5 Best Home Automation Systems in New York (2026)

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

Wiring an apartment or brownstone for one of the home automation systems in New York means picking a company that will still answer the phone years after the install, not just the day it finishes. Every company on this page rates 4.8 or better, and the top name has a perfect 5.0 across 93 Google reviews, so the real differentiator is which platform and project scale each one is built around.

Short answer: The top-rated home automation company in New York is City Smart Systems NYC (a perfect 5.0 across 93 Google reviews), followed by DTV Installations (4.9, 84 reviews) and HDH Tech (4.9, 81 reviews). Costs vary widely by project scope, from a single smart-lighting room to a full Lutron or Control4 whole-home build, so get an on-site consultation before comparing quotes.

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New York's Top Home Automation Companies Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	City Smart Systems NYC - Security Systems & Camera Installation	5.0 ★	93	Security-first smart homes	View ›
2	DTV Installations	4.9 ★	84	Home theater & luxury AV	View ›
3	HDH TECH - Home Automation Company	4.9 ★	81	Lutron lighting & motorized shades	View ›
4	JW Automations	5.0 ★	66	Large or complex multi-building projects	View ›
5	Electronic Environments	4.8 ★	25	Ongoing support for existing systems	View ›

5 Best Home Automation Systems in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

City Smart Systems NYC - Security Systems & Camera Installation

5.093 Google reviews

City Smart Systems NYC designs and installs security systems, camera networks, access control, and home automation across the five boroughs, positioning smart lighting and whole-house audio and video as an extension of its core security work rather than a separate specialty. It offers free on-site consultations and covers access control, networking, and commercial security alongside residential automation, and holds a perfect rating on this list.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across 93 reviews with zero ratings below five stars
Reviewers praise punctual, well-equipped teams that finish jobs quickly
Handles security cameras, access control, and smart automation under one company
Willing to work creatively within a customer's stated budget, per one review

Worth knowing

One reviewer flagged pricing as high relative to the scope delivered
Its core strength and review history lean toward security and camera work more than pure entertainment or lighting automation

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume93 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest pick if your priority is a security-integrated smart home, since cameras and access control are its foundation and automation builds on top. Ask for an itemized quote given the one pricing concern in its reviews.

Website +1917-455-1683 Directions

481 8th Ave Ste 627, New York, NY 10001

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

DTV Installations

4.984 Google reviews

DTV Installations has operated in New York since 2007, specializing in luxury home theater design, whole-home audio and video, and smart home integration using Lutron HomeWorks, Savant, Control4, and Sony AV systems. Founded by Shota Kimeridze, the company serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester, and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, and reviewers describe long-term relationships that continue years after the original install, including wifi upgrades and shade repairs.

What people praise

Fifteen-plus years in business with over 500 projects completed per its site
Reviewers describe being able to call back years later for support and upgrades
Works with premium platforms including Lutron, Savant, and Control4
Named technicians praised individually for patience with less tech-savvy clients

Worth knowing

Premium platform focus (Lutron, Savant, Control4) generally means a higher price point than budget smart-home kits
Best documented for entertainment and whole-home builds rather than pure security work

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume84 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong long-term partner for a full luxury home theater or whole-home automation build on premium platforms. The multi-year relationships described in its reviews are a good sign for anyone who wants support well after installation day.

Website +1212-540-1199 Directions

116 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016

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

HDH TECH - Home Automation Company

4.981 Google reviews

HDH Tech specializes specifically in Lutron lighting automation, motorized window treatments, and audio-video systems for New York homes, with the owner Hy personally handling many service calls according to reviewers. The company positions itself around precision lighting scenes and luxury shading rather than broader security or entertainment builds, and reviewers repeatedly describe fast, hands-on troubleshooting for existing Lutron systems installed by other companies.

What people praise

Owner personally responds to service calls, including fixes for other companies' installs
Reviewers specifically praise reasonable, transparent pricing
Deep specialization in Lutron lighting and motorized shade systems
Fast callback and troubleshooting turnaround per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

Newer, smaller review base than the largest names on this page, meaning a shorter track record
Narrower specialty in lighting and shades rather than full security or camera systems

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume81 · 86th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clearest specialist here for Lutron lighting and motorized shades specifically, including fixing a system another company installed poorly. If your project is broader than lighting and shades, pair it with a security-focused installer or ask if it subcontracts that scope.

