Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Home Automation & Theater Solutions in Rochester, MN
At Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. (SHINE), we are dedicated to transforming everyday homes into high-performance smart environments that combine luxury with practicality. Founded in 2011 by industry veteran Dan C. Aguilar, our company specializes in home theater and automation systems designed to simplify modern living without requiring extensive renovations or exorbitant costs. Our proprietary PASS methodologyPractical, Attractive, Sophisticated, and Simpleensures every solution integrates seamlessly with a home's existing architecture and decor. With over a decade of experience, we have earned industry recognition for our innovative designs and client-focused approach. Our team prioritizes aesthetic harmony, leveraging expertise in engineering, interior design, and technology to create systems that enhance comfort, efficiency, and energy conservation.We offer personalized consultations, project management, and professional installation services, including support for equipment purchased elsewhere. Committed to community engagement, we contributed over 200 volunteer hours in 2021 to local organizations. Our Rochester-based design center showcases premium products from exclusive brands like Runco and Paradigm, ensuring clients access to cutting-edge technology. We stand by our work with a one-year service guarantee and ongoing technical support. By blending artful design with functional innovation, we empower homeowners to achieve smarter, more enjoyable living spaces tailored to their unique lifestyles.
Services
Home Automation
Home Theater
Smart Home Design
Project Management
Installation Services
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer free in-home consultations and design proposals within 48 hours.
- Our PASS methodology ensures aesthetically integrated smart home solutions.
- We provide professional installation for equipment purchased elsewhere.
- Our team combines engineering expertise with interior design sensibilities.
- We maintain a one-year cost-free service guarantee on installations.
Services
Home Automation
Our home automation solutions integrate lighting, climate control, security, and entertainment systems into intuitive interfaces. Designed for existing homes without requiring major renovations, these systems enhance convenience and energy efficiency. Clients benefit from personalized programming and seamless operation through single-button controls.
Home Theater
We create immersive theater experiences with high-fidelity audio, 4K video, and acoustic optimization. Systems include hidden motorized art frames for TVs and premium components from exclusive brands. Installations focus on both performance and aesthetic integration with home decor.
Smart Home Design
Our PASS methodology guides custom system design through free in-home evaluations and 30-minute consultations. Engineers develop functional proposals within 48 hours, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, ease-of-use, and energy conservation while maintaining visual harmony with existing interiors.
Project Management
Dedicated project managers oversee all implementation phases, providing continuous communication updates. This ensures smooth execution of complex installations, with coordination between design, engineering, and technical teams to prevent scheduling conflicts or workflow disruptions.
Installation Services
Professional installation covers residential and commercial technology systems, including third-party purchases. Services include calibration, wiring, and integration with existing infrastructure. We offer a one-year service guarantee and optional extended maintenance contracts for installed systems.
People
Dan C. Aguilar
President & CEO
Founder Dan C. Aguilar combines engineering expertise with design sensibilities to create aesthetically pleasing smart home solutions. With over a decade of industry experience, he has designed award-winning systems while maintaining community involvement through 200+ annual volunteer hours.
Questions
What home automation systems do you offer?
We provide integrated lighting, climate, security, and entertainment systems controllable through single interfaces. Solutions start at $199 and work with existing home infrastructure.
Do you install systems purchased elsewhere?
Yes, we offer professional installation services for technology systems purchased from other retailers with our standard one-year service guarantee.
How does your consultation process work?
We provide free in-home evaluations and 30-minute design consultations. Within 48 hours, you'll receive a customized proposal using our PASS methodology.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Rochester, Minnesota and surrounding areas with local installation and support services.
Do you offer ongoing technical support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 tech support and optional service contracts covering all installed components beyond our initial one-year guarantee.
What makes your approach unique?
Our PASS methodology ensures systems are Practical, Attractive, Sophisticated, and Simple, blending technology seamlessly with home aesthetics without requiring major renovations.
