Total Control Home Automation

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 (46)
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: Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
: (866) 946-4606
: http://www.TotalControlHomeAutomation.com

Company Overview

Home automation is as easy as using a 3-way switch to control lighting from either end of the corridor. You can manage your lighting from anywhere, automatically. Be aware of your garage door's position from anywhere and close it with confirmation. Change several lights to a scene with one button press. Manage your thermostats via your smartphone. Stay informed with event notifications. In summary, we manage anything wired from anywhere with an internet connection.

No need for rewiring, no monthly fees, all accessible from your smartphone!

Our certifications include NEST PRO, RING PRO, along with SmartHome and more. Nest offers excellent energy-saving solutions, learning thermostats, indoor and outdoor cameras, and smoke and CO detectors.

Call us for $25 off at Ring.com, just ask!

If you can't reach me, please leave a message - it's the best way for me to return your call.

I appreciate your business, thank you for selecting us.

Be sure to check our ""not recommended"" reviews at the bottom; they are all legitimate.

We operate under the name Total Control Home Automation. Yelp sometimes modifies the business name.

Yelp can occasionally take down my website link. Check out our website at www.TotalControlHomeAutomation.com. Ballard Electric is a separate entity, but we often collaborate. You can find my page on Ballard's site; just go to ""Ballard-Electric.com"" and tap [Home Automation].

You might have seen us at the Westlake Home Show at the Hyatt (we're not currently exhibiting). You can usually find free tickets on the website.

I aimed to install pendant lights in the kitchen, but running a wire from the lights to the switch would cause wall damage. Thinking back to X-10 from around 30 years ago (and recognizing its limitations), I sought a remote switch product. Crestron, Lutron, and RadioRA are too costly. A few systems necessitate rewiring - just what I was hoping to avoid.

In short, I discovered the right product, at the right price, with the right performance. I’ll tell you all about it and show you with a complimentary demo at your place. More features, reduced costs, and straightforward installation - what else could you desire? And remember to call for a demo!

With roots in computer programming and automation, this business has evolved to assist you in realizing your desires and establishing a genuinely smart home. Finding solutions to challenges is personally rewarding, and it’s even more fulfilling to help others enjoy the advantages of technology, often without them realizing what’s possible.

A memorable installation for me was for a client with quadriplegia. This client cannot even push a button on a phone or move a mouse. I utilized Insteon, Amazon Echo, and a bit of custom tech for the solution. Now, he can control his lights, fan, thermostat, TV, audio system, and even adjust his hospital bed!

What can I do to make your life better? And of course, all without rewiring or plaster dust.

Business Services

  • Doorbell installation
  • Doorbell repair
  • Electric inspection
  • Electric installation or replacement
  • Electric panel installation
  • Electric panel repair
  • Electric repair
  • Wire installation
  • Wire repair
  • Electric vehicle charging station installation
  • Home automation repair
  • Component automation
  • Light fixture installation
  • Light fixture repair
  • Outlet installation
  • Outlet repair
  • Home system automation

Business Location & Hours



Mon:8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue:8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed:8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu:8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri:8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat:8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Recommended Customer Reviews

Armenoid B.
★★★★★

Perfect visit.

Courteous service, knowledgeable and generous with information, most pleasant demeanor. Fair pricing and top notch work.

Will call again

Leigh H.
★★★★★

What a delight to work with someone that is so professional and honest. Andrew does beautiful work. He is extremely trustworthy. I highly recommend this company. You won't be disappointed.

Jerri R.
★★★★★

Andrew is great!!! I had a Ring camera on my garage, but it didnt have enough signal to continue to work , so I bouth eero mesh to extned the signal. I found Andre while looking for someone to hook it up. He said he would come and take a look and maybe we do extend the signal with a lower priced product and for a lot less money. After checking on everything, he decided to move my router so it wouldnt have to go thru as many walls. After using longer cables and moving the router across the room, all we had to do was press the reset button on the top of the camera, and after 2 months of it not working, it came back online immediately. Andrew is very knowledgeable and personable! He saved me a lot of money since now I can return the eero to Amazon! I am going to discontinue my Total Tech account with Best Buy Geek Squad and call Andre for all future computer needs. By way, his prices are also Very reasonable! You can't do better anywhre else!!!

Debbie K.
★★★★★

I had an outlet outside without a cover and Andrew not only replaced it with a multi-use cover, but he realized that there was no electricity going to it. Andrew was able to find the GFI outlet in the garage BEHIND boxes and my storage shelving. He was nice and patient and I HIGHLY recommend utilizing Andrew and TCHA if you want to get something done right.

Matthew G.
★★★★★

Andrew is the best! He helped set up our two Nest learning thermostats. And he saved me untold time and money by answering in about 30 seconds a problem I was having with our forced air unit furnace when I had crossed 2 wires and blown a fuse on the control unit itself. I will definitely opt for hiring Andrew instead of trying do DIY my next smart-home project.

Josh S.
★★★★★

Andrew and TCHA went above and beyond to help me set up an old surround sound system in my new home. I spent months trying to find someone to assist me with this project. He was the literally the only person who took the time to diagnose the problem and formulate a plan to get the job done the right way with no hassle. Andrew is very communicative, easy to reach, and really went out of his way to bring better sound and clarity to our home. i will be reaching out to him in the future for additional work in our home.

Sara B.
★★★★★

After 3 other attempts to fix the deck lights Andrew was able to fix the problem and then give additional advice on improvements for longevity. Would recommend!

J S.
★★★★★

Found Andrew on Yelp and liked what I read. I am a stickler on having a clean result and Andrew was the answer. He seemed well versed in tech side of things related to my brands and internet choices which was great since I'm not. I would recommend Andrew for all your video / audio needs.

Jeri D.
★★★★★

Very professional, informative and overall great experience. I highly recommend this company for home security needs. I did not know much about home cameras, security etc and Andrew helped by providing the information I needed to make the best choice for my family.

Shark G.
★★★★★

We recently painted our entire house and removed some defunct '80s intercom panels, including one whose only remaining function was the doorbell. Before our contractors patched things up I looked at the old intercom wires that were sticking out and thought I had picked the correct ones to leave exposed for my new Nest Hello video doorbell. Well, my contractors tucked the other wires into the wall and covered everything up, and to my dismay when I went to install the Nest Hello, I wasn't getting any power to the doorbell! After some troubleshooting I frustratedly sought help from a Nest Pro, and came upon Andrew and Total Control Home Automation on Yelp.

I sent Andrew a message on a Saturday asking for urgent help and he was able to come on Monday. He confirmed my suspicion that I had buried the wrong wires and, without charging me for that visit, rescheduled for a couple days later so I could have my contractor come out and bust open my wall again. Andrew returned and got everything set up for me within an hour or two. He even relocated the doorbell a foot or so further from our door so we could have a better angle of the street -- making minimal damage to the stucco while doing so! My contractor was so impressed with how clean Andrew was in his work that they didn't charge me extra to patch and paint things back up!

Andrew stuck around to make sure everything was working fine and even followed up with me later to check that things were still good.

I have thoughts for other home automation projects down the road that I will definitely be checking in with Andrew for. He's super friendly, responsive, smart, and resourceful. Two thumbs up!

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