Uni-Lec Pro AV

Uni-Lec Pro AV We are specialist AV, WiFi, networking and smart technology solutions from the team behind Uni-Lec. Want to know more? Contact us!

Home cinemas, media rooms, commercial AV, digital signage, CCTV and smart building technology across Plymouth, Devon & Cornwall. Uni-Lec is a family business, formed in 2012 with decades of experience, with our knowledge and training we are ably to deliver a diverse range of services within our clients time scale and budget. From the beginning Uni-Lec has grown as a company due to our dedication a

nd attention to detail, we constantly aim to exceed expectations and strengthen our reputation in order to grow our business. Uni-Lec can offer full design, installation and commissioning of a wide range of services giving us the ability to offer our clients a turn key solution, Using the very latest software we can produce a design package to complete any project. As a family company we have built our business on a clear set of principles ensuring we offer a reliable and honest one to one service with a professional and committed approach. We can offer the following services; Mains distribution and metering, Lighting and small power systems, Lighting control, Emergency lighting, Data networks and WIFI, Fire alarms, Intruder and access control, Biometrics, Control panels, Containment systems, inspection and test, Planned and reactive maintenance, Site temporary installations and testing, Door and gate automation.

Not all testing takes place on site! ☀️🎶I’ve picked up the new Sonos Playto put it through its paces and see how it perf...
13/06/2026

Not all testing takes place on site! ☀️🎶

I’ve picked up the new Sonos Playto put it through its paces and see how it performs in a real-world outdoor environment.

First impressions are excellent – solid build quality, simple setup and plenty of volume. The real test will be battery life, connectivity, outdoor performance and overall sound quality over the coming weeks.

As with any technology, it’s always best to see how it performs in day-to-day use rather than just relying on the specification sheet.

I’ll provide an honest review and feedback once I’ve had chance to properly test it.

What's the best seat in your house?For some people it's the favourite armchair.For others it's the spot in the garden wh...
12/06/2026

What's the best seat in your house?

For some people it's the favourite armchair.

For others it's the spot in the garden when the sun finally appears.

For me, it's often wherever friends and family naturally end up gathering.

The funny thing is that technology can play a surprisingly big role in that.

Not because anyone is interested in the technology itself.

Nobody talks about network switches.

Nobody gets excited about HDMI cables.

Nobody sits down and says, "What a fantastic access point."

What people remember is the experience.

Watching a cup final with friends.

Family film nights.

Summer barbecues with music playing in the background.

The rugby on a Saturday afternoon.

The Formula 1 on a Sunday.

The moments where everyone ends up in the same place.

The best technology tends to disappear into the background.

It just works.

The music is there.

The picture is great.

The WiFi doesn't let you down.

And people can focus on spending time together rather than fighting with remotes, apps and settings.

Technology doesn't create those moments.

But when it's done properly, it certainly helps them happen.

So, a Friday question...

What's the best seat in your house, and why?

The advantages of covering Devon and Cornwall, is you get to see some beautiful scenery Today we are re-instating a door...
10/06/2026

The advantages of covering Devon and Cornwall, is you get to see some beautiful scenery

Today we are re-instating a door station after the customers had an exterior refresh

So now he can keep in the 21st century📱

Unlike the little gem I found down the road ☎️

When school WiFi works, nobody notices.When it doesn't, everybody notices.Lessons are disrupted.Teachers can't access re...
10/06/2026

When school WiFi works, nobody notices.

When it doesn't, everybody notices.
Lessons are disrupted.
Teachers can't access resources.
Students lose focus.
Online assessments become stressful.
And IT teams suddenly find themselves dealing with a queue of complaints.

The challenge is that school networks are being asked to do more than ever before.
Classroom devices.
Interactive displays.
Staff laptops.
Cloud-based learning platforms.
VoIP phones.
CCTV.
Door access systems.
Guest networks.
Safeguarding and filtering systems.
All competing for bandwidth and network resources.

The result is that a network which worked perfectly well a few years ago can quickly become a bottleneck.

