Home theater
Media rooms and private cinemas, designed around the room you have.
Naples · Palm Beach · Scottsdale · Atlanta
The right hands for a remarkable home.
Smart Estate Guide is a private concierge for owners of exceptional homes who don't have time to shop for installers. We vet licensed Savant, Control4 and Crestron installers, coordinate with your architect and builder, and negotiate the best price for the system you want.
Free to homeowners · Licensed installers only · We negotiate for you · 15+ years advising on smart home and AV systemsSpecialists in Savant / Control4 / Crestron / Lutron / Josh.ai
26.1420° N 81.7948° W · NAPLES, FL
SCENE 02 / DINNERLIVE
- Dining room lights40%
- Other rooms20%
- ShadesClosed
- Terrace musicOn
Licensed only
Every installer's state license, checked on the state's own lookup before any introduction.
Independent
We don't install or sell equipment, so there is no brand to push.
Never sold
Your details go only to the installers you choose to meet. Never to a list.
Free to you
Installers pay us only when a project goes ahead. You never pay us anything.
One touch
One touch. The whole house answers.
Touch screens, keypads and your phone all run the same scenes. These are the ones owners ask for most. Tap one.
LIVING / DINING72°F
Scenes
CLIMATE72°F
SCENE 02 / DINNERLIVE
- Dining room lights40%
- Other rooms20%
- ShadesClosed
- Terrace musicOn
SCENE
Dinner
The dining room dims to candlelight, the rest of the house softens, and quiet music plays in the dining room and out on the terrace.
Lighting controlWhole-home audio
The concierge difference
You're busy. We do the shopping.
Researching installers, sitting through sales pitches, comparing quotes, chasing schedules: it adds up to weeks. We do all of it, bring you the best options, and stay with you until the right one is chosen. A concierge, not a directory.
We vet
Every installer's state license, checked on the state's own lookup, their certification for your system, and homes like yours they've finished.
We arrange
Your consultation, booked for you: at the home, aboard, or by video from wherever you are this season.
We negotiate
After 15+ years advising on smart home and audio-video systems, we know what they should cost. We compare proposals line by line and negotiate the best price for you.
We stay
With you until you're confident. It costs you nothing: installers pay us only when a project goes ahead.
Want another view? We set up the next consultation, until you're confident.
What we arrange
Eight things owners ask us to find.
Motorized shades
Shades that close with the sun, protect the art, and open to the view.
Lighting control
Scenes for every hour of the day, from one keypad or your voice.
Whole-home audio
Music in every room and on the terrace, with the speakers nearly invisible.
Security and cameras
Discreet cameras, locks and alerts you can check from anywhere.
Control4 installers
A wide choice of devices and a large installer network.
Crestron installers
Highly custom systems built to commercial grade.
The equipment
Built to a reference standard.
The part most people never see decides how a system feels every day. Ask any installer we introduce to show you a finished equipment rack; the good ones are proud of theirs.
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The equipment room
Amplifiers, processors and network gear in one cooled, labeled rack, so the system runs quietly and service takes minutes instead of days.
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Reference sound
Floor-standing speakers and a center channel placed and tuned to the room, so dialogue is clear and music sounds like the recording.
- 03
Touch panels
In-wall screens in the rooms you use most: scenes, lights, shades, climate and music in one place, with keypads only where a button is simpler.
New construction
Building new? We coordinate it all with your architect and builder.
The smart home should be designed into the plans, not added later. We handle the back-and-forth so you don't have to.
- 1
We get the plans
With your OK, we request the drawings from your architect or builder, and your wish list from you.
- 2
We brief the installers
Vetted installers review the plans and propose a design and a budget for your home.
- 3
We line up the schedule
Pre-wiring is timed with your builder's schedule, before insulation and drywall, when it costs least.
- 4
You approve
You see the best options side by side with our notes, and we negotiate the price. One decision, and we keep everyone on schedule.
The investment
What a smart home typically costs.
Most whole-home systems run $60,000 to $150,000. We know these numbers well, and we use them to negotiate on your behalf, so the price you sign is a fair one.
Main living areas
$30–60k
Homes of 2,000 to 3,500 sq ft. Lighting, shades and music in the rooms you use most.
Whole home
$60–150k
Homes of 3,500 to 6,000 sq ft. Every room on one app, plus climate, security and cameras.
