Smart home automation system installed by Rivas Technology Group in South Sound WA
Control4 Gold Dealer & CEDIA Member

Your Entire Home. One Intelligent System.

Lighting, audio, security, shades, climate, and networking — unified under one professionally designed smart home platform. Controlled from touchscreens, remotes, voice, or your phone. Programmed around how you actually live.

Certified
Control4 Gold
Ajax Systems
AVA Certified
Josh.ai
CEDIA Member
The Big Picture

What Is a Smart Home?

A smart home isn't a collection of gadgets. It's a single, unified system that connects your lighting, audio, video, security, shades, climate, and network — and makes them work together automatically.

Instead of six different apps and three remotes, everything runs through one interface. Press "Good Morning" and the shades open, lights warm up, your playlist starts in the kitchen, and the thermostat adjusts. Press "Good Night" and every light turns off, doors lock, the alarm arms, and the house goes quiet.

The technology disappears. Your home just works — intuitively, reliably, and without you having to think about it. That's what we design and install.

Control4
OS
💡 Lighting
🔒 Security
🎵 Audio
🪟 Shades
🌡 Climate
📡 Network
🎬 Theater
🎙 Voice
The Platform

Control4 — The Brain of Your Smart Home

Control4 is the professional-grade automation platform that ties every system in your home together. As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we have advanced certification, direct manufacturer support, and years of real-world deployment across the South Sound.

One Interface. Every System.

Control4 integrates thousands of devices across categories — lighting, audio, video, security, shades, climate, door locks, cameras, intercoms, and more — into a single interface you control from dedicated touchscreens, the T4 remote, the Control4 app, or your voice.

But the real power is in scenes and automation. Your home responds to events, schedules, and triggers — not just manual commands. The system learns your patterns and adapts, running quietly in the background so you never have to think about the technology.

Integrates 35,000+ devices from 400+ manufacturers — the broadest ecosystem in professional automation
Touchscreens, T4 remote, mobile app, and voice — multiple ways to interact based on context
Scene programming — "Good Morning," "Movie Night," "Away," "Good Night" and custom routines
Event-based automation — security arm triggers lights off, doorbell press pauses the movie and shows the camera
Reliable, local processing — your system runs on your network, not in the cloud
Professional-grade — designed for trained integrators, not DIY trial and error

"Good Morning"

Shades open gradually. Kitchen lights warm to 60%. Your morning playlist starts on the kitchen speakers. Thermostat adjusts to daytime settings. Security disarms.

"Away"

All lights off. Doors lock. Security arms. Shades simulate occupancy on a random schedule. Thermostat sets to eco mode. Cameras go to active recording.

"Movie Night"

Theater lights dim to 5%. Shades close. Projector and screen power on. AVR switches to the correct input. Surround sound calibrates. Press play.

🌙

"Good Night"

Every light in the house turns off except the master hallway at 10%. Doors lock. Security arms. Thermostat drops to sleep temperature. Music stops everywhere.

Also In Our Toolkit

Beyond Control4

AVA Cinema Remote

A premium theater remote with built-in AVA OS — no external processor required. We've engineered a custom webhook integration so AVA triggers Control4 scenes, bridging both platforms. Read how we did it →

Josh.ai

Privacy-focused voice control designed for luxury smart homes. Natural language processing that understands complex, multi-step commands — without sending your data to the cloud. Integrates natively with Control4.

Behind the Scenes

The Infrastructure That Makes It All Work

A smart home is only as reliable as the foundation beneath it. These are the systems we build behind the walls and inside the rack to keep everything running.

01

Structured Wiring

Cat6A, fiber-to-jack, speaker runs, and low-voltage cabling planned and pulled before drywall or retrofitted into existing homes. Every device gets a dedicated, reliable connection.

02

Equipment Racks

Centralized AV and networking equipment organized in ventilated, professionally wired racks. Clean cable management, labeled connections, and room to grow.

03

Power Distribution & Battery Backup

PDUs, UPS battery backup, and surge protection for your equipment rack. Your smart home stays online during power fluctuations and outages — security and networking never go dark.

04

Cell Signal Boosters

Professional cell signal amplification for homes in areas with weak cellular coverage. Stronger voice calls, faster data, and reliable cellular backup for your security system.

05

Enterprise Networking

Island Router, Alta Labs access points, Ruckus, and PoE switching — enterprise-grade infrastructure that supports every connected device in your home without compromise. Learn more →

06

Climate Integration

Thermostat control integrated with Control4 scenes — temperature adjusts automatically when you leave, return, sleep, or entertain. Pairs with motorized shades for passive solar management.

Common Questions

Smart Home FAQ

What is a smart home system?

A smart home system connects your lighting, audio, video, security, shades, climate, and network into one centrally controlled platform. Instead of managing each system through its own app, everything works together through touchscreens, remotes, voice, or your phone — and scenes can be programmed to automate daily routines.

What is Control4 and why do you recommend it?

Control4 is a professional-grade home automation platform that integrates thousands of devices across lighting, audio, video, security, shades, climate, and more into one interface. As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we have advanced certification and direct support from the manufacturer. Control4 is reliable, scalable, and designed for professional installation — not a DIY platform. Learn about our Control4 certification →

Can I add smart home features to my existing home?

Yes. We retrofit smart home systems into existing homes regularly. Wireless sensors, in-ceiling speakers, motorized shades, and smart lighting can all be added with minimal disruption. For the best performance, we also install structured wiring and enterprise-grade networking to support your system long-term.

How much does a smart home system cost?

Smart home systems vary widely depending on scope. A single-room setup with lighting and audio control starts at a few thousand dollars. A whole-home system with lighting, shades, security, audio, theater, and networking is typically a mid-to-high five-figure investment. We offer free consultations and our budget estimator to help you plan.

Do you support voice control?

Yes. Control4 integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control of lighting, audio, shades, climate, and scenes. We also install Josh.ai, a privacy-focused voice control platform designed specifically for luxury smart homes, with natural language processing that understands complex multi-step commands.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bonney Lake, and the greater South Sound region of Washington State.

Service Areas

Smart Home Automation Across the South Sound

Professional smart home design and installation for residential homes throughout the South Sound region.

Ready to Make Your Home Intelligent?

Schedule a free consultation. We'll assess your home, discuss your goals, and design a system that fits your life and your budget.

Or call us directly: 425-954-6003
Rivas Technology Group — smart home automation design and installation serving Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bonney Lake, and the greater South Sound region of Washington State. Control4 Gold Dealer, AVA Certified, Josh.ai Certified, Ajax Systems Dealer, and CEDIA Member. WA Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. We design and install complete smart home systems including smart lighting , WiFi & networking , motorized shades , smart security , home theater & audio , voice control, climate integration, structured wiring, power distribution, and cell signal boosting.