Is smart lighting priced per room or per switch?

Per dimmed circuit and per keypad, which usually works out to a per-room figure, plus per opening for motorized shades. The proposal itemizes it so you can add or remove rooms and see what changes.

Can I do smart lighting without rewiring my house?

Yes. Lutron wireless systems replace existing switches and dimmers with no new wiring, which is how most retrofits in older Los Angeles homes are done.

What raises the cost of a lighting project the most?

Motorized shades, because every window is its own device, and keypad count. Phasing the shades and using one keypad per room entry keeps both in check.

How long does a smart lighting install take?

One to three weeks depending on room count and shade lead times, which can be several weeks for custom fabrics. Wireless dimming alone is often done in a couple of days.

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How Much Does Smart Lighting Cost in Los Angeles?

Name: LA Smart Home Systems
Address: 14813 Oxnard St, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91411, US
Telephone: (424) 301-7661
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

September 9, 2026 5 min read

Smart lighting in Los Angeles is priced per room for dimming and keypads, and per opening for motorized shades. The Lutron platform you choose (wireless for retrofits, wired for new construction) and how many keypads you want on the wall set the rest. We do not publish price ranges because two homes with the same square footage can need very different systems. What we can do is show you exactly what moves the number, so you walk into the consultation knowing which decisions are yours to make.

Every project is quoted after a free on-site consultation, so the number reflects your home and not a template. You get an itemized proposal that separates equipment, wiring, programming, and labor before any work starts. Book it at our contact page or by calling (424) 301-7661.

What drives the cost of smart lighting?

Driver	What it does to the number	How to keep it in check
Rooms and circuits	Every dimmed circuit is a device. Rooms with many fixtures and switches cost more.	Start with the great room, kitchen, primary suite, and exterior. Those carry most of the daily value.
Keypads	Engraved scene keypads replace banks of switches and are priced per keypad.	One keypad per entry point to a room is usually plenty.
Motorized shades	Priced per opening, and the fabric, size, and wired or battery drive move each one.	Prioritize the windows that get afternoon sun and the rooms you want dark.
Wired or wireless platform	Lutron wireless systems retrofit into any home. Wired systems suit new construction and larger estates.	Retrofits in Santa Monica usually go wireless; new builds get wired.
Exterior and landscape	Landscape zones and exterior fixtures add circuits and weatherproof hardware.	Control the existing exterior circuits first; add landscape zones as a later phase.
Integration	Bringing lighting and shades into Control4 adds programming but gives you one app and one remote.	Program a handful of scenes (morning, evening, away, movie) and refine from there.

Why do shades change the number so much?

Because every opening is its own device with its own drive, fabric, and measurement. Two rooms with the same square footage can differ by a factor of three in shade cost depending on window count and size. That is also why they are the easiest thing to phase: do the sun-facing rooms first. More on the decision in motorized shades in Los Angeles.

What is included in an LA Smart Home Systems lighting proposal?

Lutron dimmers, keypads, and shades as scoped, wiring where the platform needs it, programming of scenes and schedules, integration with Control4 if you have it, and a walkthrough. Licensed C-7. Scope is on the smart lighting installation page.

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Is smart lighting priced per room or per switch?: Per dimmed circuit and per keypad, which usually works out to a per-room figure, plus per opening for motorized shades. The proposal itemizes it so you can add or remove rooms and see what changes.
Can I do smart lighting without rewiring my house?: Yes. Lutron wireless systems replace existing switches and dimmers with no new wiring, which is how most retrofits in older Los Angeles homes are done.
What raises the cost of a lighting project the most?: Motorized shades, because every window is its own device, and keypad count. Phasing the shades and using one keypad per room entry keeps both in check.
How long does a smart lighting install take?: One to three weeks depending on room count and shade lead times, which can be several weeks for custom fabrics. Wireless dimming alone is often done in a couple of days.

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