Website +1888-449-4233 Directions

325 W 38th St Ste 1401, New York, NY 10018

#4↩ Responds to reviews

JW Automations

5.066 Google reviews

JW Automations is a Queens-based smart home and networking company run by Jimmy Wu and his son Justin, handling home theater, Control4 automation, networking, and security camera installation for both residential and commercial clients across Long Island and New York City. Reviewers describe the company managing genuinely large, complex projects, including full network and camera builds across two interconnected commercial buildings, with detailed proposals and no unnecessary upselling.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating with reviewers citing decade-long working relationships
Demonstrated ability to scope and execute large, multi-building commercial projects
Reviewers specifically praise the absence of upselling or unnecessary equipment
Proposals include visual mockups of camera coverage and wifi range before work begins

Worth knowing

Smaller total review count than the largest names on this list
A family-run, two-person core team may mean longer lead times on very large jobs

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating5 / 5

Review volume66 · 81th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice specifically for a large or technically complex project, given the demonstrated ability to plan and execute multi-building work. Its trustworthy, no-upsell reputation is a real asset when a quote could easily be padded.

Website +1718-513-9735 Directions

50-58 Morenci Ln, Little Neck, NY 11362

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Electronic Environments

4.825 Google reviews

Electronic Environments installs and supports lighting, camera, video, media, and climate control systems for New York clients, with a particular emphasis on high-end home theater networks and universal remote configuration using platforms like Elan. Reviewers, some of whom describe being clients for years, consistently name the same staff members for long-term reliability and attentiveness to smaller support requests, not just new installations.

What people praise

Reviewers describe multi-year client relationships with consistent, named support staff
Handles a broad mix of lighting, camera, media, and climate systems
Praised for being available to solve small issues, not just big installs
One reviewer noted the team gave helpful advice even without becoming a paying client

Worth knowing

Its most recent reviews are older than the other companies on this list, so confirm current availability and lead times directly
Smallest review base on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume25 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency11 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth calling if you want a company known for sticking around after the install to handle small support requests over the years. Given its review recency lags the rest of this list, confirm current response times before committing to a large project.

Website +1212-997-1110 Directions

8 W 38th St 6th Floor, New York, NY 10018

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the company’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated them, ranked against other New York home automation companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from dozens of reviews is treated differently than a 5.0 from hundreds. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does home automation cost in New York? (2026)

Home automation pricing in New York depends heavily on scope, the platform chosen, and whether the work is new construction or a retrofit of an existing apartment or brownstone. A single-room lighting or shade upgrade costs far less than a whole-home Lutron or Control4 build with networking, cameras, and multi-room audio. Because none of the companies on this page publish fixed pricing and costs vary so widely by project, we recommend a free on-site consultation, which most of these companies offer, rather than comparing quotes sight unseen.

Serving all of New York City

The companies above serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Westchester, with several also covering parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. Searching for home automation near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can request an on-site consultation directly.

What to ask before you hire a home automation company

Which platform do you install and support, such as Lutron, Control4, or Savant?
Do you offer an on-site consultation before quoting a price?
Will you service or repair a system another company installed?
How do you handle ongoing support once the install is finished?
Can you provide a visual mockup of camera coverage or wifi range before work begins?
Is pricing itemized by component, or a single bundled quote?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these home automation companies?

We started from home automation companies in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What platform should I choose for home automation?

It depends on scope and budget. Lutron is common for lighting and shades, while Control4 and Savant handle whole-home integration including audio, video, and climate. Ask each company on this page which platform they specialize in before deciding.

Do these companies handle both new construction and existing apartments?

Most of the companies on this page handle both, including retrofitting older buildings and pre-wiring new construction. Confirm directly, since retrofit work in an older building can affect both cost and timeline.

The bottom line

City Smart Systems NYC is the safe default if security is your priority, while DTV Installations and JW Automations are the stronger calls for a full luxury theater or large multi-building build. Get an on-site consultation before comparing quotes, since project scope drives price far more than the company name does.

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