Design + Engineering
Plan review, system architecture, device schedules, wiring requirements, budgets and value engineering before walls close.
Arizona residential technology consultants
Technology belongs in the plan.
We help homeowners and project teams coordinate Control4, lighting, shades, networking, entertainment and security before those decisions become expensive field problems.
- Custom homes
- Major remodels
- Forever homes
RESIDENCE / DESIGN DEVELOPMENTTechnology Scope 04
COORDINATEDGREAT ROOMAV · LIGHTING
PRIMARYSHADES · COMFORT
PATIOAUDIO · NETWORK
01DesignIn progress
02RoughCoordinated
03FinishProtected
AUTHORIZED CONTROL4 DEALERRESIDENTIAL DESIGN-ASSISTCHANDLER + SCOTTSDALELONG-TERM LOCAL SUPPORT
Advice before devices
One clear residential technology plan.
The best systems disappear into the architecture. That requires early decisions about infrastructure, controls, interfaces and trade responsibilities—not a shopping list after drywall.
OUR ROLE
We translate homeowner priorities into a coordinated, buildable technology scope and stay accountable through commissioning and support.
- 01
Understand the home
Plans, lifestyle, construction stage, aesthetics, schedule and investment priorities establish the real requirements.
- 02
Coordinate the systems
Lighting, shades, network, AV, security, comfort and automation are designed as one connected residential experience.
- 03
Protect the outcome
Clear documentation, trade coordination, commissioning, training and local support keep the project from fragmenting.
Who we help
A better partner behind every home.
Consulting language for homeowners. Buildable detail for project teams. One accountable residential integrator from plans to handoff.
Coordinated residential scope
From infrastructure to experience.
Every layer planned together. Fewer handoffs. Better-performing homes.
Lighting + Shades
Control4 centralized and wireless lighting, architectural LED, motorized shades, keypad design and electrical coordination.
Network + Infrastructure
Managed networks, Wi-Fi design, fiber and copper, equipment rooms, remote management and resilient connectivity.
Audio + Video
Whole-home audio, distributed video, dedicated theaters, media rooms, outdoor entertainment and concealed technology.
Security + Access
Surveillance, video door stations, gates, locks, access control, notifications and private security workflows.
Automation + Support
Control4 programming, scenes, schedules, owner training, documentation, remote management and long-term local support.
How projects work
We work the way great builders work.
Decisions happen at the right time, responsibilities stay clear, and the system is commissioned as carefully as it was designed.
Discovery + Plans
Review drawings, owner goals, construction type, schedule, budget and coordination gaps.
Design + Scope
Define systems, wiring, equipment locations, interfaces, allowances and alternates.
Rough + Coordination
Coordinate electrical, HVAC, millwork, glazing, security and other residential trades.
Trim + Commission
Install, program, test, document, train and establish a clear long-term support path.
FOREVER HOME / EVENING
GOODNIGHTHome secured
Aging in place, beautifully
Live beautifully. Stay confidently.
Control4 can make a forever family home safer, simpler, more secure and easier to manage without making it feel institutional—or compromising privacy and luxury aesthetics.
- Automated pathway lighting
- Simple engraved keypads
- Private cameras and door stations
- Comfort and shade automation
- Goodnight and Away scenes
- Flexible long-term infrastructure
The complete residence
Every system. One effortless home.
Lighting, comfort, entertainment, privacy, security and outdoor living designed as a single experience—without filling the home with technology clutter.
HOME STATUS
READYAll systems
- Network Online
- Security Secure
- Entertainment Ready
- Remote support Connected
Arizona residential projects
Built for the Valley.
Local design, installation, commissioning and support for exceptional homes throughout greater Phoenix and Arizona.
Powered by Modern Smart Home
Local team. Long-term partner.
AZ Modern Smart Home is the residential planning and custom-project resource from Modern Smart Home, an authorized Control4 dealer with Valley locations in Chandler and Scottsdale.
Meet Modern Smart HomeWhen should a technology integrator join a custom-home project?
Ideally during architectural design or before electrical plans are finalized. Early involvement lets the project team coordinate wiring pathways, equipment spaces, power, cooling, shade pockets, keypad locations, network coverage and fixture-control compatibility while changes are still straightforward.
What does a residential technology consultant coordinate?
We coordinate Control4 automation, lighting control, motorized shades, networking and Wi-Fi, whole-home audio and video, theaters, surveillance, access, comfort and outdoor technology as one residential scope.
Can Control4 support aging in place without making a home feel institutional?
Yes. Thoughtful scenes, pathway lighting, engraved keypads, motorized shades, private cameras, door stations, locks and comfort control can make daily routines safer and simpler while preserving luxury materials and aesthetics.
Do you work directly with builders, architects and designers?
Yes. We provide residential design-assist, plan review, scope development, trade coordination, installation, commissioning and owner handoff for custom-home and major-remodel teams.
Where does AZ Modern Smart Home work?
Our primary service area includes Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert and Gold Canyon. Larger residential projects elsewhere in greater Phoenix and Arizona are considered by consultation.
Contact AZ Modern Smart Home
Tell us what the home needs.
Share the problem, project or upgrade in your own words. Include your ZIP code and the best phone number and email for reaching you.