About us

Equipped Smart Home was born from a shared passion for technology and the desire to create truly connected living spaces. Founded by Kevin and Richard who have been collaborating on cutting-edge home automation projects using Home Assistant. Driven by a commitment to open-source solutions and user empowerment, we strive to equip homeowners with the knowledge and tools to transform their homes into intelligent, efficient, and personalized havens

Richard and I near Portland.

What is equipped smart home?

Over the past 5 years we have honed our skills in configuring complex setups, integrating various smart devices, and designing custom interfaces that make managing our homes a breeze. Our experiences living and working in different parts of the world have given us unique perspectives and the ability to adapt to diverse home environments. EquippedSmartHome is born out of our shared vision to help others embark on their home automation journey. We aim to provide top-notch services, expertise, and resources to make your smart home dreams a reality. Our team is dedicated to keeping up with the latest Home Assistant features and integrations, ensuring that you have access to the most advanced technology available.

Our mission is simple: To empower homeowners with the knowledge and tools they need to create personalized, efficient, and secure living spaces. Recognizing the potential in this open-source solution, we decided to join forces and establish EquippedSmartHome with a clear mission: To empower homeowners everywhere to create their own intelligent and automated homes without relying on external clouds. Our focus is on providing expert guidance, top-notch hardware solutions, and comprehensive software support for Home Assistant users.

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Meet our team

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Kevin Metz

Richard Jackson

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