Smart Home Systems Professionals to Know 2025

HAVC content specialist at Cielo WiGle with extensive experience covering smart home technology and residential heating and cooling systems. Passionate about simplifying complex HVAC topics for homeowners and professionals alike.

Smart home automation and enterprise networking for Oklahoma homes and businesses. We specialize in Home Assistant integration, Unifi networking, and subscription-free smart home systems that work without cloud dependency. Unlike traditional installers, we use open-source technology with zero monthly fees. Your smart home runs locally, even when the internet goes down. Services: Home automation, network installation, drone videography (FAA Part 107), web design, and real estate (Yuvi Rana, Realtor #212331).

Third-generation HVAC professional with family roots in the heating and cooling industry spanning over 50 years. I founded HVAC Mind to help homeowners understand their heating and cooling systems through practical guides and free calculators. My expertise covers system sizing, duct design, energy efficiency, and equipment selection. My work has been featured in Real Simple, where I was quoted as an expert source on seasonal AC maintenance.

Jesse William Downing is a Home Systems Expert and owner of Yellow Home Services, with hands-on experience in residential plumbing and home maintenance, serving communities across South Florida with reliable service and solutions.

Dean Joffe | Founder & Director, Simpletech Dean Joffe is the founder and Director of Simpletech, Cape Town’s premier smart home automation and electrical design firm. A specialist in high-performance residential technology, Dean holds a BSc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Cape Town (UCT). His engineering-led approach has positioned Simpletech as the leading integrator for luxury estates and boutique commercial environments in South Africa. Since founding Simpletech in 2017, Dean has built a reputation for "Invisible Innovation"—the art of integrating sophisticated technology that disappears into the architecture. Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a 40-person powerhouse, uniquely distinguished by a team of six full-time, professionally qualified electrical engineers. This ensures that every project meets rigorous technical standards while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. As a specialist in world-class automation ecosystems, Dean leads Simpletech in the design and implementation of industry-leading brands, including Lutron, Control4, and Savant. The firm’s expertise spans high-end lighting control, climate integration, energy management, and bespoke audio-visual environments. Beyond traditional smart home systems, Dean is pioneering the next generation of home intelligence: the integration of private, locally-hosted Large Language Models (LLMs). By moving away from cloud-dependent assistants, Dean provides Simpletech clients with truly responsive, AI-driven environments that prioritize absolute data security and personal privacy. Dean Joffe and Simpletech remain the first and last call for architects, developers, and homeowners seeking a partner who understands that true luxury is defined by technology that is powerfully functional yet elegantly simple.

I build infrastructure for emerging technology transitions—and have been doing it for 20 years. Many know me for my work in digital health, where I spent two decades helping the industry understand how technology shapes behavior and decision-making. That work taught me something: every major platform shift creates new vulnerabilities and opportunities, and the companies that thrive are the ones who see them early. Today I'm focused on the agentic era—where AI systems operate autonomously and require fundamentally new approaches to security, commerce, and trust. WHAT I'VE SHIPPED Co-author of the #1 bestselling book ePatient 2015: 15 Surprising Trends Changing Healthcare (featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, and other publications). Co-founder of the FemAging Project, a global initiative driving women's health innovation. Creator of Femalytics, an AI-powered intelligence platform. Author of two FemAging Index studies, including one sponsored by AARP. Founder of Enspektos, LLC (est. 2005), which has evolved through Web 2.0, mobile, and ML eras—always at the intersection of emerging tech and real-world application. WHAT I'M BUILDING NOW AI Security Guard (aisecurityguard.io) is a multi-faceted platform for securing autonomous AI, combining protection APIs, product tooling, education, and original research on the agentic future.

I’m Tracey DeLeeuw, founder of SheSmartTech.com — a platform dedicated to helping busy families and seniors create smarter, safer, more balanced lives through strategic smart home, IoT, and AI solutions. After more than 35 years in technology, my passion is turning enterprise-grade systems into everyday tools that genuinely improve home life. My career began at the very start of eCommerce in Canada, helping pioneer online business infrastructure when most companies still relied on fax machines. I then led groundbreaking smart city IoT initiatives with the City of Toronto and consulted across North America, designing interconnected systems that improved everything from energy grids to emergency services. These large-scale projects taught me how powerful connected technology can be, but also how critical it is to build it for real people, not just corporations. That’s why I launched SheSmartTech: to take the complexity out of smart homes and make it accessible to those who need it most. We serve women juggling careers, kids, and aging parents, along with seniors who want to stay independent longer without sacrificing safety. I’ve published multiple books, including Smart Home Security for Beginners and the Seniors Smart Tech Guide, plus countless tutorials and short videos that break down intimidating topics like automation, AI prompt building, and privacy safeguards. I’m especially passionate about using AI as a practical everyday helper. I teach clients how to leverage ChatGPT to secure their homes, maintain healthy routines, and even build custom smart automations that reduce mental load. Because a truly smart home doesn’t just run lights and thermostats — it actively supports the emotional and logistical chaos so many families face. Above all, I believe technology should give us back what matters most: time, peace of mind, and the ability to simply enjoy being with the people we love. Whether it’s through a personalized automation routine, a carefully secured camera system, or a voice assistant that understands more than commands, I help people create homes that quietly have their backs so life feels easier, safer, and a little more joyful every day.

