SmartElectrons
Orange County's Open-Source Smart Home Experts

Smart Home. Done Differently.

Open-source, vendor-neutral smart home design and independent solar advisory. No lock-in. No subscriptions. No sales pressure.

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What We Do

Smart Home Services

From design to implementation, we build smart homes that you actually own and control.

Smart Home Design & Consulting

Custom smart home architecture designed around your needs, not a vendor's product line.

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Home Assistant Setup

Professional installation and configuration of Home Assistant — the most powerful open-source smart home platform.

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Network & Wi-Fi

Enterprise-grade networking for your home. Mesh Wi-Fi, VLANs, IoT isolation, and rock-solid connectivity.

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Security Cameras

NVR systems, PoE cameras, local storage. Your footage stays in your home, not in the cloud.

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Lighting Automation

Smart switches, dimmers, scenes, and schedules. Automate your lighting without expensive proprietary systems.

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Solar & Battery Advisory

Independent solar consulting. We help you evaluate, compare, and vet solar installers — with zero commission bias.

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Why Open-Source

Built on Freedom, Not Subscriptions

No Vendor Lock-In

Your smart home runs on open protocols — Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter. Switch platforms anytime without replacing your devices.

Lower Total Cost

No monthly subscriptions, no proprietary hardware markups. Open-source means you pay for the service, not the ecosystem.

Your Data, Your Home

Local processing by default. Your data stays in your home, not on a cloud server in another country.

Future-Proof

Open-source platforms are maintained by global communities. Your system won't become obsolete when a company decides to discontinue a product.

How It Works

Three Steps to a Smarter Home

1

Free Consultation

We discuss your goals, evaluate your home, and recommend the right approach. 30 minutes, no obligation.

2

Custom Design

We create a detailed plan covering devices, networking, automation, and integration — tailored to your home and budget.

3

Implementation

Professional installation and configuration. We set it up, test everything, and teach you how to use your new smart home.

What People Say

Trusted by Orange County Homeowners

“Finally, a smart home installer who doesn't try to sell me a $50K Control4 system. Smart Electrons designed exactly what I needed at a fraction of the cost.”
Michael R.Orange County, CA
“The Home Assistant setup they delivered is incredible. Everything just works, and I'm not paying monthly subscriptions to five different companies.”
Sarah K.Orange County, CA
“Their solar advisory saved me from a terrible contract. They reviewed three proposals and helped me negotiate $8,000 in savings.”
David L.Orange County, CA

Service Area

Proudly Serving Orange County

Irvine
Newport Beach
Costa Mesa
Huntington Beach
Anaheim
Orange
Tustin
Lake Forest
Mission Viejo
Laguna Beach
Dana Point
San Clemente
Fullerton
Yorba Linda
Brea
Aliso Viejo
Laguna Niguel
Rancho Santa Margarita
Fountain Valley
Garden Grove

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