📍 Serving Bonney Lake, Tehaleh & East Pierce County

Bonney Lake Smart Home
Integration Experts.

Bonney Lake and Tehaleh are two of the South Sound's fastest-growing communities — and among the most tech-forward. Tehaleh's new construction homes are purpose-built for smart home infrastructure. Lake Tapps waterfront properties demand outdoor coverage and intelligent shade management. Rivas Technology Group brings Control4 Gold Dealer credentials, Ajax Systems certification, and a South Sound–local team that has built more smart home systems in Bonney Lake and Tehaleh than any other integrator in the area.

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Bonney Lake & Tehaleh, WA — East Pierce County
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Control4 Gold Dealer
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Ajax Systems Certified
WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR
Why Bonney Lake & Tehaleh

The South Sound's New Construction Smart Home Capital

Bonney Lake has two distinct smart home markets and we serve both. Tehaleh is a master-planned community built entirely around modern living — large homes with wide open floor plans, oversized windows, and new-construction infrastructure that makes smart home pre-wiring both efficient and highly effective when done at the framing stage. We've been on Tehaleh job sites at framing, working with builders to rough-in the low-voltage infrastructure that makes the finished smart home seamless and cost-effective.

The rest of Bonney Lake is a mix of established residential neighborhoods, Lake Tapps waterfront properties, and Canyon Road corridor newer builds. Each has different needs — waterfront homes want outdoor AV, Ajax camera coverage along the dock and yard perimeter, and motorized shades for south-facing exposure. Established neighborhoods want smart home modernization: wireless Control4 retrofits, Ajax replacing legacy alarm systems, and enterprise WiFi replacing consumer mesh that can't handle a modern connected home.

We're the South Sound's primary JellyFish permanent holiday lighting installer — Tehaleh and Bonney Lake homeowners have made this one of our most requested services. JellyFish integrates with your smart home: schedule, trigger with scenes, and control it all from the same Control4 interface or app as the rest of your home. Read how we approach smart home design for Tehaleh homes →

Kent to Bonney Lake is 30 minutes. We're in the area regularly and offer same-week service calls with no travel surcharge. See the complete 2025 smart home guide for Bonney Lake →

From Ivan Rivas — Founder & Sales Engineer
Tehaleh homeowners are building their forever homes. They want it done right from the start — pre-wired at framing, programmed before move-in, and a system that genuinely improves their daily life. That's the best version of what we do.
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Ivan Rivas Founder & Sales Engineer, Rivas Technology Group
🏗️ Tehaleh New Construction

Building in Tehaleh? Start Smart Home at the Framing Stage.

New construction is the best — and most cost-effective — time to build a smart home. At the framing stage, we rough-in low-voltage wiring before drywall goes up: structured Cat6A for networking, speaker home runs for whole-home audio, conduit for future upgrades, and lighting circuit prep for Control4 integration. Pre-wired at framing means no drywall patches, no visible conduit runs, and a dramatically cleaner installation at a fraction of the retrofit cost.

PHASE 1 — FRAMING

Pre-Wire & Rough-In

We coordinate with your builder to rough-in Cat6A home runs for access points and networking, speaker wiring for every room and outdoor zone, and conduit for AV distribution before the walls close. One visit at this stage saves significant time and cost later.

PHASE 2 — PRE-DRYWALL

Low-Voltage Inspection & Termination Prep

We verify every run before drywall install, terminate and label all cables, and confirm the rack location and equipment closet layout. This is also when we coordinate lighting circuit placement with your electrician for Control4 dimmer integration.

PHASE 3 — MOVE-IN

System Installation & Programming

Rack build, Control4 programming, Alta Labs network configuration, speaker installation, security sensor enrollment, and full-system commission. You move in with a working system — scenes pre-programmed, security armed, and the whole home connected from day one.

What We Install in Bonney Lake & Tehaleh

Every System — One Local Team

Design, installation, and programming by the same South Sound–based team. No subcontractors, no hand-offs, no surprises.

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Control4 Smart Home Automation

Lighting, security, audio, shades, climate, and networking unified under one platform. Gold Dealer certification means we handle whole-home systems properly — multi-zone programming, scene automation, and interfaces that work reliably for years. Pre-wire and new construction projects are a Tehaleh specialty.

Smart home automation for Tehaleh homes → Explore Smart Home Automation →
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Ajax Smart Security

Professional wireless security with encrypted sensors, cellular backup, AI camera integration, and 24/7 professional monitoring. Integrates directly with Control4 — not a separate app. One of the only Ajax-certified dealers in Pierce County, serving Bonney Lake and Tehaleh neighborhoods with comprehensive perimeter coverage.

