Technology makes life easier, right? But with so many devices, choices and compatibility issues out there, things can soon feel complicated. HomeTech streamlines and simplifies technology, making it all work together.  Making it work for you.  

HomeTech provides a spectrum of services for your PC, Mac and other electronics. We also create Smart Homes. A Smart Home integrates your home’s devices and systems—security, lighting, entertainment, energy—into one easy-to-use interface. When everything works together, life is good. A Smart Home or Smart Business is uncluttered, easy-to-use, greener, more efficient—and more fun.

HomeTech streamlines technology to make it work for you. We're locally owned and operated and have been providing expert technology services to Evanston, the North Shore, Chicago, and its many suburbs for more than 25 years.

Smart Home
Need help cutting through your home's techno-clutter? HomeTech integrates all of your systems - audio/video, lighting, comfort, entertainment, security, energy - into one easy-to-use interface that you can control from home or away.

Smart Business
Do you own a retail store, restaurant or corporate office? HomeTech streamlines the systems you depend on every day - security, sound, lighting, energy, computers - to give you better control of your work environment and your business. 

What is a Smart Home 


​So what is a Smart Home all about? 

A Smart Home coordinates the technology in your life into complete, brilliant experiences—interactions that fit your lifestyle and are easy for your family to enjoy.

​With one touch, dim the lights, play music, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm the security system. Or, have your house respond to your schedule and needs without touching anything at all. There are many smart devices available today—TVs, thermostats, door locks, even light bulbs that you can control with apps on your smartphone. A Smart Home orchestrates all of your favorite connected devices, making all the apps and solutions work together seamlessly. And that, is when your home truly becomes smart.

A Smart Home coordinates virtually all the connected devices in your home to create a personalized experience with solutions that maximize your comfort, convenience, entertainment and peace of mind. 
This informative video from Control4 gives a nice overview of what is possible and how nice it can be when everything works together.  ​

Smart Solutions

Networking

Fast, Secure, and Strong WiFi
We are more connected than ever before— Gone are the days when a network only had to connect a couple of computers to the Internet.  Today, a fast, reliable, robust and secure  network is more important than ever before.  With the right equipment and a professionally installed network you will have strong fast WiFi in every corner of your house, seamless streaming of music and TV on all of your smart devices, an uncluttered setup and peace of mind that your system is secure.

Entertainment

Enjoy The Ultimate Audio/Video Experience
​Fill one room or every room with your favorite high-definition content. From watching the latest 4K movies to streaming high-resolution music, you can enjoy limitless entertainment with a single remote or create an unrivaled home theater experience. It’s simple, clean and clutter-free entertainment—right at your fingertips.

Smart Lighting

Experience Brilliant Possibilities
Smart lighting adds elegance, ambiance, convenience and energy efficiency to your home. Make your house appear occupied while you are away. Raise or dim any light in the room or the entire house with a single touch. Automate your lighting to respond to your schedule without any touch at all. It’s not just smart, it’s brilliant.

Safety & Security

Peace of Mind, Home or Away
Check in on things at home from wherever you are. Receive alerts when someone enters the house, the garage door is left open, or a leak is detected in the basement. Intelligent security puts peace of mind at your fingertips so you can rest assured that all is safe.

Comfort & Convenience

Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy personalized comfort settings that can be activated on a schedule or with just a few taps on your phone or touch screen.  Integrate your automation system with your existing HVAC, radiant flooring, forced air, dual fuel and geothermal systems. Adjust climate settings at the thermostat or through the user-interface from a touch screen or smartphone. Allow temperature and humidity to adjust according to the season. Even light the fireplace without ever leaving the couch.

Smart Business

Custom Solutions for Your Business
Whether you run a restaurant/bar, corporate boardroom, a fitness center, or a clinical office, as a business owner you have enough to worry about without letting the technology of business operations distract you.  Let HomeTech make your operations more efficient by creating custom solutions designed specifically for your type of business. Set your lighting, music, temperature and video to greet your customers with the perfect welcome. With one button your security system arms, lights go on, temperature adjusts and all the music and TVs automatically turn on. Keep an eye on things—from anywhere. Whether equipment or lights are left on, or unusual activity is detected, you’ll always be in the know.