BluRoo Automation & Lighting has spent more than two decades earning the trust of Southwest Florida's most discerning homeowners and builders. We are a team of state-certified experts who understand that a truly exceptional smart home is not about having the most technology, it's about having the right technology, designed with intention, installed with precision, and supported with care.
Our approach is simple: we listen to how you live, design a system that fits that life perfectly, and stand behind it with support that's actually available when you need it. From our Naples home base, we serve clients across Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, Estero, Cape Coral, Sarasota, and the greater Southwest Florida region.
Founded 2003, locally owned and operated
State-certified specialists
Lutron, Crestron, Control4, Coastal Source, Leon, Luma certified
Coastal-environment engineering expertise
Ayers Rock support plans, 24/7 availability
One integrator for AV, lighting, shades, outdoor and security
Your local audio-video leaders in Southwest Florida, a cross-trained, standards-driven team averaging more than 15 years of industry experience each.

Owner / Lighting Control & Automated Shading / Low-Voltage Qualifier
After 20 years in IT management consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Karl co-founded Blue Kangaroo in 2003. After selling in 2010, Karl relaunched the business in 2018 to restore the personal, standards-driven service that scale had eroded. Rebranded as BluRoo Automation & Lighting in 2024, our team averages over 15 years of experience each. Karl's specialty is Lutron lighting control and motorized shading, including modernizing systems dating back to the early 2000s. Deep Crestron and Control4 experience also.

Project Management / Quality / Service
With over 25 years in custom home electronics, Dave has managed projects nationwide, several recognized by CEDIA and Electronic House Magazine. One of Southwest Florida's top Control4 specialists, he has installed and programmed the platform since its 2003 launch and brings deep Crestron and Lutron experience. His specialties include themed home theaters, complex control design, rack and network engineering, and large-scale video walls.

Chief Electrician / Electrical Qualifier
Mike founded Edgemont Electric in 2012 in PA and moved his family to Naples in 2020, reopening the company in Southwest Florida. He brings 30 years of electrical experience across residential and commercial service, generators, troubleshooting, landscape lighting, EV chargers, power management, lighting control, and shades. Mike qualifies BluRoo's electrical license, complementing Karl's low-voltage license, and leads the electrical team.

Systems Design
A U.S. Army veteran and former helicopter pilot, Ken brings discipline and leadership to every project. With over 20 years in low-voltage, he has led complex residential, commercial, and industrial audio-video, security, and CCTV installations for members of Congress, Fortune 500 executives, defense contractors, and professional athletes. A recognized authority in surveillance and access control, Ken has deployed thousands of security systems, including AI-enabled active deterrent technology.

Audio-Video, Security, and Shades
With a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Jim got his A/V industry start as a Time Warner Cable field technician up north. Since moving to Florida in 2016, he has excelled in the Home Automation & Security industry as a field technician, trainer, and field manager. Jim brings deep expertise in Lutron and Somfy shading solutions, plus certifications in Control4 as well as Lutron's lighting control systems RadioRA3 and Homeworks (Lutron's premium system). In the security area, Jim holds the revered FASA/BASA certification in addition to Alarm.com.

Operations Management
Dave spent 14 years in wholesale electronics before earning his Journeyman certification in the electrical trade. He launched his Audio-Video career in 2007, advancing from technician to Operations Manager, then managed operations for a Florida access control company for seven years. He joined BluRoo as a Senior Technician and now leads operations with a hands-on understanding of our products and services.

Audio-Video, Lighting Control, and Electrical
Brian brings a diverse array of skills and experience to every project, working in the custom Audio-Video industry since the late 1980s, helping expand his first company to five locations. After gaining perspective with an A/V component manufacturer, Brian spent a decade as a journeyman electrician, then launched and ran his own home theater firm for 15 years before relocating to Florida and joining the BluRoo team.

Networking, Programming, and Systems Engineering
Roy is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience designing smart home automation, secure networking, and A/V systems. His background in enterprise networking and IT consulting sets him apart from typical audio-video specialists in today's complex connected environments. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering Technology and continues advancing his knowledge in cybersecurity and IoT standards to keep client systems reliable and secure.

Marketing
Skylar is a strategic communicator and marketing professional dedicated to elevating the brand narrative for Southwest Florida's premier audio-video team. With a BFA in Dance and a BA in English (Honors) from the University of Arizona, she blends artistic creativity with the precision of a technical writer. Specializing in brand development and content creation, Skylar translates high-end smart home and AV solutions into clear, compelling stories.
From our Naples home base, BluRoo Automation & Lighting serves luxury homeowners and builders throughout Southwest Florida, bringing certified smart home, lighting, outdoor, and security systems to the region's finest properties.
Naples
Fort Myers
Bonita Springs
Marco Island
Estero
Cape Coral
Sarasota
Greater SWFL

“I’ve lived in Naples for 13 years and this firm is clearly the BEST A/V team I’ve ever worked with!!!
Trust me it isn’t even close. Expert and efficient! I’ve dealt with the owner Karl and several of his teammates like Brian and Ken. They all come from extensive backgrounds and experience. All first rate and competent.
They deserve 6 stars if possible.”
James Heinz
May 2026

“Karl and his team are personally committed to treating you the way they would want to be treated. Golden Rule Policy”
Benny Yount
November 2025
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