Smart Home Automation · Tacoma · Pierce County

Tacoma's Smart Home Integration Experts. North End · Ruston · Stadium District · Proctor · Midland

Rivas Technology Group brings Control4 Gold Dealer credentials and Ajax Systems certification to Tacoma homeowners who want smart home technology done right. Every system designed as one architecture — lighting, security, audio, shades, and networking built together. From the waterfront neighborhoods of Ruston and Old Town to the historic homes of North End and Stadium District.

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Credentials

Control4 Gold Dealer

Ajax Systems Certified

AVA Certified

WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR

Kent-Based South Sound Local

C4 Gold Control4 Dealer

Ajax Certified Security Partner

Historic + New All Construction Types

0 Subcontractors

Why Tacoma

Tacoma Deserves Better Than Big-Box Integration

Tacoma is a city in serious transition — historic neighborhoods being restored, new construction rising along the waterfront, and a growing population of homeowners who expect their technology to match the quality of their homes. The smart home market here has been dominated by companies that treat Tacoma as the bottom of their service map. We built our South Sound presence specifically to change that.

Rivas Technology Group is based in Kent — close enough for rapid response, deeply familiar with Pierce County's housing stock, and invested in building long-term client relationships in this market. We design every system as one architecture: Control4 automation, Ajax smart security, enterprise networking, smart lighting, motorized shades, and home theater all built together, not assembled from separate vendors after the fact.

We know Tacoma's homes. The older construction in North End and Stadium District that requires wireless-first design. The newer builds in South Tacoma and Midland that are pre-wire ready. The waterfront properties in Ruston and Old Town that demand outdoor audio, motorized shades for west-facing Puget Sound exposure, and integrated security with exterior camera coverage. Read how we approach Tacoma's historic neighborhoods →

Every system we design starts with a site visit and a real conversation about how you live in your home. No templates, no packages off a shelf — a custom-designed system built around your routines and your space.

From Ivan Rivas — Owner & Sales Engineer

Tacoma clients know what they want. They've done the research. They're not looking for a sales pitch — they want a professional who can look at their home, understand what they're trying to accomplish, and build something that actually works five years from now.

Ivan Rivas Owner & Sales Engineer, Rivas Technology Group

What We Install in Tacoma

Every System. One Team. One Architecture.

Six disciplines designed together — by the same South Sound–based team. No subcontractors, no hand-offs.

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Control4 Smart Home Automation

Lighting, security, audio, shades, climate, and networking — designed together as one architecture from the first conversation. As a Control4 Gold Dealer we handle whole-home deployments in Tacoma's historic homes and new construction alike.

See how Control4 + Ajax work together → Explore Smart Home Automation →

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Ajax Smart Security

Professional-grade wireless intrusion with cellular backup, AI cameras, fire and flood monitoring, and 24/7 professional monitoring — integrated with your automation, not bolted on separately. One of the only Ajax-certified dealers in Pierce County.

Why Ajax outperforms Ring & ADT → Explore Smart Security →

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Smart Lighting

Control4 lighting, Lutron Caséta, Lutron RA3, and PoE systems — keypads, dimmers, circadian tuning, and scene automation designed alongside your shades and security. Retrofit-friendly for Tacoma's older housing stock and pre-wire ready for new construction.

Explore Smart Lighting →

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Enterprise WiFi & Networking

The foundation everything else runs on. Alta Labs, Ruckus, and UniFi access points with structured Cat6A — enterprise-grade infrastructure that handles every connected device in your Tacoma home without dead zones or dropped streams.

Mesh vs wired — which is right for your home? → Explore WiFi & Networking →

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Motorized Shades

Clara Shades, PowerShades, and Lutron — designed into the architecture from the start. Essential for Tacoma's waterfront and west-facing properties managing Puget Sound glare and Pacific Northwest light levels throughout the day.

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Home Theater & Audio

Dedicated theaters, media rooms, and whole-home multi-room audio. VSSL, Klipsch, B&W, Epson, Sony — one tap dims the lights, drops the shades, and starts the movie, because we designed every system to work together from day one.

Explore Home Theater & Audio →

Why Rivas Technology Group

The Standard Tacoma Homeowners Should Expect

Not all integrators are equal. Here's what sets us apart in the Tacoma market.

Control4 Gold — Not Entry-Level

Gold certification is the advanced tier — higher training requirements, manufacturer testing, and demonstrated capability on complex multi-room systems. When your Tacoma home has four floors and twelve zones, basic dealer certification isn't enough.

Ajax Security — The Real Upgrade

If you're considering Ring, ADT, or your local alarm company, Ajax is a meaningful step up in every technical category — encrypted wireless, cellular backup, AI cameras, professional monitoring, and native Control4 integration.

South Sound–Local Team

Based in Kent, our team is in the South Sound — not commuting from Seattle. We know Pierce County's permitting, we know Tacoma's housing stock, and we can respond to service requests quickly without scheduling weeks out.

30+ Years Combined Experience

Our team brings over 30 years of combined integration experience — residential and commercial, new construction and retrofit. That depth means your system is programmed right the first time and built to run reliably for years.

No Subcontractors

Every person on your project is a full-time Rivas Technology Group employee. The team that installs your system is the team that supports it — no handoffs to unknown subcontractors, no accountability gaps after installation.

