Smart home automation in Dallas, TX is no longer a luxury reserved for tech enthusiasts or million-dollar estates. It is how modern Dallas homeowners manage energy costs during brutal Texas summers, protect their families with integrated security, control lighting and shading with a single tap, enjoy whole-home audio and video, and simplify their daily routines. At Complete Elite Technologies, owner Matt Box has spent more than 20 years designing and installing smart home automation systems across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, from high-rise condos in Uptown to sprawling estates in Preston Hollow and historic bungalows in Lakewood.
Whether you are building new construction in the Park Cities, retrofitting a 1950s ranch in Kessler Park, upgrading a townhome in Knox-Henderson, or adding a whole-home smart lighting system to your family home in Lake Highlands, CET handles every phase of your smart home project: design consultation, equipment selection, low-voltage wiring, device installation, system programming, family training, and long-term support. We never use subcontractors. Matt and his team install every system personally, which is why CET maintains a perfect 5.0-star Google rating after 26 reviews.
Call (972) 807-0075 today for a free in-home consultation. We are currently scheduling smart home installations 2–3 weeks out, so the sooner you call, the sooner your Dallas home gets smarter.
Home automation is the integration of smart devices — lighting, climate control, security, audio, shading, locks, and more — into a single, unified system that you control from one app, a wall keypad, a handheld remote, or your voice. Instead of managing a dozen separate apps for your Ring doorbell, Nest thermostat, Philips Hue lights, and Sonos speakers, a professionally installed smart home puts everything on one screen with automated routines that respond to your schedule, your location, and your preferences.
Dallas homeowners are adopting smart home automation at one of the fastest rates in the country, and the reasons are uniquely Texan. The DFW metroplex has extreme summer heat that drives up energy costs, a booming housing market where smart features boost resale value, property crime rates that make integrated security a priority, and a culture of large homes with multiple zones that benefit from centralized control. Whether you live in a 1,800 square foot townhome in Uptown or a 7,000 square foot estate in Highland Park, the right automation system transforms how you interact with your home every single day.
CET provides a complete range of smart home automation services for Dallas homeowners and businesses. Every system we install is designed around how your family actually lives, not a one-size-fits-all template. Here is what we install and integrate:
Lutron dimmers, keypads, and Pico remotes replace standard light switches and give you one-touch scene control. Press “Good Night” and every light in the house dims to off except the hallway nightlight. Press “Movie” and the living room drops to 10% while the TV turns on. Press “Entertain” and the kitchen, dining room, and patio lights set to warm, inviting levels while the landscape lighting highlights your yard. Lighting control is the foundation of every smart home we build in Dallas and delivers the most immediate daily impact of any automation investment. Learn more about our Lutron smart lighting services.
Lutron Sivoia QS roller shades, Triathlon cellular shades, and Palladiom woven-wood shades integrate directly with your lighting system for coordinated scenes that adjust throughout the day. We also install motorized outdoor solar screens for patios and covered porches that block up to 95% of solar heat — essential for west-facing Dallas homes where afternoon sun turns living rooms into ovens from June through September. Automated shading is one of the highest-ROI smart home investments in Dallas because it directly reduces your cooling costs during the 5-month Texas summer.
Sonos, Sonance, Episode, and Origin Acoustics speakers distribute music and media to every room. We design multi-zone audio and video systems where the kitchen plays jazz, the kids’ rooms play different playlists, and the patio has its own outdoor speaker zone with weather-resistant speakers rated for Dallas heat and rain. Ceiling speakers, in-wall speakers, and outdoor landscape speakers disappear into your architecture while delivering room-filling sound. All controlled from a single app, a wall keypad, or your voice.
Dallas homeowners are investing heavily in dedicated home theater rooms and multi-purpose media rooms. CET designs and installs complete theater systems with 4K laser projectors, acoustically transparent screens, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, motorized blackout shading, theater-specific lighting scenes, and comfortable seating integration. When you press “Movie” on the keypad, the lights dim, the shades close, the projector powers on, the screen drops, the receiver switches to the correct input, and the room is ready in 15 seconds. No fumbling with five remotes.
