For AV integration professionals, the growing home automation trend across Australia presents exciting opportunities to deliver smart integrated solutions for clients in Melbourne, Sydney and beyond. AV installers can position their businesses at the forefront of meeting demand for quality home cinema, multi-room music, and centralized lighting and climate control. Key to maximizing opportunities is ensuring the digital infrastructure, networks and connectivity required for 4K distribution, lossless multi-channel audio and IP control systems. Knowledge of leading brands offered in Australia like Crestron, Control4 and RTI is essential, as is understanding their compatibility for unified control. Keeping up to date with the latest AV formats, audio visual trends and smart home tech ensures installers can design and implement future-ready integrated systems. With security and privacy being high priorities, AV integrators need to demonstrate their cybersecurity and encryption capabilities. For electrical contractors and integrators looking to grow through smart home solutions, upskilling in UX-focused intelligent AV systems can expand service offerings. Delivering an exceptional client experience will build a reputation for creating seamless, premium home automation.