
Island homes, connected and easy to live with.
We're a mainland team, and we travel to the San Juan Islands for projects, from full-time homes to vacation places on the water. Designing and installing home technology since 2009.
Technology that fits your island home
Island homes have their own needs. Many sit right on the water, and many are second homes that sit empty for weeks at a time. Internet can be hard to get, and the system has to be solid from day one. It needs good Wi-Fi from the house to the dock, cameras you can check from the mainland, and TV and music that simply work when you arrive for the weekend.
We're based in Mill Creek, and we travel to the islands for projects, including work on Orcas Island. One team designs, installs and stands behind every system, so it all works together and stays easy to use.
What we do in the San Juan Islands
Home theater & TV
A great TV over the fireplace, ready for movie night when you arrive.
Whole-home audio
Music in the kitchen, the deck and the kids' rooms, each at its own volume, from speakers you hear but don't see.
Smart home control
One button for "Goodnight": lights off, shades down, doors locked, alarm on.
Lighting control
Lights that come up softly in the morning and set the mood for dinner, with fewer switches on the wall.
Motorized shades
Shades that block the afternoon glare on the TV and close for privacy at night, on their own.
Network & Wi-Fi
Strong Wi-Fi from the house to the dock. Where cable or fiber doesn't reach, we install and set up Starlink.
Home security
An alarm you arm from a keypad or your phone, with professional monitoring.
Security cameras
Clear video of the dock, driveway and doors, which you can check from anywhere.
Deep Sentinel Live Guard
Live-guarded cameras, where a real person can step in if someone shouldn't be there.
Already have a system that isn't working right? We fix, update and simplify what's already there, including systems someone else installed.
Recent work on Orcas Island and around the Sound
Orcas Island · Dock camera
Orcas Island · Living room TV over fireplace
Mercer Island · Deck speaker, lake at dusk
Redmond · Home exterior with cameras
Lake Stevens · Gate intercom
Edmonds · Outdoor TV, covered patio
What homeowners say
“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!”
Why homeowners call us
- One team for all of it. TV, audio, lighting, shades, Wi-Fi, cameras and alarm are planned together, so they work together.
- Clean installs. Wires hidden, equipment tucked away, and nothing left on the wall that doesn't need to be there.
- Easy to use. We set it up around how your family actually lives, then show everyone how it works.
- Straight answers. You get honest advice on what's worth doing, what can wait and what fits your budget.
- Local since 2009. We're an Eastside and Snohomish County team, available Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
San Juan Islands questions, answered
Do you work in the San Juan Islands?
Yes. We're based in Mill Creek on the mainland, and we travel to the San Juan Islands for projects, including work on Orcas Island. We're available Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and meetings are by appointment.
What happens at the free consultation?
It's one visit. We look at your home, ask how you want to use it, and talk through ideas, with no obligation. For island homes, we schedule the consultation by arrangement. If you'd like to go further, design is the next step. That's a paid phase where we write the scope, the equipment list and a proposal for you to review.
Can you get our island home online?
Yes. Where cable or fiber doesn't reach, we install and set up Starlink satellite internet. Then we build a solid network inside the house around it, so the Wi-Fi reaches every room, the deck and the dock.
Can we keep an eye on the house when we're not there?
Yes. Cameras, an alarm with professional monitoring, and leak sensors let you check on the house from your phone and get alerts if something's wrong, without having to make the trip.
Nearby areas we serve
We also work across the Puget Sound, including Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Mount Vernon and Everett.
Let's talk about your island home.
Tell us about your home and what you'd like it to do. We'll come out for a free consultation and share ideas.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
