Integrated Automation offers prewiring services for both new construction and renovations. Whether you’re building your dream home or making your dreams come true with your current home, we can help.

Why Should You Prewire Your Home?

Even if you don’t plan to install home automation, security and surveillance, lighting control, or a home theater yet, prewiring your home is a great idea.

First, more and more homeowners are moving toward automation. That’s because new technology makes it cheaper and easier than ever before. This is especially true if the conduit for these systems is already in place. That’s because there’s no need to cut into the drywall or thread wire through the walls. Instead, just use the conduit that’s already there. Then, as time and budget permit, you can install those home automation systems you’ve always wanted – no muss, no fuss.

There’s also no denying that, as convenient as wireless is, it just isn’t as fast as a wired connection. If your family relies on streaming or you like to watch videos in ultra HD or 4K, you probably want to go wired.

Work with Professional Home Automation Designers

Our team has over 30 years’ experience in audio video installation. We’ll work with you to create an infrastructure that supports home automation and also works with your unique layout and needs.

We also offer free consultations throughout the Phoenix-Metro area, including Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, and Tempe. And with decades in the business, we’re experienced working with a wide array of subcontractors. This ensures every stage of your project finishes on time and within your budget.

Are you ready to learn more? Contact us today to discuss your project and schedule a no-obligation consultation.

When it comes to home automation, the lighting control system may do more to enhance your home’s beauty than any other component. Comprehensive lighting control is about more than dimming lights or putting them on a timer (although those are great features). Integrated Automation installs custom lighting for outside your home, too, including landscaping, swimming pool, driveway, and foot paths.

The Benefits of Custom Lighting Control

Installing a lighting control system offers a wide array of benefits, including:

• Aesthetic: Highlight landscape features, add style to your swimming pool, create a romantic ambience, and more with the right lighting.
• Safety: A well-lit footpath helps guard against turned ankles while motion sensors help frighten away intruders, including the four-legged variety that pose a threat to your pets.
• Save money: Dimming your lights uses less electricity; it also helps extend the life of your light bulbs.
• Convenience: Customization lets you create settings that, with the touch of a button, adjust brightness levels in any room.
• Security: Program lights to turn on and off throughout the home in ways that mimic someone physically being there, even when nobody’s home.
• Remote control: Did you forget to turn off the closet light this morning? Does one of your kids ALWAYS leave the kitchen light on? No problem! Just program your system to turn lights off or on according to your schedule.

Of course, the full list of benefits depends entirely on you and the lighting system you choose.

Installation Options for Your Lighting System

You have a variety of options from which to choose. For example, motion sensors send a message to turn on the lights. You can even connect them to your home’s security system. Timers, dimmers, wireless vs. wired – we discuss all of your lighting options during your free consultation.

Integrated Automation installs lighting systems in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Mesa, and more. To schedule your complimentary consultation, contact us today.

Integrated Automation installs security alarms and surveillance systems for homeowners throughout the Phoenix-Metro area.

Choose the Right Home Security Alarm for Your Family

In addition to the standard features, today’s home security alarms offer many options to suit your unique family and lifestyle.

Universal security alarm features

Most of our home security systems offer the following benefits:

• Motion sensors
• Window sensors to detect a break-in
• Professional monitoring that notifies you and the authorities in the event of a break-in

Of course, features vary according to the system and monitoring package you choose.

Security alarm systems for parents

As a parent, there’s nothing quite as nerve-wracking as leaving your kids home alone. That’s why many security systems include customizable notifications to let you know when your kids get home. You are also notified if they leave. What’s more, monitoring capabilities let you check their safety whenever you’re feeling extra anxious.

Security alarm features for seniors

No matter how independent we are, there’s no denying that our security needs change as we grow older. That’s why many of our alarm systems offer features specifically for seniors that still respect their privacy. Options include:

• Fall bracelets
• Interactive radios
• Monitoring systems

Features like these are why we replaced the term “burglary alarm” with “security alarm.”

Camera and Surveillance Systems

Today’s wireless technology lets you view footage from any connected device, including smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and more. We offer a wide variety of video surveillance options.

A door camera lets you see who’s ringing the bell no matter where you are. Is it that package you’ve been waiting for and don’t want to leave on the front step? Or is it just someone trying to sell something?

Video surveillance also helps catch package thieves, people trying to break into your home, and thieves out to steal your car. It only takes a few seconds on Google to find literally dozens of home surveillance videos that caught thieves in the act.

Surveillance systems aren’t reserved for high-crime or heavily populated areas, either. Many rural clients choose to install surveillance cameras. They not only help monitor animal safety, they also help protect your family against human predators when you’re a long way from law enforcement.

The right choice for you depends on your family, property, and more. That’s why we offer a free consultation to help determine your surveillance needs. Contact us today to get started.

