CES 2026 revealed a clear shift in smart home technology—from novelty to reliability. For real estate professionals and trade partners, the focus is now on predictable access control, cohesive systems, energy resilience, and automation that quietly improves livability. Home Technology Experts (HTE) helps coordinate and integrate smart home systems that are structured, serviceable, and built for long-term support.

Modern solutions for snow covered driveways and walkways in The Hamptons, Manhattan, and New York City.

Simplify your smart home in NYC and the Hamptons. HTE designs fully integrated automation systems that eliminate app overload and restore ease.

Home Technology Experts partners with carefully selected access control brands—including Siedle, 2N, DoorBird, Yale, Baldwin, Ubiquiti, Control4, and Savant—to deliver entry systems that are intuitive, reliable, and appropriate for luxury homes. Each solution is chosen for seamless integration, refined design, and long-term support within a larger smart home environment.

In 2026, the smartest homes aren’t defined by technology you see—but by how effortlessly everything works together. True luxury is simplicity: lighting, climate, security, and everyday systems responding quietly to your life, not demanding your attention. A well-designed smart home ecosystem removes friction, anticipates needs, and delivers comfort, reliability, and peace of mind—without complexity.

We collaborate with architects and builders to translate design intent into clear, buildable lighting plans. Our process is structured, design-literate, and practical—focused on making the home feel right without adding unnecessary complexity.

Aerial security for your luxury home. Beehive Security Drone System by Sunflower Labs: a fully autonomous, drone-in-a-box solution that's redefining estate safety for high-net-worth properties.

If your home is still making do with a security system from the previous decade, you are missing out. Today’s smart, comprehensive security solutions can do much more than sound an alarm when there’s an occurrence at your home.

There is no denying that an outdoor television is twice as expensive as a standard indoor TV. We are often asked about installing a standard television then locating it under a covering of some sort (patio, hood, inside a media lift) as a substitute for an outdoor TV. That’s not a good idea. Let us tell you why below: