Audio Command in Oklahoma City: Professional Installation and Integration for Connected Homes
Audio Command is a dedicated home automation and audio integration firm serving the Oklahoma City metro that designs and installs multi-room audio systems, lighting control, and climate management for residential clients who want these systems to work together rather than operate independently.
What Audio Command actually is
Audio Command handles the full installation lifecycle: system design based on your home's layout and power infrastructure, equipment sourcing (they carry brands including Savant, Control4, and Lutron), on-site installation, and post-installation programming and support. They work on new construction and retrofit projects, meaning they can run wiring through walls during framing or conceal cabling in existing homes using surface raceways and in-wall conduit. Most jobs take two to four weeks from contract to handoff, depending on home size and system complexity. The company operates from a showroom where clients can see and listen to different audio brands side by side before committing to a system.
Services and pricing
Audio Command typically breaks projects into tiers. A basic multi-room audio system covering three to five zones with a central amplifier and wireless speakers runs $4,000 to $8,000 installed, not including speakers. Mid-tier systems adding touchscreen control panels, integration with existing smart thermostats, and 7+ audio zones range from $10,000 to $18,000. Full-home automation combining audio, lighting, motorized shades, door locks, and security monitoring integration starts at $20,000 and scales with home size; a 5,000-square-foot home typically runs $25,000 to $35,000 for a comprehensive system. These figures assume standard wall-mounted speakers and in-ceiling audio; premium custom speakers and multi-amplifier setups add cost. Audio Command charges a design consultation fee of $300 to $500, credited against the final contract if you proceed. Installation labor is included in the package pricing; they do not quote hourly rates to clients.
How it compares to other Oklahoma City options
Oklahoma City lacks a second home automation specialist of comparable scale and integration depth. Best Buy's Magnolia Design Center (at Quail Springs Mall) sells and installs audio systems and can handle whole-home integration but focuses primarily on home theater rather than distributed audio and control. Best Buy's pricing is higher for equivalent systems due to retail overhead, and their designers are less likely to have on-site experience with Oklahoma City's older homes, which often require custom routing solutions. Audio Command's showroom advantage is the ability to hear actual equipment before installation; Best Buy's demo rooms are smaller and less representative of room acoustics in a 2,000-square-foot home. For clients who only want speakers in one or two rooms and plan to expand later, Best Buy may be faster (one-day installation), but for a cohesive system with control and future-proofing, Audio Command's integrated design approach eliminates conflicts between equipment later. For budget-conscious buyers, big-box retailers like Costco occasionally stock Sonos systems (five-speaker kits at $500 to $1,200), but these are standalone and do not integrate with lighting or climate control.
Who it suits and who it does not suit
Audio Command is right for homeowners in the $250,000+ property range who plan to stay in their home at least five years and want a single system to control audio, lighting, and temperature from one interface. It works well for homes with difficult layouts (split-level, multiple stories, rooms far from the main panel) where wireless-only solutions create dead zones. It does not suit renters or homeowners unwilling to invest $10,000 minimum, as entry-level systems cost less than that. It is also not the right fit if you want a plug-and-play experience; Audio Command requires you to plan the system design upfront and commit to a 4-week timeline.
What the first visit involves
You schedule a 60-minute in-home consultation (no charge if you book a design). The technician walks your home with a measuring tape and notepad, identifies electrical panel location, existing network infrastructure, and room dimensions. They discuss which zones you want to control, what audio sources matter to you (streaming, TV, records, radio), and lighting preferences. At the showroom appointment, you listen to three or four speaker options in their demo room and decide on a brand. From there, Audio Command draws CAD layouts showing wire runs and device locations, sends you a detailed proposal with timeline and warranty terms, and schedules installation only once you sign.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Audio Command's showroom is located at 2216 NW 50th Street (Midtown Oklahoma City), open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is street-level adjacent to the building. Installation crews typically work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., though evening and weekend installation can be arranged for an additional fee (verify current rates by phone). The company is licensed and insured for all electrical work in Oklahoma; they handle permitting in-house where required by Oklahoma City code.
Audio Command has installed over 300 systems across the Oklahoma City metro since 2015, giving them familiarity with local building codes, common home wiring configurations, and humidity challenges that affect equipment longevity in the region.
