Control4 Smart Home Installation | South Sound WA | Rivas Technology Group
Smart Home · South Sound WA

One System.
Every Room.
Perfectly Controlled.

Control4 Gold Dealer — South Sound's Only

Control4 is the professional smart home platform trusted by integrators and homeowners worldwide. Lighting, climate, security, AV, shades, and networking — all designed around how you actually live, controlled from a single interface.

Gold
Control4 Dealer Tier
South Sound's Only
8+
Systems Integrated
Per Installation
1
App for Everything
iOS · Android · Keypad
90
Day Workmanship Warranty
Billable Support After
Extended Protection

3-Year System Warranty
Through SureBright

Every installation comes with a 90-day workmanship warranty. For complete peace of mind on a significant investment, we offer a 3-year extended warranty through our SureBright partnership — covering parts and labor on your full system, elected at signing.

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Parts & Labor Covered
Manufacturer defects and component failures — including the labor to diagnose and repair them.
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3 Full Years of Coverage
From commissioning day through year three. No gaps, no surprise service bills during the coverage window.
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8% of Pre-Tax Project Total
Proportional to your project scope. Elected and invoiced at signing — non-refundable once the project begins.
What it doesn't cover: accidental damage, client-caused issues, ISP or network outages, and third-party service changes outside our installation scope. See our Service Pricing & Policies for full terms.
SureBright Partner
3
Year Extended Warranty
Parts & labor included
Full system coverage
Elected at signing
8% of pre-tax total
Accidental damage
ISP / network outages
Add Warranty Coverage →
Discuss at your discovery call or in your proposal
What Is Control4

The Professional Standard in Smart Home Control

Control4 is not a consumer smart home platform. It's a professional-grade automation system designed specifically for installation by certified dealers — people who design the system, program every interaction, and stand behind it long after the project is done.

Where Amazon Alexa connects devices in an app, Control4 integrates them at the system level. Your lights know when your security system arms. Your thermostat knows when everyone leaves. Your AV system knows when it's movie night. None of this requires you to tap an app — it happens because we designed the rules that govern how your home behaves.

The result is a home that genuinely responds to how you live rather than a collection of devices you have to manage. Control4 is what makes the difference between a smart home and a home that's just connected.

Control4 smart home automation installed by Rivas Technology Group in the South Sound
Certified Status
Control4
Gold Dealer
South Sound · WA

The South Sound's Only Control4 Gold Dealer

Control4 Gold Dealer status is earned — not purchased. It requires a consistent track record of project volume, client satisfaction, and technician certification that most dealers never reach. We're the only dealer in the South Sound holding Gold status, which means our clients get access to dealer-only programming tools, priority support from Control4, and a team that lives and breathes this platform every day.

What We Build

Every System in Your Home,
Working as One

Control4 integrates with over 14,000 third-party devices. Here's what a typical Rivas Technology Group installation includes.

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Lighting Control

Whole-home dimming, scene control, and circadian lighting schedules. Keypads replace light switches with programmable scene buttons. One tap sets the entire house.

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Climate

Ecobee Premium thermostats with occupancy learning run within Control4 automations. The system pre-conditions rooms based on who's home, what's on the calendar, and what time it is.

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Security & Surveillance

Ajax security panels, LUMA cameras, and Akuvox intercoms integrate natively. Arm your system, view cameras, and answer the door — all from the same app as your lights.

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Home Theater & Audio

Matrix switching, zone audio, projector screens, laser TVs, and streaming — all programmed to respond to one-touch scene buttons. "Movie Night" dims the lights, drops the screen, and starts the content.

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Motorized Shades

PowerShades integrate with Control4 for time-of-day schedules, occupancy triggers, and scene-based control. Shades close when the TV turns on. They open at sunrise.

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Networking

Alta Labs and UniFi access points, managed switches, and structured wiring form the network backbone every system depends on. We design, install, and manage the full infrastructure.

Why Dealer Tier Matters

Not All Control4 Dealers
Are the Same

Control4 authorizes dealers at three tiers. The tier determines what programming tools a dealer can access, what support they receive, and how complex a system they can build.

Basic Tier

Authorized Dealer

  • Standard programming tools
  • Limited system complexity
  • No access to advanced driver support
  • Standard Control4 support SLA
Mid Tier

Silver Dealer

  • Expanded programming tools
  • Moderate project complexity
  • Some advanced integration access
  • Priority support queue
That's us
Top Tier

Gold Dealer

  • Full programming toolset access
  • Unlimited system complexity
  • Advanced driver & integration access
  • Highest-priority Control4 support
  • Dealer-exclusive features & early access
  • Only Gold Dealer in the South Sound
Control4 + AI

The Platform That Makes AI
Work Across Your Whole Home

Control4 Is the Orchestration Layer

AI capabilities are built into specific devices — cameras that classify objects, thermostats that learn occupancy, security hubs that detect anomalies. On their own, each is useful. Connected through Control4, they become a system that genuinely adapts to your life.

