Control4 Home Automation

Control4 Home Automation | Gold Dealer | Rivas Technology Group
★ Control4 Gold Dealer — Kent, WA

Your Home.
Fully in Control.

We design, install, and program complete home automation systems — lighting, security, HVAC, AV, shades, locks, and more — all unified under a single, intuitive interface. Everything works together because we make sure it does.

Gold Control4 Dealer Status
5+ Years as Control4 Dealer
100s Projects Completed
100% In-House Programming
🏅

What Control4 Gold Dealer Status Means for You

Control4 dealers are tiered by training, certification, and project volume. Gold status means we've met Control4's requirements for technical expertise, installation quality, and ongoing education. You're not working with someone who just passed a basic certification — you're working with a team that has completed hundreds of real-world Control4 projects across new construction and retrofit environments in the greater Seattle area.

Most homes have a collection of devices that don't talk to each other — a smart thermostat here, a streaming device there, a security system on a separate app, lighting switches that don't respond to anything else. It works, but it's not a smart home. It's a collection of smart devices.

A Control4 system changes that. Every device in your home becomes part of a single, unified system — programmed to behave exactly the way you want, controlled from one app, one remote, or one keypad. When you leave, one button arms the security, turns off every light, lowers the HVAC, and locks the doors. When you arrive home, the lights come on, the thermostat adjusts, and your favorite music starts playing. That's not a feature list — that's the difference between a house with smart devices and a home that's actually intelligent.


What We Automate

Every System in Your Home, Working as One

💡 Lighting Control

Whole-home lighting automation with Control4 and Lutron — dimmers, keypads, motorized shades, and scene control. Walk into a room and the lighting adjusts automatically. Set the perfect scene for movie night, dinner, or waking up with a single tap.

🔒 Security & Intrusion

Full two-way Control4 integration with Ajax security — arm and disarm your system from the Control4 app, receive intrusion alerts through Control4, and trigger lighting or camera responses automatically when an alarm activates.

🎬 Audio & Video

Whole-home AV distribution — control every TV, speaker, and source from one interface. Watch the same movie in any room, stream music throughout the house, or set up independent zones so different family members can enjoy different content simultaneously.

🌡️ Climate Control

HVAC automation that responds to occupancy, time of day, and your preferences. Cool the house before you arrive, reduce heating in unoccupied rooms, and integrate with lighting scenes so the environment always matches the moment.

🚪 Access & Intercoms

Smart locks, video doorbells, and intercom systems integrated into Control4 — see who's at the door on any TV or touchscreen in the house, unlock remotely, and set access schedules for family members, housekeepers, or guests.

🪟 Motorized Shades

Automated window treatments tied to lighting scenes, time of day, or sun position. Privacy at night, natural light in the morning, and blackout for movie time — all without touching a single shade manually.


Our Process

How a Control4 Project Works

📋
1. Consultation & System Design

We start with a conversation about how you live in your home — what frustrates you, what you wish worked differently, and what your priorities are. From there we design a system that fits your home, your lifestyle, and your budget. We don't upsell features you won't use.

🔧
2. Professional Installation

Our team handles the full physical installation — structured wiring, device mounting, rack building, and network infrastructure. We work cleanly and respectfully in your home, whether it's new construction with open walls or a finished retrofit that requires careful routing and concealment.

💻
3. In-House Programming

All Control4 programming is done by our own team — not subcontracted. This matters because the programmer who writes your automation is the same person who installed it and knows your home. When you want something changed or added, you call us directly — there's no middleman, no delay, and no miscommunication.

🎓
4. Handoff & Training

We walk you through the system until you're confident using it. The Control4 app is intuitive, but we make sure you understand your scenes, your schedules, and how to make simple adjustments on your own. Ongoing support is available whenever you need it.


Ajax Security + Control4 — Full Two-Way Integration

As both a Control4 Gold Dealer and an Ajax Systems authorized dealer, we're one of the few integrators in the region who can deliver genuine two-way integration between Ajax intrusion detection and your Control4 system — not just a notification bridge, but real bidirectional control.

Arm and disarm Ajax from the Control4 app
Ajax alarm events trigger Control4 automations
Intrusion alerts activate lighting scenes
Camera feeds pull up on TVs during alarm events
Access control tied to security arm/disarm state
Single app controls both systems

Why In-House Programming Makes a Difference

Many integration companies subcontract their Control4 programming to third-party programmers who have never been in your home. The result is automation that works technically but doesn't feel natural — scenes that don't quite match how you actually live, or behaviors that are hard to explain and harder to change. We program every system ourselves. The person who designed your system, pulled the wire, and mounted the keypads is the same person who writes the code. When you call to add a scene or adjust a schedule, it gets done right — usually same day.

Ready to Talk About Your Home?

Every Control4 project starts with a conversation. Tell us about your home, what you're trying to accomplish, and we'll put together a system design that fits.

Request a Consultation →