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Your Trusted Home Automation Company in Orange County, CA

From our Irvine headquarters, we design and install Control4 and Lutron smart home systems for Orange County homeowners, and it all starts with a friendly consultation.

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Who We Are

At Launch Systems, we are more than a home automation company in Orange County. We're your friendly neighborhood tech whisperers, proudly serving the region from our Irvine, CA, headquarters. Whether you're dreaming of a cinematic home theater, mood-perfect lighting, or a smarter way to control your shades, we've got the tools, the tech, and the team to make it happen.

Since 2008, our home automation experts have been the Control4 and Lutron integrators behind smart homes across Orange County. As a fully licensed and insured AV company in Irvine, we take your trust (and your investment) seriously. From smart home automation to rock-solid Wi-Fi and security systems, we deliver lifestyle-enhancing solutions built for comfort, convenience, and serious “wow” factor.

Here's a quick peek at what we do best:

Plus, we're all about long-term relationships. That means responsive service, honest communication, and tech that works when you need it most. You can count on us to be there, whether it's day one of your install or year five of fine-tuning.

Our Mission

At Launch Systems, our goal is pretty simple: make your life easier, more enjoyable, and a whole lot smarter, with technology that works with you, not against you.

As a trusted AV and smart home integration company serving Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and the surrounding Orange County area, we're here to bring clarity, comfort, and control to your everyday routines. Our smart home technology is designed to feel intuitive from day one, so you can fine-tune your lighting to match your mood or sync your shades to the sunset without even thinking about it.

We believe great technology shouldn't come with a steep learning curve or a disappearing act after install. That's why we prioritize systems that are reliable, easy to use, and backed by the kind of post-installation support you wish came with your phone.

Our Values

Improving Our Smart Home Know-How since 2008

For nearly two decades, we've been helping homeowners bring their spaces to life with trusted smart home brands, rock-solid system design, and dependable support. In other words, this isn't our first tech rodeo, and our happy clients will back us up on that.

Experts Only, Please

We don't just hire anyone with a screwdriver and a YouTube certification. Our technicians are industry pros: CEDIA-trained and Control4-certified, and genuinely passionate about creating flawless home automation systems.

Smart Should Feel Simple

Yes, your system might be running on powerful tech behind the scenes, but you won't need an engineering degree to use it. We're big believers in intuitive design and systems that make your life easier and better.

We Handle Everything, Start to Finish

From design and installation to the equipment itself, we take care of it all. We're obsessed with the little things, from neat and organized cable management to how seamlessly everything fits into your home's look and lifestyle.

We Work with Real-World Budgets

A coastal estate and a farmhouse-style home call for different systems, so we tailor each one to your space and your budget. We'll walk you through your options and, if there's a smarter way to meet your goals for less, we'll tell you.

Trust, Always

We build long-term relationships by doing things the right way: with transparency, honesty, and consistent follow-through. Our goal? To deliver such a great experience that you'll never need to Google another AV company again.

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Greg Taylor, MBA
Co-founder
Greg Taylor, co-founded Launch Systems in 2008 during a nationwide recession. This experience set our company culture to run lean, efficient, financially sound, and to prioritize investing in our team. He recognizes that client experience is the true measure of success in every aspect of his role in operations & financial management, business integrity and client relations.
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Ron Rawson, MBA
Co-Founder
Ron co-founded Launch Systems in 2008 and has over 20 years of experience in the audio/video industry and previously has held positions in Fortune 500 companies. Ron enjoys working with homeowners to guide them through the process of outfitting their custom home with smart technology to enhance their lifestyle.
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Kevin Kinas
Operations Manager
Kevin Kinas is a true veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. People like to say they've seen it all, but Kevin has. He is also a Marine Corps veteran and brings his values of teamwork, leadership, personal integrity, and the relentless pursuit of achieving mission goals. He is a great advocate for clients in his roles of project management, system design, or account management.
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Michael Kravets
System Design & Sales
Michael Kravets is a 10-year industry veteran in the Audio/Video and Home Automation field. He joined our team shortly after achieving a Bachelor of Science Degree and has helped grow the company every year since. Michael excels at helping customers fully understand the wide array of options and how our simple to use technology will benefit everyday life in their home.
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Aminahh Mahmoud-Feá
Scheduling Manager
Aminahh keeps everything moving at Launch. She communicates with our clients more than probably anyone else at the company in her roles for Scheduling, Project Planning and Accounting. Our technicians count on her to have their week planned out in advance with all equipment ready when they need it. Part ring-leader and part lion-tamer; she’s become central to a smooth and efficient organization.
Markus Hempell
Markus Hempell
Portland Branch Owner
Markus Hempell brings 27 years of expertise in the home automation industry and thrives on creative and technically complex projects. He leads our Portland branch, while our Irvine headquarters remains home base for Orange County homeowners. From world-renowned destinations like Disneyland to a sprawling 36,000 sq. ft. estate in Colorado, no challenge is too ambitious. Markus travels across the country to tackle the most intricate residential automation systems. Outside of work, every year he channels his passion into producing a large, crowd-pleasing Christmas light show that attracts thousands of visitors.

Awards and Credentials

Our CEDIA Training

CEDIA is the industry association for the professionals who design and install home technology. Our Irvine team is CEDIA-certified, and we stay current through ongoing CEDIA training. That training shapes how we plan every Orange County project.

We map out wiring and equipment locations before anyone picks up a tool, so the finished system fits your home instead of fighting it.

Working With Architects and Homebuilders

Great homes start with great teamwork, so we like to meet architects and homebuilders early, ideally while the plans are still on the drawing board. We work from your schematics to plan wiring and equipment locations before framing begins, then coordinate around your build schedule so no other trade is left waiting on us.

Once the homeowner moves in, we're still here for support. You can learn more on our trade partners page, including how we work with architects and homebuilders.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Ready to talk about your smart home project ideas? Tell us about your project, and we'll follow up to set up your free consultation. We serve Orange County homeowners from our Irvine office, and if you'd rather talk it through, you can call us at (949) 515-7030.