The most common question GWI receives: what does a smart home actually cost in Los Angeles? The honest answer is a wide range — and the range is wide for specific reasons. Here’s how to think about it.
The Four Cost Drivers
- Square footage — more rooms, more zones, more everything
- Control platform — Crestron and Savant cost more than consumer platforms, but perform fundamentally differently at scale
- Technology scope — lighting only vs. lighting + shading + AV + security + network + wellness
- Programming complexity — basic on/off automation vs. custom circadian scenes and biometric response
Los Angeles Smart Home Cost Ranges in 2026
| Project Type | Investment | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Focused upgrade | $25,000–$75,000 | Lighting control OR AV upgrade on a single platform |
| Comprehensive integration | $75,000–$250,000 | Lighting, shading, AV, security, networking on Crestron or Savant |
| Luxury whole-home | $250,000–$750,000 | All systems integrated. Custom home cinema. Wave of Wellness™. |
| Ultra-luxury estate | $750,000–$2,000,000+ | Multi-building campus. DCI cinema. Full wellness integration. |
Why Beverly Hills Costs More Than Burbank
Project costs in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Malibu are typically 20-40% higher than equivalent projects in other LA neighborhoods — for legitimate reasons. The homes are larger. The architectural complexity is higher. The client expectations are more demanding. And the level of programming customization required to make a $10M estate operate the way the client expects is genuinely more work.
The New Construction Advantage
Technology specified during architectural design costs 60-70% less than equivalent technology retrofitted after construction. Conduit routing, outlet placement, equipment room location — all of these decisions made during design save tens of thousands of dollars during installation. GWI engages at the schematic design phase for new construction and major renovation projects.