We integrate Ecobee, Nest, and Honeywell T-series thermostats into your smart home platform so HVAC adjusts automatically based on occupancy sensors, time-of-day schedules, geofencing, and weather forecasts. For larger Dallas homes with multiple HVAC zones, we program zone-by-zone temperature control so unoccupied bedrooms are not cooled to 72 degrees while the family is in the living room. Dallas homeowners who zone their HVAC and automate schedules typically save 15–25% on cooling costs — meaningful savings when your July electric bill exceeds $400.
Smart locks from Yale, Schlage, and August let you grant time-limited access codes to housekeepers, dog walkers, and contractors — and automatically delete those codes when they expire. Video doorbells from DoorBird and Ring Pro show visitors on your TV, phone, and touchscreen simultaneously. Motion sensors, glass-break detectors, and 4K security cameras with AI-powered analytics tie into your automation platform for real-time alerts and automated responses. When someone approaches your door after dark, the porch light goes to 100%, the camera starts recording, and you get a push notification with a live video feed — all within two seconds.
For Dallas homeowners and businesses who need to control who enters their property and when, CET installs commercial and residential access control systems including keypad entry, proximity card readers, biometric fingerprint scanners, and smartphone-based credentialing. Every entry and exit is logged with a timestamp and the identity of who accessed the door. Access control integrates with your smart home so arriving home automatically disarms the alarm, turns on the entryway lights, and adjusts the thermostat.
Every system we install supports Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit for basic voice commands. For clients who want a premium, privacy-first voice experience, we install Josh.AI, which processes commands locally on a dedicated processor in your home and never sends voice recordings to the cloud. Say “Josh, close the shades in the master and turn the hallway lights to 20 percent” and it happens instantly. Josh understands complex, multi-step natural language commands that Alexa and Google cannot handle.
A smart home is only as reliable as the network it runs on. CET installs enterprise-grade networking including Ubiquiti UniFi, Ruckus, and Araknis wireless access points, managed switches, and structured wiring (Cat6/Cat6a) to ensure every smart device, every camera, and every streaming zone has rock-solid connectivity. We design and install network racks, patch panels, and UPS battery backup systems so your smart home keeps working even during Dallas thunderstorms and power flickers. A robust network is the invisible backbone that separates a professional smart home from a frustrating collection of Wi-Fi devices that drop offline at random.
Not all smart home platforms are created equal. The right choice depends on your budget, the size of your Dallas home, and what you want to control. Here is a detailed look at the platforms CET installs, configures, and supports:
Lutron is the most reliable smart home brand in the world. Period. Their proprietary Clear Connect RF technology communicates on a dedicated frequency that does not compete with your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee devices. The result is a lighting control system that responds instantly, every single time, with zero lag and zero dropouts.
CET installs three Lutron tiers: Caseta ($2,500–$6,000 for a typical Dallas home) is the entry point, ideal for 5–15 rooms with basic dimming and scheduling. RadioRA 3 ($8,000–$25,000) is the mid-range workhorse, supporting up to 100 devices per system with elegant keypads, comprehensive scheduling, and integration with motorized shades and HVAC. HomeWorks QSX ($25,000–$80,000+) is the flagship system for luxury estates in Highland Park, Preston Hollow, and University Park, handling hundreds of zones with architectural-grade keypads, a dedicated processor, and commercial-level reliability. We are a Lutron specialist and have installed all three tiers across the DFW area. For an in-depth comparison, read our guide: Lutron vs Control4 vs Savant.
Control4 OS 3 is the most popular whole-home automation platform in North America. It controls lights, shades, HVAC, security cameras, door locks, audio, video, and intercom from a single interface. The Control4 mobile app, wall-mounted touchscreens, and handheld remotes give every family member intuitive control without a learning curve. A typical Control4 system for a 3,000–5,000 sq ft Dallas home runs $15,000–$40,000 depending on the number of rooms, devices, and integration points. We recommend Control4 for Dallas homeowners who want comprehensive whole-home control without the premium price of Savant.
