5 Best Home Automation Systems in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Home automation systems in Chicago usually start as one simple request, a mounted TV or a single camera, then grow once the installer shows what's possible. One name on this page has logged 417 Google reviews, more than five times the next closest, and every business here holds a rating of 4.8 or better.

Short answer: HDInstalls TV Installation Chicago Co. leads with a perfect 5.0 across 417 reviews, having grown from TV mounting into full home automation work. Home Systems, Inc., family-run since the 1980s, is close behind at a perfect 5.0 across 82 reviews. Pricing depends heavily on system scope, so ask for a written quote.

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How Chicago's Home Automation Installers Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	HDInstalls TV Installation Chicago Co.	5.0 ★	417	TV mounting through full smart home builds	View ›
2	Home Systems, Inc.	5.0 ★	82	Family-run smart home installation since the 1980s	View ›
3	Sam's Home Theater Installation Company	5.0 ★	39	Custom home theater and multi-room audio	View ›
4	Digital Systems & Integration	4.8 ★	35	High-end Control4 and whole-home integration	View ›
5	SMART Home Theater Installation	5.0 ★	17	Straightforward home theater upgrades	View ›

5 Best Home Automation Systems in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

HDInstalls TV Installation Chicago Co.

5.0417 Google reviews

HDInstalls TV Installation Chicago Co. installs home audio and video systems, TV mounts, networking and remote-view security cameras across the Chicago area, with certified in-house technicians and a lifetime warranty on installations. Reviewers describe jobs that started as a single TV mount and grew into full surround sound and networking setups as trust built over repeat visits.

What people praise

Reviewers describe multiple repeat visits over a decade for the same household
Same-day service available for urgent requests, per reviewers
Lifetime warranty on installations
Named technicians credited consistently across reviews

Worth knowing

No listed street address, so confirm coverage of your specific area before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume417 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name on this page by a wide margin, and the repeat-customer pattern in the reviews, some spanning close to a decade, is a strong signal of consistent quality.

Website +1312-450-5470 Directions

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Home Systems, Inc.

5.082 Google reviews

Home Systems, Inc., based in Glenview, has served the Chicagoland area for over 43 years, handling home theater, smart lighting, security systems and full home automation for residential and commercial clients. Reviewers describe multi-generational trust in the family-run business, with the current owner continuing the standards set by his father decades ago.

What people praise

Over four decades of local operating history
Reviewers describe multi-year, repeat customer relationships
Handles both residential and commercial installations
Perfect rating across its review base

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than HDInstalls, though a similarly strong rating

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume82 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A trusted, long-established name where reviewers specifically credit continuity across two generations of family ownership, a rare and reassuring signal in this trade.

Website +1847-998-1970 Directions

2000 Lehigh Ave, Glenview, IL 60026

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Sam's Home Theater Installation Company

5.039 Google reviews

Sam's Home Theater Installation Company builds custom home theater setups, outdoor sound systems and multi-room audio across Chicago, often starting from a simple TV mount request that expands into a full audiovisual project. Reviewers describe large installations like a 120-inch projection screen and outdoor speakers across multiple patios, completed at prices they call more reasonable than competing quotes.

What people praise

Perfect rating across every review on file
Reviewers repeatedly describe pricing as more reasonable than other quotes
Handles ambitious projects like large-format projection systems
Named technician credited for managing full projects including construction and electrical

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top two names, so ask for recent references

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume39 · 86th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The reviews describe genuinely ambitious builds completed at competitive prices, worth calling for anything beyond a basic TV mount and speaker setup.

Website +1312-680-3479 Directions

1524 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60610

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Digital Systems & Integration

4.835 Google reviews

Digital Systems & Integration designs and installs advanced smart home automation, lighting, audio, security and Control4 systems for residential and commercial spaces in Chicago. Reviewers describe rescuing complex projects after other companies failed to deliver, including a full smart home update following a prior contractor who took payment and disappeared.

What people praise

Reviewers describe successfully rescuing projects after bad experiences with other installers
Handles complex, whole-home Control4 integration
Free minor adjustments after installation, per a reviewer
Consultants credited for honest recommendations, including advising against unnecessary upgrades

Worth knowing

Most detailed reviews are a few years old, so confirm current team and pricing directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume35 · 81th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The clearest choice here for a genuinely complex, whole-home automation project, and the reviews specifically describe honest guidance, including telling clients what they don't need.

Website +1888-903-4448 Directions

2545 W Diversey Ave Suite 237, Chicago, IL 60647

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

SMART Home Theater Installation

5.017 Google reviews

SMART Home Theater Installation builds and upgrades home theater setups across Chicago and nearby suburbs like Berwyn, handling everything from speaker wiring to full projector and screen installs. Reviewers describe replacing janky, self-installed setups with properly wired systems, including hidden cabling and correct ventilation for projectors.

What people praise

Perfect rating across its review base
Reviewers describe genuine before-and-after improvement over DIY setups
Walks customers through the finished system before leaving
Clean installation with hidden wiring, per multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this page, though consistently positive

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume17 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid, straightforward choice for upgrading an existing but underperforming home theater setup, with reviewers specifically noting the clean, hidden-wiring finish.

Website +1312-680-2903 Directions

2835 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume tracks how many customers rated the installer, weighted against others on this page. Confidence blends both, so hundreds of reviews at a perfect rating outweighs a smaller base at the same rating. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does home automation cost in Chicago? (2026)

Home automation costs in Chicago range widely, from a simple TV mount and speaker setup to a full whole-home Control4 integration covering lighting, shades, security and multi-room audio. None of the companies on this page publish flat rates, since pricing depends heavily on system scope, so an in-home consultation is the standard first step.

Serving all of Chicago

These installers cover Chicago and its suburbs, including Glenview, Berwyn and the broader Chicagoland area. If you are searching for a home automation installer near me, each listed here offers an in-home consultation across the greater Chicago area.

What to ask before you hire a home automation installer

Can the system grow over time, or do I need to plan the full scope upfront?
What brands and platforms do you install, like Control4 or a simpler alternative?
Is wiring hidden, and how will you handle running cable through existing walls?
What is included in a warranty, and for how long?
Will you walk me through using the system before you leave?
How do you handle service calls if something stops working later?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these installers?

We pulled real Google Business listings for home automation and smart home installers in Chicago, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and how recently customers were still leaving reviews.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh the data periodically. This page was last verified in August 2026.

What is Control4, and do I need it?

Control4 is a whole-home automation platform that unifies lighting, security, audio and video under one system. Digital Systems & Integration specializes in it, but simpler setups from the other installers on this page may suit smaller projects.

Can I start small and expand my system later?

Yes. Several reviewers on this page describe starting with a single TV mount or speaker setup that later grew into a full home automation system with the same installer.

The bottom line

HDInstalls is the safest default given its scale, perfect rating and pattern of repeat customers over many years. For a genuinely complex whole-home project, Digital Systems & Integration’s Control4 expertise is worth a direct comparison.

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