Smart Home Package
Pick tier and devices — see switch count, hub recommendation, and what actually needs an electrician (vs. plug-and-play).
Tier
Scope
Devices to include
We install whatever you buy. Customer-supplied gear keeps the install transparent and lets you pick the brands you already love.
Your Setup
Most popular- •Replace ~13 existing switches with Lutron Caséta dimmers/switches
- •Doorbell transformer upgrade if existing chime is missing or wrong voltage (Nest/Ring need 16–24V AC)
- •Mount the hub + run first-time configuration with you
- ~10–15 Lutron Caséta switches & dimmers
- Smart thermostat (Nest / Ecobee) — installed and bound to your network
- Smart doorbell (Nest / Ring) — wired + transformer verified
- Smart locks on key entries (front + back/garage)
- Hub install + first-time configuration
- Walkthrough with the homeowner before we leave
Counts are approximations the electrician will refine on-site. Customer-supplied gear; UHE quotes labor and any electrical work in person.
The three tiers
Tier sets the lighting line (Caséta vs RA), hub type, and how much is automated.
- 4–6 Lutron Caséta switches/dimmers
- Smart thermostat (Nest / Ecobee)
- Smart doorbell + transformer upgrade if needed
- Caséta Smart Bridge (no pro programming)
- 10–15 Lutron Caséta switches across main floor + key rooms
- Smart thermostat
- Smart doorbell + transformer upgrade
- Smart locks on front + back/garage entries
- Caséta Smart Bridge Pro (Pico remote support)
- Pairs well with PoE cameras — see our camera tool
- 25–40+ Lutron RA2/RA3 switches with Pico remotes & scenes
- Smart thermostat + smart smoke/CO + water leak detection
- Smart doorbell + smart locks on all entries
- Smart garage door opener
- In-ceiling speakers + multi-zone audio amp (Sonos Amp or similar)
- Lutron RA Wireless Main Repeater (UHE programmed)
- Cat6 backbone + UniFi Protect cameras (separate quote)
What needs an electrician — and what doesn't
Some smart-home pieces are plug-and-play; others have to be wired into your existing electrical. Here's the honest split.
UHE installs
- Smart switches & dimmers (replaces existing switches — wired)
- Smart doorbell transformer upgrade (16–24V AC)
- New circuits or outlets (garage opener, audio amp rack)
- In-ceiling speaker pre-wire (Cat6 / speaker cable runs)
- Hub mounting + first-time programming
You can DIY
- Smart thermostat (if existing wiring has a C-wire)
- Smart locks (battery-powered, replaces existing lockset)
- Plug-in cameras (Ring / Nest standard models)
- Smart speakers (Sonos, HomePod, plug-and-play)
- Smart plugs and outlet adapters (no wiring)
Happy to install the DIY items too if you'd rather not — but a lot of customers save the labor and do those themselves.
Lutron Caséta vs. RA — which one?
Both are Lutron. Both work great. They're aimed at different homes.
Caséta
Starter / Connected- Consumer-grade; Smart Bridge ~$80
- Works without a neutral wire — great for older Utah homes
- Up to 50 devices per bridge
- Works with Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit out of the box
- —Best for 4–25 switches in a single home
RA2 / RA3
Smart Whole Home- Pro-grade; professionally programmed by UHE
- Wireless Main Repeater handles 100+ devices
- Multi-zone scenes, schedules, occupancy/vacancy sensors, time-of-day rules
- Built for whole-home builds and vacation properties
- —Best for 25+ switches and deep customization
Every install includes
What we provide vs. what you bring: Customer brings the gear (switches, hub, doorbell, thermostat, locks, speakers). UHE provides labor, any transformer or circuit work, neat conduit/cable runs, and programming.
Common questions
Ready to upgrade your home?
Free on-site walk-through. We'll map every switch, confirm transformer and network readiness, and quote labor transparently.