North Scottsdale Smart Home Checklist for New Construction

Building a new home in North Scottsdale offers the perfect opportunity to create a living environment that’s as intelligent as it is beautiful. From fully automated lighting and shading to whole-home audio and advanced security, today’s smart homes combine performance, comfort, and design with seamless precision.

At Oasis Smart Homes, we partner with homeowners, builders, and architects throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and greater Phoenix to design and install smart home systems that deliver effortless luxury, reliability, and long-term value. If you’re starting new construction, here’s your comprehensive smart home checklist to ensure your project is future-ready from the foundation up.

1. Smart Lighting Design and Control

Lighting is one of the most important—and transformative—smart home investments you can make. Properly designed lighting enhances architecture, art, and comfort while providing energy efficiency and intuitive control.

Consider:

• Whole-home Lutron HomeWorks or Savant lighting control systems.
• Custom lighting scenes for entertaining, dining, and relaxation.
• Tunable white and circadian lighting for health and wellness.
• Integration with motion sensors and schedules for energy savings.
• Elegant keypads and control interfaces that complement your interior design.

By planning lighting early, wiring and control locations can be seamlessly incorporated into your home’s architecture.

2. Motorized Shades and Daylight Management

In North Scottsdale’s desert climate, managing sunlight is as much about beauty as comfort. Motorized shades protect interiors from UV exposure, reduce heat gain, and add sophistication to every room.

Plan for:

• Recessed shade pockets for a clean, built-in look.
• Dual shade systems (sheer and blackout) for flexibility.
• Integration with lighting and climate systems.
• Designer fabrics curated to match your interiors.
• Automated shade schedules based on sunrise and sunset.

Lutron, Savant, and Crestron shading systems offer quiet, precise performance for modern architectural homes.

3. Whole-Home Audio and Media Systems

Music is the heartbeat of a home. A whole-home audio system allows you to enjoy crystal-clear sound in every space—from living areas to outdoor patios—without clutter or complexity.

Include:

• Architectural in-ceiling and in-wall speakers for discreet design.
• High-performance amplification from McIntosh, AudioControl, or Savant.
• Outdoor audio zones that blend seamlessly into the landscape.
• Centralized media racks and structured wiring for clean installation.
• Integration with Savant, Control4, or Crestron for unified control.

Consider pre-wiring for future media room or home theater upgrades, even if you’re not installing them immediately.

4. Home Theater or Media Room Infrastructure

Even if your theater isn’t part of Phase One, planning now saves cost and complexity later. Proper acoustic treatment, wiring, and power preparation ensure your theater is ready when you are.

Pre-Plan For:

• Dedicated circuits for amplifiers and projectors.
• Acoustic isolation and soundproofing.
• Hidden speaker and subwoofer locations.
• Lighting control and automated shade integration.
• Control interface via touchscreen or voice command.

For reference-grade audio, Oasis Smart Homes integrates Trinnov processors and McIntosh amplification for immersive cinematic performance.

5. Networking and Home Infrastructure

A reliable home network is the foundation of every smart home. Before drywall goes up, plan for robust wired and wireless connectivity.

Include:

• Enterprise-grade routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Hardwired connections for key devices (TVs, security cameras, automation processors).
• Fiber-optic backbone or CAT6A cabling for future-proofing.
• Secure, segmented networks for automation and personal devices.
• Remote system monitoring and proactive support.

Oasis Smart Homes designs networks built for performance—supporting streaming, automation, work-from-home, and remote system management with ease.

6. Smart Home Automation Platform

Your automation platform is the brain of your smart home. It connects lighting, shades, audio, climate, and security into one cohesive experience.

Leading Platforms We Recommend:

• Savant: Elegant interface, Apple-style design, robust performance.
• Control4: Flexible and intuitive for whole-home control.
• Crestron: Ultimate customization for large, complex properties.

We design and program automation systems that feel intuitive, responsive, and beautifully simple—whether you’re home or away.

7. Security, Access, and Surveillance

Security in luxury estates is about awareness, control, and peace of mind—not intrusion. Our integrated smart security systems combine elegance and intelligence.

Plan for:

• 4K surveillance cameras with AI-powered motion detection.
• Smart locks and gate access systems.
• Lighting and shade integration for deterrence.
• Alarm and sensor monitoring for smoke, CO₂, and leaks.
• Remote notifications and mobile control.

With integration through Savant, Control4, or Josh.ai, your home can automatically secure itself each evening—locking doors, closing gates, and arming the alarm with one command.

8. Outdoor Lighting, Audio, and Pool Integration

North Scottsdale’s outdoor lifestyle calls for intelligent control of lighting, audio, and pool systems that match the sophistication of your interiors.

Include:

• Landscape lighting with scene-based control.
• Weather-rated speakers and subwoofers for entertainment.
• Pool, spa, and water feature automation.
• Integration with fire pits, fountains, and outdoor climate systems.

All can be managed from your app, touchscreen, or simple voice command.

9. Climate and Energy Management

Smart climate control keeps your home comfortable and energy efficient year-round.

Consider:

• Zoning systems for individualized temperature control.
• Integration with motorized shades for passive cooling.
• Smart thermostats and occupancy sensors.
• Energy dashboards for real-time monitoring.

10. Voice Control and AI Integration

Natural voice control brings intuitive simplicity to luxury living. Systems like Josh.ai offer private, conversational control that complements architectural design.

Simply say, “Josh, start dinner,” and your lighting, music, and climate adjust instantly—effortless sophistication for everyday living.

The Oasis Smart Homes Difference

With more than 30 years of expertise in smart home automation, electrical design, lighting, and AV engineering, Oasis Smart Homes provides comprehensive solutions for new construction. We collaborate directly with builders, designers, and architects to ensure every detail—from conduit layout to keypad placement—is beautifully executed and future-ready.

Our process covers design, documentation, installation, programming, and 24/7 private client care—giving you confidence that your home will perform flawlessly for years to come.

Build It Right From the Start

Your new North Scottsdale home deserves technology that enhances comfort, control, and design without compromise. By planning smart home systems early, you’ll enjoy a residence that responds to your lifestyle, simplifies daily routines, and grows with your needs.

Call our Scottsdale studio at (480) 907-7095 or our Orange County studio at (949) 210-9440 to schedule your private smart home consultation!