Why Ajax outperforms Ring & legacy alarm systems → Explore Smart Security →
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Smart Lighting

Control4 lighting, Lutron Caséta, Lutron RA3, and PoE systems. In Tehaleh's new construction homes we integrate lighting at the framing stage for seamless Control4 dimming and scene automation. For existing Bonney Lake homes, Lutron wireless keypads allow retrofit without rewiring.

Explore Smart Lighting →
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Motorized Shades

PowerShades, Clara Shades, and Lutron — indoor, outdoor, and PoE-powered. Tehaleh's large windows and open floor plans are ideal for automated shade management integrated with lighting scenes. Lake Tapps waterfront properties need outdoor solar shades for deck and patio coverage.

Explore Motorized Shades →
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Enterprise WiFi & Networking

Alta Labs access points, structured Cat6A, and enterprise-grade switching. In Tehaleh new construction, we rough-in the network at framing. For existing homes, we design and install wired access point infrastructure that eliminates the dead zones and congestion common in Bonney Lake's larger two-story properties.

Why wired access points beat mesh for Tehaleh homes → Explore WiFi & Networking →

JellyFish Permanent Exterior Lighting

Year-round smart exterior lighting — holiday, accent, security, and event lighting in one permanent installation. We're an authorized JellyFish dealer and one of the only South Sound integrators that can integrate JellyFish with your Control4 system for unified scene control. Bonney Lake and Tehaleh homes are among our most active JellyFish install markets.

Explore Smart Lighting →
Why Rivas Technology Group

What Bonney Lake & Tehaleh Homeowners Should Expect

The credentials, local presence, and approach that make the difference on every project.

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Tehaleh New Construction Specialists

We've built pre-wire and new construction smart home systems in Tehaleh from the ground up — literally at the framing stage. We know the community, the builders, and how to coordinate low-voltage rough-in on a schedule that doesn't slow down your project. Starting smart home at framing is the right way to do it, and we're the team that knows how.

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Control4 Gold Dealer

Advanced tier certification — not entry-level. Gold means demonstrated capability on complex whole-home systems with multi-zone programming, proper network design, and systems that stay stable for years. Tehaleh's premium homes deserve this level of credential. We also carry Josh.ai and AVA certification for voice control and cinema remote integration.

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Ajax Systems Certified

One of the only Ajax-certified dealers in Pierce County. Professional wireless security with encrypted wireless, cellular backup, AI cameras, and native Control4 integration. Bonney Lake's growing community deserves better than Ring — Ajax is the professional-grade platform that actually integrates with your smart home.

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South Sound–Local Team

Based in Kent, 30 minutes from Bonney Lake. We're in the area regularly for Tehaleh new construction and established neighborhood projects — same-week service calls, no travel surcharge, and a team familiar with East Pierce County's neighborhoods and builder relationships.

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No Subcontractors

Every installer, programmer, and support technician is a full-time Rivas Technology Group employee. On a Tehaleh pre-wire project, the same people who design the system rough it in and commission it. There's no accountability gap when one team owns the project start to finish.

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Transparent, Menu-Based Pricing

Published pricing for every service — you see the number before you commit, and it doesn't change. For new construction projects we provide detailed pre-wire scopes with line-item pricing so there are no surprises at move-in. Use our online estimator to get a starting range instantly.

Where We Work

Across Bonney Lake, Tehaleh & East Pierce County

From Tehaleh's newest streets to Lake Tapps waterfront — every neighborhood in the Bonney Lake area is part of our regular service territory.

Master-Planned / New Construction

Tehaleh

The South Sound's premier master-planned community — Tehaleh's new construction homes are built for smart home pre-wiring at framing. Large floor plans, open layouts, and premium builds make Tehaleh our most active Bonney Lake market for whole-home Control4, Alta Labs networking, and PowerShades.

Waterfront / Residential

Lake Tapps

Lake Tapps waterfront properties need outdoor smart home coverage — Ajax perimeter cameras, outdoor speakers, motorized patio shades, and JellyFish exterior lighting. Interior systems include whole-home audio, Control4 automation, and shading for south-facing lake views.

Residential / Established

Bonney Lake Core

Established residential neighborhoods throughout the Bonney Lake city center — wireless-first Control4 retrofits, Ajax security replacing legacy alarm systems, enterprise WiFi improvements, and smart lighting upgrades are the most common project types here.

Newer Development

Canyon Road Corridor

Bonney Lake's primary growth corridor with newer construction homes — many with existing low-voltage infrastructure well-suited for full smart home integration. Control4, structured networking, and Ajax security are common starting points for Canyon Road clients.

Residential

Sumner Adjacent / East BL

Eastern Bonney Lake transitioning toward Sumner — a mix of newer and established homes where smart home modernization, security upgrades, and WiFi infrastructure improvements are consistent client requests.