Savant is the premium choice for high-end Dallas homes. Built on Apple hardware with an iOS-native interface, Savant feels familiar to iPhone and iPad users. The Savant Pro Remote is a gorgeous touchscreen remote that controls every system in the house. Savant also excels at energy management with its Savant Power system, which monitors and controls individual circuits — letting you see exactly how much energy your HVAC, pool pump, and lighting are consuming in real time. Typical Savant projects in Dallas range from $30,000 to $100,000+. We recommend Savant for clients in Highland Park, University Park, and Preston Hollow who want the most polished, luxury smart home experience available.
Josh.AI is a voice control platform that processes all commands locally on a dedicated processor in your home. Unlike Alexa or Google Home, Josh.AI does not send voice recordings to the cloud and never sells your data. Josh understands complex, natural-language requests and integrates with Lutron, Control4, Savant, and most major smart home brands. We recommend Josh.AI for privacy-conscious Dallas homeowners who want premium voice control without sacrificing their personal data. A Josh.AI system typically adds $3,000–$8,000 to a smart home project depending on the number of Josh Micro and Josh Nano devices.
| Platform | Best For | Typical Dallas Home Budget | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutron Caseta | Budget-friendly lighting, 5–15 rooms | $2,500 – $6,000 | Reliability, ease of use |
| Lutron RadioRA 3 | Whole-home lighting & shading | $8,000 – $25,000 | Elegant keypads, shade integration |
| Lutron HomeWorks QSX | Luxury estates, commercial | $25,000 – $80,000+ | Unlimited zones, architect-grade |
| Control4 | All-in-one whole-home automation | $15,000 – $40,000 | Single app for everything |
| Savant | Premium luxury, Apple-like UX | $30,000 – $100,000+ | Energy monitoring, polished UI |
| Josh.AI | Privacy-first voice control | $3,000 – $8,000 (add-on) | Local processing, no data mining |
Many of our Dallas smart home projects combine platforms. A common configuration is Lutron RadioRA 3 for lighting and shading paired with Control4 for whole-home integration, audio/video distribution, and security. During your free consultation, Matt evaluates your home and recommends the right combination for your budget and lifestyle.
One of the biggest decisions Dallas homeowners face is whether to go the DIY route with consumer devices or invest in a professionally installed smart home system. Here is an honest, side-by-side comparison:
| Feature | DIY (Ring, Nest, Hue, etc.) | Professional (CET + Lutron/Control4/Savant) |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Separate app per device | One unified app for everything |
| Reliability | Wi-Fi dependent, drops during outages | Dedicated RF frequency, works without internet |
| Automation | Basic timers and routines | Complex multi-device scenes triggered by time, occupancy, location |
| Support | Online forums, chat bots | Direct call to Matt, same-week on-site service |
| Longevity | Products discontinued every 2–4 years | Lutron/Control4 supported for 10–20+ years |
| Resale Value | Minimal — buyer rips out and starts over | Significant — professionally wired systems transfer with the home |
| Security | Cloud-dependent, data harvested | Local processing available (Josh.AI), enterprise-grade encryption |
| Typical Cost | $500 – $3,000 | $2,500 – $75,000+ |
DIY smart devices are fine for renters or homeowners who want to test one or two smart features. But Dallas homeowners investing in their forever home — or looking to maximize resale value in a competitive housing market — consistently choose professional installation for the unified experience, the reliability, and the long-term support. For a deep dive, read our complete guide: DIY vs Professional Installation in DFW.
One of the most common questions we get from Dallas homeowners is “how much does a smart home cost?” The honest answer is: it depends on the size of your home, the number of rooms and zones, the platform you choose, and how deeply integrated you want the system to be. Here is a realistic breakdown based on hundreds of installations across the DFW metroplex. For complete pricing details, see our Home Automation Cost Guide for DFW (2026).
A starter smart home package includes Lutron Caseta dimmers for 5–10 rooms, a smart thermostat, a smart lock on the front door, and a video doorbell. This gives you lighting scene control, remote temperature management, keyless entry, and a front-door camera. Installation typically takes one day. This package is ideal for Dallas homeowners who want to dip their toes into smart home technology without a major investment. Most condos in Uptown and townhomes in Knox-Henderson fall into this range.
