Planning Checklists

Commercial AV

Commercial AV Checklist

A commercial AV checklist helps define business goals, spaces, displays, audio, controls, network, signage, security, installation timing, training, and support.

15 Checklist items
5 Planning sections
Saved Progress stays on this device

Before you start

Use this as a practical planning conversation.

Commercial AV needs to support business operations, not just look impressive. The checklist keeps the project focused on reliability, usability, staff training, and uptime.

Example project

An office can use this checklist to plan meeting room displays, lobby signage, background music, wireless presentation, staff controls, and maintenance before equipment is purchased.

Best fit

Business owners, facility managers, office managers, retailers, restaurants, and hospitality operators planning professional audio/video systems.

Project intake

Personalize your checklist.

These fields help turn a generic planning list into a useful Davis consultation summary.

Interactive checklist

Work through the steps.

Check off what is already decided. Leave uncertain items open for the consultation.

01

Business goals

0 of 3 complete

02

Display and audio systems

0 of 3 complete

03

Controls and workflow

0 of 3 complete

04

Network and infrastructure

0 of 3 complete

05

Training and support

0 of 3 complete

Related Davis services

Useful service pages for this project.

FAQs

Helpful questions

What is included in commercial AV?

Commercial AV can include displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, signage, video walls, controls, conferencing, networks, surveillance, racks, and support.

Why is staff training part of commercial AV?

A system that staff cannot use consistently can disrupt service, meetings, and customer experience even if the equipment is technically capable.

Next step

Ready to plan your commercial av?

Davis Audio & Video can turn your checklist answers into a simple, easy-to-use system design.