Smart Home Installation Near Me | South Sound WA | Rivas Technology Group
Smart Home Installation · Kent, WA · South Sound

Smart Home
Installation.
Near You.

Rivas Technology Group installs, programs, and supports complete smart home systems across Kent, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Auburn, Puyallup, and the entire South Sound. One team designs it, installs it, and picks up the phone six months later.

Gold
Control4 Dealer Certification
Ajax
Certified Security Partner
5.0 ☆
Google Rating
S. Sound
Only Dual-Certified Dealer
South Sound's Premier Installer

The Only Firm in the South Sound
with Both Certifications.

Rivas Technology Group is a custom smart home, security, and networking integration firm based in Kent, Washington. We are the only integrator in the South Sound simultaneously holding Control4 Gold Dealer status and Ajax Systems Certified Partner certification — the two most capable platforms available for residential automation and security.

We do not subcontract. The team that designs your system is the team that installs it, programs it, and supports it. When something needs attention six months from now, you call the same person who built it.

Every project is designed from scratch around how you actually live — lighting, security, networking, and audio engineered as one architecture from the first conversation. Not assembled from parts after the fact.

From the Owner
The best technology in a home is the kind nobody has to think about. We design it that way from the first conversation — so you never notice it's there. You just notice that everything works.
IR
Ivan Rivas Owner & Sales Engineer, Rivas Technology Group
Control4 Gold Dealer — Advanced Certification
Ajax Systems Certified Partner
CEDIA Member
WA Licensed Electrical Contractor — RIVASGL799DR
What We Install

Every System. One Architecture.

Every service Rivas Technology Group installs is engineered to work natively with every other system from the first conversation — not assembled from separate vendors after the fact.

01
Automation

Smart Home Automation

Control4 Gold programming — lighting, climate, shades, locks, AV, and security unified under one interface. One app. Every system. Designed around how you actually live.

02
Security

Smart Security Systems

Ajax-powered wireless intrusion, AI camera detection, water leak auto-shutoff, and professional monitoring. Integrated with automation — not bolted on after the fact.

03
Networking

WiFi & Networking

Enterprise-grade infrastructure using Island Firewalls and Araknis WiFi 7 access points. The foundation everything else runs on — designed at the start, not added later.

04
Lighting

Smart Lighting

Control4 lighting control with Colorbeam tunable fixtures. Circadian schedules, occupancy detection, and scene-based automation. Integrated with shades and security.

05
AV

Home Theater & Audio

Dedicated theaters, media rooms, and whole-home audio. Scene-based and integrated alongside every other system in the home. Built right from the start.

06
Shades

Motorized Shades

Designed into the architecture, not added after. Positions tied to lighting scenes, schedules, and temperature sensors. Fully automated and invisible in daily operation.

Our Process

How Smart Home Installation Actually Works.

Most homeowners have never had a system designed from scratch for how they live. Here is exactly what to expect — from the first call to the day your system goes live.

01 / DISCOVER

Discovery

Free estimate for defined projects. Fixed-price proposal before a device ships. No surprises, no pressure.

01
02 / DESIGN

Design

Lighting, security, networking, and automation engineered as one architecture. One plan, one team, one point of accountability.

02
03 / BUILD

Installation

The same team that designed it installs it. We pull permits, coordinate trades, show up on schedule. No subcontractors.

03
04 / CALIBRATE

Commission

Control4 programming, network configuration, security activation — all commissioned before we leave. Full walkthrough before sign-off.

04
05 / SUPPORT

Ongoing Support

Remote support, monitoring, and on-site service at published rates. Your system has someone to call — always.

05
Where We Install

Serving Kent & the South Sound.

Based in Kent, Washington — serving residential and commercial clients within 50 miles across King and Pierce Counties. Travel fees apply beyond 20 miles.

Kent

King County · HQ

Auburn

King County

Tacoma

Pierce County

Gig Harbor

Pierce County

Puyallup

Pierce County

Federal Way

King County

Covington

King County

Bonney Lake

Pierce County

Sumner

Pierce County

Renton

King County

University Place

Pierce County

Tehaleh

Pierce County

Not sure if we cover your area? Call (425) 954-6003 or use our instant estimator — we'll confirm service availability as part of your estimate.

Transparent Pricing

Know What You're Paying Before We Arrive.

Our rates are published. Every installation project is delivered as a fixed-price proposal. You know the total before we pull a single wire.

On-Site Service
$195/hr

Service Calls

Two-hour minimum. The same team that built it comes back to support it. No ticket queues, no offshore support lines.

Remote Support
$195/hr

Remote Diagnostics

One-hour minimum, prepaid. Most issues resolved in a single session without an on-site visit.

Infrastructure
$299

Per Access Point or Camera

Flat-rate installation. Includes mounting, cabling, configuration, and commissioning. No hidden charges.

Monitoring
From $25/mo

Security Monitoring Plans

Smart Self monitoring at $25/mo. Advanced professional monitoring at $85/mo. Ajax-powered, always on.

All installation projects are delivered at fixed project pricing — not hourly billing. Use our instant estimator for a real-time range based on your home's size and the systems you want installed.

Common Questions

Smart Home Installation FAQ.

How much does smart home installation cost in the South Sound?

Costs vary significantly by scope. A single-room setup — lighting control, smart thermostat, and basic networking — may start around $3,000–$5,000 installed. A whole-home system covering automation, security, networking, audio, and shading in a 3,000–4,000 square foot home typically ranges from $25,000 to $75,000 depending on product selection and complexity. Every project is delivered at fixed pricing — use our instant estimator for a real number based on your home.

Do you work on existing homes or only new construction?

Both. For new construction, we design the technology infrastructure before framing — producing field-ready diagrams and coordinating directly with your electrical and framing crews. For existing homes and remodels, we design wireless-first using Ajax Systems' wireless architecture, which means professional-grade security installation without cutting drywall. Many of our most complex projects are in existing homes.

What smart home systems do you install?

Rivas Technology Group is a Control4 Gold Dealer — the highest dealer tier available in the Pacific Northwest. We install Control4 automation, Ajax Systems security and surveillance, Island and Araknis networking, Colorbeam smart lighting, LUMA surveillance cameras, ekey access control, and Akuvox intercom systems. Every system is selected to integrate natively with Control4, creating one unified interface rather than a collection of separate apps.

How long does smart home installation take?

A single-system install — a security system or networking upgrade — typically takes one to two days. A whole-home installation covering automation, security, networking, and AV typically runs three to ten days depending on scope. For new construction, we coordinate across multiple phases aligned to your build schedule. We commit to a timeline before we start and stick to it.

Do you service systems after installation?

Yes. All post-installation support, troubleshooting, and upgrades stay with Rivas Technology Group. We offer a 90-day workmanship warranty on all installations. After that, support is available at published rates — $195/hr for on-site, $195/hr for remote. Monitoring plans for security systems start at $25/mo. You always have someone to call.

Do you serve areas outside of Kent?

Yes. We serve the full South Sound including Auburn, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Federal Way, Covington, Bonney Lake, Sumner, University Place, Renton, and Tehaleh. Travel within 20 miles of Kent is included in standard rates. Between 20–35 miles adds $150. Between 35–50 miles adds $250. Beyond 50 miles is quoted individually.

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, 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 · Security Systems · Smart Lighting · WiFi & Networking · Motorized Shades · Home Theater & Audio