades

“Boardroom AV, office networking and power management now run as one monitored system, so problems get flagged and fixed before a meeting is affected.”

Energy Company

Corporate Office | Integrated Technology Systems

“Remote reboot and monitoring mean our IT team handles most issues from a dashboard instead of waiting on a site visit.”

Energy Company

Corporate Office | Integrated Technology Systems

“Music, screens and lighting change with the dining room from lunch to late night, and staff control it all from one simple panel during service.”

Pelly Pelly Restaurant, Multiple locations

Hospitality | Commercial AV & Technology Integration

“TFD Solutions designed around a hospitality environment: equipment stays out of guests' sight, audio is zoned so the bar and dining room stay balanced, and nothing interrupts a busy service.”

Pelly Pelly Restaurant, Multiple locations

Hospitality | Commercial AV & Technology Integration

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