Residential

Buckley / White River Valley

Rural and semi-rural properties southeast of Bonney Lake with larger lots — Ajax security with extended perimeter coverage, enterprise outdoor WiFi for outbuildings and yards, and JellyFish exterior lighting for acreage properties.

Commercial

SR 410 Business Corridor

Bonney Lake's commercial backbone along SR 410 — commercial AV, business security, enterprise networking, and access control for the retail, medical, and professional services businesses serving the Tehaleh and greater Bonney Lake community.

Residential / Newer

McMillin / South Hill Adjacent

Northern boundary communities between Bonney Lake and Puyallup's South Hill — newer construction properties that benefit from Tehaleh-style pre-wire and new construction coordination as well as retrofit smart home integration.

Common Questions

Smart Home FAQ for Bonney Lake & Tehaleh Homeowners

When should I contact you during a Tehaleh new construction build?

As early as possible — ideally before framing starts. We need to coordinate with your builder to rough-in low-voltage wiring (Cat6A, speaker runs, conduit) before drywall goes up. Pre-wire at framing typically costs 40–60% less than retrofitting the same infrastructure after the walls are closed. If your home is already framed but not drywalled, contact us immediately — there's still a window. Read more about our Tehaleh pre-wire process →

Do you install JellyFish permanent holiday lighting in Bonney Lake?

Yes — we're an authorized JellyFish dealer and one of the most active installers in the South Sound. JellyFish is a permanent exterior lighting system mounted under your fascia that handles holiday lighting, accent lighting, security lighting, and event lighting year-round — controlled by app or integrated into your Control4 system for scene automation. Bonney Lake and Tehaleh homeowners are among our most active JellyFish clients.

What networking do you recommend for Tehaleh's large homes?

Wired access points, not mesh. Tehaleh's large open-concept homes with multiple floors and smart home devices need enterprise-grade infrastructure — Alta Labs access points on structured Cat6A runs to a managed switch. In new construction, we rough-in access point locations at framing for ceiling-mount APs in every zone. This delivers consistent coverage, low latency, and the bandwidth that Control4, security cameras, and streaming all running simultaneously actually require. Read the full wired vs. mesh comparison →

Can you integrate PowerShades with Control4 in a Tehaleh home?

Yes — PowerShades and Lutron motorized shades integrate natively with Control4. In Tehaleh builds we coordinate shade rough-in during construction so the wiring is clean and hidden. You get scene integration out of the box — your "Good Morning" scene raises the shades, your "Movie Night" scene closes them, and your shades respond to sunlight sensors automatically. For Tehaleh's large windows this is one of the highest-impact features we install.

How is Ajax different from the alarm companies marketing in Bonney Lake?

Most alarm companies offer consumer-grade wireless with no encryption and internet-dependent monitoring. Ajax uses military-grade encrypted wireless with cellular backup, meaning it functions even when internet goes down or is deliberately jammed. Every Ajax device has tamper detection — if someone tries to remove or cover a sensor, an alarm triggers immediately. It also integrates natively with Control4 so your security, lighting, and cameras operate as one unified system. Read the full Ajax comparison →

What does a smart home cost in Bonney Lake or Tehaleh?

For a new Tehaleh build, pre-wire at framing typically starts at $3,000–$6,000 depending on home size, with system installation (Control4, networking, security) ranging from $15,000 to $50,000+ for a comprehensive whole-home build. For existing Bonney Lake homes, focused installs (smart lighting + security or networking upgrade) start around $6,000–$10,000. Use our online budget estimator for a starting range, or schedule a free consultation for a scoped proposal.

Also Serving

Bonney Lake & the Greater South Sound

Based in Kent, we serve the full South Sound — every city receives the same team, same standards, and same level of service.

Ready to Talk Smart Home in Bonney Lake or Tehaleh?

Building in Tehaleh? Call us before framing. Already in Bonney Lake? We'll schedule a site visit and design a system built around your home and how you live in it.

Or call us directly: 425-954-6003
Bonney Lake & Tehaleh, WA — East Pierce County — South Sound
Rivas Technology Group — Bonney Lake & Tehaleh Smart Home Automation
Control4 Gold Dealer, Ajax Systems Certified, AVA Certified, and Josh.ai Certified integrator serving Bonney Lake and Tehaleh, WA. We design and install smart home automation, home theater and audio, security systems, smart lighting, JellyFish permanent exterior lighting, enterprise WiFi and networking, and motorized shades for residential and commercial clients throughout East Pierce County including Tehaleh, Lake Tapps, Canyon Road, McMillin, Buckley, White River Valley, and Sumner. Also serving Puyallup, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, University Place, Federal Way, and Kent. Based in Kent, WA. WA Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. CEDIA Member. Authorized JellyFish Lighting Dealer.

Smart Home Automation · Smart Security · Smart Lighting · WiFi & Networking · Motorized Shades · Home Theater & Audio · Commercial Integration