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Your Trusted Smart Home & Commercial Automation Partner in Phoenix
Desert Sound & Security has been designing and installing home and business electronics for more than 29 years. Our company has evolved from a residential AV and security provider into a leading electronics integrator specializing in home, business, and educational systems. We offer comprehensive packages including music, television, security, phone, computing, automated window coverings, and HVAC control. Our systems are selected to work seamlessly together, with intuitive control via smartphones or master remotes. We collaborate with builders, architects, and designers nationwide to ensure optimal product selection, space allocation, and aesthetic integration.Our team proactively coordinates installations from prewire to completion, prioritizing schedule adherence and budget compliance. We serve the Scottsdale, AZ area and beyond, combining technical expertise with sensitivity to design aesthetics. Our mission focuses on simplifying clients' lives through proven innovative technology at the right price. Our staff provides knowledgeable guidance, education, and time-value commitment to every customer relationship.
Services
Home Automation
Security Systems
Lighting Control
Motorized Shades
Whole-House Audio
Video Surveillance
Commercial Automation
Wi-Fi Networking
Theater Systems
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have 29+ years of experience in residential and commercial automation.
- Our team includes Control4 Certified Centralized Lighting specialists.
- We partner with top builders and designers nationwide.
- Our solutions integrate ISF-certified video calibration expertise.
- We guarantee on-schedule, on-budget project completion.
Associations and certifications
- Lutron Platinum Dealer
- Control4 Platinum Dealer
- Savant Gold Dealer
- Crestron Dealer
- CEDIA Member
- HTA Member
- Savant Ambassador
What people say
Flawless installation
Professional staff
On-schedule completion
Excellent support
Highly recommend
Services
Home Automation
Our home automation systems integrate lighting, security, climate control, and entertainment into single-app management. With 29+ years of experience, we implement Control4, Savant, and Crestron platforms for seamless control. Systems feature automated scheduling, remote access, and voice activation capabilities.
Security Systems
We install HD surveillance systems with remote monitoring and digital recording. Our solutions include perimeter cameras, indoor/outdoor coverage, and smart alerts. Systems integrate with home automation platforms for unified security management and real-time mobile notifications.
Lighting Control
Lutron-certified lighting systems offer energy savings and ambiance control. Features include dimming, occupancy sensors, and automated scheduling. Our Control4-certified technicians program scenes for residential and commercial spaces, integrating with motorized shades and HVAC systems.
Motorized Shades
Automated shading solutions include sun control, privacy, and blackout options. Systems integrate with lighting and HVAC for energy efficiency. We offer 53+ zone capabilities with smartphone control, scheduled operation, and voice activation compatibility.
Whole-House Audio
32-zone audio systems deliver synchronized music throughout homes. We implement Sonos and Control4 platforms with in-wall speakers and outdoor audio solutions. Systems support streaming services, local libraries, and voice-controlled playback in multiple rooms.
People
Jim Miller
Owner
With 29+ years in home automation, Jim leads Desert Sound's technology integration projects. He specializes in Lutron lighting systems and Control4-certified installations. Jim coordinates builder partnerships and ensures project completion within budget and timeline specifications.
Questions
What smart home systems do you specialize in?
We specialize in Control4, Savant, Crestron, and Lutron systems for home automation, security, lighting control, and motorized window treatments.
Do you work with new construction projects?
Yes, we collaborate with builders and architects from design phase through final installation to ensure proper system integration and budget compliance.
Are your technicians certified?
Our team includes Control4 Certified Centralized Lighting specialists and ISF-certified video calibration experts with 29+ years of combined experience.
What commercial automation services do you offer?
We provide classroom technology, boardroom automation, and campus-wide AV distribution systems for educational and corporate environments.
Do you service existing smart home systems?
Yes, we offer upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting for existing automation systems regardless of original installer.
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