Services · Home Automation
Lighting, shades, audio, video, security and climate, designed as one system around the way you live and supported by a local team in Los Angeles and the South Bay.
What it is
Home automation ties the systems in your home together so they work as one. Done well, you stop thinking about the technology. The lights are right for the moment, the shades are where they should be, and everyone in the house, including guests, knows how to use it.
Most online advice stops at Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and DIY hubs. Those are fine for renters and hobbyists. We design professional systems for homeowners who want something that works every day, and a local team to call when something changes.
Lighting, shades, audio, video and more are designed to work together, with one set of controls instead of a drawer full of remotes.
Professionally installed Lutron and Crestron systems keep running scenes, keypads and schedules locally. Remote access from your phone pauses if the internet goes down, and returns when it does.
A local team designs it, installs it, trains your household and stays on call after the install through our Client Concierge Plan.
What it controls
You choose how much to bring together. Some homes start with lighting and shades, others run everything on this list from a single interface.
Dimmers, keypads and scenes that make every room look right at every hour. Engraved keypads let guests understand the controls without an app.
Motorized shades that open, close and set themselves with the day. Paired with lighting, they create sunrise, sunset and privacy scenes.
Ceiling and in wall speakers, outdoor audio and whole home music, controlled from the same place as everything else.
TVs, projectors and dedicated theaters with simple controls, clean wiring and equipment kept out of sight.
Climate control folded into your scenes, so comfort follows the way your household actually moves through the day.
Camera systems you can check remotely, designed and set up to stay reliable rather than becoming another app to babysit.
Video intercoms, door stations and gates, so you can see and answer who is at the door from wherever you are in the house.
The wired and wireless network behind it all. Every system on this page depends on a network that does not drop.
The systems we design
There is no single best ecosystem, only the best fit for your home and lifestyle. We design, install and support all three, and we are just as glad to prewire a home that skips automation for now.
One system running lighting, shades, climate, audio, video, security and gates from one interface. It works well in small and large homes, and it is the choice when you want a single button to set the whole house for movie night, dinner or bedtime.
Lutron keypads, dimmers and motorized shades are known for reliability, clean design and lighting that simply looks better. For many homes, great lighting and shades are 80% of the experience people want from automation.
A voice and control platform built for luxury homes, with privacy as a core promise. It sits on top of systems like Lutron and Crestron, so you can say “turn on the kitchen and close the shades” in one natural sentence instead of memorizing commands.
Skipping automation is a valid choice. A well wired home with great networking, quality switches and good audio and video can feel modern without any automation at all, with nothing to maintain and nothing for guests to learn.
How to choose
The names overlap and advice depends on who is giving it. Stop asking which brand is best, and ask what you want your home to do and who will keep it working.
A day in the house
A scene sets lights, shades, audio and more together. We program them around your routines, so one press, keypad button or spoken sentence does the work.
Morning
Shades rise and lights come up gently in the rooms you use first.
Evening
Lighting warms, music starts and the kitchen and dining areas are set the way you like them.
Night
Shades close, lights dim and the TV or projector and sound turn on together.
Bedtime
One button turns off the lights you choose and gets the house ready for the night.
Away
Everything you want off goes off, and shades and lights follow a schedule while you are gone.
Scenes are examples. Yours are designed during discovery and can be adjusted after you live with them.
Behind the wall
A system is only as good as what is behind it. We build equipment racks that are organized, labeled and serviceable, and we plan where they live early, so they are out of sight and easy to reach.
Prewiring and construction
Prewiring keeps every option available later, even if you automate nothing today.
New construction
We join early and coordinate with your builder, architect and designer, so wiring and equipment locations are settled before the walls close and the finishes are protected.
Remodels and existing homes
You do not need to start from scratch. We design around your existing walls and layout, and we plan each install to keep disruption and visible wiring to a minimum.
Our process
At Connected Systems we make technology simple. Our process is built so the experience is smooth and the result fits the way you live.
Every project begins with listening. We take the time to understand how you live, what inspires you and how technology can enhance your space. Whether it is a new build, remodel or upgrade, this stage aligns vision and expectations.
Our design team turns your goals into a customized plan. We specify products, create system drawings and make sure every detail fits your home’s architecture and interior design. This is where functionality meets aesthetics.
Our technicians bring the plan to life with precision and care. We coordinate closely with your builder, designer and other trades to deliver a clean, reliable and fully integrated system.
Once installation is complete, we fine tune your system and walk you through every feature so you are confident using it. Your satisfaction is our benchmark for success.
We do not install and walk away. Our Client Concierge Plans keep your system performing at its best with proactive maintenance, remote support and priority service when you need it.
After the install
Technology changes, families change and something will eventually need attention. Our Client Concierge Plans give you proactive maintenance, remote support and priority service from the team that designed your system.
See it in real homes
Browse the homes we have designed and installed, from beach house remodels to new builds and high rise penthouses.
A Sand Section new build and a beach house remodel, with Crestron, Lutron shades and more.
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New construction with a dedicated theater in El Segundo, and TV and sound upgrades in Redondo Beach.
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Brentwood homes and a Downtown LA penthouse, where technology fits the building as well as the home.
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Absolutely. Lutron is a complete solution for lighting and shades, and you can add Josh.ai or Crestron later without replacing it.
No. Josh.ai connects directly to Lutron and many other brands. Crestron is optional.
Professionally installed Lutron and Crestron systems keep running scenes, keypads and schedules locally. Remote access from your phone pauses until the internet returns.
They are great for a few smart plugs. A professionally designed system gives you reliability, privacy, engraved keypads and a local team that supports you when something changes.
Not at all, as long as you prewire. The mistake to avoid is closing up walls without the wiring you might want in five years.
Yes. We design around your existing walls and layout, and plan each install to keep disruption and visible wiring to a minimum.
Yes. We join early, coordinate wiring and equipment locations with your team and protect the finishes so the technology is built in right. Builders and designers can learn more on our Trade Partners page.
We do. Every project includes documentation and training, and our Client Concierge Plan keeps a local team on call when you need help.
Tell us about your home using the consultation form. We will follow up within one business day to talk through what you want to control and how to get there.
Tell us about your home and we will point you to what makes sense, even if that means skipping automation for now.
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