Plan before the walls close.
Coordinate wiring, equipment locations, lighting, shades, and controls with your builder and design team so the technology fits the home from the start.
Designed around everyday living
Smart Home Automation in San Diego
Bring lighting, shades, entertainment, climate, and security into one easy-to-use system. Andrus designs, installs, and supports custom automation for new homes, remodels, and existing-system upgrades.
Serving San Diego since 2004CSLB #900330Design · Installation · Support
One home, working together
Make your home easier to use.
Too many apps, unreliable connections, and a stack of remotes can make home technology feel complicated. A thoughtfully integrated system gives everyone in the household a familiar way to control the home.
Choose a lighting scene, start music throughout the house, close shades for privacy, or prepare the room for a movie. We design the controls and the technology behind them around your rooms and routines.
Start with your project
A practical plan for your home.
Bring existing systems together.
Review the equipment and infrastructure you already have, identify what can be retained, and build a connected system around the spaces you are improving.
Make the system work better.
If your current system is unreliable or difficult to use, begin with an evaluation of its network, controls, equipment, and programming.
Connected comfort, room by room
What would you like to control?
Choose the systems that matter to you. We confirm compatibility and bring them together in a way that feels consistent.
Explore practical examples in our smart home integration guide and Lutron and Josh.ai voice-control guide.
Lighting & motorized shades
Set scenes for mornings, entertaining, privacy, and bedtime. Coordinate lighting levels and compatible shades from keypads, schedules, or an app.
Audio, video & home theater
Enjoy music across rooms, simplify television controls, and prepare your home theater for movie night with fewer steps.
Climate & daily routines
Coordinate compatible thermostats, schedules, and occupancy controls to support comfort and reduce unnecessary heating, cooling, and lighting.
Security & access
Bring compatible cameras, alarms, locks, garage doors, gates, and door stations into a coordinated control and notification experience.
Outdoor living
Extend music, video, lighting, and Wi-Fi to outdoor spaces, with compatible pool, spa, and irrigation controls included where appropriate.
Networking & wiring
Build a dependable foundation for your connected home. We plan the network, Wi-Fi coverage, wiring, and equipment locations alongside the control system.
Integrations depend on the specific brand, model, wiring, and system design. We confirm the details before recommending equipment.
Choosing your control system
Explore what Control4 can bring together.
Control4 is one of the platforms we use to bring compatible home systems into a personalized experience. As a Control4 Authorized Platinum Dealer, Andrus provides design, installation, programming, upgrades, and support.
Explore example scenes, control options, and answers to common questions on our dedicated Control4 page. We will help determine whether it is the right fit for your home.
Explore Control4 SystemsFrom the first conversation to everyday use
Smart home design, installation, and support.
Discover
We discuss your goals, current technology, property, and priorities.
Design
We define the systems, wiring, interfaces, installation approach, and project scope.
Install & personalize
We install, program, test, and show your household how to use the system.
Support
We provide a path for service, adjustments, and future upgrades. Explore our support plans.
Before you begin
Smart home automation questions.
A consultation helps us turn these starting points into a plan for your home.
Can you work with the devices I already own?
In many cases, yes. We review models, wiring, networking, and the existing control system to determine what can be integrated, upgraded, or replaced.
Do I need to automate the entire house at once?
No. Your plan can focus on the rooms and systems that matter now while considering future expansion. We will explain which infrastructure choices are best made at the beginning.
Can an existing home be automated?
Yes. The approach depends on access to wiring, network coverage, compatible equipment, and the scope of the project. We assess the property before recommending a design.
Can you help with an unreliable automation system?
We can begin with an evaluation of the network, wiring, equipment, controls, and programming. That review helps determine whether repair, reprogramming, an upgrade, or replacement is appropriate.
How much does a custom smart home system cost?
Cost depends on the rooms and systems involved, existing infrastructure, equipment, and customization. After discussing your goals and reviewing the property, we can define a scope and investment range. We also explain any applicable ongoing service costs.
What happens after installation?
We walk your household through the controls and everyday routines, and explain the available service and support options for your system.
Serving homes throughout San Diego County.
San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado, Point Loma, Poway, Solana Beach, Encinitas, and nearby communities.
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Let’s talk about your home.
Tell us what you would like to control, what you already have, and where your home is located. We will review your goals and follow up to discuss the right next step.
Building, remodeling, or updating an existing system? We can help define the design, installation, and support your project needs.
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