Audio · Video · Smart home

Audio, Video & Smart Home Installation in Raleigh

Home theater, TV mounting, Samsung Frame TVs, Sonos and whole-house audio, CAT6 and Ring, installed by licensed electricians with no trip charge for the quote.

Most AV companies can hang a TV. What they can’t do is add the outlet behind it, run a dedicated circuit for the rack, or fish cable through a finished wall legally and cleanly. We do the whole job with one crew: the power, the low-voltage wiring, the gear, and the setup. We supply everything you need, walk you through options at different price points, and leave you with a system that works the first time you pick up the remote.

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4.9 ★ · 620+ reviews · NC License #29565 · CEDIA member · 5-year workmanship warranty

4.9 ★Average rating620+ reviews on Google, Yelp & Nextdoor

$340.35TV mounting, all inLabor, the mount and cord concealment behind TV

One crewPower and low voltageLicensed electricians, not a mounting franchise

5-yearWorkmanship warrantyParts and labor on our workmanship; defective parts per the manufacturer, labor on us

We supply, install and stand behind

Samsung The Frame
Deco TV Frames
Sonos
Sonance
KEF
Yamaha MusicCast
Ring

What we install

From a single TV to the whole house

Every job below is done by a licensed electrician who can add power where it’s needed and conceal every cable in the wall.

TV mounting & Samsung Frame

Flat-screen mounting over fireplaces, on brick and stone, and on porches. Samsung The Frame and Frame Pro with Deco TV Frames, where we’re a dealer.

Home theater & surround sound

Soundbars to 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos. In-wall and in-ceiling speakers, a receiver sized to the room, and the wiring hidden.

Whole-house & outdoor audio

Music in every room and on the porch. Sonos systems, new or added to what you have, and Sonance or KEF speakers inside and out.

CAT6 ethernet runs

Hardwired data drops for TVs, consoles, offices and Wi-Fi access points. Cable, plates at both ends, tested.

Ring doorbells & cameras

Video doorbells, cameras and floodlight cams, hardwired so you never charge a battery. We supply the product or install yours.

Porch & patio TV

TVs and speakers outside, with the honest advice on when you need an outdoor-rated set and when a standard TV is the smarter buy.

Straight prices

Three jobs we price the same for everyone

These are our installed prices for the three most common requests. Everything else gets a free in-home quote, because speakers, TVs and the wall you’re working with change the answer.

TV mounting

$340.35

Flat-screen TV mounted, cords hidden

Labor and the mount bracket (non articulating), included
Power cord and cables secured and concealed behind TV
Level, centered, secured to the studs
Standard drywall wall; brick, stone and fireplaces quoted

Recessed TV outlet

$350.65

New receptacle behind the TV

A recessed flat-screen receptacle right behind the TV, so nothing shows
Fed from an existing circuit where code allows
Pairs with the mounting price above for a fully clean wall
Includes the low-voltage pass-through for your cables

CAT6 ethernet run

$375.95

One hardwired data drop

CAT6 cable from your router or switch to the new location
Data plates and jacks at both ends
Every run tested end to end before we leave
Additional runs on the same visit quoted lower

Buying the TV?

We often get TVs at dealer pricing

When you buy the TV through us for a job we’re installing, we pass the savings on. One quote covers the set, the mount, the outlet and the labor, and one company stands behind all of it.

Ask for a TV quote

Prices are for a standard installation and include materials listed. Extras such as running low-voltage cable to a media cabinet, soundbar mounting, articulating mounts, masonry or fireplace mounting and additional cable runs are priced on the quote. Speaker and equipment pricing depends on the products you choose. No trip charge for residential quotes.

TV mounting

Mounted by an electrician, so the wall ends up clean

A mounting company hangs the TV and leaves you a cord cover. We put a recessed outlet behind the set, run the HDMI and power through the wall, and the only thing on the wall is the TV. Over a fireplace we check heat, viewing height and the framing behind the stone before anyone drills.

Fixed, tilting and full-motion mounts, sized to the TV
Fireplace, brick, stone and tile mounting
Soundbars mounted under the TV and wired to it
Cables routed to a media cabinet or closet, out of sight
Set up, connected to your Wi-Fi and streaming apps, and tuned before we leave

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TV in a modern built-in above a linear fireplace with lit shelving — Built-in media wall: TV, linear fireplace and lit shelving, every cable behind the millwork.