Whole house audio lets you listen to your favorite music, podcast, or book anywhere in your home, inside and out. From chopping veggies to straightening the living room while dinner cooks to sitting down at the table, you won’t miss a note. And all without those annoying earbuds that keep falling out and block other sounds.

Whole House Audio Options

There are two main categories of whole house audio systems: single-source and multi-source.

Single-source audio plays the same music in all configured areas. As the name implies, it uses a single source to supply the audio, no matter how many rooms are included in the system.

Multi-source audio allows you to use multiple audio sources. So, you can listen to music while relaxing in the tub, while the kids can blast their favorite tunes and hubby catches up on his favorite podcast. The number of sources the system can handle at any one time depends on how complex you’re willing to go.

Choosing the Best Whole House Audio System for Your Family

We work with you to determine the type of system that’s best for you, one that balances both your needs and your budget. We’ll look at how many people live in your home and which rooms you want to include in the system.

We also consider your home’s layout. For example, a sprawling, ranch style home may not be a good fit for a single-source system.

Whole House Audio Doesn’t Have to Clash with Your Décor

Some people hesitate to install whole house audio for aesthetic reasons. In short, they don’t want ugly speakers and wires marring their home’s décor.

When we started doing this over 30 years ago, that fear was valid. Today, though, we can install an audio system in your home that’s practically invisible. For example, you can choose speakers that are flush with the ceiling or hidden behind a wall – without any impact on sound quality.

There are also wireless options, including receivers, speakers, adapters, and amplifiers. These systems use a network similar to the Wi-Fi networks many homeowners use today.

Ready to get started? Schedule your free consultation with Integrated Automation today.

Integrated Automation installs home automation systems throughout the Phoenix-Metro area, including Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert.

What Is Home Automation?

Home automation is a system that allows you to control numerous aspects of your home with a single smart device, including lighting, HVAC, entertainment systems, security, and more.

In practice, home automation (also known as a smart home) gives you the ability to adjust your thermostat, turn lights on or off, see who’s ringing the doorbell – even when you’re hundreds of miles away. Instead of multiple remotes for TV, Blu-ray, satellite, and more, a single device starts the movie and dims and lights. If you get too warm snuggling with your sweetie during a scary movie, the same device lets you turn the AC down a couple degrees, all without leaving that comfy position.

Automation extends to the outside of your home, too. Connect your pool, hot tub, landscaping features, security cameras, and more to your smart home system. It also can be used to lower your blinds or lock your doors once you hear the last kid come home at night.

What Are the Benefits of Home Automation?

The most obvious benefit to home automation is convenience. There’s something to be said for turning on the oven, lowering the thermostat before you leave work, and monitoring the lights from a single device.

Automation also offers greater security. You can make lights switch on and off in different rooms, just like when someone’s home. Or close the blinds, turn on the television, even monitor your doorbell. And not just when no one’s home. See who’s ringing the doorbell when your kids are home alone. Monitor package delivery – and keep a digital eye on those dangerous porch pirates.

Why Call Integrated Automation?

Integrated Automation is certified to install home automation networks from Control4, Elan, Savant, and more. We collaborate with all subcontractors, including landscapers and pool techs, for seamless home automation installation. Call us today to learn more about home automation and even take a tour of a satisfied customer’s smart home.

In the 30+ years we’ve been in the audio video business, home theater installation has changed dramatically. Long gone are the days of those little red, yellow, and white RCA connectors. That’s why you need an AV installer who’s up to date on the latest and greatest in home theater technology.

What Does Home Theater Installation Include?

The short answer is: Home theater installation includes anything you want. The longer, more correct answer is: It depends on your unique needs and system.

Some homeowners want to create a theater-type experience in their living room. Others take the term “theater” seriously. Their goal is creating a true moving-going experience in their home. If you aren’t sure where you fall within that spectrum, don’t worry. The pros at Integrated Automation can help you design your ideal home theater setup.

That’s right, we said “design.” Our first step is assessing the sound dynamics of your home theater space. We then design your system around that space and install it for optimum performance. This isn’t some out-of-the-box setup from Best Buy. Our inventory includes a wide variety of products you won’t find in the big box stores.

Why Choose Integrated Automation for Your Home Theater System?

The simple answer is because we do it all for you and we won’t quit until you’re satisfied. We have decades of experience installing home theater systems in the Greater Phoenix area, including Scottsdale, Mesa, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, and Tempe.

Our home theater services include:

• Wall-mounting flat panel TVs
• Installing surround sound systems, speakers, and wiring
• Rack installation
• Concealing all those unsightly wires
• Setup and calibration of TVs and sound
• Programming remote controls

And, of course, we walk you through the entire system so you know exactly how to use it. We won’t leave until you’re confident you can operate every component of your new home theater. But you have to supply the popcorn.