Future of AV Technology: What To Expect in 2025?

In 2025, we can expect another year of impressive audiovisual advances. New features will give way to new tools, but which ones are here to stay? There are several growing solutions that are sure to become a key part of any firm’s tech strategy.

AV Trends To Watch for in 2025

Certain AV solutions will rise in popularity in 2025. Your readiness to embrace these innovations can make or break your company’s audiovisual strategy. 

Here are seven AV trends worth keeping an eye on in the year ahead:

1. Mixed Reality

Augmented and virtual reality gets more affordable by the day. You could integrate both of them into your in-store and home experiences. 

Here are a few examples:

• Showing customers how an item of clothing looks on them

• Creating complete virtual tours of properties on your portfolio

• Training your staff to carry out delicate and dangerous tasks

• Letting people see your store’s offerings in a 3D space

2. Immersive and Spatial Audio

Advances in immersive audio will benefit everything from headsets to surround-sound speakers. For example, object-based audio systems let creators place sounds within an environment. Live events can use these to create a more intimate experience.

Games may similarly use spatial audio alongside VR to make their worlds more immersive. We might also see companies mixing immersive audio with AI to create personal audio profiles.

3. Artificial Intelligence

On the topic of AI, it’s clear that it isn’t going away anytime soon. More and more AV tools have started adding it to their usual suite of features. Beyond this, AI could help with tech diagnostics and predictive maintenance.

Intelligent assistants can also make displays easier to use and customize. More-accurate live captions and real-time meeting summaries can also benefit a company’s video calls.

4. More Sustainability

The tech industry is under more pressure to protect the environment, and for good reason. As we head into 2025, we might see more recycled displays that use fewer new materials.

In addition, more firms may switch to LED or OLED displays, which use less power. These tools also help the companies that use them in various ways, such as by lowering their energy bills.

5. More 4K and 8K Displays

As 4K monitors become more affordable, AV firms see 8K as the next goal. Ultra-high definition video can amaze anyone with its detail and clarity. In time, 4K will be as commonplace as 1080p displays are today.

However, there is the law of diminishing returns. Will 8K really offer enough extra detail to be a compelling investment? If nothing else, 8K future-proofs your AV setup.

6. Cloud Storage

Companies often use cloud storage to facilitate their AV solutions. For example, they might keep their digital signage advertisements in the cloud. Video conferencing tools also come with cloud storage to save recorded meetings.

Mixing cloud and edge computing could help your AV systems reduce lag if any exists. In 2025, firms might also start using hybrid cloud systems to secure their sensitive data.

7. Smart Integration

In 2025, we can expect AV tech to be more “connected.” For example, displays might connect to voice control systems. You may even be able to control your whole AV setup with a mobile app.

Smart sensors will also make your AV tools more adaptable. Digital signs could use air pressure readings to promote weather-specific clothing. Other displays can also change their brightness to fit current lighting conditions.

What the Future Means for Your AV Strategy

Keeping up with AV technology’s current direction should help you make smarter decisions and long-term investments. Buying new technology with truly innovative features lets each purchase last longer. You won’t have to replace your displays within the next few years.

Even without the above innovations, you’ll still need a great audiovisual setup. For example, you could revolutionize your meeting rooms with video wall controllers. These tools let you manage and even synchronize multiple screens in ultra-high definition.

Final Thoughts

You’ll only reap the benefits of 2025’s AV tech by following the right tips. Never rush into buying a tool without knowing what it’ll do for your business.