Palm Springs Outdoor Audio
& Smart Home AV —
Built for the Desert
Resort-style outdoor audio systems, discreet smart home automation, and dedicated home theaters for Palm Springs mid-century modern estates. We design AV that disappears into the architecture and handles Coachella Valley extremes. Since 2005.
Desert-rated components only
Mid-century modern expertise
Palm Springs AV That Respects
the Architecture
Installing modern technology into an Alexander, Wexler, or Krisel home demands restraint. We deliver.
Palm Springs architecture is iconic — and for good reason. Alexander Construction Company built more than 2,200 mid-century homes here between 1955 and 1965, and neighborhoods like Vista Las Palmas, Twin Palms, Indian Canyons, and Deepwell Estates are filled with them. These homes were designed with clean lines, open floor plans, clerestory windows, and floor-to-ceiling glass that erases the boundary between indoors and out. Gorgeous to look at. Not exactly designed with AV infrastructure in mind.
That is where we come in. Installing modern audio, video, and automation into a mid-century masterpiece takes real care — not the kind you get from a big-box installer running wire across your roofline. We work with the architecture rather than against it: in-ground subwoofers that disappear into desert landscaping, architectural speakers color-matched to the home’s exterior, and wireless control interfaces that do not demand wall-mounted screens clashing with your butterfly roof and breeze block.
The desert environment adds another layer entirely. 115-degree summer days, monsoon-season dust storms, and relentless UV exposure mean every component has to be spec’d for extremes. We do not install gear rated for a San Diego beach house in a Palm Springs backyard — it simply will not hold up. Every outdoor speaker, every amplifier enclosure, every cable run is selected specifically for the Coachella Valley climate.
Beyond mid-century modern, Palm Springs is home to an extraordinary range of property types — from sleek downtown condos near the Design District and historic Tennis Club bungalows to sprawling estates in The Mesa, Old Las Palmas, and Andreas Hills. Each has its own architectural language. Each demands a different AV approach.
We also serve the broader hospitality scene that makes Palm Springs a national destination. Boutique hotels, vacation rentals, and resort pools all benefit from thoughtfully designed commercial audio that sets a mood without overpowering conversation. Whether you are running a 12-room hotel in the Uptown Design District or managing a luxury vacation property in Racquet Club Estates, we spec systems that guests love and property managers can actually operate — no AV degree required.
We serve the entire Coachella Valley — Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Cathedral City, and Desert Hot Springs — and can typically be on-site for consultations within 2 to 3 days. Our team knows the desert climate intimately and specs accordingly. Nothing gets installed that cannot handle a Palm Springs summer.
Desert-Ready AV Services
Three core specialties — each tuned for the Coachella Valley lifestyle and climate.
Outdoor Audio
Palm Springs backyards are the main event — pools, fire pits, mountain views, and year-round entertaining. We design audio systems that match the scale of these spaces, with in-ground subwoofers, landscape satellite speakers, and weatherproof amplification that handles 115-degree heat without breaking a sweat. Your neighbors in Indian Canyons will ask who did the install.
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Smart Home Automation
Mid-century modern homes with modern brains — discreet automation that controls lighting, climate, audio, and motorized shades without disrupting the architectural aesthetic. No wall-mounted tablet jungles. No visible wire runs. Just a single interface that makes your Alexander home smarter without making it look like a Best Buy showroom.
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Home Theater
A dedicated theater room in your Palm Springs estate — a cool, dark escape from the desert sun with calibrated surround sound, 4K laser projection, and acoustic treatments that make every seat the best seat. We design theaters that complement the home’s architecture, with motorized blackout shades and climate control integration for year-round comfort.
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Everything Your Palm Springs
Property Needs
Beyond the big three, we handle the full complement of residential AV and security services.
Distributed Audio
Whole-home audio that follows you from the kitchen to the pool deck — seamless, multi-zone, controlled from your phone.