James Lee is the founder of TheHomePicker.com, where he leads hands-on product testing for home appliances and smart home devices. He personally tests every product for at least two weeks in real home environments before publishing reviews. His coverage includes 50+ robot vacuums, 30+ air purifiers, and dozens of smart home devices. James specializes in helping everyday consumers cut through marketing claims and find products that actually deliver value. He's available to share insights on robot vacuum performance, air purifier selection, smart home setup, and kitchen appliance buying decisions.

WHSuites is a fully integrated lead management software designed to help businesses capture, track, and nurture leads efficiently. By automating follow-ups, improving response time, and centralizing customer data, our CRM is capable of making multiple automated reports at same time. Businesses like Pharma companies, solar, IT firms, and real estate use our products to grow their businesses and automate tasks to save time.

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Tom Hester is the co-founder of AI Property Writer, a SaaS that helps real estate agents generate listing descriptions, marketing copy, and blog content using AI. He builds the product day-to-day with AI coding agents and has firsthand experience across software engineering, proptech, SaaS growth, and applied AI for small businesses. Tom writes and speaks about how AI is changing both real estate marketing and how modern software itself gets built.

I'm the founder of Conversion Realtor, an AI decision intelligence platform built exclusively for real estate professionals. After spending over a decade at the intersection of real estate, digital media, and SaaS sales, I built the tool I wish had existed when I was helping agents struggle with the same problem: they had leads, but no system for converting them. My career has been defined by one throughline — helping professionals turn data and technology into revenue. I've worked as a SaaS consultant at Real Geeks, where I advised real estate agents on CRM strategy and lead generation systems. Before that, I spent years at Gate House Media and Belo Media Group (Dallas Morning News) as a Regional Digital Sales Manager and Multimedia Consultant, where I worked directly with real estate agents, teams, brokerages, home builders on digital marketing, print, marketing strategies and audience engagement. I also consulted at Solera and Web.com, giving me a broad foundation in B2B SaaS, paid search, and digital strategy across various industries with innovative software solutions. . That background gave me a front-row seat to why real estate conversion fails — not because agents lack leads, but because most AI tools weren't designed around how agents actually work. They lack buyer psychology, market context, and real-world deal workflows. Conversion Realtor fixes that. It analyzes leads, conversations, timing, and behavioral signals to identify the highest-probability next move in every deal — delivering the exact message, channel, and timing needed to move conversations forward. The result: agents move from typical 2–5% conversion rates toward elite performance in the 5–12% range, doubling closings without buying more leads. I speak and write on topics including AI in real estate, lead conversion strategy, buyer and seller psychology, decision intelligence, Proptech, and the future of real estate agent productivity. Whether the story is about how AI is reshaping real estate sales, why most leads go cold, or what separates top-performing agents from the rest — I bring both the practitioner experience and the platform data to back it up.

I’m Craig Gritzen, Founder & Principal Designer of Curated Style Collective (Salt Lake City + Park City; serving Utah & nationwide). I help homeowners create calm, wellness-focused spaces by blending interior design with science. With a background in Design, Science, and Project Management, I bring a unique perspective to the world of interior design and styling. I'm a great source for highly quotable guidance on: Paint color strategy (moody neutrals, timeless whites, colors, and how the affect our moods) Lighting Design (ambient/task/accent and how lighting affects wellbeing) Neuroaesthetics + wellness design (how color, contrast, and texture influence stress and focus) Vintage + sustainable styling (patina, storytelling, and smarter buying) How to transform and love your home again on a tight budged leveraging my Curated Home Edit: restyling with what clients already own to make a home feel cohesive, elevated, and lived-in again. Curated Style Collective Craig@curatedstylecollective.com (385) 202-3730 Salt Lake City & Park City, UT Serving Utah & Nationwide Clients

David Santiago (@DavidSecurity) is a Certified Security Professional with over 15 years of operational experience in security management, risk assessment, and physical protection. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, David’s background includes securing U.S. embassies abroad and leading campus-wide security operations at a State Department-sponsored international school in Tunis, Tunisia, during the Arab Spring. Today, David works as a security consultant helping physical security integrators, SaaS platforms, and risk management firms improve their content marketing, thought leadership, and client engagement strategies. He specializes in creating industry-specific content—such as case studies, technical guides, and white papers—that informs decision-makers and drives growth. Based in Orlando, Florida, David actively follows the latest trends in physical security. He advises clients, contributes to leading industry publications, and regularly participates in conferences as a writer and subject matter expert.

