Years in business:
16 years
PROJECT: automate is additionally an HTA Design Partner; a design-minded firm that proactively consults with architects, interior designers, and builders to design technology systems into their plans in the most seamless, aesthetically pleasing way possible. Read more about this designation here.
Mission statement:
PROJECT: automate’s mission is to design, integrate, and support high-performance residential technology systems with integrity, precision, and long-term accountability. Guided by our core values, we deliver solutions that are thoughtfully engineered, professionally executed, and built to serve our clients well beyond project completion.
Vision statement:
My mission as CEO of PROJECT: automate is to lead with integrity, discipline, and clarity—building a company that delivers exceptional residential technology systems while earning lasting trust from our clients, partners, and team.
I am committed to setting and upholding high standards for system design, execution, and accountability; fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement; and ensuring that every project reflects thoughtful engineering, honest communication, and long-term responsibility. My goal is to grow PROJECT: automate as a respected luxury systems integrator known not only for technical excellence, but for doing the right thing—consistently and without compromise.
Company description:
PROJECT: automate is a luxury residential systems integration firm specializing in the design, installation, programming, and long-term support of advanced home technology systems. We partner with homeowners, builders, architects, and designers to deliver technology that is reliable, intuitive, and thoughtfully integrated into the home.
Our work focuses on creating seamless environments where lighting, security, networking, audio/video, automation, and life-safety systems work together as a single, cohesive system—enhancing comfort, safety, and everyday living without unnecessary complexity.
Number of office locations:
1
Number of full-time employees in the entire company :
6
Number of full-time employees at this location :
6
All new employees background checked?:
Yes
Office type :
Commercial Building
Primary business :
Residential low voltage
Percentage of overall business in residential projects :
90%
Corporate office based:
Manhattan Beach
Focused cities / areas:
Beverly Hills
Bel Air
Malibu
Hollywood
Manhattan Beach
Pacific Palisades
Santa Monica
Venice Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Studio City
Calabasas
Redondo Beach
Century City
Encino
Areas of focus outside main service radius:
Westlake Village
Brands Carried :
Access Control » Holovision
Access Control » 2N
Access Control » Siedle
Access Control » DoorBird
Access Control » Ring
Access Control » Ring X
Control » Control4
Control » Crestron
Control » Savant
Control » Josh.ai
Control » KNX
Electronics » Marantz
Electronics » Mark Levinson
Electronics » Sony
Electronics » McIntosh
Electronics » Kaleidescape
Electronics » Sonos
Electronics » Autonomic
Electronics » Storm Audio
Electronics » Trinnov
Electronics » Denon
Electronics » AudioControl
Electronics » Meridian
Electronics » Arcam
Flush Mount Speakers » James Loudspeakers
Flush Mount Speakers » Sonance
Flush Mount Speakers » B&W
Flush Mount Speakers » Origin Acoustics
Flush Mount Speakers » Leon
Flush Mount Speakers » Artison
Flush Mount Speakers » Revel
Flush Mount Speakers » Triad
Flush Mount Speakers » KEF
Flush Mount Speakers » Stealth Acoustics
Flush Mount Speakers » Amina
High-End Architectural Finishes » Basalte
High-End Architectural Finishes » Trufig
High-End Architectural Finishes » Meljac
High-End Architectural Finishes » SeeLess
High-End Architectural Finishes » Forbes & Lomax
High-End Architectural Finishes » Black Nova
Lighting » Crestron
Lighting » Lutron
Lighting » Savant
Lighting » Control4
Lighting » Vantage
Lighting » KNX
Motorization » Future Automation
Motorization » Auton
Motorization » Draper
Motorization » Inca
Motorized Shading » Crestron
Motorized Shading » Lutron
Motorized Shading » Savant
Motorized Shading » Somfy
Motorized Shading » J Geiger
Networking » Access Networks
Networking » Ruckus
Networking » Araknis
Projection Screens » Screen Innovations
Projector brands » Sony
Projector brands » Barco
Projector brands » Epson
Projector brands » JVC
Seating » CinemaTech
Seating » Fortress
Seating » Cineak
Security Cameras » Axis
Security Cameras » Digital Watchdog
Security Cameras » IC Realtime
Security Cameras » Hikvision
Security Cameras » Lilin
Security Cameras » Luma/ Wirepath
Security Cameras » Ring
Security Cameras » Avigilon
Security Cameras » Verkada
Security Cameras » Ubiquiti
Theater Audio Systems » JBL Synthesis
Theater Audio Systems » Revel
Theater Audio Systems » Wisdom
Theater Audio Systems » Triad
Theater Audio Systems » Pro Audio Technology
Theater Audio Systems » Meridian
Theater Audio Systems » Steinway Lyngdorf
Theater Audio Systems » L-Acoustics Creations
Theater Audio Systems » Theory Audio Design
Theater Audio Systems » Bluesound
TV Brands » Seura
TV Brands » Sony
TV Brands » SunBrite
TV Brands » Samsung
TV Brands » LG
Video Walls - DVLED » LG
Video Walls - DVLED » Sony
Video Walls - DVLED » Barco
Video Walls - DVLED » Samsung
Dedicated aftercare service staff :
Yes
Same day emergency service :
Yes
24-hour emergency onsite service :
Yes
24-hour phone support :
Yes
Offers remote system monitoring & support :
Yes
Service policies in writing:
Yes
Typical number of days to address non-emergency service issues onsite:
1-2 days
Response times guaranteed:
Yes
Service contracts offered:
Yes
Dedicated service phone number:
310.402.4818 x2
Dedicated support address:
This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category.
Typical whole home system project size:
$250,000
Manufacturer endorsed? :
Yes
Industry Professional endorsed? :
Yes
General Contactor endorsed? :
Yes
In-house:
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Telephone Systems
Access Control
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Alarm Systems
Marine AV & Control Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
Home Wellness / Healthy Home Design
Living in Place / Aging in Place Technology
3rd party:
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
ISF Calibration
Acoustic Treatments
Golf Simulators
Facilities:
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation? :
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks? :
Yes
3rd party acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation :
Yes
Aircraft :
No
Marine :
Yes
MDU :
Yes
Control4 » Gold Dealer
Awards:
Best in Service
2021
Access Networks » ACE Certified
AVIXA/InfoComm Certification » CTS
CEDIA » CIT (Cabling and Infrastructure Technician)
Control4 » Certified Automation Programmer
Control4 » Certified Tech II Programmer
Control4 » Certified Centralized Lighting
Crestron » DM Certified Engineer
Josh.ai » Certified Pro Technical Training
Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider
Lutron » Sivoia QS Authorized Provider
Lutron » RadioRA2 Preferred System Provider
Savant » Core 1
Savant » Level 2
CEDIA
Low-voltage license:
Yes
License #:
976535
Worker's compensation insurance:
Yes
Liability Insurance:
Yes
Liability insurance:
$2,000,000
Bonded:
Yes
Other licenses held:
Alarm company operator
7830
January 2023
C-10
976535
January 2023
Electronics warranty:
manufacturer
Installation warranty:
6 months
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems:
No