Estate
$150–350k+
Homes of 6,000 to 15,000+ sq ft, guest houses, cinemas and grounds.
Private cinema
$25–175k
Media rooms from about $25,000; dedicated cinemas $75,000 to $175,000.
Ranges from luxury installers' published price guides, 2026. Every home is different; your installer's quote is what counts.
Remote concierge
One call with you, your builder and your concierge.
Wherever you are this season, we bring your builder, architect and installer onto one video call. You see the plans, hear the options and make decisions, without flying in.
- We set up the call and send you one link.
- Your builder and installer walk through the plans together.
- We follow up with notes, prices and next steps.
Our markets
Local installers, personally vetted.
Each market has its own homes, climate and licensing. We know the installers in each, and the questions to ask them.
26.1420° N · 81.7948° WNaples to EsteroNaplesMarco Island · Bonita Springs · Estero
26.7056° N · 80.0364° WPalm Beach to Boca RatonPalm BeachJupiter · Delray Beach · Boca Raton
33.4942° N · 111.9261° WScottsdale to Paradise ValleyScottsdaleParadise Valley · Silverleaf · Carefree
33.7490° N · 84.3880° WBuckhead to MiltonAtlantaBuckhead · Sandy Springs · MiltonChoose a system
Which system suits your home?
Pick what matters most. We'll show you the system that usually fits, and what to ask the installer.
Usually the best fit
Savant
Known for one polished, simple app for lighting, climate, music, video and cameras. A favorite in luxury homes and on yachts.
Ask the installer
Match me with a Savant installer
How long they have worked with Savant, and two finished homes like yours.
A personal promise"Every request is handled personally. I check each installer's license myself, and I stay with you until you're confident in the choice."
Our standard
Licensed installers only. Your details go only to the installers you choose to meet. Never a list, never a sale. Free to you, always.
Straight answers
Guides for owners planning a smart home
GuideHow long does a smart home installation take?How long a smart home installation takes: 4 to 10 weeks for a retrofit, the four-stage new construction timeline, and how to keep your project on schedule.GuideHow to choose a smart home installer: questions to ask before you signQuestions to ask a smart home installer before you sign: state licensing, brand certification, references, programming, service and backup power.GuidePre-wiring a new home for smart technology: the checklistWhat to pre-wire during new construction, when it happens on the build schedule, what it costs, and why it is cheaper than retrofitting after drywall.GuideSmart home features that matter in hurricane seasonAutomatic water shutoff, generator monitoring, remote HVAC control, motorized shades and network backup power, the features that matter in hurricane season.GuideIs Josh.ai worth it? A close look at private voice controlIs Josh.ai worth it for your home? What it controls, its privacy claims, which systems it works with, who it suits, and how pricing works through installers.GuideHow much do motorized shades cost?Real per-window and whole-home price ranges for motorized shades, battery vs. hardwired motors, what drives the cost, and Florida and Arizona sun control.
Straight answers
Common questions
Straight answers to what owners ask us most.
How much does a smart home cost?
Most whole-home systems run $60,000 to $150,000. Main-room systems run $30,000 to $60,000, and estates $150,000 and up. Each city has its own cost guide with local detail.
Is Savant or Control4 better?
Neither is better in every home. Savant is known for its simple app; Control4 for its choice of devices. The installer matters as much as the brand. See the full comparison.
Can you get me a better price?
Yes. We know what these systems typically cost, compare proposals line by line, and negotiate with the installer on your behalf before you sign.
Can I meet more than one installer?
Yes. We start with the best fit for your home. If you'd like to compare, we set up consultations with other strong options until you're confident. We do the legwork; you just show up.
I don't have time for this. How much do I need to do?
Very little. Tell us about the home in two minutes. We do the research, the calls and the scheduling, then bring you the best options to choose from.
Can you work with my architect and builder?
Yes. With your OK we get the plans from your architect or builder, brief vetted installers, and line up the pre-wire with your builder's schedule. You approve the choice; we handle the coordination.
How do you get paid?
Installers pay us a referral fee only when a project goes ahead. You never pay us anything, and you're never obliged to hire.
Which areas do you cover?
Naples, Marco Island and Bonita Springs; Palm Beach and Boca Raton; Scottsdale and Paradise Valley; and Atlanta, including Buckhead and the northern suburbs.
Do I need to be at the home to start?
No. Many owners start by phone or video while they're away, and the installer walks the home with a family member, a house manager or your builder.
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