Born in Yorkshire and now living in London, Charlie has been in the renewable energy industry since 2017, having worked as a writer and then editor of green technology advisor The Eco Experts. He now works at the solar subscription company Sunsave, on a mission to make the power of solar accessible to all UK homes. His work has focussed on educating UK homeowners about a wide range of residential power and heating solutions, including solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, infrared panels, and EV chargers. He has twice attended Grand Designs Live as a Green Living Expert, advising homeowners on how best to cut their energy bills and carbon footprint.

Matt Shepard is a licensed general contractor and real estate investor based in Broomfield, Colorado, with over 15 years of experience across construction, fix-and-flip, and rental portfolio management. As the founder of Onsight Construction and Shepard Consulting, Matt has built and operated multiple businesses simultaneously — and now helps other contractors and blue-collar operators streamline their businesses using AI automation tools. Having lived the chaos of running job sites, managing subcontractors, chasing invoices, and juggling properties, Matt brings real-world operator experience to the AI conversation — not theory. His consulting work focuses on practical automation systems that create margin and freedom for trades professionals who are too busy working in their business to work on it. Matt is a sought-after voice on AI adoption for small and mid-sized construction and real estate businesses.

Albert Richer is the Founder & Editor of WhatAreTheBest.com, a large-scale research platform analyzing more than 20,000 structured categories across software, consumer products, and niche industry verticals. He specializes in product evaluation, comparative market analysis, long-tail category research, and data-driven ranking methodologies that help businesses and consumers make confident purchasing decisions. At WhatAreTheBest.com, Albert oversees the full architecture behind the platform—from data collection and review standards to automated scoring frameworks and industry taxonomy design. His work blends large-scale content engineering with real-world buyer insights to identify the best products and tools across thousands of industries.

Patrick leads SEO and digital strategy for high-end design-build contractors. Work centers on technical SEO, AI-driven content systems, automation, and scalable workflows built on WordPress, Laravel, n8n, and custom GPT agents. Focus is operational precision, data accuracy, and producing measurable lead growth for luxury remodelers, custom home builders, and specialty contractors across the US.

Geographicinsight.com is the ultimate destination for exploring the world through a geographic lens. Led by a passionate geographer with over 20 years of experience in GIS, this organization offers invaluable insights and initiatives. Our motivation lies in uncovering the profound impact of geography on various aspects of life and society. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive articles and programs tailored to enrich your understanding. Over the years, we have served a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses seeking geographic insights to inform their decision-making.

I'm Natalya Bondole, Founder & CEO of LOOMLAN, published author, and entrepreneur who has built a premium furniture brand at the intersection of conscious design, American craftsmanship, and accessible luxury. My book, "The Triangle of Prosperity: Entrepreneurs' Blueprint to Success" (available at Barnes & Noble), distills the frameworks behind the world's most iconic business builders — from Elon Musk's vision to Jeff Bezos's execution — into a practical roadmap for entrepreneurs ready to build not just a profitable business, but a lasting legacy. It is the same philosophy I have applied to building LOOMLAN from the ground up. LOOMLAN's foundation is interior design, conscious consumerism, and American manufacturing. LOOMLAN carries 50+ premium brands, ships 90% of inventory from US soil, and runs an industry-leading trade program that interior designers, hospitality buyers, and design-forward homeowners rely on nationwide. I've been featured on Fox Business, ABC15, Atlanta Post News, DC Chronicle News, Seattle Independent News, and The Los Angeles Tribune — covering the American-made furniture movement, minimalist design philosophy, eco-friendly manufacturing, and the future of home furnishings. I speak from the front lines of the furniture industry and the entrepreneurial trenches — not from a think tank. I can give your readers a grounded, specific, and quotable perspective on: why American-made furniture is having a moment, how interior designers are navigating quality vs. cost in 2026, what conscious design actually looks like in practice, the three pillars every entrepreneur needs to scale a product-based business, and how small brands are outcompeting big-box retailers on craftsmanship and service. If you're writing about home design, sustainable living, entrepreneurship, retail innovation, or the future of the furniture industry — I'm the source who has lived it, built it, written the book on it, and can make your story better.