Samsung The Frame

The Frame, hung flush, with a real frame around it

We install a lot of Samsung Frame TVs. Done right, the set sits flat to the wall on its slim-fit mount, the single One Connect cable disappears into the wall, and in Art Mode it reads as a framed print, not a television. Done wrong, it’s a black rectangle with a cord.

We’re a dealer for Deco TV Frames, the Samsung-partnered frames made for The Frame and Frame Pro. Most styles attach magnetically with no tools, in finishes from thin modern metals to wide traditional profiles. Pick a style, we’ll order the right size for your model year and fit it on install day.

Slim-fit flush mounting and One Connect cable concealment
Deco TV Frames ordered and fitted, Frame TVs 32″ to 85″
Art Mode, motion sensor and brightness set up for the room

Before & after

Same wall, done properly

Two recent jobs, shot from the same spot before and after.

Frame TV above a fireplace before its Deco frame, screen off — A Samsung Frame above the fireplace, then the same TV with a gold Deco TV Frame fitted and Art Mode set up.

The same Frame TV with a gold Deco TV Frame in Art Mode — A Samsung Frame above the fireplace, then the same TV with a gold Deco TV Frame fitted and Art Mode set up.

Wood built-ins with the old TV mount and exposed cables — Wood built-ins over a brick fireplace: old mount and cables out, a larger TV centered in the opening with the wiring behind the cabinetry.

New larger TV mounted in the same built-ins, cables hidden — Wood built-ins over a brick fireplace: old mount and cables out, a larger TV centered in the opening with the wiring behind the cabinetry.

Porches & patios

TV and music outside, without overspending on it

We’ve put a lot of TVs on Triangle porches. Here’s the advice we give before you buy one.

Outdoor TV on a brick covered porch — A standard TV on a sheltered covered porch.

Standard TV or outdoor-rated?

On a sheltered, covered porch with no direct sun on the screen, we usually recommend a standard TV. Outdoor-rated sets cost several times more, and under a roof the difference in longevity rarely justifies it. Where the screen gets direct sun or wind-blown rain, an outdoor-rated TV with a brighter panel and sealed chassis is the right call. We’ll tell you which one your porch needs when we see it.

Outdoor and landscape speakers

For music outside we favor Sonance outdoor and landscape speakers, with KEF as a second option, powered from a Sonos or MusicCast amp inside so the porch is just another zone in the house. Weatherproof in-wall and surface-mount speakers for a covered porch; buried subwoofers and satellite speakers in the beds for a yard.

Weather-resistant receptacle and in-use cover at the TV
Cables run through the wall or soffit, never stapled along the brick
Zone volume from your phone

Home theater

Surround sound that’s wired in, not stacked on the floor

Most of our theater work is a living room or bonus room built around a big TV: a receiver, front and center speakers, surrounds in the wall or ceiling, a subwoofer, and every wire out of sight. We handle the electrical side at the same time, so the rack has its own circuit and a whole-house surge protector stands between the storm and your gear.

What we recommend

Soundbar when you want better dialogue and a clean wall with the least hardware
5.1 for a real theater sound in a normal living room
7.1 and Dolby Atmos with in-ceiling height speakers for a bonus room or dedicated space
Receivers: we like the Yamaha line for homes, mainly for the MusicCast app, which ties the theater and your whole-house music together. Prefer Denon or Marantz? We install those too.
Speakers: we quote many brands and prefer Sonance for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers that disappear, and KEF when the sound comes first

We’ll bring options at more than one price point, explain the difference you’ll actually hear, and let you decide.

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5.1 surround system with tower speakers in a bonus room — A 5.1 bonus-room theater: towers, center, surrounds and sub, wired through the wall.

Building or renovating? Pre-wire now. Speaker wire, HDMI conduit, CAT6 and a recessed TV outlet cost a fraction before the drywall goes up. We’ll walk the framing with you and mark every location.

Covered porch with a TV mounted beside the ceiling fan — Kitchen, porch, bonus room: one app, every zone.

Whole-house audio

Music in every room, including the porch

Whole-house audio used to mean a closet full of amplifiers and a keypad in every room. Today it’s in-ceiling speakers in the rooms you use, a streaming amp per zone, and your phone as the remote. We design the zones, cut the speakers in cleanly, run the wire back to the amps and set up the app.

