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The Smart Home Profession's Highest Standard

The only designation that verifies a smart home professional across seven critical categories - so you don't have to gamble on marketing claims

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Your Protection Against Risk

  • Voluntarily Audited - When you choose a Member of Excellence, you're choosing a company that has voluntarily opened their entire business to independent audit. They proved their excellence, so you don't have to gamble on marketing claims.
  • Luxury Living - Hiring a smart home integrator is a significant investment and a long-term relationship. Member of Excellence does the due diligence for you across seven categories that matter most.
  • Comprehensive Validation - This isn't just another certification. It's comprehensive independent validation—from the world's leading smart home association—of business stability, technical expertise, customer commitment, and creative excellence.
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The difference is clear - work with installers who have proven their excellence.

Don't trust your professional smart home investment to just anyone. Members of Excellence have undergone rigorous checks across critical categories from technical certifications to customer care processes to award-winning work.

  • Independently verified expertise and certifications
  • Confirmed financial stability and business longevity
  • Documented customer care and support systems
  • Exceeptional design and installation
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Why Member of Excellence Matters

Don't Gamble on Marketing Claims - Demand Proof

Every integrator claims they're the best. Members of Excellence prove it with independent verification across deveral demanding categories. They volunteered for this scrutiny because they have nothing to hide and everything to prove.

The Only Comprehensive Vetting in the Industry

Most certifications verify one thing: technical skill. Member of Excellence is different. It audits the entire business from financial health to customer service systems to creative excellence. You get the complete package.

Your Smart Home Investment Deserves Due Diligence

You research before buying a car or choosing a doctor. Your smart home deserves the same diligence. CEDIA has done that research for you - Members of Excellence have been thoroughly vetted so you don't have to gamble on promises.

Transform Your Home Into a Masterpiece of Technology

Members of Excellence bring your vision to life with precision, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to quality that matches your standards.

Whole Home Control
Advanced Security
Smart Lighting
Multi Room Audio
Home Cinema

Seven Categories of Excellence

Each category addresses a specific compentency to look for when hiring a smart home professional. Together, these checks provide comprehensive peace of mind for your choice.

1. Dedicated - Because consistency builds credibility

 

  • Your smart home will need support for years, to stay at its best. Members of Excellence have proven staying power—they'll be there when you need them, not just on installation day.
  • Consistency matters. These companies have demonstrated year-after-year reliability through sustained trading history and CEDIA membership.

Why this matters

You need a partner who will still be in business in five or ten years when your system needs updates or troubleshooting. Dedicated status proves longevity you can count on.

2. Certified - Because expertise earns trust

 

  • Your integrator has a team of professionals with active CEDIA certifications—demonstrating independently verified knowledge and expertise.
  • Certified professionals have mastered industry best practices and emerging technologies. They troubleshoot faster, design smarter, and deliver better results.

Why it matters

Smart home technology is complex. Certified status guarantees your integration company has proven, tested knowledge that's been validated by the industry's leading organization. Your project deserves verified expertise.

3. Disciplined - Because a strong foundation keeps your business moving forward

 

  • Financially stable companies can honor their commitments, provide long-term support, and invest in the training and tools that benefit your project.
  • Disciplined financial management signals operational maturity and reliability you can trust.

Why it matters

You're making a significant investment. Disciplined status gives you peace of mind that your integrator won't fold mid-project or disappear when you need warranty service. Financial stability protects your investment.

4. Committed - Because great service doesn't end at installation

 

  • Your integrator has documented, audited customer care plans—proving that ongoing support isn't an afterthought, it's built into their business model.
  • Smart homes need updates, troubleshooting, and optimization over time. Members of Excellence have formal systems in place to provide this support.
  • You're not just buying installation—you're entering a long-term relationship with a partner committed to your satisfaction years down the road.

Why it matters

Too many integrators disappear after installation or treat service calls as low-priority inconveniences. Committed status guarantees your integrator has put customer care commitments in writing and had them independently verified.

5. Detailed - Because precision drives performance

 

  • Your project is backed by comprehensive design documentation—every wire, device, and integration point is planned before installation begins.
  • Detailed documentation protects you: if repairs or expansions are needed years later, any qualified technician has a complete roadmap.
  • Precision in planning means fewer mistakes, no budget surprises, and faster problem resolution.

Why it matters

Great smart homes aren't improvised—they're engineered. Detailed status proves your integrator uses professional design processes that separate custom integration from basic installation. Nothing is left to chance.

6. Collaborative - Because shared knowledge helps shape the future of our industry

 

  • Your integrator actively volunteers with CEDIA, demonstrating industry leadership and commitment beyond their own business success.
  • Collaborative integrators bring fresh insights from industry involvement directly to your project: you benefit from their connection to cutting-edge trends and solutions.
  • These companies don't just follow standards, they help create them.

Why it matters

You want an integrator who's connected to the broader industry and brings innovative thinking to your project. Collaborative status proves you're working with a leader, not just a technician.

7. Celebrated - Because your work sets the standard

 

  • Your integrator's work has been recognized as award-worthy by the CEDIA Smart Home Awards—judged by a diverse panel of industry experts—and found to be among the absolute best.
  • You're not hiring someone who can do the job—you're hiring someone whose work is celebrated as exemplary, and technically excellent.

Why it matters

Anyone can install equipment. Members of Excellence with Celebrated status create experiences. You deserve more than adequate—you deserve award-worthy results.