A mid-range system steps up to Lutron RadioRA 3 for whole-home lighting control with elegant keypads, motorized shades on 5–8 windows, multi-room audio in 4–6 zones, smart thermostats with occupancy sensors, and smart locks on multiple doors. This is the sweet spot for most Dallas families in homes between 2,000 and 4,000 square feet. Neighborhoods like Lakewood, Lake Highlands, M Streets, and Far North Dallas are our most active markets for mid-range systems. Installation typically takes 2–3 days.
A premium smart home includes Control4 or Savant whole-home integration, Lutron HomeWorks QSX lighting, motorized shading on every window, distributed audio/video throughout the home, security cameras, access control, landscape lighting automation, pool and irrigation control, dedicated home theater, and a dedicated equipment rack with UPS battery backup. These are the estates in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and Turtle Creek where every system in the home is unified on a single platform. Installation takes 3–5 days and may include coordination with architects, builders, and interior designers. Projects above $75,000 typically involve new construction pre-wiring or major renovations.
The four biggest factors that affect smart home cost in Dallas are: (1) home size — more square footage means more devices, wiring, and installation time; (2) number of zones — a 3-zone audio system costs significantly less than a 12-zone system; (3) platform choice — Lutron Caseta costs a fraction of HomeWorks QSX, and Control4 is roughly half the price of Savant for comparable features; and (4) retrofit vs. new construction — pre-wiring during construction costs far less than retrofitting an existing home after the drywall is up.
Every CET quote is free and comes with zero pressure. Call (972) 807-0075 for a consultation and we will give you an exact price based on your home, your goals, and your budget.
CET installs smart home automation systems throughout Dallas and its most desirable neighborhoods. Every area has unique characteristics that inform our system design:
We also install smart home systems in Rockwall, Caddo Mills, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Heath, Prosper, Lucas, Preston Hollow, and 40+ other cities across the DFW metroplex.
Dallas is not just any city — it has specific conditions that make smart home automation especially valuable for local homeowners:
Extreme Summer Heat & Energy Costs: Dallas averages 100+ degree days from June through September. The average residential electric bill in North Texas exceeds $250 during peak summer months, with many larger homes seeing $400-$600 bills. Automated shading that closes on west-facing windows during peak heat, HVAC scheduling based on occupancy, and pre-cooling triggered by geofencing when you leave work can reduce your summer energy bill by 20–30%. When your motorized shades close automatically at 2 PM before the afternoon sun hits, your HVAC does not fight a wall of radiant heat — and your July bill drops by hundreds of dollars.
Texas Storm Season & Power Grid: The February 2021 freeze and subsequent grid reliability concerns made Dallas homeowners acutely aware of how vulnerable their homes are to power disruptions. A professionally designed smart home includes UPS battery backup on critical systems, automated load shedding during brownouts, and generator integration that keeps security cameras, locks, and emergency lighting running when the grid falters. Smart thermostats with learning algorithms also recover faster after power restoration, getting your home back to comfortable temperature sooner.
Insurance Discounts: Many Texas homeowner insurance carriers offer 5–15% premium discounts for homes with monitored security systems, smart locks, water-leak sensors, and smoke/CO detectors. A $3,000 smart security package that earns $300 per year in insurance savings pays for itself within a decade — and you get daily security and convenience on top of it.
Resale Value in a Competitive Market: The Dallas housing market remains competitive in 2026, especially in the $500,000-plus segment. A whole-home Control4 or Savant system adds tangible appeal that buyers notice immediately. Realtors in Park Cities, Lakewood, and Preston Hollow confirm that smart home features are no longer optional in premium listings — they are expected. Homes with professionally installed automation sell faster and often command higher prices than comparable homes without it.
Property Crime Concerns: Dallas PD data shows property crime rates remain above the national average, particularly in certain neighborhoods. Automated exterior lighting that brightens when motion is detected, smart locks with activity logs, security cameras with real-time alerts, and integrated glass-break and motion sensors give homeowners visibility and deterrence that a basic alarm cannot match. When someone approaches your front door after dark, the porch light goes to 100%, the camera starts recording, and you get a push notification with a snapshot — all in under two seconds.
