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Smart home installation Dallas.
One app. Every room.
Smart home installation for DFW homes, connecting compatible lighting, locks, thermostats, speakers and cameras to the chosen control system.
Smart home installation in Dallas–Fort Worth: what’s included
Smart home installation for DFW homes, connecting compatible lighting, locks, thermostats, speakers and cameras to the chosen control system.
- Equipment and systems
- Compatible Ring, Nest, Ecobee, Yale, Sonos and lighting devices using Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa or Home Assistant where supported.
- Installation scope
- Identify the selected devices, installation needs, accounts, room names and routines to configure. Confirm compatibility before buying equipment.
- Additional work and equipment
- Supplied devices, additional wiring, electrical changes, network upgrades and unsupported integrations are not implied by a starter price.
- Assessment and installation process
- List the equipment and preferred control system; assess compatibility and connectivity; agree the scope; install and demonstrate the chosen controls.
- What determines price
- Device count, hardware, wiring and integration requirements determine the quote. Basic device work and multi-device packages are separate scopes.
UniFi network installation
Ubiquiti UniFi gateways, switches and access points, plus existing routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems assessed for compatibility. Review coverage needs, wired connections, access-point placement, network configuration and handoff of access details. Gateway, switch and access-point hardware, extra cable drops, difficult cable routes and additional configuration must be itemized. Equipment, access-point count, cable runs and configuration requirements determine the quote. Existing networking prices are on the pricing page.
For a Dallas–Fort Worth assessment, share your location, equipment models and installation photos. Request a quote or booking or call 469-970-6943. Review itemized pricing, packages, service areas and installation photos.
Why Cognito
A smart home that actually feels smart.
One app, whole house
Lights, locks, cameras, thermostats, and audio on one dashboard, Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or Home Assistant.
Philips Hue + Lutron Caseta
Color scenes with Philips Hue and rock-solid in-wall dimmers with Lutron Caseta. No neutral wire? Caseta still works.
Smart locks + doorbells
Yale, Schlage Encode, August, Ring, Nest. Shared codes for family and vendors. Full audit log.
Climate + zoning
Ecobee and Nest thermostats. Multi-zone scheduling with geofencing, so the AC kicks on when you pull into Dallas.
Scenes that run themselves
"Good morning" ramps up the lights at sunrise. "Movie night" dims the room and fires up the Sonos.
Solid WiFi underneath
Ubiquiti / UniFi mesh WiFi and Araknis access points, so cameras, doorbells, and speakers never drop.
Want dedicated smart lighting? See our Lutron Caseta installation service. Planning a patio setup? Outdoor TV installation pairs with outdoor audio.
Scope
What's included in a Dallas smart home installation.
Included in every Dallas smart home install
- On-site consultation and smart home scope document
- Equipment list, pricing, and written proposal
- Installation of processor, keypads, sensors, and devices
- Full programming of scenes, schedules, and geofencing
- WiFi mesh and dedicated IoT network if needed
- Voice-control integration (Alexa, Google, Siri)
- Homeowner training and walk-through
- 90-day workmanship guarantee in writing
Not included (we will quote separately)
- Electrician-required circuit work
- Drywall and paint beyond access cuts
- New internet service or provider install
- Builder-supplied shade fabric upgrades
- Security system monitoring fees (we can recommend)
- Ongoing platform subscriptions (Ring Protect, Sonos, etc.)
- Permit fees when required by city
- Sales tax (Texas, 8.25%)
Pricing
Smart home installation cost in Dallas. All white-glove.
Every project, from a $699 starter setup to a $9,000 whole-home build, starts with a private walkthrough. You see the equipment list and a written price before we ever touch a wall.
Starter
$699-$999
Ring doorbell + Nest thermostat + Philips Hue starter kit, set up on Apple Home or Google Home.
Connected Home
$1,500-$4,500
Sonos whole-home audio, Ring camera system, Yale or Schlage smart locks, and Nest / Ecobee thermostats, all in one app.
Smart Home Pro
$3,500-$9,000
Full Home Assistant or Apple Home setup: multi-room audio, Philips Hue + Lutron Caseta lighting scenes, cameras, locks, and Ubiquiti mesh WiFi.
What can move the price up
Home square footage, number of Philips Hue or Lutron Caseta zones, number of Sonos audio rooms, camera count, door count for smart locks, and whether you want a full Home Assistant setup or a simpler Apple Home / Google Home config.
Process
Four steps, one connected home.
01
Book in 60 seconds
Call or submit the form. We respond within 24 hours to schedule a walkthrough.
02
Site survey + scope
On-site walkthrough, equipment list, CAD drawings, and three tiered written proposals.
03
Install + program
Processor, keypads, sensors, network, devices. Programmed with your real daily scenes.
04
90 day support
Free remote support and an included tune-up. Anything fails inside 90 days, we come back.
Recent work
Real Dallas smart homes.
Client experiences
What homeowners say.
“I cannot say enough good things about DeMarcus with Cognito Media Services! I had been dealing with an issue with my patio speaker system that my original installer could not figure out and basically told me there was nothing else he could do. DeMarcus came out on time, confident, professional, and ready to figure it out. He immediately made me feel like I had called the right person. His knowledge and skill level are top tier. He figured out the wiring issue and got everything working seamlessly when someone else had already given up on it. I was SO happy and excited to finally have my patio speakers working correctly! On top of knowing exactly what he was doing, his customer service was excellent. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and confident in his work. If you need speaker installation, audio/video installation, wiring, troubleshooting, or anything in that area, CALL DEMARCUS! Cognito Media Services will definitely be my first call from now on. 10/10 experience and highly recommended!”
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Service area
Smart home installation across DFW.
Also serving: Fort Worth, Allen, Colleyville, University Park, Arlington, Irving, Prosper, Celina, Flower Mound, Rockwall, Denton, Uptown, Lakewood, Bishop Arts, Preston Hollow, Oak Lawn.
Real jobs, real photos
Smart home work in Dallas homes
Locks, doorbells, TVs and audio that all answer to one app.
Thermostat, dimmers, live camera view 
Nest Learning Thermostat 
Lutron Caséta dimmer 
Apple Home, one app 
Ring Alarm keypad Yale smart lock
Support
Frequently asked questions.
While we're there
One app. The whole house on it.
Free consult
Design your Dallas smart home.
Tell us what you want automated, lighting, shades, locks, climate, audio, security. We will reply within 24 hours with three tiered concepts and transparent equipment lists.