Smart Home Automation in Albany, NY
Complete Your ‘Forever Home’ with Professional Lighting, Entertainment & Security
Your Home, Only Smarter
What if your home automatically adjusted to your needs? Lights dim when the sun sets, music follows you from room to room, and shades lower with a tap of a button. For more than 40 years, Hippo’s Home Entertainment has helped Albany-area homeowners bring that vision to life. We design and install custom smart home systems that make everyday living more comfortable, secure, and effortless. From whole-home automation to intelligent lighting and motorized shading solutions, we install home technology to feel both natural and intuitive.
See Why Our Customers Are “For Life”
At Hippo’s Home Entertainment, we make it easy to bring the latest smart home technology into your life. Ready to get started? Call us at (518) 482-1864 or click below to begin designing the smart home or home theater you’ve been imagining. We proudly work with homeowners in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Ghent, and beyond.
Home Automation for Modern Living in Albany
Smart Home Automation
Enjoy seamless control of your home—lighting, security, entertainment, and more—all from one place. Whether you’re setting the mood for dinner or locking up for the night, home automation makes everyday living easier, more secure, and beautifully efficient.
Effortless Control, Everywhere You Are
Take charge of lighting, audio, climate, and security, all from one simple interface. Whether it’s a wall-mounted touchscreen, your smartphone, or a quick voice command, controlling your home has never felt so natural or intuitive.
Tailored Scenes for Every Moment
Start your morning with gentle lights, your favorite playlist, and the perfect temperature. Wind down at night with one tap that locks the doors, dims the lights, and sets the mood for sleep.
Smart Security, Greater Peace of Mind
Keep your home protected and your mind at ease with integrated smart locks, surveillance, and motion sensors. Get real-time alerts and manage it all remotely. So whether you’re downtown or across the globe, you’re always in control.
Crestron: The Benchmark in Smart Home Control
For those who demand the best, Crestron sets the standard. Renowned for reliability and ultimate customization, Crestron offers a fully integrated experience across every device in your home. It’s smart living, precisely how you want it.
Expertly Installed by Hippo’s
As a trusted Crestron partner, Hippo’s brings next-level automation to homes across Albany. From initial consultation to final walkthrough, our team manages every detail: designing systems that are tailored, intuitive, and built to last. Whether you’re building new or upgrading an existing space, we’ll make your home as smart as it is stylish.
Motorized Shades Solutions for Albany Homes
Motorized window treatments bring convenient comfort, privacy, and energy savings to your Albany home. With a simple command or preset schedule, your shades adjust to filter light, reduce glare, and bolster insulation in seconds. From elegant drapery to minimalist rollers, Hippo’s delivers custom shading solutions that fit your style.
Beyond Convenience: Smarter Living with Motorized Shades
Motorized shades do more than simplify your day. They elevate how your home functions.
- Energy Efficiency – Cut energy costs by syncing your shades with sunlight and adding insulation to windows, keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
- Privacy & Peace of Mind – Schedule shades to close at night or while you’re away, creating a lived-in look for added security.
- Smart Home Integration – Pair your shades with lighting and climate systems for a fully automated, hands-free experience.
Custom Motorized Shades from the Brands You Trust
At Hippo’s, we offer premium motorized shading solutions from industry leaders like Lutron. Choose from a wide selection of fabrics, colors, and light-filtering options to complement your interior, whether your style leans modern, rustic, or traditional.
Have floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, or uniquely shaped windows? Our team provides personalized installations that fit any sized frame. We ensure your shades look stunning and work seamlessly with your smart home system.
Your Local Lighting Company in Albany, NY
Lighting is everything in interior design. After all, even the most beautiful furniture and décor fall flat under poor lighting. As a lighting company, we design smart lighting systems that enhance your home’s ambiance, improve efficiency, and make daily life more intuitive. Whether you’re entertaining, relaxing, or securing your property, the right lighting sets the perfect tone.
Lighting That Works With You
Adjust brightness, color temperature, and mood with a tap or voice command. Program scenes that shift throughout the day, from an energizing morning light to a cozy evening glow. With smart lighting control, you’re not just flipping an on/off switch. You’re shaping the space for how you really live.
Make the Switch to Smart Lighting
When you upgrade to a home lighting control system, you’ll gain comfort, security, and effortless control with automated lighting that adapts to your life.
- Automated Schedules – Wake up gently and wind down with ease. Program lights to brighten with the sunrise and gradually warm and dim by dusk.
- Enhanced Security – Keep your home looking occupied while you’re away. Smart lighting deters intruders by mimicking real-life patterns.
- Seamless Integration – Connect your lights to systems like Crestron and Lutron, or voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home for hands-free control that fits your lifestyle.
Ready to Bring Smart Home Technology to Your Chatham Residence?
Visit our office
Stuyvesant Plaza
1475 Western Avenue
Albany, New York 12203