Where does the consultation take place?+
The consultation takes place in your home in the Tucson service area. You enter the home address while booking, and it becomes the service location for the appointment.
Is a separate consultation required before installation?+
Smart-home planning is required, but a separate paid appointment is not required when we complete that planning during another paid in-home visit. Otherwise, book the Smart Home Design Consultation so I can confirm the ecosystem, compatibility, Wi-Fi readiness, device count, and installation scope.
Does the $149 consultation fee go toward installation?+
Yes. If you proceed, the full $149 consultation payment is credited toward Smart Home Setup & Installation.
What if smart-home planning comes up during another in-home visit?+
If I’m already in your home for another paid service and smart-home planning comes up, I’ll include that planning conversation at no added charge. If you proceed with Smart Home Setup & Installation, a $75 credit applies instead of the $149 paid-consultation credit.
Can you install plug-in cameras?+
Yes. A straightforward plug-in or freestanding camera normally counts as one device. If it also needs mounting, ladder work, drilling, cable routing, or wiring, it may count as two.
How is installation booked?+
After the consultation, I confirm the device tier and schedule the private installation with you. There is no public self-booking link for installation.
When is payment due?+
For service totals of $800 or less, the remaining balance is due before installation. For totals over $800, you may pay in full or choose 50% before and 50% after completion. The applicable $149 or $75 planning credit counts toward the first payment.
Can I mix Apple, Google, and Alexa products?+
Sometimes, especially with Matter-compatible products, but a mixed home is not automatically simpler. I recommend it only when the benefits outweigh the extra apps, accounts, and compatibility checks.
Do you offer renter-friendly smart-home setups?+
Yes. I can design a fully renter-friendly setup around plug-in, battery-powered, freestanding, and removable devices, with no drilling, hardwiring, or permanent changes. The system is designed to move with you. At the next home, you typically only need to place and plug in the devices and reconnect them to the new Wi-Fi; another professional installation is not required.