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Luxury Smart Home Comparison

Savant Quality.
Without the Savant Price.

Savant delivers an exceptional smart home experience. But at $50,000+, is it really 5x better than a $10,000 Home Assistant system? We don't think so.

The Real Cost of Luxury

Savant is marketed as the pinnacle of home automation. Let's compare what you actually get.

Aspect
Savant
Home Assistant
Your Benefit
Installation Cost
$25,000 - $150,000+
$5,000 - $15,000
Save 60-90%
Annual Fees
$120 - $500+/year
$0 (or $65/year for cloud backup)
Save $100+/year
System Changes
Dealer required ($150-250/hour)
DIY or 30-day free support
No service fees
Device Options
Savant-certified only
2,000+ brands
More choices
Cloud Dependency
Required for many features
100% local capable
True reliability

Feature for Feature

Home Assistant matches—and often exceeds—Savant's capabilities.

Capability
Savant
Home Assistant
Lighting Control & Scenes
Climate & HVAC Integration
Multi-Room Audio
Video Distribution
Motorized Shades
Camera Integration
Smart Locks & Access
Voice Control (Alexa/Google)
Apple HomeKit Support
Works Without Internet
Open API/Integrations
DIY Modifications

Home Assistant supports more integrations, offers true offline operation, and doesn't require dealer involvement.

Who Chooses Home Assistant Over Savant?

New Construction Buyers

Builders often push Savant because of dealer relationships. Buyers discover after move-in that they're locked into expensive ongoing costs.

Surprised by ongoing fees

Second Homeowners

People who've lived with Savant in one home and want smart home in their next property—without repeating the $50k+ investment.

Know the real cost

Control4 Upgraders

Thought about "upgrading" to Savant from Control4, then realized both have the same fundamental problems—just at different price points.

Want true ownership

Tech-Savvy Professionals

Software engineers, IT professionals, and tech executives who understand that expensive doesn't mean better—and prefer open-source solutions.

Know there's a better way

An Honest Assessment

We're not saying Savant is bad. It's a beautiful, well-engineered system used in some of the world's most impressive homes. Their hardware is impeccably designed, and their dealer network provides white-glove service.

But for most Oklahoma homeowners—even those with luxury homes—the math doesn't make sense. You're paying a premium for:

  • Brand prestige (not additional functionality)
  • Dealer markup on every component
  • Ongoing service contracts
  • Proprietary hardware that limits your choices

Home Assistant delivers 95% of the experience at a fraction of the cost. For the other 5%, ask yourself: is the Savant premium really worth $20,000-$100,000+ more?

Ready for Luxury Without the Lock-In?

Schedule a free consultation. We'll show you exactly what a Home Assistant system can do for your home—and how much you'll save.