Smart Home Wiring in California
Smart switches, structured cabling, cameras, doorbells and automation that survives a power cut.
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Service directory — California
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(833) 652-8933Smart Home Wiring done properly
Smart home gear fails for boring reasons: no neutral in the switch box, a dimmer that fights the LED driver, Wi-Fi that can't reach the back bedroom. Those are wiring problems, and wiring is what we fix.
We work statewide, and every quote is a flat price for a defined scope. Find your city below for local detail and a local page, or call and we will tell you what the job looks like for your address.
| Cabling standard | CAT6 for data, 18/5 for thermostats, 16/2 for chimes |
|---|---|
| Control platforms | Lutron, Kasa, Hue, Z-Wave, Matter, HomeKit, Google, Alexa |
| Time on site | Half a day for device swaps, longer for structured cabling |
| Included | Pre-check of existing boxes, install, testing and a walkthrough |
What we cover
- Smart switch and dimmer installation, neutrals added as needed
- Smart lighting scenes, keypads and multi-way control
- CAT6 structured cabling and patch panel setup
- Wireless access point placement and PoE wiring
- Hardwired camera and NVR installation
- Video doorbell wiring and transformer upgrades
- Smart thermostat wiring, including C-wire runs
- Motorized shade and blind power
- Smart panels and circuit-level energy monitoring
- Whole-home audio and TV location power and data
Common situations
Smart switch has no neutral
Older your city switch loops carry no neutral. We either pull one, relocate the switch leg, or specify a no-neutral device that works with your fixture.
Wi-Fi dead spots
More mesh nodes on bad backhaul won't fix it. A CAT6 run to a ceiling access point will, permanently.
Doorbell chimes weakly or not at all
Video doorbells need more power than a 1960s transformer delivers. Replacing it is a small job with an immediate result.
Thermostat needs a C-wire
Common in older homes. We pull a new thermostat cable rather than relying on power-stealing adapters that cause intermittent faults.
Questions about smart home wiring
Can you install smart switches in an older California home?
Usually yes, but it depends on whether the switch box has a neutral. We check first and tell you which devices will work in your specific boxes before you buy anything.
Is hardwired better than wireless for cameras?
For reliability, yes. A PoE camera has power and data on one cable and does not drop off your network. Wireless is fine for renters and quick coverage.
Can you run ethernet in a house with no attic access?
Often, using closets, chases and stacked walls. We survey the route and tell you honestly what is reachable and what would mean drywall repair.
Will my smart lighting still work if the internet goes down?
Local-control systems keep working on the wall switch and keypads. Cloud-only devices may lose scenes and schedules, which is why we prefer local control for lighting.
Do you do smart home wiring for California remodels?
Yes, and that is the ideal time. Open walls make structured cabling cheap, and pre-wiring for future devices costs a fraction of retrofitting later.
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Book smart home wiring in California
Call and speak to a dispatcher now, or send the details and we will come back with a time and a price.