Large Homes with Multiple Zones: Dallas is a city of large homes. Many homes in Preston Hollow, Highland Park, Lakewood, and Far North Dallas exceed 4,000 square feet with multiple floors, detached garages, pool houses, and outdoor living areas. Managing lighting, HVAC, and security across that many zones without automation means constant manual adjustment. Smart home automation centralizes everything so one app or one keypad controls the entire property, indoors and out.
Dallas electric bills are among the highest in the nation during summer months, with average residential bills exceeding $250 in July and August. A properly designed smart home automation system can significantly reduce your energy costs and provide measurable return on investment:
For a typical 3,000 sq ft Dallas home, automation-driven energy savings range from $800 to $2,400 per year. Combined with insurance discounts for monitored security, the payback period on a mid-range smart home investment is typically 4–7 years — and you enjoy daily convenience, comfort, and security from day one.
If you are building a new home in Dallas, pre-wiring for smart home automation during construction is the smartest investment you can make. Running Cat6 data cable, speaker wire, HDMI, subwoofer cable, and low-voltage control wiring before the drywall goes up costs a fraction of what retrofit wiring costs after the walls are closed. CET works directly with Dallas builders, general contractors, architects, and interior designers to plan every outlet, speaker location, keypad position, and equipment rack placement before construction begins.
Our pre-wire planning includes dedicated home runs for every camera location, speaker wire to every ceiling speaker position, Cat6 to every TV location and network drop, HDMI or fiber conduit between equipment racks and displays, thermostat wire to every HVAC zone, and low-voltage wire for motorized shade pockets. We have pre-wired new construction in Far North Dallas, Preston Hollow, the Park Cities, and Lake Highlands — coordinating with architects on floor plans and interior designers on keypad finishes and speaker grille colors.
Pre-wiring a new Dallas home for full smart home automation typically costs $5,000–$15,000 for wiring alone and saves $10,000–$30,000 compared to retrofit wiring after move-in. If you are building, call us before the framing is complete: (972) 807-0075.
Most of our Dallas smart home projects are retrofits — adding automation to existing homes ranging from 1920s Lakewood bungalows to 2010s construction in Far North Dallas. Modern platforms like Lutron Caseta and RadioRA 3 use proprietary wireless protocols (Clear Connect RF) that are significantly more reliable than Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee. We install smart dimmers, keypads, and motorized shades throughout your home without pulling a single new wire in many cases.
For homes that need new low-voltage wiring — such as adding in-ceiling speakers, security cameras, or network drops — CET uses minimally invasive techniques to route cables through attics, crawlspaces, and interior wall cavities. We patch and paint any access points. Dallas neighborhoods like Lakewood, M Streets, Kessler Park, Oak Cliff, and Bishop Arts are among our most common retrofit projects.
Dallas has one of the fastest-growing rental markets in Texas, and smart home automation adds real value for landlords and property investors. Smart locks eliminate the cost and hassle of rekeying between tenants — just delete the old code and create a new one. Smart thermostats prevent tenants from running the AC at 62 degrees all summer, protecting your electric bill if utilities are included in the lease. Water leak sensors under sinks and behind toilets send instant alerts before a small drip becomes a $10,000 insurance claim.
CET installs smart home automation packages specifically designed for Dallas rental properties: reliable, tenant-proof, and remotely manageable from your own phone. Whether you own a single rental in Oak Cliff or a portfolio of condos in Uptown, smart automation protects your investment and attracts higher-quality tenants willing to pay premium rent for modern amenities.
CET does not only serve homeowners. We design and install commercial smart building automation systems for Dallas-area businesses along I-30, I-635, the Dallas North Tollway, and the North Dallas corridor. Our commercial clients include a Honda dealership, a Volkswagen dealership, and a Chick-fil-A location — all relying on CET for integrated security cameras, access control, lighting automation, and network infrastructure.
Whether you run a restaurant in Bishop Arts, a medical office in the Medical District, a retail shop in Highland Park Village, a law firm in Uptown, or an office suite in Far North Dallas, we design commercial automation systems that reduce operating costs, improve security, and simplify building management. Call (972) 807-0075 to discuss a commercial automation project.
