How much does a smart home cost in Palm Beach & Boca Raton, FL? (2026)
Most whole-home smart home systems in Palm Beach and Boca Raton cost $60,000 to $150,000. A system for the main living areas runs $30,000 to $60,000, and estate-scale projects run $150,000 to $350,000 or more. A dedicated home theater adds $10,000 to $60,000.
Costs by size of home
| Project | Home size | Typical cost | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main living areas | 2,000–3,500 sq ft | $30,000–$60,000 | Lighting scenes, shades and music in the rooms you use most |
| Whole home, most common | 3,500–6,000 sq ft | $60,000–$150,000 | Every room on one app, plus climate, cameras, security and Wi-Fi |
| Estate | 6,000–15,000+ sq ft | $150,000–$350,000+ | Main house, guest house, cinema and grounds |
What moves the price in Palm Beach
- Historic or newRetrofitting a historic house with plaster or stone walls takes more labor than wiring a new build. New construction is the cheapest time to do it.
- Shades and glassOcean and Intracoastal views mean a lot of glass, and motorized shades are often one of the largest line items.
- Storm and away featuresLeak sensors, power monitoring and remote access matter more for seasonal owners and add modestly to the cost.
- Guest houses and groundsGuest houses, pool pavilions and garden audio each add equipment and programming time.
- The system you chooseSavant, Control4 and Crestron are priced differently, and so is each installer's programming time.
Home theater costs
A dedicated theater room averages about $25,000. Most land between $10,000 and $60,000, and high-end custom rooms pass $100,000, often figured at $100 to $250 per square foot.
What to plan for in Palm Beach
Hurricane season, June 1 to November 30. Ask for leak, power and temperature alerts, remote shade control, and backup power for the network and controller, so you can still see the house during a storm.
Historic houses. Older Mediterranean Revival homes need an installer experienced with plaster and stone. Wireless keypads and existing wiring paths protect original detail.
Ocean and Intracoastal glass. Water views mean a lot of glass. Motorized shades that follow the sun cut glare and protect floors, art and furniture.
Questions owners ask
Does a historic home cost more to automate?
Usually, yes. Careful routing around original plaster, stone and millwork takes more labor. Wireless keypads and existing paths can keep the cost down.
What does a home theater cost in Palm Beach?
Most dedicated rooms land between $10,000 and $60,000, about $25,000 on average; high-end custom rooms pass $100,000.
Sources. Savant project price ranges published by Savant dealers, 2026. Home theater averages from Angi's home theater cost guide, 2026. Hurricane season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Ranges are a starting point; your installer's quote depends on the home.