Sonos, new or added on

Already have a few Sonos speakers? We’ll add built-in zones to the same system with Sonos Amp and in-ceiling speakers, so the kitchen, porch and bonus room join the rooms you have. Starting from scratch, we’ll lay out a Sonos or Yamaha MusicCast system to fit your budget.

In-ceiling and in-wall speakers: Sonance and KEF preferred, other brands quoted
Sonos Amp and MusicCast zones, grouped or independent
Outdoor zones for the porch, pool and yard
Dedicated circuit and surge protection for the equipment closet

Low voltage

CAT6 ethernet runs, $375.95 each

Wi-Fi is fine for a phone. A 4K TV, a game console, a home office or a Wi-Fi access point works better on a wire, and the wire is the one part of your network that never needs replacing. We fish CAT6 through finished walls, attics and crawlspaces to wherever you need it.

CAT6 cable, keystone jacks and data plates at both ends
Every run tested end to end and labeled
TV locations, offices, consoles, wired access-point locations
Coax and HDMI runs to media cabinets quoted alongside

We run and terminate the cable; we don’t sell routers or Wi-Fi systems. Bring your own, or ask us what we see working in Triangle homes.

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Testing a new ethernet wall jack with a cable tester — Tested before we leave, every time.

Ring

Ring doorbells, cameras and floodlight cams, hardwired

We install a lot of Ring. A battery doorbell is a weekend project; a hardwired one that never needs charging, on a transformer that can actually power it, with the chime working inside, is an electrician’s job. Same for floodlight cams: we replace the existing floodlight, or add a new one with its own switch leg, on brick, siding or soffit.

Video doorbells, wired or converted from battery to wired
Doorbell transformer upgrades when the old one can’t keep up
Floodlight cams and spotlight cams, new or replacing a fixture
Outdoor and indoor cameras with power where you want them
We supply the Ring product or install the one you bought

Pairs naturally with exterior lighting: we do both on the same visit.

In their words

What customers say about our AV work

4.9 ★ average across 620+ reviews. These are the ones about TVs, theaters, speakers and Ring.

Outlet above the mantel + TV mount

“The installation was flawless and the TV looks great on the wall. They were extremely thorough from adding the outlet, to centering the TV and even cleanup after installation.”

★★★★★Matt McGinnis · Google

TV mounted, gear hidden in a cabinet

“We needed a flat panel tv mounted and working well, with cable box, modem and router hidden inside a cabinet, and wifi left working throughout our home. Mission accomplished.”

★★★★★William L. · Google

Surround sound + outdoor speakers

“Used Arc Electric for surround sound install, lighting/wiring changes/improvements, and outdoor speakers. When my house made it more difficult to run wiring, they didn’t make excuses or get frustrated, they instead stayed later until the job was done.”

★★★★★Edward B. · Yelp

Home theater circuits

“ARC did an amazing job wiring up my theater with dedicated electrical lines. Every part of the job from the initial quote, to scheduling, and inspection was done professionally and on time. All my odd special requests were honored and executed to quote.”

★★★★★Reynaldo V. · Google

Ring floodlights

“Tav and Chris are very professional. They were both very knowledgeable about the Ring Floodlights they installed on our house. They made sure that we were happy with how they were installing the units.”

★★★★★Dina S. · Yelp

Whole house wired for ethernet

“We hired ARC to install a few light fixtures, add an outlet for our EV, and wire the house for ethernet. Tyler, Joe, and Clay did a great job. The crew were diligent, professional, and thorough.”

★★★★★Ian C. · Yelp

Read all of them on our reviews page.

Recent installs

Frames, built-ins, porches, doorbells and data

Recent jobs around the Triangle. Tap a photo to see it full size.

