Home Automation Costs

Wondering how much it costs to install a home automation system in your house? As with most things, it depends on what you want. Here's a rough break down:

Basic System (Approximately $5,000)

Includes:

• PC-based control software such as HomeSeer or ActiveHome Pro
• Lighting Control for one/two rooms
• Control of heating/cooling thermostats
• Wiring

Simple Add-Ons (Approximately $10,000)

• Lighting control for more or all rooms
• Touch screens or keypads for additional control
• Security system control
• Kitchen appliance control

More Add-Ons (Approximately $25,000)

• Total control and integration over all home-automation systems in the house
• Centralized audio system that can play music throughout the house from a single system. Speakers are often hidden in the walls, and touch screens or other controllers can be accessible from multiple rooms

Complete System with all Add-Ons ($50,000)

• A communications system that can handle phone lines and multiple voice mail boxes.
• Distributed audio/video
• Control of home theater system at the touch of a button
• Complete video surveillance security system
• Timed Spinklers, remote hot tub control, basement flood sensors, remote lock/unlock of doors and gates