Smart home, without the circus

RyzaLab

Professional home tech designer in Austin.
Open, private, reliable. We turn smart home chaos into one calm, easy system you actually enjoy using.

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About RyzaLab

RyzaLab is focused on helping make your smart homes simple.

We do not lock you into one brand, rather connect pieces you already own into one reliable privacy friendly system built on Home Assistant.
Most homes end up with a pile of apps and hubs that never quite play nicely together. Lights in one app, cameras in another, speakers in a third, plus whatever the last installer, or blog(ger) talked you into.Our work is to:• Map every device and connection in your home• Design a single, central brain for your tech• Create scenes and routines that match the way you actually live• Clean up naming, networks, and logins so things stay manageable after I leaveBehind the scenes I favor open source and local-first tools like Home Assistant. On the surface you get simple controls, fewer notifications, and a home that quietly does the right thing at the right time.

Is this you?

If any of these sound familiar, you are exactly who we are on a mission to help!

• You have Hue bulbs in the living room, Kasa plugs in the bedroom, some random smart outdoor lights on the patio, and each one needs a different app. You want them all bright and clear during the day then warm and relaxed in the evening, but syncing them feels impossible.• You hate getting blasted by full brightness at 2 am when you just need a quick bathroom trip. You wish the house understood "middle of the night" and gently lit your path without waking your whole nervous system.• You have dreamed of one simple screen that can shift the mood of your whole home. Talk radio on your Sonos easing you into the morning, upbeat music while you get ready, then spa lighting and calm audio waiting when you walk in after a stressful day.• You feel like your devices are following you around, listening more than helping. You want your home to be smart without everything phoning data back to half the internet, and you want that privacy without needing a PhD or a six figure budget.If you see yourself in any of these, we can probably make your home a lot calmer with less effort than you think.

How it works

Step 1: Discovery consult

We start with a 60 to 90 minute session where we walk through your home, your current devices, and what drives you nuts. I document your network, gear, apps, and wish list so we both have a clear picture.

Step 2: Home tech design plan

You get a written plan that maps everything out. This includes a device inventory, recommended changes, risk notes, and a simple roadmap that shows what to tackle now versus later.

Step 3: Build and tune

If you move forward, I implement the plan with you. That can include new automations, naming clean up, dashboards, sensors, and backups. We test everything together and tune it until it feels natural.

Step 4: Handoff and support options

You get a plain language summary, a map of your setup, and backup options so you are not locked to me. If you want ongoing help for tweaks or new ideas, we can set that up too.

Initial Consult

$200

A focused working session to understand your home, tech, and goals.You get:• Guided walkthrough of your current smart home and WiFi
• Device and app inventory list
• Short risk and privacy check
• 3 to 5 quick wins you can implement right awayn



Perfect if you want expert eyes on your setup before deciding what to change.

Starter

$1,995*

For homes that already have a mix of smart devices and need a clean, central brain.You get:• Everything in the Initial Consult
• Home Assistant setup as your primary hub
• Core automations for lighting and daily routines
• Device onboarding and clean naming
• Backup and basic documentation
• A simple dashboard for everyday control

Ideal if your goal is "make what I already own work together and stop breaking."

Essential

$3,495*

For full home designs where tech needs to quietly support family life, guests, and work.You get:• Everything in Starter
• Optimize network and WiFi tuning
• Smart scenes for hosting, travel, kids, pets, or work
• Advanced data privacy configuration for cloud services
• Cross-device/brand integrations
• Custom "owner’s guide" in plain language for your household

This is for you if you want your home to feel thoughtfully automated rather than "just wired up."

DIY Rescue

$995*

For the DIYers who got 70% of the way there... then work, kids, or complexity took over.You get:• Analysis of existing smart home setup
• Honest diagnosis of what is helping vs what is not
• Simplified architecture and naming plan
• Prioritized "do this, then this" checklist you can use
• Follow up session to review changes and fine tune


For people who still want to be hands on, but want an expert course correction so the project feels fun again instead of like another unfinished chore.

FAQs

Q1: Do you only work in Austin?
Right now I focus on the Austin area and nearby suburbs. For remote projects, we occasionally take on work if the scope fits. Reach out and we can see if it is a match.Q2: Do you only use Home Assistant?
Home Assistant is usually the central brain because it is powerful, flexible, and not tied to a single vendor. That said, I work with the devices you already own and bridge them in where it makes sense. The goal is the right mix of reliable and maintainable, not tech for its own sake.Q3: Will I need to replace all my devices?
Usually not. In many homes, most of the hardware is fine. The real problem is how everything is glued together. We start by reusing as much as possible and only recommend new gear when it clearly simplifies your life or replaces something truly unreliable.Q4: Can you help if I am renting?
Yes. We can design around landlord limits and avoid anything that requires opening walls. There is a lot you can do with smart scenes, lighting, sensors, and better WiFi, even in a rental.Q5: What does a typical project cost?
The Initial Consult is a flat $200. Starter and Essential projects depend on the size and complexity of your home. After the consult you get a clear written estimate, with labor and possible hardware separated so you can decide what fits your budget.

Who is behind RyzaLab

Good day, I am Ryan! I have spent years in analytics, risk, and product roles where messy systems were my day job. At home, that turned into a quiet obsession with making smart homes that feel calm instead of chaotic.I run Home Assistant across two households and treat my own setup as a living lab. That means the playbooks I use with clients are tested on real mornings, late night diaper changes, travel days, and "everything broke at once" moments.I like simple explanations, clear boundaries, and solutions you can live with long after I leave. My job is to translate between tech and real life so your home feels more like a sanctuary than a science project.

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