  • Camera AI triggers automations. Ajax detects a person approaching → Control4 turns on exterior lights, unlocks the door if it's a recognized arrival time, sends you a notification.
  • Occupancy data informs climate. Ecobee's learning feeds into Control4 scenes. When the bedroom empties, the system shifts to away mode automatically.
  • Energy intelligence connects to load management. SPAN panel data flows into Control4 dashboards — one place to see what's happening across every system.
  • Every device, one interface. Your family uses one app. One keypad. One remote. Not six apps from six different vendors.
Ajax Security Hub
Anomaly detection → Control4 alert + scene trigger
LUMA AI Camera
Person/vehicle classification → exterior lighting
Ecobee Premium
Occupancy learning → away/home scene automation
SPAN Smart Panel
Circuit-level data → dashboard + EV optimization
AI in the Home 2026 — Full Guide →
How It Works

From Discovery to
Day-One Confidence

Every installation follows a defined process. No surprises, no scope creep, no "we'll figure it out on site."

STEP 01

Discovery & Design

We walk through your home, understand how you live, and design a system around your actual use cases — not a template. You get a line-item proposal before anything is ordered.

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STEP 02

Infrastructure & Wiring

Low-voltage wiring, network infrastructure, and rack build happen before devices go in. The backbone determines whether everything works reliably for years or becomes a support ticket.

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STEP 03

Installation & Programming

Devices are installed and programmed to your spec. Every scene, schedule, and automation is built and tested before we call the job complete. Nick programs every system we install.

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STEP 04

Walkthrough & Support

We walk you through every feature until you're confident. Updates, changes, and support are available for the life of the system — not just during the warranty window.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Can Control4 be added to my existing home?
Yes. Most of the systems we integrate with Control4 — Ajax security, Ecobee climate, LUMA cameras — are wireless and require no new wiring. We can add significant capability to a finished home without opening walls. Where wiring is required (lighting keypads, structured networking), we discuss options and tradeoffs upfront.
How is Control4 different from Google Home or Amazon Alexa?
Consumer platforms like Alexa connect devices through the cloud and rely on manual app control. Control4 integrates systems at a hardware level, operates locally (no cloud dependency), and is programmed with automation logic tailored to your home. It also works reliably when your internet is down — consumer platforms don't.
What happens if something stops working?
Every installation comes with a 90-day workmanship warranty covering defects in our labor and installation. After that window, support, programming changes, and service calls are billed at our standard rates — see our Service Pricing & Policies page for current rates and service options. We stand behind our work and are available for ongoing support; we're just transparent that it's a billable relationship after warranty.
Do I need a dedicated room for the equipment?
A dedicated tech closet or rack location is ideal — typically a spare closet, utility room, or basement space. The equipment footprint is roughly the size of a small AV rack. In homes without a dedicated space, we work with what's available and spec accordingly.
What does a Control4 installation cost?
Entry-level Control4 systems (lighting control + AV + networking) typically start in the $15,000–$25,000 range for a 2,500–3,500 sq ft home. Full integrations with security, climate, shades, and whole-home audio range from $35,000–$80,000+. Our online estimator gives you a ballpark in three minutes without a sales call.
How long does installation take?
A typical residential Control4 installation takes 3–7 days on-site depending on scope, with network and rack work happening first. New construction timelines are longer because we're involved across multiple phases. We provide a clear project schedule before work begins.
Can I still use Alexa or Siri with Control4?
Yes. Control4 integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, so you can use voice commands for common actions while still having the full Control4 interface for scenes and scheduling. Voice control is an input method — Control4 remains the brain.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Greater South Sound including Kent, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Auburn, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Renton, University Place, Covington, Sumner, and Tehaleh. We also take select projects in greater King and Pierce County — contact us to discuss your location.

Ready to Design Your Control4 Home?

Get a free estimate online in three minutes, or book a discovery call with Ivan Rivas — Owner & Sales Engineer and the South Sound's only Control4 Gold Dealer.

Rivas Technology Group — Control4 Gold Dealer and Ajax Systems Certified Partner based in Kent, Washington. Professional Control4 smart home installation, programming, and support for homeowners and builders across the South Sound including Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Auburn, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Covington, Sumner, Renton, University Place, and Tehaleh. WA Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. · Smart Home · For Homeowners · For Builders · AI in the Home · Security · Networking