A Geek On Demand

Smart home setup & integration

Cameras, doorbells, thermostats, locks, hubs. We get them talking and walk you through the apps.

2–4 hrs💵 $300–$600 typical

Estimates are typical residential ranges and assume our standard hourly rate. Because we bill hourly, the final cost depends on how long the job actually takes — it can run higher. A business rate or any active discount may change your price. You'll always get a real quote after diagnosis.

Smart-home gear is getting cheaper and better, but "compatible" is still a lie half the time. We pick what actually works together, install it, set up the routines, and leave you with one app that controls everything you care about.

What is smart home?

Smart-home setup means installing and integrating cameras, doorbells, locks, thermostats, and lights so they work together through a single app — Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or Home Assistant. "Compatible" on the box doesn't always mean compatible in practice.

What's included

  • Recommendations on what to buy (or work with what you have)
  • Physical install of cameras, locks, doorbells, thermostats
  • Hub setup (Apple Home, Google, Alexa, Home Assistant)
  • Automations and routines built around how you actually live
  • Voice assistant setup
  • App walkthrough — you leave knowing how to use it

Common scenarios

Just bought the gear, can't get it working

QR codes that won't scan, devices that show up offline, an app that wants you to make 4 accounts. Common — fixable in one visit.

Want a security setup

Cameras at the doors, smart lock, motion lights, alerts to your phone. We design and install the whole package.

Want it to feel automatic

Lights on at sunset, thermostat down at bedtime, door locks at 11pm if you forget. Routines tailored to your schedule.

Apple Home vs. Google vs. Alexa vs. Home Assistant

Apple Home

iPhone household, want privacy by default, willing to pay slightly more for HomeKit-certified hardware.

Google Home

Android household, want the strongest voice assistant for general questions and Calendar/Gmail integration.

Alexa

Largest device ecosystem, best for shopping integration, more compromises on data privacy.

Home Assistant

You want full control, are comfortable running software yourself, and don't mind a learning curve in exchange for no vendor lock-in.

Common questions

Apple Home, Google, or Alexa?+

Whichever you already use. We'll match your existing ecosystem unless you want to switch.

Is it secure?+

We install on a separate IoT network so a hacked smart bulb can't reach your computer or banking.

What customers say

4.8 / 5· 74 reviews
Thumbtack
The tech was on time and communicated with me both before he arrived, thoroughly while he was here, and also after he left to follow up with me. We love our new Ring camera at the front door! Planning to call them to install more around the house for sure.
Bill M.
Scottsdale, AZ · Smart home install
Thumbtack
David was great and professional, and solved both my computer and printer problems.
Jonelle F.
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Computer repair
Thumbtack
I was honestly skeptical going in, but David proved me wrong. He diagnosed the problem fast, fixed everything properly, and didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need. Everything was explained clearly and the pricing was fair for the results. Easily one of the best tech service experiences I've had.
Steven M.
Winter Park, FL · Computer repair

Ready for smart home?

Pick a time. We’ll confirm by text and show up to your door — diagnosis in the first hour.

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