Low VoltageApr 12, 2026

Low-Voltage Prewire Checklist for Cameras, WiFi, and Audio

A practical prewire checklist for access points, cameras, TV walls, audio zones, alarm devices, door stations, and serviceable network equipment.

What to prewire before walls close

Low-voltage is easiest, cleanest, and most reliable when cable paths are planned before finish surfaces are complete.

Choose access point locations based on coverage, not only where cable is easiest to run.

Prewire for cameras, door stations, TV walls, audio zones, alarm contacts, and network equipment while walls are open.

Bring cables back to a serviceable central location with room for patching, power, ventilation, and future upgrades.

Label cable ends clearly so troubleshooting does not become guesswork later.

Good prewire gives the property options without visible cable clutter.