What to know
- Smart home tech is home safety tech: leak shutoffs, connected smoke alarms, and video doorbells all prevent losses.
- Lutron lighting, Ring doorbells, Wi-Fi smoke detectors, Moen Flo, energy analyzers, and SPAN smart panels top our recommended list.
- SPAN panels are set to play a critical role in the future electrification of America — circuit-level control and monitoring from your phone.
- Licensed installation matters: these devices tie into your panel, water main, and life-safety systems.
The lineup we recommend and install
Every device below earns its place by adding convenience and protection:
- Lutron — scene-based smart lighting and shades; away-mode lighting that makes the house look lived-in.
- Ring doorbell — see and speak to whoever's at the door from anywhere; recorded evidence deters package theft.
- Wi-Fi smoke detectors — alerts on your phone even when nobody's home, so a daytime fire isn't discovered hours late.
- Moen Flo — automatic whole-home water shutoff when a leak starts (see our leak-protection guide).
- Energy analyzer — circuit-level monitoring that shows exactly which appliances drive your bill.
- SPAN smart panels — a modern electrical panel with per-circuit control, monitoring, and battery/solar readiness.
SPAN panels and the electrified home
SPAN replaces the traditional breaker panel with software-controlled circuits you manage from an app. During an outage it can prioritize critical loads on battery backup; during normal life it shows real-time usage per circuit. As homes add EV chargers, heat pumps, and induction ranges, SPAN panels are going to play a critical role in the electrification of America — managing bigger electrical loads intelligently instead of just adding amperage.
Why licensed installation matters
Smart panels, hardwired detectors, doorbell transformers, and main-line water shutoffs all interact with the systems that keep your home safe. Eco's licensed electricians and plumbers install them to code, integrate them cleanly with your panel and plumbing, and verify everything actually works before we leave — no half-configured apps, no doubled-up wiring.
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Common questions
Where should I start with smart home technology?
Start with protection, then convenience: leak shutoff (Moen Flo) and connected smoke detection protect against the two most expensive home disasters, a video doorbell adds security, and lighting/energy tools follow. We can phase installations to fit your budget.
Is a SPAN panel worth it over a standard panel upgrade?
If you're planning an EV charger, solar, battery storage, or a heat pump, SPAN's circuit-level control can defer costly service upgrades and manage loads automatically. For a straightforward capacity fix, a conventional 200A panel may be the value pick. We'll price both honestly.
Do these devices work if my Wi-Fi goes down?
The safety fundamentals keep working — Flo still shuts off water, smoke alarms still sound, SPAN still delivers power. You lose remote notifications until connectivity returns, which is why we configure local alarms and battery backups as part of installation.