The Jones Residence -Integrated Home Luxury finalist, Americas, 2023

This home exemplifies how beautiful and functional well-integrated technology can be. Although there were many challenges associated with the Hawaiian electric grid, Pacific Audio was able to provide easy-to-use solutions that fit what the client wanted and needed all throughout the house.

The project truly is an integrated home and the integrator’s goal was to provide a “state-of-the-art smart environment that enhanced comfort, convenience, and security” for the family. Pacific Audio provided integration for many systems including audio distribution, video distribution, lighting, network, HVAC control, shade control, pool, and more.

Because the owner had a previous home in Colorado that used Savant-based home automation and Lutron lighting, they wanted to ensure their new system would be as easy to control. To meet their needs, the integrator put in a Crestron system that the homeowners could easily control and self-program. Due to logistics challenges and unique limitations, Pacific Audio crafted a first-of-its-kind hybrid solution using the Crestron Simpl and Crestron Home solutions. This allows the homeowners to program and adjust their own system without calling a programmer to come onsite.

Other unique features of the property include a robust power conditioning and battery backup system to counter the notorious electric grid issues and a Doorbird surveillance system that senses when a vehicle arrives at the front gate. Rather than having to “buzz” someone in, the gate opens automatically when it senses a vehicle.

The judges commended the project for “good automation and integration,” and said that the “lighting is really nice.” Overall, they agreed that it was a job well done.