We often hear schools talking about broadband speed, but in many cases the issue isn't the internet connection.
It's the infrastructure inside the building.
Coverage gaps.
Poorly located access points.
Ageing network hardware.
Buildings that have evolved over time without the network evolving with them.
Reliable technology is no longer a luxury in education.
It is part of the learning environment.

When the network works properly, teachers can teach, students can learn and technology becomes an asset rather than a frustration.

That's exactly how it should be.

Why does the WiFi always fail in the meeting room?It's a strange phenomenon.The WiFi works perfectly at your desk.It wor...
05/06/2026

Why does the WiFi always fail in the meeting room?

It's a strange phenomenon.
The WiFi works perfectly at your desk.
It works in the kitchen.
It works in reception.

Then five minutes before an important Teams meeting, it suddenly falls apart.
The video freezes.
The screen share lags.
People start turning cameras off.
Someone suggests using a mobile hotspot.
Everyone wastes ten minutes trying to make technology do what it should have done in the first place.

The reality is that meeting rooms often expose weaknesses in a network that go unnoticed elsewhere.
A Teams or Zoom call places very different demands on a network compared to checking emails or browsing the web.

Add multiple laptops, wireless presentations, video conferencing equipment and a room full of connected devices, and the cracks start to show.

Common issues we see include:
• Poor WiFi coverage in meeting rooms
• Access points installed in the wrong locations
• Network equipment that has never been reviewed since the office moved in
• Video conferencing systems sharing overloaded networks
• Lack of wired connections where they would help most

The frustrating part is that most of these issues are entirely preventable.
A reliable meeting room is not just about the screen or camera.
It is about the network infrastructure behind it.

When the network is designed properly, meetings start on time, calls remain stable and staff can focus on the discussion instead of troubleshooting technology.

Which is exactly how it should be.

The World Cup deserves more than a tiny TV in the corner of the room.Every tournament we see the same thing.Friends crow...
04/06/2026

The World Cup deserves more than a tiny TV in the corner of the room.
Every tournament we see the same thing.
Friends crowded around a screen.
Someone standing in front of it.

The WiFi buffering at the worst possible moment.
And one person loudly explaining the offside rule.

If you’re serious about watching the World Cup properly, the setup matters more than you might think.

A proper home cinema or media room can turn match night into something far closer to the stadium experience:
• A big screen that actually does the game justice
• Smooth motion so the ball doesn’t blur across the pitch
• Proper surround sound so you hear the crowd, commentary and atmosphere
• Lighting scenes that take the room from normal to match mode instantly
• Comfortable seating so nobody ends up watching from the floor

Press one button and the lights dim, the screen drops and the match kicks off.

Suddenly everyone wants to watch the football at your house.

Just be warned… once friends and family see the setup, you may end up hosting every match.

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Lutron Ra2 creating some very chilled lighting scenes here, we don’t just install control4 we can work with any budget t...
05/11/2022

Lutron Ra2 creating some very chilled lighting scenes here, we don’t just install control4 we can work with any budget to give your home the slick control everyone wants today !!

Our cinema is to die for who wouldn’t want this in there house!!!
04/11/2022

Our cinema is to die for who wouldn’t want this in there house!!!

Our show room is now open, if you want see what control 4 is all about, come in and have a go !! We would love to show y...
04/11/2022

Our show room is now open, if you want see what control 4 is all about, come in and have a go !! We would love to show you the latest tech that can control your home, we think it’s amazing but don’t don’t take our word for it come and see for your self !

This installation is coming to a close this room looks classy and it hides a nice 5.1 system and the shelf’s are illumin...
04/11/2022

This installation is coming to a close this room looks classy and it hides a nice 5.1 system and the shelf’s are illuminated with recessed led. The whole home is operated by control4, They have 8 zones of multi room audio, 4 Zones of video distribution, full control4 lighting, integrated heating, automatic shades and velux windows it really has it all. We even hand built the clients custom media wall !!

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Plymouth
PL46NW

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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