Federal Way's Premier
Smart Home Integrator.
Federal Way is one of the largest cities in Washington State — and one of the most underserved when it comes to professional smart home integration. Rivas Technology Group brings Control4 Gold Dealer credentials, Ajax Systems certification, and South Sound–local expertise to Federal Way homeowners and businesses who expect more than a big-box installer can offer.
Federal Way Sits Between Two Counties. We Serve Both.
North Federal Way
The northern portion of Federal Way falls within King County — connecting to the Auburn, Kent, and Des Moines corridor. Established residential neighborhoods, newer developments, and significant commercial density along Pacific Highway and I-5.
South Federal Way
The southern section transitions into Pierce County — bridging Federal Way to Milton, Edgewood, and the Tacoma metro. Many residents here identify with both markets but are often underserved by integrators who draw hard county lines.
Most integration companies pick a side. Seattle firms see Federal Way as the edge of their range. Tacoma firms see it as the top of theirs. Rivas Technology Group is based in Kent — equidistant from both markets — and we serve Federal Way as a primary service area, not a boundary case.
That means consistent response times, no scheduling penalties for being "out of area," and a team that's genuinely familiar with Federal Way's neighborhoods — from the waterfront properties on Puget Sound to the established subdivisions around Steel Lake, Twin Lakes, and Dash Point.
Full-Stack Smart Home Integration
Every system designed, installed, and programmed by the same South Sound–based team. No subcontractors. No handoffs.
Control4 Smart Home Automation
Lighting, audio, video, security, shades, and climate — unified under one professionally programmed platform. Control4 Gold certification means we handle whole-home complexity that basic dealers can't.
Explore Smart Home Automation →Ajax Smart Security
Professional-grade wireless intrusion detection, AI cameras, fire and flood monitoring, cellular backup, and 24/7 professional monitoring — integrated with Control4 as one unified system.
Explore Smart Security →Smart Lighting
Control4 lighting, Lutron Caséta, Lutron RA3, and PoE — keypads, dimmers, circadian tuning, and scenes that work with new builds and existing Federal Way homes without major rewiring.
Explore Smart Lighting →Enterprise WiFi & Networking
Island Router, Alta Labs, and Ruckus with structured Cat6A cabling. Every device connected, every stream buffer-free — enterprise infrastructure for Federal Way homes and commercial properties.
Explore WiFi & Networking →Motorized Shades
Clara Shades, PowerShades, and Lutron — indoor, outdoor, PoE-powered, fully integrated with lighting and security scenes. Perfect for Federal Way's Puget Sound–facing properties and their western exposure.
Explore Motorized Shades →Home Theater & Audio
Dedicated theaters, media rooms, and whole-home audio with VSSL, Klipsch, B&W, Epson, and Sony. Scene-controlled with a single Control4 command — lights dim, shades close, system powers on.
Explore Home Theater & Audio →What Federal Way Homeowners Should Expect from an Integrator
Federal Way has been underserved by premium integration for too long. Here's the standard we hold ourselves to.
Genuinely Local — Not a Drive-In
We're based in Kent, roughly 15 minutes from central Federal Way. We're not a Seattle firm adding Federal Way to a long service area list — we're your closest premium integrator, and we treat it that way. Fast site visits, consistent service, real accountability.
Control4 Gold — The Advanced Tier
Gold is not the entry-level dealer certification. It requires advanced training, manufacturer testing, and demonstrated capability with complex multi-room installations. When your system spans multiple floors, multiple zones, and multiple subsystems — certification matters.
Ajax Security — Not Ring or ADT
We're Ajax Systems certified — one of the only dealers in the South Sound with this credential. Ajax is engineered for professional installation with encrypted wireless, cellular backup, and AI camera integration. It's not a consumer product. It performs like professional security should.
No Subcontractors. Ever.
Every person who works in your home is a full-time Rivas Technology Group employee. The same team that designs your system pulls your cables and programs your controller. Accountability doesn't disappear after install.
Transparent Menu Pricing
We publish our rates. Every service has a defined scope and a set price. No surprise invoices, no hardware markups layered in after the fact. You know exactly what you're paying before we start — and that number doesn't change.
30+ Years Combined Experience
Our team brings over 30 years of combined integration experience to every project — residential and commercial, new construction and retrofit. That depth shows in system reliability, clean programming, and installs that don't need to be redone.
