One home, coordinated controls
Whole-home automation connects everyday actions instead of leaving each system in a separate app. An Arrival scene can bring up selected lights and music. A Movie scene can lower shades, adjust lighting and select the right audio-video source. An Away scene can set compatible climate zones and switch off the equipment you choose. We agree on those actions with you before programming them.
The goal is not to put every function on every screen. Keypads handle familiar room actions, an app provides broader control, and optional voice commands make common requests convenient. Lighting, shades and climate still need practical local controls for visitors and anyone who prefers a physical button. Cameras and door access are integrated only where the equipment and permissions support it; access to security functions is planned separately from entertainment.
Design the infrastructure before the interface
We begin with how the home will be used: occupied year-round or seasonally, a renovation or a new build, a single residence or a property with outdoor areas and outbuildings. Room-by-room planning establishes what should be controlled together and what should remain independent. It also identifies existing equipment worth keeping rather than replacing a working system simply to make everything new.
Our design and engineering work includes in-house CAD drawings, device locations, rack elevations and wiring documentation. Structured cabling provides the wired backbone for fixed equipment. Home networking and WiFi are designed alongside the controls, with UniFi or Ruckus equipment selected for the property. Where coverage needs closer study, Ekahau WiFi surveys help inform the wireless design.
A useful plan accounts for cable pathways, equipment ventilation, service access and the positions where people actually reach for a keypad. We coordinate those details with the architect, builder and other trades before walls close. In an existing home, the same review identifies accessible routes and places where a compatible wireless approach can reduce disruption.
Crestron at the center, the right platforms around it
Crestron is our primary whole-home automation platform. As a Crestron and Lutron dealer and programmer, we design the controls around the household rather than asking the household to adapt to a complicated interface. The dedicated Crestron page explains that platform in detail; this page covers how the complete home is planned across systems.
Lutron HomeWorks provides lighting control and shading integration, while Ketra lighting adds adjustable light where specified. Motorized shades manage daylight and privacy. Josh.ai voice control can provide another way to operate supported systems without replacing the keypads or app.
Sonos and Sonance serve different roles in the audio design: music playback and room-appropriate speakers. We plan source selection, listening zones and everyday volume control together. Security cameras and access control require their own review of devices, user permissions and compatible integrations. The network supports these systems; it is not an afterthought added once the controls are installed.
Service and upgrades for existing homes
We also service and upgrade existing Control4 systems. A takeover starts with an inventory of controllers, software, network equipment, connected devices and available documentation. We establish what is working, what is unsupported and what the owner wants to improve before recommending a repair, a staged upgrade or a larger redesign.
Existing televisions, speakers, lighting and climate equipment may be reusable, but compatibility is checked model by model. Some products offer only limited control, and others depend on manufacturer cloud services. We explain those limits before promising a single interface. An upgrade should solve a specific problem, such as confusing controls or unreliable connectivity, rather than add another layer of complexity.
Local teams in New York and South Florida
Our Long Island team works across Long Island, the Hamptons and New York City, with coverage extending to Greenwich, Connecticut and the Westchester border area. A seasonal Hamptons home may need straightforward arrival and departure scenes; a Manhattan apartment may need careful coordination of shade, lighting and building access constraints. The design follows the property, not a standard equipment bundle.
Our South Florida team serves Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and the wider South Florida region. Condominiums and estates bring different installation constraints, from permissions for work in shared buildings to outdoor coverage and equipment exposure. We have offices in both regions, with local teams supporting the work.
We are licensed in New York and Florida and serve clients across New York, Connecticut and South Florida. See our service areas or contact us to discuss your property, current systems and priorities.
Commissioning, documentation and ongoing support
Installation is followed by programming and testing of the agreed scenes, control points and connected equipment. We walk through the controls with the household and review what should happen when a source changes, a room is unused or someone needs help. Clear labels and documented equipment make future changes easier to understand.
Remote support and service plans can help with compatible connected systems, while physical repairs and some adjustments require a visit. We discuss access permissions, support scope and the equipment that can be monitored before enabling remote tools. Start with a consultation so we can review your plans or existing installation and define a sensible next step.