Built for How Austin Luxury Homes Are Lived In
In West Lake Hills, we routinely engineer home technology for heavily treed lots, elevation changes, detached guest spaces, outdoor living areas, and large properties where reliable coverage and thoughtful infrastructure matter from the start.
In Barton Creek and Spanish Oaks, we plan systems for large custom residences where lighting, shading, networking, security, audio, and control need to work together without compromising the architecture. In Tarrytown, remodels often require careful coordination with architects and builders so every wire path, device location, and visible element feels intentional.
Certified System Design
We design around proven, professionally supported platforms such as Lutron, Ketra, Josh.ai, UniFi, Alarm.com, Sonos, and other purpose-built subsystems selected for long-term reliability, serviceability, and performance.
Documented Infrastructure
We plan and document the infrastructure behind the system, including structured cabling, rack locations, network architecture, power requirements, and subsystem connections, so the home can be serviced, expanded, and upgraded over time.
Enterprise-Grade Home Networking
We design enterprise-grade home networks for reliable coverage, fast performance, and secure connectivity across the entire property. The network is planned to support streaming, remote work, security cameras, lighting control, motorized shades, audio, and other connected systems without becoming the weak link in the home.
We plan network architecture around the size and construction of the property, including access point placement, wired connections, equipment locations, and coverage for outdoor living areas, detached structures, and other high-demand spaces.
Whole-Home & Architectural Audio
We design discreet, high-performance audio for kitchens, living spaces, outdoor areas, and whole-home listening, using architectural speakers and system designs that preserve the look of the room.
Media Rooms & Private Cinema
From casual media rooms to dedicated private theaters, we design video, audio, lighting, control, and room performance as one coordinated experience.
Motorized Window Treatments
We design motorized window treatments that manage daylight, privacy, glare, and heat while preserving the room's architecture. From roller shades and drapery to wood blinds, cellular shades, and specialty applications, we select each treatment to complement the windows, furnishings, and how the space is used.
For new construction and remodels, we coordinate shade pockets, power, wiring, fabric selections, and control locations early so the finished system feels built into the home, not added later.
Security & Home Automation Foundation
We design security systems as part of the home’s overall technology foundation, coordinating intrusion detection, surveillance, access control, gates, garage doors, environmental monitoring, and remote alerts so the system is easier to manage and more dependable.
During new construction and remodels, we plan camera locations, door and gate control, wiring, power, network connections, and equipment placement early so the security system is integrated cleanly into the architecture and can be serviced or expanded over time.
Josh.ai Whole-Home Integration
Josh.ai brings voice and app control together across the home, allowing lighting, shades, audio, video, climate, and other connected systems to respond through one simplified interface. The goal is not more technology on display, but fewer steps between the homeowner and the experience they want.
Because Josh.ai is designed for professionally integrated homes, we plan it around the systems already in place rather than treating voice control as a separate add-on. That creates a more natural, consistent way to control the home while preserving the reliability of each underlying subsystem.
Remote Support & Long-Term Service
A professionally designed smart home should remain reliable long after installation. We provide remote support, system monitoring, troubleshooting, software updates, and ongoing service so we can address many issues quickly without waiting for an onsite visit.
When onsite service is required, documented infrastructure and organized system design make troubleshooting, repairs, and future upgrades more efficient. Our long-term support approach focuses on keeping the home stable, serviceable, and ready to evolve as technology changes.
How We Work
Virtual Consultation
We start with a virtual consultation to understand the home, project stage, priorities, and overall technology goals before recommending next steps.
Budget Framework
We establish an early budget range based on the size of the home, desired systems, level of performance, and project complexity so expectations are aligned from the beginning.
On-Site Visit
When needed, we visit the property to review construction conditions, equipment locations, wiring paths, architectural details, and coordination requirements with the project team.
Design Agreement
Once the scope is clear, we move into a formal design agreement that defines the systems, documentation, engineering, and planning required before installation begins.
Deployment
After design approval and required deposits, our team coordinates installation, programming, testing, commissioning, and final system handoff.
Support Agreement & Monitoring
After completion, ongoing support, remote service, system monitoring, and security monitoring options help keep the home reliable and serviceable long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
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