The most common question we hear from prospective clients: what does a luxury smart home actually cost? The honest answer is a wide range — from $50,000 for a focused entry-level integration to $2,000,000+ for a complete ultra-luxury estate. Here’s how to think about it.
The Cost Drivers
Four variables determine the cost of a luxury smart home more than any other:
- Square footage and complexity — more rooms, more zones, more systems
- Control platform — Crestron and Savant are professional-grade; consumer platforms cost less but deliver less
- Technology categories — lighting control, shading, audio, video, security, networking, wellness, energy management
- Programming scope — the more custom the experience, the more programming investment required
Cost Ranges by Project Type
| Project Type | Typical Investment | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Focused Integration | $50,000–$150,000 | Lighting control, AV, basic automation. Single platform (Savant or Crestron). |
| Comprehensive Luxury | $150,000–$500,000 | Full lighting, shading, AV, security, networking, climate integration. Custom programming. |
| Ultra-Luxury Estate | $500,000–$2,000,000+ | Every system integrated. Custom home cinema. Wave of Wellness™. Multi-building campus. |
What GWI’s Award-Winning Projects Look Like
GWI’s CEDIA 2021 CE Pro Home of the Year project — a complete luxury estate in the Greater Los Angeles area — included:
- 200+ Lutron Ketra lighting zones with full circadian programming
- 22-foot automated Roman shade in the main living room
- Whole-home Crestron control with custom programming
- Multi-room Spatial audio system
- Enterprise-grade networking infrastructure
- Complete RoseWater Energy power conditioning
- Wave of Wellness™ AI wellness integration
The New Construction Advantage
The single best way to maximize the value of a smart home investment is new construction engagement. Technology infrastructure specified during the architectural design phase costs 60–70% less than equivalent work done after construction is complete. GWI engages at the schematic design phase for new construction and major renovation projects.