About
High-Tech Living Experience.
Home theater, smart home, audio, lighting, shades, security, and network. Installed for homes and businesses around the Puget Sound since 2009.
Who we are
We create experiences, not just installations
Since 2009, High-Tech Living Experience has been helping homeowners across the greater Seattle area get more out of their homes. That might be a movie night that feels like a real theater, music that follows you from the kitchen to the patio, lights and shades that set the mood on their own, or the peace of mind of knowing your home is secure, even when you're away.
We're in this for the long haul. Many of our clients have worked with us for years, through new projects, upgrades and new homes, and we value those relationships deeply. When you call, you're talking to people who know you and your home.
We hire good people who love what they do. Our team takes pride in clean, careful work and in getting the details right, and we have fun doing it. If you're planning something new or want to make what you have work better, we'd love to meet you.
Licensed Washington low-voltage electrical contractor, HIGHTLE911LR. Bonded, with $1,000,000 liability coverage.


The owner
Nick Nelson started the company in 2009.
He has been in this business since 2001. He has lived in the Seattle area his whole life, and in South Snohomish County for the last 25 years. He is married and has two children.
Nick values each client relationship. He likes making a personal connection, and he thinks of clients as people he expects to know for a long time — friends he still hears from, not a job that ends when the work is done.
From clients
“My wife & I have hired High-Tech Living twice- first to replace an old security system & improve the wifi at our old house, and, after moving recently, to do both of those at our new house, and also help set up our home entertainment system. They've been a pleasure to have around working on our house & their results have been great. You wouldn't believe how organized they've made the inside of our networking closet!”
— Tom Callaghan · Google
“Dont look any further, high-tech living is an excellent company for your smart home. Nick and Ariez are honest, reliable, and professional, and have helped us tremendously to get everything set up in our new home. From installing internet, to security cameras, lutron shades, and large TVs, they have done it all with a smile and a calm demeanor. We will hire them again.”
— Anna Zamora · Google
“Ariez and Tristan were awesome. Despite some pretty complicated and unknown wall structure and backing material to mount onto, they were able to get the job done for mounting our 2 televisions. Fantastic job and great guys to chat with as well, would definitely use them for any future work and highly recommend.”
— Joey · Google
“Amazing customer service, creative and sound ideas to make things work the most effective and cost effective way. Highly recommend”
— Tami Meraglia · Google
“Just an all-around positive experience from start to finish. Excellent communication (which is something that has been a struggle working with other companies). Ariez was my main point of contact and he did an amazing job setting up our new 4K short throw projector, organizing all of our surround sound and getting our super fast internet set up throughout the house. Nick, the owner, was great to work with as well. Highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again in the future!”
— Jeff B., Kirkland · Yelp
“I highly recommend high-tech living. Nick and the team provided a great customer experience. They installed a Sonos sound system at our place and installed a nest doorbell. Nick was very responsive to my questions and made time to come back to resolve a connectivity issue post install. I'll use high-tech living again for future needs.”
— Jesse N., Bellevue · Yelp
“We had these guys out for a fairly straightforward job by their standards--we needed to hide some wires, tuck away a couple components, and set up the TV sound to come through some additional speakers for added volume. They showed up right on time and got right to work. They did everything quickly and pleasantly and exactly as asked; they even figured out stuff that I wouldn't have been able to explain--even though all the equipment was already here, it wasn't stuff they sold. They upgraded our blown speakers and left everything in perfect shape, nice and clean. We couldn't be happier with the work.”
— Tom B., Lynnwood · Yelp
“The team did an amazing job mounting several TVs and setting up my equipment. Their attention to detail and effort to make me 100% satisfied was above and beyond what I was expecting. Even when they realized that they did not have the right materials to accommodate my needs, they went and purchased. Will use them again for home automation in the future.”
— Aaron S., Bothell · Yelp
“I can not say enough about the exceptional customer service, work quality, and professionalism. Nicholas was extremely prompt with emails and/or phone calls, answering all my questions and concerns promptly and courteously. Mike and Ariez who installed my tv mount and cable management, were friendly, detailed oriented, and professional. Never once did they ever belittle any of my ideas or questions and what probably impressed me the most was that they involved me throughout the entire installation process to ensure I got exactly what I wanted. I am more than pleased with the quality of work they did, it has such a clean look. Reasonably priced with top notch work and excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend!!”
— Dean K., Renton · Yelp
“Nick and his team helped us build a enhanced 4K home theater and mount a TV to a porcelain coated interior wall. Both projects were challenging as we have very limited attic area which makes wiring very difficult and the porcelain coated wall makes drilling very tricky. Nick came over several times to inspect the area and the condition of the walls and prepared multiple solutions for us to choose from. He also provided us with very professional advices to help us choose the right equipments to go with, which saved us a lot of money. Once we finalized the plan, he ordered the equipments quickly and finished the project in one week. His team did the job so good that we almost see no wire and no hole in the room. He also worked overtime to help us hook up several devices and troubleshoot some issues we found later. We are very happy with the work he and his team did.”
— Zhongxia Z., Bellevue · Yelp
“Had a great experience with Nick today. I needed help with an existing security system that I could neither access nor understand :) Nick was pleasant during our initial conversation and was very accommodating to come check it out during a time that worked for me. Nick had it up and working in no time...I was so alarmed...get it? hahaha Anyway, super guy..super security knowledge. Nick showed me how to use the system and I felt very confident in his skills as well as my ability to operate the system after our visit.”
— Jenn H., Clyde Hill · Yelp
“I recently had High-Tech Living do a home theater installation in my new house, including in-wall speakers, wiring, and a wall-mount for my TV. They were outstanding through all phases of the job! I couldn't be happier with the look and function of the in-wall speakers, and everything was installed very professionally and using good quality components and workmanship. Nick was very helpful with the design process, and gave me a very detailed quote. When it came to the actual install, he showed up exactly when he said would, answered all of my questions, and was very professional. And all for a price that was more reasonable than any other contractor I talked to. I'd definitely recommend Nick and High Tech Living to anyone thinking about a custom home theater install!”
— Jeff D., Bothell · Yelp

Homeowners
Start with the house.
A new room, a whole house, or something already installed that needs attention. Contact us and we will schedule a consultation.
Contact usBuilders, architects, and designers
We like being part of the team.
Send the plans. We line up lighting, shades, audio, network, and the rest of the systems with the job. Interior designers can ask for samples. Commercial, church, multifamily, and yacht work is welcome.
Contact usLicensed, insured, and warrantied
High-Tech Living Experience is licensed (WA HIGHTLE911LR), bonded, and insured, and has been owner-led by Nick Nelson since 2009. Every installation carries a 1-year workmanship warranty on our labor, starting when the project is completed. Equipment is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
