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Home Automation
Home Automation in Apache Junction, AZ
One remote, one app, one tap — control your whole home the way you actually live in it.
What it is
Your whole home, working as one system
Home automation ties the pieces of your house — audio, video, lighting, shades, thermostats, cameras, and locks — into a single system you control from a wall keypad, a remote, your phone, or your voice. Instead of juggling six apps and a drawer full of remotes, you press "Movie" and the shades drop, the lights dim, and the TV and receiver power on together.
It's the right fit for East Valley homeowners building new, remodeling, or finally tired of a system that fights them. Whether you want something as simple as "good lighting and easy TV" or a fully integrated smart home, we scale the system to how you live and what you want to spend.
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What a Paragon AV automation system includes
Every system is designed around your home, but most projects draw from the same proven building blocks:
A reliable control platform
We design around professional platforms like Control4, ELAN, and URC — not fragile DIY hubs — so scenes and schedules keep working for years, not weeks.
Keypads, remotes & app control
Elegant engraved keypads for the wall, a handheld remote for the couch, and a phone app for when you're away. Family-friendly, guest-friendly, and consistent room to room.
Scenes & schedules
"Good Morning," "Movie," "Away," and "Goodnight" scenes that combine lights, shades, audio, and climate in one press — plus sunrise/sunset automation tuned to Arizona daylight.
A clean equipment rack
Your gear lives in a properly powered, ventilated rack on conditioned power (WattBox), so everything reboots cleanly and stays cool — no closet full of tangled power strips.
Voice & remote access
Optional voice control and secure remote access so you can check the cameras, adjust the thermostat, or turn off the lights you left on — from anywhere.
The Arizona angle
Built for how Arizona homes are built
A lot of East Valley homes are block-and-stucco or slab-on-grade, which makes running new wire after drywall a real project. We plan device and keypad locations early so we can pull cable cleanly — and when it's a retrofit, we use the attic, closets, and existing chases to avoid tearing up finished walls.
Arizona sun also drives good automation: we tie motorized shades and thermostats into daylight schedules so west-facing rooms don't cook in the afternoon, and your home pre-cools before you get home in July. It's comfort and energy savings in the same system.
How it works
Our process, start to finish
- Step 1
Consultation & walkthrough
We visit your home (or read your plans, if it's new construction), learn how you use each room, and talk honestly about budget and priorities.
- Step 2
Design & scope of work
You get a clear, written proposal — what gear goes where, what each scene does, and what it costs. No surprises, no vague line items.
- Step 3
Wire, install & program
We pre-wire (or retrofit), rack and mount the equipment, and program the scenes and schedules around your routine.
- Step 4
Walkthrough & support
We sit down with your family, show everyone how it works, and stay on call. Systems can be adjusted remotely as your needs change.
The work
Home Automation in the field
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Home Automation: your questions answered
Do I have to automate my whole house at once?
No. Many clients start with one or two rooms and a simple goal — easy TV and great lighting — then add shades, audio, or cameras later. We design the foundation (control platform and wiring) so the system can grow without being ripped out and redone.
Which control system do you use — Control4, ELAN, or something else?
We work with several professional platforms including Control4, ELAN, and URC. Rather than pushing one brand, we recommend the platform that best fits how you want to control the home, what devices you already own, and your budget.
Can you add automation to a home that's already finished?
Yes. Retrofits are a big part of what we do in the East Valley. We use attics, closets, and existing pathways to add wiring with minimal wall damage, and we can lean on reliable wireless devices where fishing wire isn't practical. request a consultation and we'll assess your home.
Will it still work if my internet goes down?
Core functions — lighting scenes, shades, AV, and keypads — run locally and keep working without internet. You'll temporarily lose remote access from outside the home and cloud voice features until service is restored.
Is a smart home hard for guests and family to use?
It shouldn't be. We label keypads in plain language and keep the everyday actions — lights, TV, music — obvious and consistent in every room. If a house guest can't figure out how to turn on a light, we designed it wrong.
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Book a complimentary consultation. We'll walk your space, understand how you live, and design a system that fits — no pressure, no jargon.