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Certified Firms / New York / Smart Haven Lifestyle
Smart Haven Lifestyle
NY, NJ, CT
Cinergy CertifiedID CC-21285 · Certified Member · Since Inception
Headquarters
NY, NJ, CT
Years in Business
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Core Platforms
Lutron · Savant
Recognition
Lutron Platinum, Savant Ambassador.
About the firm
Modernizing residential living, one system at a time.
Smart Haven Lifestyle was established by Paul Montesinos and Kameni Prashad to modernize residential living through integrated technology systems. The founders combined technical expertise with a commitment to quality to build products that simplify everyday home operations.
The firm provides comprehensive smart home integration across the New York area — automation, climate control, audio-visual, lighting, and networking — with personalized installation and ongoing technical support.
Competencies
What they design and build.
Smart Home Automation
Unified control of a home's technology — one intuitive system for lighting, climate, entertainment, and more.
Audio & Video
Dedicated home theaters and whole-home distributed audio, engineered for cinema-grade performance.
Lighting Control
Architectural and scene-based lighting that transforms how a home looks, feels, and performs.
Security & Surveillance
Cameras, access, and monitoring integrated into the home's control system for peace of mind.
Wi-Fi & Networking
Rock-solid, high-performance networks — the foundation every connected home depends on.
Home Theater Design
Purpose-built theaters — acoustics, seating, and picture engineered for an unforgettable experience.
Major brands carried
Best-in-class platforms.
Smart Haven Lifestyle designs on the platforms that define the modern luxury home — and is vetted and supported by these manufacturers to a higher level than the industry standard.
LutronSavant
History & recognition
Lutron Platinum, Savant Ambassador.
Lutron Platinum Dealer
Holds Lutron's Platinum Dealer distinction.
Savant Ambassador
Recognized as a Savant Ambassador-level dealer.
CEDIA Member
An active member of CEDIA, the industry's leading trade association.
The Cinergy StandardBusiness Stability Technical Competence Professional Conduct Customer Accountability Peer-Reviewed Continuous Improvement Community & Manufacturer Standards
How Smart Haven Lifestyle upholds the standard.
Cinergy Certified isn’t a badge a firm can buy — it’s earned and re-earned every year against a peer-defined standard. As a member, Smart Haven Lifestyle commits to it on every project.
Certified expertise
Authorized dealer status on the leading control platforms, CEDIA and AVIXA credentials, and documented capability on complex, estate-scale projects.
Held to a higher bar
A signed code of conduct and written agreements covering scope, schedule, payment, and warranty — with honesty and transparency at the core.
Answerable to clients
Strong public reviews, written responses to client feedback within two business days, and a certification status anyone can verify at any time.
Never done learning
Forty-plus documented training hours a year, active participation in Cinergy peer events, and case studies shared for candid peer review.
Aligned with the industry
In-good-standing relationships with the founding manufacturer partners and a commitment to the Cinergy peer-referral protocol.
Work with Smart Haven Lifestyle
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