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How Much Does Smart Lighting Cost in Los Angeles?
September 9, 2026 5 min read
Smart lighting in Los Angeles generally costs $5,000 to $40,000 for a Lutron lighting and motorized shade project, and a few rooms of smart dimming can start around $3,000. Shades are priced per opening, which is why a home with a wall of west-facing glass in Santa Monica sits higher in the range than a home with the same room count and standard windows. Every number below is a range from real projects. The only way to get your number is a free on-site consultation and an itemized proposal, and you can start that at our contact page or by calling (424) 301-7661.
What do the tiers look like?
| Tier | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| A few rooms | $3,000 to $8,000 | Lutron dimmers and a keypad or two in the main living areas, app and voice control, a few scenes |
| Whole-home lighting | $8,000 to $20,000 | Every switch replaced with Lutron, keypads at entries, scenes for the whole house, schedules |
| Lighting and shades | $20,000 to $40,000 | Whole-home lighting plus motorized shades on the openings that matter, integrated with Control4 |
What drives the price?
Switch and keypad count. Each dimmer and keypad is hardware plus installation. Whole-home means every switch, which is where the middle tier lands.
Shades. Priced per opening and by size and fabric. Large or high windows and wired shades cost more than battery shades on standard windows, and they are the fastest way to move the total.
Existing wiring. Lutron dimmers reuse existing switch wiring, so most retrofits do not open walls. New lighting circuits are line-voltage work handled by a licensed electrical partner under permit.
Integration. Lighting that joins Control4, voice, and the shade schedule adds programming, and it is the part clients say they use most.
What is included?
Walkthrough, design, dimmers and keypads, shades and measurements where included, installation, scene and schedule programming, and a follow-up adjustment after you have lived with it for a week.
How long does it take?
A few rooms of Lutron lighting can be finished in one to two days. A whole-home system with motorized shades usually takes one to three weeks, with shade lead times factored in.
See smart lighting installation or read why motorized shades are the upgrade homeowners use every day.
Common questions
Questions people ask about this
- How much do motorized shades cost per window?
- It depends on size, fabric, and wired versus battery, so we quote them per opening after measuring. Battery shades on standard windows are the lower end; large wired shades on high glass are the upper.
- Do I need an electrician for smart lighting?
- Not for dimmer and keypad swaps that reuse existing wiring. New circuits or fixture wiring are line-voltage work we coordinate with a licensed electrical partner.
- Will smart lighting lower my energy bill?
- Dimming and schedules cut waste, and shades on west-facing glass reduce afternoon cooling load. It is a real effect, but comfort and convenience are why clients do it.
- Can I add shades later?
- Yes. Lighting first, shades later is a common path, and we lay out the keypads so the shades join the same scenes when they arrive.
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