Dallas has dozens of companies that claim to install smart homes. Here is why CET is different — and why our clients stay with us for years:
Owner-Operated, Not a Sales Office: When you call CET, you speak directly with Matt Box, the owner and lead installer. Matt personally designs every system and is on-site for every installation. You never get passed to a sales rep, call center, or subcontractor crew. Matt designed it, Matt built it, Matt stands behind it. This is fundamentally different from the large national integrators where you never meet the person designing your system, and the installation crew changes from project to project.
Licensed & Insured: CET holds Texas Alarm License #B12702301 and ACR License #2536735. We are fully bonded and insured. Every installation meets Texas state electrical and alarm codes. Many Dallas home automation companies skip the alarm license — which is legally required for any system involving sensors, motion detectors, or monitoring panels. Always ask for license numbers before hiring. If a company cannot produce a valid Texas DPS alarm license, they are operating illegally.
20+ Years of Low-Voltage Integration: CET has been designing and installing low-voltage systems since before “smart home” was a household phrase. We have seen platforms come and go. We only recommend technology with proven track records: Lutron, Control4, Savant, Josh.AI, Sonos, and other brands that have earned industry trust over decades. When a company has been in business for 20+ years, they know which products last and which ones will leave you stranded with discontinued hardware in three years.
Family-Owned & Local: Based in Caddo Mills, TX — about 40 minutes east of Dallas via I-30. We serve the entire DFW metroplex with same-day or next-day response for existing clients. You are not a ticket number in a national chain’s queue. You are a neighbor.
5.0 Google Rating with 26 Five-Star Reviews: Our clients consistently highlight the same things: Matt shows up when he says he will, the installation is clean and professional, the system works exactly as promised, and we answer the phone when you call after the project is done. We do not disappear after the install. For more about what makes a good home automation company, read our guide: Home Automation Companies in Dallas TX.
No Subcontractors, Ever: Every wire, every device, every line of programming is done by CET’s own team. This ensures consistent quality and accountability on every smart home installation in Dallas.
Transparent Pricing: We provide detailed, line-item quotes that show exactly what you are getting and what it costs. No bundled mystery pricing, no hidden fees for programming or training, no surprise add-ons after the project starts. If the price changes, it is because you added something — never because we underquoted to win the job.
Our process for designing and installing a smart home automation system in Dallas is straightforward, transparent, and designed to minimize disruption to your daily life:
The typical timeline from initial consultation to a fully programmed smart home in Dallas is 2–4 weeks, depending on equipment lead times and project complexity. Call (972) 807-0075 to start the process.
Automation scenes are pre-programmed routines that coordinate multiple devices with a single command. Here are the scenes our Dallas clients use most often:
Every scene is fully customizable. During installation, Matt works with your family to build scenes around your actual daily routines, not a generic template.
A starter smart home package in Dallas runs $2,500 to $8,000 and includes Lutron Caseta dimmers for 5–10 rooms, a smart thermostat, a smart lock, and a video doorbell. Mid-range whole-home systems with Lutron RadioRA 3, motorized shades, and multi-room audio range from $8,000 to $25,000. Premium estates in Highland Park or Preston Hollow with Control4 or Savant platforms typically invest $25,000 to $75,000 or more. CET provides free in-home consultations with exact pricing — no pressure, no obligation. Call (972) 807-0075.
The best system depends on your goals and budget. For lighting-focused automation, Lutron RadioRA 3 is the gold standard — reliable, scalable, and gorgeous keypads. For full whole-home control of lights, shades, audio, video, security cameras, locks, and HVAC from a single app, Control4 or Savant are the industry leaders. Josh.AI adds privacy-first voice control. During your free consultation, Matt assesses your Dallas home and recommends the right platform for your needs.
For anything beyond a basic smart plug or single thermostat, yes. Professional-grade systems like Lutron RadioRA 3, Control4, and Savant require certified installation and programming that DIY smart devices simply cannot replicate. A professional installer ensures reliable performance, proper wiring, seamless integration between systems, and ongoing support. Additionally, any Dallas company installing alarm components must hold a Texas DPS alarm license — CET holds License #B12702301. Read our full comparison: DIY vs Professional Installation in DFW.
