Audio & Video & TV

Audio, video and TV equipment for home, office and vehicle

This section pulls together everything that produces or captures sound, video and broadcast content: headphones for calls and music, speakers for offices and home, microphones for podcasts and conferencing, televisions and the mounts that hold them, video surveillance for shops and warehouses, car audio and dashcams, and games consoles with their peripherals. The structure groups products by where they live and what they do, which is usually how a buyer thinks about them.

What this category covers

Headphones and headsets, headset accessories; in-ear, on-ear and over-ear; computer and Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers; USB and XLR microphones; televisions, TV mounts, smart TV boxes; security cameras, access controllers and surveillance components; in-car audio systems and dashcams; consoles, VR headsets, gaming chairs and gaming peripherals.

Who this category is for

IT and AV teams equipping offices and meeting rooms, retail and hospitality buyers fitting out a venue, fleet operators specifying dashcams and in-car systems, security teams building a CCTV install, and individuals adding to a home setup.

How to plan an audio and video purchase

Start with the listening or viewing environment

A pair of headphones for an open office is a different product to one for a recording booth. A meeting-room speaker has different priorities to a home-cinema soundbar. The room and the audience set the brief; the technical specs follow from there.

Confirm the source devices

Most modern audio gear runs on USB-C (Universal Serial Bus Type-C), USB-A, Bluetooth or 3.5 mm jack. Most modern video gear runs on HDMI. Older AV gear and pro equipment add XLR, optical Toslink, RCA, S/PDIF and a few other standards. Match the new product to the actual cables and ports on the existing equipment.

Plan for service and replacement

Headphone cables fail; speaker drivers blow under abuse; TV panels develop dead pixels; dashcam memory cards corrupt. Specify manufacturer warranty terms and stock spare consumables (cables, mounts, batteries) alongside the main product, especially for fleet-scale purchases.

Subcategories at a glance

Headsets, headphones and accessories

Office and call-centre headsets, music headphones, gaming headsets and the cushions, cables and chargers that go with them.

Microphones and speakers

USB and XLR microphones for voice work; computer and conference speakers; smart speakers; portable Bluetooth speakers.

Televisions and TV equipment

Consumer and commercial televisions, TV mounts and stands, smart TV boxes and other accessories.

Video surveillance

Security cameras, access controllers, badge readers, NVRs and surveillance components for shops, warehouses and offices.

Car audio and video

In-car audio systems and dashcams for fleet vehicles and personal use.

Video games and gadgets

Consoles, VR headsets, gaming chairs and peripherals for home and shared gaming.

What to confirm before ordering

• Where will it be used: office, home, vehicle, shop floor, warehouse?
• Source devices and connectors already in place?
• Single user or shared, single venue or fleet?
• Warranty tier and replacement plan?
• Compatibility with existing software (call platforms, NVR systems, in-car head units)?

Frequently asked questions

Should we buy USB or Bluetooth peripherals for office use?

USB connections are reliable, low-latency and don't need pairing or charging. Bluetooth wins on freedom of movement and clean desks. Most modern offices use a mix: wired USB headsets at fixed desks, Bluetooth headphones for users who walk between meetings.

Are commercial TVs different from consumer ones?

Yes. Commercial TVs and signage displays are rated for longer daily operating hours, support landscape and portrait orientation, include scheduling and management features, and ship with longer warranties. Using a consumer TV for shop signage or meeting rooms running all day usually voids its manufacturer warranty within months.

Do we need professional video surveillance, or will consumer cameras do?

Consumer cameras work for small home and office use, recording to cloud or to an SD card. Commercial CCTV with NVRs, ONVIF cameras and dedicated wiring is the right answer when retention requirements, multiple sites, evidence-grade footage or integration with access control matter.

Are dashcams worth it for company vehicles?

For commercial fleets, yes. Front and dual-channel dashcams reduce insurance disputes, support driver coaching, and add evidence after incidents. Specify ones with adequate loop recording, GPS metadata and reliable memory cards, and budget for the periodic card replacement that dashcams need.

How do we choose speakers for a meeting room?

Most meeting rooms now use a single conferencing soundbar with integrated microphone array (Logitech Rally, Yealink MeetingBar, Poly Studio). For larger rooms, ceiling-mounted microphones and dedicated speakers connected to a DSP. Match the kit to the room size and to the conferencing software the company has standardised on.