Samsung The Frame in Art Mode, hung flush like a framed print

The Frame in Art Mode with a still-life, no cords on the wall

The Frame in Art Mode, beach print, recessed outlet hidden behind it

Side view of a Frame TV sitting flat to the wall on its slim-fit mount

The same Frame TV switched from Art Mode to TV

Frame TV with a white bezel showing abstract art

TV centered in a dark built-in cabinet with backlit shelves

TV mounted in wood built-ins above a brick fireplace

TV over a media console with speakers, flanked by art

TV above a stone fireplace in a great room

Wall-mounted TV in a living room, cords in the wall

TV mounted on a gray wall above a chair rail, recessed outlet behind it

TV mounted above a stone fireplace on a screened porch

TV and soundbar mounted above a fireplace, no visible cords

Large TV mounted above a mantel with the cables hidden in the wall

TV mounted above a stone fireplace in a living room

Porch TV above outdoor seating on a brick wall

Covered porch with the TV mounted beside the ceiling fan

Power and low-voltage boxes pre-wired in a stone fireplace surround for a TV

Low-voltage plate inside a media cabinet for the cables from the TV

Ring video doorbell hardwired on a front entry

Ring doorbell on a brick entry with an ornate door

The old doorbell button, before the Ring upgrade

How it works

Quote, options, install, walkthrough

Free in-home visit

We look at the wall, the framing, the nearest power and where the cables can go. No trip charge, no obligation.

Options at real price points

You get a written quote with the equipment choices spelled out, good to better to best, and what each one changes.

Install, set up, show you

One crew does the power and the AV, cleans up, connects everything to your apps and walks you through it before we leave.

Covered by the ARC Promise. Licensed and insured (NC #29565), uniformed, background-checked electricians in marked trucks, a 5-year workmanship warranty, and a price that doesn’t change after we start.

Commercial

AV for restaurants, offices and churches

We supply and install TV and speaker systems for restaurants and bars, hang displays in lobbies and conference rooms, and run the CAT6 behind all of it. Our commercial customers get the same crews and the same clean finish, on commercial terms.

Commercial electrical Restaurant electrical

Questions we get

Audio, video and TV mounting FAQ

How much does it cost to mount a TV?

Our TV mounting price is $340.35, and that includes the mount bracket, the labor and hiding the power and HDMI cords inside the wall. If there’s no outlet behind the TV, a new recessed receptacle is $350.65. Brick, stone, fireplace and articulating-mount jobs are quoted at the free in-home visit.

Can you mount a TV above a fireplace?

Yes, and we do it often. We check how hot the wall gets with the fireplace running, pick a height you can watch without craning, and find the framing behind the stone or brick. A tilting or pull-down mount usually solves the height problem.

Do I need an outdoor-rated TV for my porch?

Usually not. On a covered porch with no direct sun on the screen, we recommend a standard TV; the price difference for an outdoor-rated set rarely pays off under a roof. If the screen sees direct sun or wind-blown rain, an outdoor-rated TV is worth it. We’ll tell you which when we see the porch.

Do you install Samsung The Frame?

It’s one of the TVs we install most. We hang it flush on the slim-fit mount, conceal the One Connect cable, set up Art Mode, and we’re a dealer for Deco TV Frames, so you can choose a frame style and have it fitted on install day.

Can you add to my existing Sonos system?

Yes. We add built-in zones with Sonos Amp and in-ceiling or outdoor speakers, and they show up in the same Sonos app alongside the speakers you already own.

Which speakers and receivers do you recommend?

We quote and install many brands. Our preferences are Sonance and KEF for speakers and Yamaha receivers with MusicCast for homes; we install Denon and Marantz when a customer prefers them. We’ll show you options at more than one price point.

What does the CAT6 price include?

$375.95 covers one run: the CAT6 cable, jacks and data plates at both ends, and testing. Extra runs on the same visit are quoted lower. We don’t sell routers or Wi-Fi systems; we run the wire they plug into.

Can you hardwire a Ring doorbell or install a floodlight cam?

Yes. We install Ring doorbells, cameras and floodlight cams, hardwired, and upgrade the doorbell transformer when the existing one can’t power the new doorbell. We can supply the Ring product or install one you’ve bought.

Do you patch drywall?

We keep openings minimal and use recessed boxes and brush plates so there’s rarely anything to patch. When a wall does need repair we can recommend a local drywall and painting company.

Related services

Lighting installation, including Lutron dimmers for the theater
Whole-house surge protection for the gear
EV charger installation
Panel upgrades when the house needs more capacity
Signature Work, our job catalogue

Where we work

We install TVs, home theater, audio, CAT6 and Ring across Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Knightdale, Clayton and Angier. See the full service area.

“Our work is our signature.”

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