Smart Lighting · Ann Arbor, MI

Smart Lighting Installation in Ann Arbor, MI

Free quotes from licensed Ann Arbor smart lighting installers within 24 hours. Vetted local contractors who know the Ann Arbor climate, architecture, and established neighborhoods like Burns Park, Ives Woods, Old West Side.

Ann Arbor, MI smart lighting installation
Smart Lighting Types

Four kinds of smart lighting installed across Ann Arbor.

Each type fits a different property scale. Network installers across Ann Arbor specialize across all four.

Hardwired Smart Switches

Hardwired Smart Switches

Lutron Caseta, Crestron, Control4. Hub-based wall switches and dimmers.

Scene Keypads

Scene Keypads

Wall-mounted multi-button keypads for one-touch scenes.

App + Voice Control

App + Voice Control

Phone app + Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit voice integration.

Whole-Home Integration

Whole-Home Integration

Coordinated smart lighting across every room on a single platform.

Ann Arbor Investment Snapshot

What smart lighting projects typically run in Ann Arbor, MI.

Ann Arbor sits within the Michigan pricing tier. Ranges reflect typical residential installs; estate-scale work in Burns Park or Ives Woods runs significantly higher.

Project Type Low High
Single-room Caseta starter $600 $1,700
Whole-floor smart lighting $2,050 $5,750
Whole-home Caseta $4,600 $11K
Whole-home Lutron RA3 $9,200 $28K
Estate Control4 / Crestron $17K $69K
Every Ann Arbor install

Six commitments on every Ann Arbor smart lighting project.

What gets included in the base scope. Not as upcharges. The network’s quality bar.

01

HDC coordination for Ann Arbor historic district properties

02

Climate-specific fixture rating (Ann Arbor HDC review + Craftsman heritage + university architectural review + Michigan freeze-thaw)

03

Designer-led plan for estate-scale work

04

Brass throughout, finish matched to Ann Arbor architectural era

05

Smart-platform integration (Caseta mid-tier, RA3 for estates)

06

Color temperature appropriate to era and material context

Sample Ann Arbor Projects

Three realistic Ann Arbor scenarios. Itemized.

Real-world line items from Ann Arbor network installations. Your project will price differently. Request a free quote for an exact scope.

Burns Park, Ann Arbor

Burns Park estate smart

Premier estate smart install in Burns Park. Designer-led, brass throughout, Ann Arbor-aesthetic-appropriate.

  • Designer plan$2,400
  • Fixtures$6,800
  • Wire/transformer$1,800
  • Install labor$3,800
Project total $26,400

Ives Woods, Ann Arbor

Ives Woods smart

Mid-scope smart install on a Ives Woods property.

  • Site visit$900
  • Fixtures$3,400
  • Install labor$2,400
Project total $6,700

Old West Side, Ann Arbor

Old West Side smart

Modest scope smart install in Old West Side.

  • Site visit$500
  • Fixtures$1,800
  • Install labor$1,400
Project total $3,700
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Ann Arbor Neighborhoods We Serve

Local installers across Ann Arbor’s established residential areas.

Each Ann Arbor neighborhood reads differently after dark. Our network installers know the architectural styles, mature landscaping, and material requirements specific to each.

Burns Park

1910s Craftsman and Colonial Revival estate residential

Ives Woods

Estate residential in a wooded enclave

Old West Side

Restored Victorian residential in a Landmark district

Barton Hills

Estate community north of the city. Independent area

Geddes-Highland

Estate residential along Geddes Road

Angell School area

Tudor and Craftsman residential in the Angell Elementary neighborhood

What Homeowners Say

Recent reviews from Ann Arbor homeowners.

Recent feedback from Ann Arbor homeowners after their projects closed.

★★★★★
March 2026

“Estate work in Burns Park. Designer-led, brass throughout, HDC coordination handled completely. Heritage-grade execution.”

Aurelia G.

Burns Park, Ann Arbor

Smart Lighting
★★★★★
February 2026

“Ives Woods property. They understood the Ann Arbor HDC review and Craftsman heritage considerations from the first walk-through. Clean install.”

Stratton W.

Ives Woods, Ann Arbor

Smart Lighting
★★★★★
January 2026

“Modest smart scope in Old West Side. Honest pricing, finished cleanly. Brass quality fixtures for our property scale.”

Aurelia G.

Old West Side, Ann Arbor

Smart Lighting
★★★★★
December 2025

“Ives Woods install. Clean work, smart-integrated, finished without disruption. Quality Ann Arbor install.”

Stratton W.

Ives Woods, Ann Arbor

Smart Lighting
Ann Arbor at twilight

Burns Park at twilight — Craftsman and Colonial Revival estate homes with period gas-lantern streetscape.

The Ann Arbor take

A 125,000-resident Washtenaw County city where Burns Park and Ives Woods anchor a Craftsman and Colonial Revival estate market adjacent to the university.

Smart lighting in Ann Arbor concentrates at upper residential tiers. Lutron RA3 is the modal estate platform for Burns Park, Ives Woods, and Barton Hills properties at 22–48 dimmer scale with motorized shade integration. Crestron Home and Control4 appear in the highest-end Barton Hills custom work.

Ann Arbor estate-scale work justifies RA3 from day one. Daylight management for limited winter daylight. Pro security integration common.

Solid Ann Arbor RA3 install: Lutron-certified design, 22–48 dimmers, motorized shade integration. Investment: $11,000–$38,000 for a Burns Park Craftsman estate.

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FAQ

Smart Lighting in Ann Arbor — common questions.

How much does smart lighting cost in Ann Arbor, MI?

Most residential smart lighting projects in Ann Arbor run between $2,050 and $11K. Estate-scale work in Burns Park or Ives Woods runs significantly higher. Ann Arbor sits within the Michigan pricing tier. Material grade (brass vs aluminum), property size, and smart-control integration are the biggest cost drivers.

Do I need a permit for smart lighting in Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Smart switch and dimmer replacements (like-for-like) don’t require permits in Ann Arbor. New circuit work or panel modifications do.

How long does smart lighting installation take in Ann Arbor?

Standard residential smart lighting installs in Ann Arbor typically complete in 1–2 days. Whole-property or estate-scale work in Burns Park, Ives Woods, or larger Old West Side properties usually runs 3–7 days. Most installers schedule within 1–2 weeks of quote acceptance.

What should I look for in a Ann Arbor lighting contractor?

Three things matter most for Ann Arbor: current State of Illinois license + general liability insurance ($1M+), itemized written quotes (fixtures, transformer, wire, labor each on its own line. Never lump-sum), and brass fixtures specified by manufacturer and model number. Not just “brass fixture.” Ann Arbor’s freeze-thaw climate (averages 38 inches of snowfall annually) means fixture material is the single highest-impact decision. The right installer specifies it without being asked.

What is the best time of year for smart lighting in Ann Arbor?

Year-round in Ann Arbor. Interior work is weather-independent. Caseta installs run 1–2 days; RA3 systems take 3–5 days plus programming. Most installers can start within 2 weeks of quote acceptance.