Smart Home Automation for Homeowners | South Sound WA | Rivas Technology Group
For Homeowners · Existing Homes · South Sound, WA

Your Home.
Smarter Than
You Think.

You don't need to gut your home to add professional automation and AI-capable security. Rivas Technology Group designs wireless-first — no drywall cuts, no disruption. Your home gets every capability it's been missing, without living in a construction zone.

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Team. Design Through Support.
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Day Workmanship Warranty
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Control4 Dealer — South Sound
Where to Start

Three Ways to Upgrade
Your Existing Home.

Every home and every homeowner starts in a different place. Here are the three most common entry points — each one a complete, standalone project or a phase toward a full system.

01 / SECURITY FIRST

Start with Smart Security

Ajax Systems' wireless architecture installs in a day without touching walls. Intrusion detection, AI camera surveillance, water leak auto-shutoff, and professional monitoring — a complete security upgrade that integrates with Control4 when you're ready to expand.

Wireless · No Drywall · 1–2 Days
02 / NETWORK FIRST

Start with the Foundation

A properly engineered home network is the infrastructure everything else runs on. Island Firewall and Araknis WiFi 7 access points replace dead zones and unreliable consumer hardware with enterprise-grade infrastructure that supports every smart system you add next.

WiFi 7 · Whole-Home Coverage · 1 Day
03 / FULL SYSTEM

Design the Whole Home

Control4 automation unifying lighting, security, climate, shades, AV, and networking under one interface. Designed from scratch around how you actually live. One app. Every system. One team from design through ongoing support.

Control4 Gold · Full Integration · Custom
What Goes In

Every System We Install.
Every One Integrated.

Every platform Rivas Technology Group installs is selected to work natively with every other — not cobbled together after the fact.

Control4 Home Automation

Gold-level programming unifying lighting, climate, shades, locks, AV, and security. One app, every system. Scenes programmed around how you live — not templates dropped in and left.

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Ajax Systems Security

Professional wireless intrusion, AI camera detection, water leak auto-shutoff. Installs without cutting walls. Integrates with Control4 — not a separate app bolted on.

WiFi & Networking

Island Firewall and Araknis WiFi 7 access points. Enterprise-grade infrastructure that eliminates dead zones and supports every smart device in the home simultaneously.

Smart Lighting

Control4 lighting control with Colorbeam tunable and RGBW fixtures. Circadian schedules that shift automatically from cool mornings to warm evenings. Occupancy detection per zone.

Ecobee Premium Climate

On-device AI occupancy learning, PM2.5 and CO2 air quality monitoring. Pre-conditions rooms based on observed patterns. Visible inside Control4 alongside every other system.

Motorized Shades & AV

Motorized shades integrated with lighting scenes and temperature sensors. Home theater and whole-home audio built into your Control4 ecosystem — not a separate remote.

The Retrofit Advantage

Why Wireless-First
Changes Everything.

Most homeowners assume smart home upgrades mean living in a construction zone. Walls open, wires pulled, drywall patched. That was the old model.

Ajax Systems changed the calculus. Professional-grade wireless security installs without a single wall cut. Every sensor, every detector, every camera communicates over a dedicated encrypted wireless protocol — no home WiFi dependency, no false alarms from network congestion.

For networking and automation, we assess your existing infrastructure first and design around it. Where surface runs are the cleanest path, we run them cleanly. Where your existing wiring can be repurposed, we use it. A Rivas Technology Group upgrade looks like the system was always there.

The result: a complete smart home system installed over a few days — not a few weeks of construction.

What Makes Ajax Wireless Different
  • Dedicated protocol. Ajax runs on its own encrypted 868 MHz frequency — not your home WiFi. Zero interference, zero dependency.
  • Two-way communication. Every device confirms receipt of every command. If a signal doesn't land, it retries automatically.
  • Tamper detection. Every device alerts if physically disturbed, removed from its mount, or if its cover is opened.
  • Battery life measured in years. Most Ajax sensors run 3–7 years on a single battery — not months.
  • Control4 native integration. Ajax integrates directly into Control4 — one interface for security and automation, not two separate apps.
How It Works

From First Call to
Commission Day.

Every project follows the same four steps. No surprises, no handoffs, no subcontractors.

01 / ASSESS

Home Assessment

We evaluate your existing infrastructure — wiring, network gear, panel — and identify the cleanest upgrade path before a proposal is written.

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02 / DESIGN

Fixed-Price Proposal

A complete system design with fixed project pricing. Every device, every run, every scene. You know the total before we schedule installation.

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03 / INSTALL

Installation

The same team that designed it installs it. Clean work, minimal disruption, no garbage left behind. Most upgrades complete in one to three days.

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04 / SUPPORT

Commission & Support

Full walkthrough before we leave. 90-day workmanship warranty. Remote support, monitoring, and on-site service available at published rates.

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Common Questions

Homeowner FAQ.

Can you add smart home technology to an existing home without major construction?

Yes — and this is the most common project type we do. Ajax Systems' wireless architecture means professional-grade security installs without cutting drywall. For networking upgrades, we work with your existing infrastructure and identify surface-run paths where needed. Control4 automation can be added to existing homes with minimal disruption in most cases. The honest answer is that scope varies by home — a paid Technology Design consultation tells you exactly what's possible before any commitment.

Do I have to do everything at once, or can I start with one system?

You can absolutely start with one system and expand over time. Most of our homeowner clients start with either a networking upgrade or an Ajax security installation — both are complete, standalone projects that also serve as the foundation for a full Control4 system later. Every platform we install is selected with integration in mind, so what you add today connects natively to what you add next year.

How is this different from a Ring or Nest setup I could do myself?

DIY systems use your home WiFi, require individual apps for each device, and are not monitored or supported by anyone. Ajax and Control4 are professional platforms — Ajax runs on its own dedicated encrypted frequency, not your home network, and integrates directly into Control4 for unified control. The difference shows up in reliability, response time, and what the system can actually do when something happens. Professionally installed systems also carry warranties and have someone to call when you need support.

What does a typical homeowner upgrade cost?

A security-only upgrade with Ajax — hub, sensors, cameras, and monitoring setup — typically starts around $3,000–$8,000 depending on home size and camera count. A networking upgrade with enterprise-grade WiFi starts around $1,500–$3,500. A full Control4 system covering automation, security, networking, and lighting in a 2,500–4,000 square foot home typically ranges from $25,000 to $60,000. Every project is delivered at fixed pricing — use our instant estimator for a real number based on your home.

Your Home Is Ready.
Are You?

Get a free estimate in three minutes or book a discovery call with Ivan Rivas directly. No pressure, no commitment — just a clear picture of what your home can do.

Or call us directly: 425-954-6003
Rivas Technology Group — Control4 Gold Dealer and Ajax Systems Certified Partner based in Kent, Washington. Smart home automation, security, networking, lighting, and AV for existing homes across the South Sound. Serving Kent, Auburn, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Federal Way, Covington, Bonney Lake, Sumner, Renton, University Place, and Tehaleh. WA Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. AI in the Home · Smart Home Installation · Home Automation · Security Systems · WiFi & Networking