Absolutely. Most of our Dallas projects are retrofits, adding smart home automation to existing homes. Modern platforms like Lutron Caseta and RadioRA 3 use wireless communication, so smart dimmers, keypads, and motorized shades install without running new wires in most cases. For homes needing new low-voltage wiring, CET uses minimally invasive techniques through attics and crawlspaces. Neighborhoods like Lakewood, M Streets, Kessler Park, and Oak Cliff are all common retrofit projects.
A starter smart home package (dimmers, thermostat, lock, doorbell) typically takes one day. A mid-range whole-home Lutron system with motorized shades takes 2–3 days. Premium projects with Control4 or Savant whole-home integration, distributed audio/video, security, and access control take 3–5 days. We schedule around your calendar and complete most Dallas projects within one week.
Yes. CET regularly installs smart home automation systems in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, Turtle Creek, Uptown, and throughout the Park Cities. These neighborhoods are among our most active service areas for premium Lutron, Control4, and Savant installations. We also serve Rockwall, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and 40+ other DFW cities.
Lutron specializes in lighting and shading control and is the most reliable platform on the market — it uses a dedicated wireless frequency that never interferes with Wi-Fi. Control4 is a full whole-home automation platform that controls lights, shades, audio, video, security, locks, and HVAC from a single app at a mid-range price point. Savant is a premium, Apple-like platform designed for luxury homes with the most polished user interface in the industry. Many CET clients combine Lutron lighting with Control4 or Savant for the best of both worlds. For a deep dive, read: Lutron vs Control4 vs Savant Comparison.
Yes, and the savings are significant in a city with Dallas-level summer heat. Automated shading that closes during peak heat hours reduces cooling costs by 15–25%. Occupancy-based HVAC prevents cooling empty rooms. Lutron dimmers running lights at 80% save 20% on lighting energy. For a typical 3,000 sq ft Dallas home, automation-driven energy savings range from $800 to $2,400 per year. Combined with insurance discounts for monitored security, many Dallas homeowners see their smart home investment pay for itself within 4–7 years.
DIY devices like Ring cameras, Nest thermostats, and Philips Hue bulbs work individually but each requires its own app and none integrate into a unified system. A professionally installed smart home from CET puts every device — lights, shades, HVAC, security, audio, locks — on a single app with automated scenes and custom programming. Professional systems use dedicated wireless protocols that are more reliable than Wi-Fi and come with ongoing support. For Dallas homeowners who want a true smart home experience rather than a collection of disconnected gadgets, professional installation is the clear choice.
Yes. CET designs and installs commercial smart building automation for Dallas businesses including car dealerships, restaurants, medical offices, law firms, and retail spaces. Our commercial clients include a Honda dealership, a Volkswagen dealership, and a Chick-fil-A. Commercial services include access control, security camera networks, automated lighting schedules, conference room AV, and climate control automation. Call (972) 807-0075 for a free commercial consultation.
CET maintains a perfect 5.0-star Google rating with 26 reviews. Our Dallas-area clients consistently highlight the same things: Matt shows up when he says he will, the installation is clean and professional, the system works exactly as promised, and CET answers the phone when you call after the project is done. We do not disappear after the install — we provide ongoing support, system updates, and expansion services as your needs evolve. That is why the majority of our new clients come from referrals by existing customers.
Read our reviews on Google and see for yourself why Dallas homeowners trust CET with their smart home automation.
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Complete Elite Technologies has been designing and installing smart home automation systems across Dallas for over 20 years. Whether you want a simple Lutron Caseta lighting upgrade in your Uptown condo, a comprehensive RadioRA 3 system in your Lakewood bungalow, a full-scale Savant smart home in your Highland Park estate, or a commercial automation system for your Dallas business, Matt Box and his team will design a system that fits your home, your lifestyle, and your budget.
Call (972) 807-0075 for a free in-home consultation. We are currently scheduling smart home installations 2–3 weeks out — call today to get on the calendar.
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