Federal Way's Neighborhoods — We Know Them
From waterfront Puget Sound properties to established inland subdivisions, we've worked across Federal Way's full range of residential and commercial environments.
Dash Point
Waterfront and near-waterfront residential properties with premium home profiles — whole-home automation, outdoor audio, motorized shades, and integrated security for high-value homes.
Twin Lakes
Established mid-to-upper residential area with larger single-family homes well-suited for whole-home Control4 integration, smart lighting retrofits, and security upgrades.
Steel Lake
Quiet lakeside neighborhood with established homes — smart home retrofits, enterprise WiFi, and Ajax security installations for homeowners looking to modernize without major renovation.
Town Center / The Commons
Federal Way's commercial and retail core along S 320th — commercial AV, business networking, and Ajax security integration for retail, office, and mixed-use properties.
Woodmont / Des Moines Border
Northern Federal Way transitioning to Des Moines — newer construction and established homes equally, with strong demand for smart lighting and whole-home networking.
Lakeland / Milton Border
South Federal Way transitioning into Pierce County — residential and new construction with growing demand for smart home integration as the area develops.
Pacific Highway Corridor
Federal Way's commercial spine along SR-99 — enterprise networking, commercial security, and AV integration for hospitality, retail, and light commercial properties.
West Campus / Celebration Park
Upscale residential developments near Federal Way's western parks — premium smart home profiles with high-spec Control4 deployments, home theater, and motorized shade installations.
Federal Way Businesses & Multi-Unit Properties
Federal Way's commercial density — from the Pacific Highway corridor to the Town Center area — creates strong demand for professional AV, enterprise security, and building-wide networking. We handle Ajax multi-tenant security with Akuvox intercom systems, commercial AV for hospitality and retail, enterprise networking for office buildings, and PoE lighting for commercial spaces. The same certifications we bring to residential work apply at commercial scale.
Smart Home FAQ for Federal Way Homeowners
We're headquartered in Kent, Washington — approximately 15 minutes north of central Federal Way via SR-167 or I-5. Federal Way is a primary service area for us, not an edge case. We conduct site visits, consultations, and service calls in Federal Way regularly and schedule them with the same priority as our home city.
Yes. We serve both the King County and Pierce County portions of Federal Way. Our Washington State Electrical Contractor License (RIVASGL799DR) covers both counties, and we have no service boundary at the county line. Many Federal Way homeowners in the southern portion of the city are closer to our Tacoma-area client base — we serve that area as well.
Control4 whole-home automation, Ajax Systems wireless security, smart lighting (Control4, Lutron Caséta, Lutron RA3, PoE), enterprise WiFi and structured networking, motorized shades (Clara, PowerShades, Lutron), home theater and multi-room audio, and Akuvox intercom systems. All systems are designed and installed by our own team — no third-party subcontractors.
Yes — waterfront and near-waterfront homes are among our most common project profiles in Federal Way. These properties often have specific requirements: outdoor audio for decks and patios, motorized shades managing western solar exposure, enterprise networking across larger square footage, and integrated security with exterior camera coverage. We've designed and installed all of it. Call us to discuss your property specifically.
In most cases, yes — by a significant margin. Traditional alarm companies and consumer systems like Ring use unencrypted wireless protocols and depend entirely on your internet connection. Ajax uses encrypted two-way wireless communication, has cellular backup built into the hub, tamper detection on every device, and professional-grade monitoring integrations. It also integrates natively with Control4 — so your security system is part of your smart home, not a separate app. We're one of the only Ajax-certified dealers serving Federal Way.
Project scope determines cost. A focused smart lighting and Control4 installation in the main living areas might start around $8,000–$12,000. A whole-home system with lighting, security, shades, audio, theater, and networking is typically a mid-to-high five-figure investment. Use our online budget estimator for a starting range, or schedule a free consultation for a scoped proposal with line-item pricing.
Federal Way & the Greater South Sound
Based in Kent, we serve the full corridor from King County into the South Sound — every city receives the same team, same standards, and same response.
Ready to Bring Smart Home to Federal Way?
Schedule a free consultation with our team. We'll visit your home, assess your goals, and design a system that fits your life — and your budget.
