Luxury Smart Home Project Links Multiple Properties
Owners of multiple estates can unify their property technology under a single platform by integrating fiber backbones.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Home Entertainment
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ForTech Solutions unified two West Los Angeles luxury properties into one smart home ecosystem in 2026. The $538,747 integration project utilized a Corning fiber backbone to link three buildings under a single Control4 platform.
Why it matters
The project demonstrates how homeowners can merge separate properties into a seamless technology ecosystem to simplify management. By locking in all infrastructure before closing walls, the team mitigated complex supply chain issues to achieve a cohesive result.
The installation cost $538,747, falling well under the $1 million budget limit for the 2026 Home of the Year Bronze Award. It integrates 22 Uniview 8MP cameras, seven Sony displays, and 40 audio zones controlled by nine WiFi 6 access points.
The players
ForTech Solutions
A North Hollywood-based integration firm that specializes in luxury smart home technology systems.
Control4
A manufacturer of home automation platforms used to centralize lighting, audio, and security.
The details
To unify the three buildings, the team used a Corning fiber backbone and an AVPro MXnet 4K-over-IP matrix for video distribution. The installers managed supply chain disruptions by executing more than a dozen formal product substitutions. All cable routes and device positions were finalized in CAD software prior to the completion of wall construction.
Timeline
2026: The Sunset Pavilion project earned the Home of the Year Bronze Award.
The Home Front
Large-scale luxury smart home projects increasingly rely on rigorous CAD planning to ensure long-term system stability. This integration follows the design standards established by the 2026 Home of the Year Awards program.
When planning extensive smart home upgrades across multiple buildings, prioritize a central backbone like fiber optics to ensure future-proof connectivity. Coordinate with a licensed low-voltage integrator to lock in your device maps before your contractor closes up your walls.
The takeaway
Complexity in smart home design can be managed through meticulous digital modeling and proactive substitution planning. Homeowners should consult with professional integrators to establish a unified equipment rack, like this project's 42U main unit, to ensure central control across all zones.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CEPRO.
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