Years in business:
20 years
Smarter Homes 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:
We design and integrate smart home systems that make the core functions of luxury estates smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable, while remaining intuitive, reliable, and seamlessly aligned with how our clients live.
Vision statement:
To educate, design, build, and maintain intelligent systems that empower luxury estate homeowners to live comfortably, confidently, and seamlessly in the homes of the future.
Company description:
architectural lighting and LED lighting control, whole-home audio, distributed video, security and surveillance systems, smart home automation, Wi-Fi and managed networking, remote control solutions, app programming, and ongoing installation, service, and maintenance plans.
We partner with custom builders, remodelers, architects, designers, and homeowners to ensure technology is thoughtfully planned, properly budgeted, and seamlessly integrated from the earliest stages of a project. Smarter Homes serves clients throughout the Greater Texas area, delivering design-forward, reliable, and future-ready systems.
Smarter Homes has also been featured in Home of the Future (Episodes 2, 3, and 5) with Grant Imahara of MythBusters and Peter Sandford. Content created by Vox Creative, The Verge, Curbed, and Ford Trucks.
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Number of office locations:
3
Number of full-time employees in the entire company :
8
Number of full-time employees at this location :
6
CEDIA member :
Yes
All new employees background checked?:
Yes
Office type :
Commercial Building
Primary business :
Residential low voltage
Percentage of overall business in residential projects :
95%
Corporate office based:
Austin Texas
Focused cities / areas:
Austin, TX
Bee Cave, TX
Lakeway, TX
Sunset Valley, TX
West Lake, TX
Rollingwood, TX
Spicewood, TX
Barton Creek, TX
Areas of focus outside main service radius:
Princeville, Kauai, Hi
Brands Carried :
Control » RTI
Control » Josh.ai
Electronics » Marantz
Electronics » Sonos
Electronics » Denon
Flush Mount Speakers » James Loudspeakers
Flush Mount Speakers » Sonance
Flush Mount Speakers » Origin Acoustics
Flush Mount Speakers » Leon
High-End Architectural Finishes » Vitrea
Lighting » Lutron
Lighting » Savant
Lighting » Vantage
Lighting » Leviton
Motorization » Nexus21
Motorized Shading » QMotion
Motorized Shading » Screen Innovations
Motorized Shading » Somfy
Networking » Ruckus
Networking » Luxul
Networking » Ubiquiti
Projection Screens » Stewart Filmscreen
Projection Screens » Screen Innovations
Projector brands » Sony
Projector brands » Epson
Projector brands » JVC
Seating » CinemaTech
Seating » Fortress
Security Cameras » Axis
Security Cameras » IC Realtime
Security Cameras » Hikvision
Security Cameras » Luma/ Wirepath
Telephone Systems » Panasonic
TV Brands » Seura
TV Brands » SunBrite
TV Brands » Samsung
TV Brands » LG
Video Walls - DVLED » LG
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:
512.785.0032
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
Interior Designer 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
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Alarm Systems
Lighting Design
Acoustic Treatments
Golf Simulators
3rd party:
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Alarm Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
ISF Calibration
Acoustic Treatments
Facilities:
Showroom
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 :
No
MDU :
No
AIA Allied Affiliate
CEDIA
Other
NAHB
NARI
Better Business Bureau
Low-voltage license:
Not Required
Worker's compensation insurance:
Yes
Liability Insurance:
Yes
Liability insurance:
$1,000,000
Bonded:
Not Required
Electronics and installation workmanship warranty:
1 year
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems:
No