Smart Home Technology in Manhattan Beach
Sand section new builds, Hill section family estates, and Tree section renovations — smart home systems for every part of Manhattan Beach.
Premium Home Automation Services in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach has three distinct neighborhood characters and we work in all of them — the sand section's contemporary multi-story builds, the Hill section's family estates with serious outdoor scope, and the Tree section's traditional homes getting major renovations. The clients here are typically professionals in tech, finance, and entertainment with high standards for how their homes work.
Common architectural styles in Manhattan Beach
Contemporary · Beach modern · Traditional craftsman · Hill section transitional · Sand section three-story
Manhattan Beach projects share two through-lines. First, the design quality is high — most homes we touch have a serious architect involved, and we have to design technology that respects the architecture. Second, salt air still matters, especially for sand-section homes within blocks of the beach. We design for both, plus the usual scope of automation, audio, networking, and security.
Projects we typically do in Manhattan Beach
Sand section new builds and renovations
The sand section between Highland and the Strand has seen a wave of contemporary new builds replacing original beach cottages. We're typically brought in during design to plan equipment locations, lighting layouts, and structured wiring for these three-and-four-story modern homes — and the result is technology that fits the architecture instead of fighting it.
Hill section family estates
Up in the Hill section — east of Highland — the homes are larger, the lots are bigger, and the projects tend to be full-scope: Control4 or Savant brain, Lutron lighting throughout, distributed audio inside and out, integrated security and cameras, sometimes a dedicated theater or media room. The buyers in this part of Manhattan Beach expect a complete system.
Tree section traditional renovations
The tree section homes — Manhattan Heights, Tree Section proper — are getting major renovations and additions. We work alongside the architect and GC to integrate technology into the existing structure, often with wireless Lutron, hidden audio, and equipment placed in basements or detached garages so the main home stays clean.
Our Manhattan Beach services
- Marine-grade outdoor systems for sand-section and Hill section homes
- Lutron Palladiom and Alisse keypads for design-forward contemporary builds
- Savant and Control4 whole-home automation
- Rooftop deck audio, lighting, and TVs with weatherproof installation
- Enterprise WiFi for work-from-home tech, finance, and entertainment professionals
- Camera and access control with discreet, design-conscious placement
Why LA Techs in Manhattan Beach?
We're a CEDIA member and authorized by Control4, Lutron, and Savant — and that matters. It means we've passed the training, we have direct manufacturer support, and we're accountable to a higher standard. We're not a generalist AV company doing smart home on the side. This is all we do, every day, throughout Manhattan Beach and the rest of LA.
The full scope of what we cover: whole-home automation, home theater and distributed audio, cameras and security, networking and WiFi, lighting control, motorized shades, and climate automation. One team. One system. Everything works together — because we designed it that way from the start.
New build, gut renovation, or a targeted upgrade — we've done all three throughout Manhattan Beachand the greater LA area. We work directly with your architect, GC, and interior designer. The wiring gets planned before the walls close, not after. That's how you end up with a clean install instead of surface-mounted conduit and regret. Schedule a consultation and let's figure out what your project actually needs.
"We did a full new build in the sand section and LA Techs was on the project from schematic design through final commissioning. The technology is invisible, the system is rock solid, and they made the whole process easy."
— Augustin and Helena Brzezinski, Manhattan Beach Resident
Frequently asked: smart homes in Manhattan Beach
Do you work in Manhattan Beach?
Yes — Manhattan Beach is a core service area for us. We work throughout the 90266 zip code: the sand section, the Hill section, the Tree section, and Manhattan Heights. We have the marine-grade expertise for beach-block homes and the design-forward installations needed for the contemporary builds throughout the city.
Can you install in a contemporary Manhattan Beach new build?
Yes — that's most of what we do here. We coordinate with the architect during design to plan equipment locations, conduit paths, and lighting layouts. The result is a home where the technology was built in, not added on. Architectural speakers, hidden equipment, and Lutron Palladiom or Alisse keypads make the system disappear into the design.
What does a Manhattan Beach smart home cost?
It depends on the home and the scope. A targeted upgrade typically starts at $30,000-$50,000. A full whole-home system in a Hill section or sand-section home runs $80,000-$300,000+ depending on outdoor scope, theater, and finish level. We always provide a detailed proposal after a free consultation.