Transparent Pricing

Menu-based pricing published upfront. Every service has a defined scope and a set rate — no surprise invoices, no hardware markups discovered after you've committed. You know the number before we start, and it doesn't change.

Where We Work in Tacoma

Across Every Tacoma Neighborhood

From historic North End mansions to new waterfront construction — Tacoma's housing diversity is something we design around, not away from.

Historic / Residential

North End

Tacoma's oldest and most prestigious residential neighborhood. Victorian and Craftsman homes requiring wireless-first design, retrofit lighting, and security solutions that respect historic architecture.

Historic / Residential

Stadium District

Dense historic residential adjacent to downtown — smart home retrofits, Control4 integration, and enterprise WiFi for older construction where structural limitations demand creative design.

Waterfront / Residential

Ruston & Old Town

Waterfront properties with premium home profiles — outdoor audio, motorized shades managing western Puget Sound exposure, integrated Ajax security, and whole-home Control4 automation.

Residential

Proctor District

Established upper-residential neighborhood — whole-home smart lighting, motorized shades, Control4 integration, and enterprise networking for well-appointed single-family homes.

Residential

West End / Westgate

Quiet established neighborhoods on Tacoma's west side — smart home retrofits, Ajax security upgrades, and lighting automation for long-term homeowners modernizing their properties.

Mixed Use

South Tacoma

Mixed residential and commercial with newer construction in sections — commercial AV, enterprise security, and residential smart home integration across a diverse range of property types.

Commercial

Downtown / Pacific Avenue

Tacoma's commercial and entertainment core — bar and restaurant AV, commercial security, enterprise networking, and multi-tenant intercom integration for hospitality and retail properties.

Residential

Midland / East Tacoma

Larger lot residential on Tacoma's eastern edge — new construction pre-wire coordination, whole-home systems, and smart home installations for homeowners building or upgrading.

Commercial Integration

Tacoma Businesses & Commercial Properties

Tacoma's growing hospitality, restaurant, and entertainment scene creates strong demand for professional AV and security integration. We install bar and restaurant AV systems, commercial enterprise networking, Ajax security for multi-tenant buildings, Akuvox intercom systems, and PoE lighting for commercial spaces. The same credentials we bring to residential apply at commercial scale.

Explore Commercial Services → Talk to Our Team

Common Questions

Smart Home FAQ for Tacoma Homeowners

Can you retrofit a smart home into a historic Tacoma home?

Yes — this is one of our specialties. Tacoma's North End, Stadium District, and Proctor neighborhoods have some of the most beautiful older homes in Washington State, and they require a wireless-first design approach that minimizes disruption to original architecture. Ajax's wireless sensors, PoE lighting, wireless Lutron switches, and in-ceiling speakers can all be installed with minimal drywall impact. Read our full guide to smart homes in Tacoma's historic neighborhoods →

What smart home systems do you install in Tacoma?

Control4 whole-home automation, Ajax Systems wireless security, smart lighting (Control4, Lutron Caséta, Lutron RA3, PoE), enterprise WiFi and structured networking (Alta Labs, Ruckus, UniFi), motorized shades (Clara, PowerShades, Lutron), home theater and multi-room audio, and Akuvox intercom systems. Every system is designed together as one architecture and installed by our own team — no subcontractors.

How does Ajax security compare to traditional Tacoma alarm companies?

Traditional alarm companies and consumer platforms use unencrypted wireless and depend entirely on your internet connection — cut the line, the system fails. Ajax uses AES-128 encrypted wireless, has cellular backup independent of your internet, tamper detection on every device, and AI cameras with photo-verified alarms. It integrates natively with Control4. We're one of the only Ajax-certified dealers serving Pierce County. Read: Why Ajax is the next-gen security system you need →

Do you work on new construction in Tacoma?

Yes — we coordinate with builders and general contractors throughout Pierce County on pre-wire design, structured cabling rough-in, and low-voltage planning for new construction. Involving us at the framing stage is the most cost-effective way to build smart home infrastructure into a new Tacoma home — changes after drywall are significantly more expensive than planning correctly before framing.

What does a smart home cost in Tacoma?

It depends entirely on scope. A focused smart lighting and automation installation in the main living areas might start around $8,000–$12,000. A whole-home system with lighting, security, shades, audio, theater, and networking — all designed together — is typically a mid-to-high five-figure investment. We offer transparent, menu-based pricing — no surprises. Use our instant estimator for a starting range, or schedule a free consultation for a fully scoped proposal with line-item pricing.

Do you serve areas near Tacoma?

Yes — we serve the full South Sound region from our Kent headquarters. From Tacoma we cover University Place, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Sumner, Tehaleh, Federal Way, Auburn, Covington, and Kent. Every city receives the same team, same standards, and same response time.

Also Serving

Tacoma & the Greater South Sound

Based in Kent, we serve the full South Sound — every city receives the same team, same standards, and same level of service.

Your Whole Home. Designed Together. In Tacoma.

Schedule a free consultation. We'll visit your home, assess your goals, and design every system together — built around how you live, not a templated package.

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📍 Tacoma, WA — Pierce County — South Sound