Sherpa Technology Group has announced a new, exclusive partnership with AVA, bringing the manufacturer’s premium smart home control solutions to the Canadian custom integration market. AVA is a Swiss-American electronics manufacturer designed specifically for professional integrators, that creates connected home products with a focus on user interface devices that feel elegant, natural, and intuitive. Sherpa has also announced dates for in-person dealer trainings to introduce the AVA brand.
AVA’s Cinema Remote and its control system AVA OS are rapidly becoming a go-to solution for home theaters and modern smart homes., AVA delivers an intuitive, elegant, and streamlined control experience for both integrators and end users. Combining a refined industrial design with a responsive touchscreen interface and customizable hard buttons, AVA remotes offer a modern alternative to traditional universal control systems.
“Sherpa Technology Group’s outstanding reputation in the C.I. market, technical expertise, and relationships within the custom integration market make them an ideal partner for AVA’s Canadian business objectives” stated Robert Choate, Head of Sales and Business Development at AVA. “We’re excited to support Sherpa’s dealers with a control solution that simplifies the user experience while delivering the flexibility and performance integrators demand.”
Powered by AVA OS, the platform supports a wide range of integrations across lighting, audio, video, and more, making AVA systems a highly flexible solution for residential and commercial projects alike. For integrators, AVA’s open ecosystem and integration capabilities simplify system design and deployment. For end users, the result is a seamless, consistent control experience that enhances everyday interaction with the smart home.
Under this agreement, Sherpa Technology Group will be the exclusive provider of AVA solutions in Canada. Sherpa will provide its wide network of professional installers across the country with access to one of the industry’s most design-forward and user-friendly control platforms, while also expanding its portfolio of control and automation offerings.
“We are excited to enhance AVA’s footprint and profile in the Canadian market,” said Karem Banna, Vice-President, Business Development for Ontario and Western Canada at Sherpa Technology Group. “This partnership gives our dealers an easily deployed solution, and provides end-users with a premium experience combining simplicity, elegance, and powerful integrations.”
To support the upcoming May 1st brand launch, Sherpa Technology Group will host in-person Dealer training events at each of their Design and Demonstration Facilities, offering an exclusive look at AVA’s devices and AVA OS, including a hands-on training and demonstration of AVA’s remote-control solutions.
To accommodate dealer schedules, each event will feature both a morning and afternoon session::nApril 28, 2026 – Dorval, QC and April 30, 2026 – Mississauga, ON
Led by AVA’s Robert Choate, these interactive sessions will provide dealers with practical insight into system configuration, integration capabilities, and real-world application of AVA’s bespoke control solutions. Attendees will also enjoy lunch and exclusive show specials.
Dealers are encouraged to keep an eye on their inbox for the official invitation or visit the Event Calendar on Sherpa’s website to register.
AVA’s suite of products will be exclusively available through Sherpa Technology Group as of May 1st, 2026.