Smart Lighting Starter
Main living areas with smart dimming, scenes, and app control.
Typical investment
$1,500 – $4,000 installed
Cost Guide
Smart Home Cost Guide
Real pricing ranges for smart home automation, lighting control, home networking and surveillance — written by an actual integrator, not an SEO blog.
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Manufacturer-trained installers
Insured & licensed in NY
Typical response within one business day
Lutron · Crestron · QSC · URC · Sonos · Ubiquiti
Financing available for qualifying projects
Service area: Bronx · Westchester · NYC Metro
The overview
Smart home pricing varies widely with scope. A few smart switches and a mesh WiFi setup lands very differently than a Lutron RA3 whole-home lighting build with motorized shades and a dedicated theater.
We publish honest ranges so you can plan — and we give a flat-rate quote after walking your home, never a per-hour mystery.
Pricing built around scope — not surprise.
Use Cases
Who this is for.
- Single-room smart lighting & shades
- Whole-home Lutron RA3 builds
- Networking, surveillance, and AV bundles
- New construction integration
Why it matters
Flat-rate quotes after a walkthrough. No mystery line items.
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Inspiration
The look. The feel. The detail.
“Real numbers from real installs. Not a chart from a blog.”
Next step
Start the conversation.
Tell us about the space and what it needs to do. We'll come back with scope, equipment and pricing — no pressure.
Starting Points
Most Popular Starting Points
Most homeowners don't start with a full smart home build. These are the most common starting points we install across the Bronx, Westchester, Northern New Jersey, and Long Island — systems that deliver immediate daily value and build the foundation for future expansion.
WiFi & Security Foundation
Whole-home WiFi with wired access points and 4-camera surveillance coverage.
Typical investment
$2,500 – $6,000 installed
Theater & Living Room Upgrade
TV installation, surround sound, scene control, and integrated lighting.
Typical investment
$4,000 – $12,000 installed
What drives price up
Scope, scale, and how the walls were built.
- —Lutron RA3 or HomeWorks lighting across the entire home.
- —Motorized shades on large or specialty windows.
- —Dedicated theater rooms with acoustic treatment and tiered seating.
- —New construction versus retrofit — wiring-intensive systems like speakers, cameras, and motorized shades are significantly more cost-efficient during renovation or open-wall construction phases.
What keeps costs down
Planning, phasing, and a strong foundation.
- —Starting with one room and expanding as you live with it.
- —Choosing reliable mid-tier gear over flagship where it doesn't show.
- —Bundling lighting, shades, and AV into one trip and one trade.
- —Infrastructure-first approach — installing proper WiFi and foundational wiring first makes future smart home additions faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective later.
"We quote what the project actually costs — after we've seen your home, your walls, and how you live."
Local insight
Why Local Pricing Matters
National smart home pricing articles rarely reflect the realities of homes in the Bronx, Westchester, Northern New Jersey, and Long Island. Construction type, labor conditions, wiring access, and local building environments all affect pricing significantly. The ranges on this page are based on real projects in this market — not national averages pulled from a content farm.
Frequently asked
Questions homeowners ask us
Does smart home automation increase home value?
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In many cases, yes — especially professionally installed lighting control, motorized shades, whole-home WiFi, surveillance systems, and integrated home theater. More importantly, professionally installed systems improve how the home feels and functions every day while avoiding the clutter and instability of DIY smart home products.
Is it better to install smart home systems during renovation?
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Yes. Renovation and new construction phases are the most cost-effective time to install wiring-intensive systems like speakers, cameras, motorized shades, and structured wiring. Open walls significantly reduce labor and allow cleaner infrastructure planning.