Professional Smart Home Design · Austin, TX

Step 1: Consultation

We walk through your home for about an hour, in person or on video, and you describe the routines of your household on a typical day. I make an inventory of your current devices and discuss potential automations that could enhance your daily routines.

Step 2: Custom Design

Within 3 business days, we’ll send you a design plan thoughtfully tailored to your goals and includes a device inventory, recommended changes, and estimated cost. No surprise line items, no mystery hardware. You will see clearly how your home will behave once it is fixed.

Step 3: Installation

I schedule installation around your family calendar and do the heavy lifting: connecting devices, cleaning up old apps, and programming reliable routines. You keep using your home as usual while the work happens in the background.

Step 4: Ownership

At the end, you receive an easy-to-follow guide that explains how your home now behaves, how to troubleshoot issues, and how to make updates yourself, if you so choose.

Just know you can always reach out to us for fixing issues or expanding your smart home capabilities.

Who is behind RyzaLab

Hi, I’m Ryan. I've spent years in product roles managing complex systems, but my real passion is the sanctuary of home.I treat my own household as a living lab. That means the systems I design for you are tested on real mornings, travel days, and late-night diaper changes. If it isn't reliable enough for my family, I won't install for yours.My job is to bridge the gap between complex tech and real life, ensuring your home feels like a sanctuary, not a science project.

Is this you?

If these sound familiar, you are exactly who RyzaLab helps.• Great gear, no flow. Your devices (Hue, Sonos, Ring) are high-quality but trapped in separate apps. They need to work as one cohesive system without requiring an IT manager to run them.• Dreads the "2 AM Blinding Light." A smart home should understand time of night. It gently lights the path to the bathroom at night rather than shocking the whole house awake.
• Wants a home, not a gadget. Devices often feel like they demand attention rather than saving time. Automation works best when it is invisible, private, and silent.• Privacy matters, but so does simplicity. You shouldn't have to trade privacy for convenience. It is possible to keep your data off the internet without needing a PhD to make it happen.

Initial Consult

$200

Focused 60-90 minute meeting to understand your home, daily routines, and goals.


You get:• In-person or virtual walkthrough
• Inventory of your current devices
• 3-5 "Quick Wins" you can use immediately





Perfect if you want expert eyes on your setup before deciding what to change.

Core Foundation

$1,995*

We build the central "command center" of your smart home. We unify your lights, locks, and daily routines into one reliable system


You get:• Everything in the Initial Consult
• Central Hub Setup (Home Assistant)
• Unified control for Lights & Locks
• Reliable "Goodnight" & "Morning" scenes
• A simple dashboard for the household


Ideal if your goal is "make what we already own work together."

Whole Home Design

$3,495*

For full home designs where tech needs to quietly support family life, guests, and work.


You get:• Everything in Core Foundation
• Smart scenes (Hosting, Vacation Mode)
• Advanced data privacy configuration
• Advanced Audio & Climate integration
• Plain-English "Owner’s Manual"


For households who want a home that feels thoughtfully automated, not just wired up.

DIY Partner

$995*

For the DIYers who got 70% of the way there... then work, kids, or complexity took over.


You get:• Review of existing architecture
• Honest diagnosis of "bad gear"
• Simplified naming & logic plan
• Prioritized "Finish Line" checklist
• Follow-up session to review changes




Get the expert course correction needed to finally mark this project as "Done."

Q1: Do you only work in Austin?
Right now I focus on the Austin area and nearby suburbs. For remote projects, we occasionally take on work if the scope fits. Reach out and we can see if it is a match.Q2: Why do you choose Home Assistant?
Because it guarantees privacy and ownership. Unlike "big tech" hubs that sell your data or charge monthly fees, Home Assistant is open-source. This means you truly own your system, your data stays private, and you aren't locked into one vendor. It also allows us to run automated local backups and customize your home in ways off-the-shelf hubs simply can't.

Q3: Does the project cost include hardware?
No, the fee is for design and implementation labor only. Every home is different, so hardware is budgeted separately. I will build a shopping list for you so you purchase the devices directly, ensuring you own the warranties and receipts.

Q4: Do you handle the electrical wiring?
I act as the "Architect," not the Electrician. I focus on the software, integration, and low-voltage logic. If your project requires high-voltage work (like installing new in-wall light switches), I can recommend specific models and coordinate with your licensed electrician to ensure they install exactly what we need, but I do not perform high-voltage installation.

Q5: Will I need to replace all my devices?
Usually not. In many homes, most of the hardware is fine. The real problem is how everything is glued together. We start by reusing as much as possible and only recommend new gear when it clearly simplifies your life or replaces something truly unreliable.Q6: Can you help if I am renting?
Yes. We can design around landlord limits and avoid anything that requires opening walls. There is a lot you can do with smart scenes, lighting, sensors, and better WiFi, even in a rental.

Book Consultation

Tell us a bit about your home, your devices, and what you wish felt easier or your smart home vision. We will review your notes and send you an email to schedule the Initial Consult.

60–90 minute working session, $200, focused on designing a smarter home that fits how you live. After you submit this form, you will be taken to a secure booking page to pick a time and complete payment.