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CCTV & Surveillance
4K security cameras with remote viewing — know what is happening at your Palm Springs property whether you are home or away for the season.
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Commercial AV
Background music and paging for Palm Springs hotels, restaurants, retail, and vacation rental properties — installed with minimal downtime.
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Permanent LED Lighting
Architectural LED lighting that highlights your home’s mid-century lines after dark — programmed scenes for entertaining, holidays, and everyday.
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Brands We Trust in the Heat
Only components rated for extreme temperatures and UV exposure make the cut for Coachella Valley installs.
James by Sonance
Triad Audio
Sonos
Bose
Episode
Klipsch
RTI
Ubiquiti
Lutron
Samsung
LG
Denon
Dahua
UniView
ENS Security
OSD
What Palm Springs
Homeowners Say
Rated 5.0 out of 5 by our customers. Every review is collected and published by Housecall Pro — we don’t write them and we can’t edit them.
Desert-Specific Questions
We Answer Every Day
Do your outdoor audio components handle Palm Springs summer temperatures?
Absolutely. We exclusively spec components rated for extreme temperatures and UV exposure for desert installations. In-ground subwoofers use sealed, heat-rated enclosures. Surface-mount speakers use UV-stabilized finishes that will not chalk or fade. Amplifiers are installed in ventilated, climate-controlled locations. Every component is selected specifically for the Coachella Valley climate — this is not off-the-shelf gear.
Can you install automation in a mid-century modern home without ruining the aesthetic?
This is one of our specialties — and honestly, the reason many Palm Springs homeowners call us first. We use in-wall touch panels that replace existing switch plates (same footprint, smarter function), conceal equipment in climate-controlled cabinets, and route all wiring through attics and crawl spaces. No surface-mounted conduit. No visible wire runs. No bulky black boxes in your living room. The goal is always the same: you see the architecture, not the technology.
How quickly can you get to Palm Springs for a consultation?
We serve the entire Coachella Valley and can typically be on-site within 2 to 3 business days for an initial consultation. We have technicians stationed across multiple Southern California locations, which means Palm Springs is well within our core coverage area — not an extended-travel exception. Same-week consultations are common outside of peak season (January through March).
What about seasonal homes — can you set up remote monitoring?
Yes. Many of our Palm Springs clients are seasonal residents, and we design systems with remote access in mind. You can monitor your CCTV cameras, manage climate settings, arm your security system, and even control your music zones from anywhere — all through a single app interface. If something needs attention while you are away, our team can be on-site quickly to resolve it. We also offer service agreements with preferential scheduling for seasonal homeowners who want peace of mind when they are not in the desert.
Why Palm Springs Chooses
New AV Installers
Desert Climate Expertise
We have been installing in Riverside County for over two decades. We know what 115-degree heat does to electronics, what monsoon dust does to connections, and what UV does to finishes. Nothing we spec for a Palm Springs install is unproven in desert conditions. No learning curve, no experiments, no callbacks for heat-related failures.
Architectural Sensitivity
Palm Springs is a living museum of mid-century modern architecture — we treat it that way. Every installation decision starts with the question: does this respect the home? We use architectural speakers, in-ground subs, hidden wire paths, and control interfaces that blend in. Your guests should notice the sound, not the speakers.
Local Team, Real Accountability
We are not a national chain dispatching subcontractors. Our certified technicians live and work in Southern California. When you call, the person who designed your system is the person who shows up. Multi-location SoCal coverage means Palm Springs gets the same priority as any of our core markets — not treated as a distant outpost.
Ready to Make It Loud
in Palm Springs?
Whether you need resort-style outdoor audio for your backyard, discreet automation for your mid-century modern home, or a dedicated theater that escapes the desert heat — we are the team that has been doing it in Riverside County since 2005. On time, every time.
Or email us at info@newavinstallers.com — consultations available within 2–3 days across the Coachella Valley.