Kent, WA · Serving the South Sound

A Small Team. On Purpose.

Rivas Technology Group designs every system in your home as one architecture — lighting, security, audio, networking, and control — installed by the same team that designed it, and supported by the same people who built it. Engineered to be forgotten.

5.0 ☆
Google Rating
Gold
Control4 Dealer Certification
Ajax
Certified Security Partner
S. Sound
Only Dual-Certified Dealer
Our Story

Designed Together. From Day One.

Rivas Technology Group was built on a conviction: the systems in your home should be designed as one architecture, not assembled from parts after the fact. When lighting, security, audio, and networking are engineered together from the first conversation, they communicate natively. No workarounds. No middleware. No compromises.

Based in Kent, Washington, we serve homeowners and businesses across the South Sound — Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, University Place, and the surrounding communities. We're not a national chain. We're your neighbors, and we're still here when you need us.

We specialize in Control4 home automation, Ajax wireless security, enterprise-grade networking, smart lighting, motorized shades, and custom home theater. Every project is designed from scratch around how you actually live — not a templated package dropped into your home.

Our pricing is transparent and published. No hidden margins, no vague quotes. You know what you're getting and what it costs before we show up.

From the Owner
I started this company because too many homeowners were stuck with systems that nobody wanted to service and nobody could explain. We built Rivas Technology Group around one idea: design it right, support it personally, and make it disappear into the background of your life.
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Ivan Rivas Owner & Sales Engineer, Rivas Technology Group
Control4 Gold Dealer — Advanced Certification
Ajax Systems Certified Partner
AVA Certified Integrator
CEDIA Member
WA Licensed Electrical Contractor — RIVASGL799DR
Why Choose Rivas Technology Group

What Makes Us Different

There are plenty of integrators in the Pacific Northwest. Here's why our clients stay and refer.

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One Team. Every System.

We don't subcontract. Structured wiring, networking, lighting, security, shades, audio, theater — the same team designs and installs all of it. When one team understands the whole system, the whole system actually works.

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Control4 Gold + Ajax Certified

Gold is the advanced tier — higher-level training, manufacturer testing, and complex multi-room deployments. Ajax is the European-engineered wireless security platform that outperforms Ring, ADT, and legacy alarms. We're the only South Sound dealer certified in both.

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Transparent Pricing. No Games.

Our rates are published. Every service has a defined scope and a set price. Get an accurate estimate online before we ever step foot in your home. No vague quotes, no bait-and-switch.

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Local and Accountable

We're based in Kent. When you call, you reach us. When something needs attention after install, we come back. Accountability isn't a tagline — it's a structural feature of how we operate.

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Designed Around How You Live

We start every project by asking how you use your home. The scenes we program, the interfaces we build, the automation logic we write — all tailored to your routines. Not a template dropped in and left.

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We Stay. You're Not Handed Off.

The person who designs your system is the person who installs it, programs it, and picks up the phone when you call six months later. One relationship from consultation through long-term support.

Certifications

Professional Credentials

Every certification represents real training, real testing, and direct manufacturer support — not a badge on a website.

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Control4 Gold Dealer

Advanced certification in the professional home automation platform integrating 35,000+ devices from 400+ manufacturers. Gold means higher-level training and direct manufacturer support.

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Ajax Systems Certified Partner

Certified in Ajax wireless intrusion detection, AI cameras, fire/flood sensors, and enterprise monitoring. One of the few certified Ajax dealers in the South Sound.

AVA Certified Integrator

Certified for the AVA Cinema Remote platform with a custom webhook integration bridging AVA OS and Control4 — our own engineering, now standard in our theater offering.

CEDIA Member

Active member of the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association — the industry's professional standards body for continuing education and best practices.

WA Licensed Electrical Contractor

Washington State Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. All low-voltage and electrical work performed legally and inspectably — no unlicensed crews.

AVA Membership

Active member of the Audio Video Alliance — a professional trade organization advancing standards and education across the custom integration industry.

The Team

Small by Design. Accountable by Default.

Every person who works on your project is a full-time Rivas Technology Group employee. No subcontractors, no rotating crews, no handoffs.

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Ivan Rivas

Owner & Sales Engineer

System design, Control4 programming, Ajax integration, and project oversight. Every system starts and ends with Ivan's engineering eye.

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Nick Rhodes

Senior Systems Integrator

Full system installation — structured cabling, rack builds, device commissioning, and integration across Control4, lighting, networking, and AV.

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Kirstin Richmond

Office Manager

Project coordination, scheduling, procurement, and client communication — the operational backbone that keeps every project on track.

How We Work

From Conversation to Calibration

Every project follows the same four-step process — designed to eliminate surprises and deliver a system you forget is there.

01 / CONSULT

Consultation

A free, no-pressure conversation about your goals, your home, and your budget. We listen first and recommend honestly.

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02 / DESIGN

Design

We architect the entire system — equipment, cable routes, scenes, automation logic — before a single device ships. Designed together, not pieced together.

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03 / BUILD

Installation

Professional installation by our own team. Structured wiring, rack build, device integration — clean, organized, and done to a standard you can see.

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04 / SUPPORT

Handoff & Support

A thorough walkthrough so you know how everything works. Then ongoing remote support and on-site service when you need it. We don't disappear after install.

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Your Whole Home. One Conversation.

Whether you're planning a new build, upgrading an existing system, or just want to know what's possible — no pressure, no commitment, no separate vendors to coordinate.

Or call us directly: 425-954-6003
Rivas Technology Group — Control4 Gold Dealer, Ajax Systems Certified Partner, AVA Certified, and CEDIA Member based in Kent, Washington. We design and install smart home automation, security, networking, motorized shades, home theater, and AV systems for residential and commercial clients across the South Sound including Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Auburn, Sumner, Covington, and Tehaleh. WA Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. Smart Home Automation · Smart Security · Smart Lighting · WiFi & Networking · Motorized Shades · Home Theater & Audio