You Own It. No Subscription Required.
Professional smart home installation with one-time setup. Your system runs independently on hardware you own. Get support when you need it—annually or pay-as-you-go.
Chicagoland Area • Limited Availability for Q1 2026
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Simple, Transparent Pricing
One-time setup. Optional ongoing support. No surprises.
You own all hardware. System runs independently. Support is optional.
DON'T HAVE $5K UPFRONT?
Grow With Your Home
Start small, expand when you're ready. Your system is designed to grow.
Start With the Foundation
Includes NUC server, Home Assistant setup, and core configuration
Add Devices Over Time
Lights, sensors, locks, thermostats—add what you need, when you need it
Example phased approach: Foundation ($700) → Lighting ($800) → Security ($800) → Climate ($700)
~$3,000 spread over 6-12 months (each phase requires separate site visit + configuration)
Full setup: $2,000 – save $1,000 and get it done in one weekend
Transferable
Moves with you to your next home
Expandable
Start with one room, grow anywhere
No Wasted Investment
Every device builds on the foundation
Going all-in? The full setup is our most popular choice—done in one weekend, complete system from day one.
Choose Your Configuration
Same quality, tailored for your property type
Somni Home
Houses, townhomes, condos
Year 1: $3,300-5,400
$2,000 setup + $1,300-2,600 equipment + optional support
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Somni Multi
2-4 unit properties
Year 1: $5,200-9,400
$2,790 setup + equipment per unit + optional support
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Somni Home
Professional smart home installation for houses, townhomes, and condos.
One-Time Setup Fee: $2,000
Professional installation, configuration, and training. Equipment quoted separately—yours to keep.
Payment: 50% deposit, 50% at completion
What's Included in the $2,000 Setup Fee
Professional Setup (15-20 Hours)
- +Smart Home Blueprint - Custom system design for your home (2-3 hrs)
- +Server Configuration - OS installation, security hardening, remote access setup (4-6 hrs)
- +Home Assistant Setup - Dashboards, automations, device integrations (4-6 hrs)
- +Device Installation - Physical installation of smart devices (2-4 hrs)
- +Training Session - Hands-on walkthrough of your system (1-2 hrs)
At typical consultant rates ($100-150/hr): ~$1,500-3,000 value
Note: Equipment (server, smart devices, sensors) is quoted separately after your Smart Home Blueprint.
Choose Your Support Path
Your system runs independently after setup. Choose how you want ongoing support—or go fully DIY.
Basic Care
Peace of mind coverage
- ✓ Automated health alerts
- ✓ Software updates & patches
- ✓ Email support (48hr response)
- ✓ 2 config changes/year
- ✓ Annual system review
Additional changes: $125 each
Priority Care
Full support + backup
- ✓ Everything in Basic Care
- ✓ 4 config changes/year
- ✓ Phone/text support
- ✓ Same-day response
- ✓ SomniBackup included
Includes $100 backup service free
Concierge
Ultimate peace of mind
- ✓ Everything in Priority Care
- ✓ Unlimited config changes
- ✓ 24/7 emergency support
- ✓ Quarterly optimization calls
- ✓ SomniAccess included
For those who want zero friction
Pay-As-You-Go
Pay only when you need us
- ✓ System runs independently
- ✓ Remote support: $150/hr
- ✓ Config changes: $125-175 each
- ✓ On-site visit: $175 + hourly
- ✓ Annual checkup: $250
15-minute minimum for remote support
Optional Add-ons
SomniBackup
Encrypted offsite backup on Somni servers. Disaster recovery handled by us.
- • Daily encrypted backups
- • Configuration versioning
- • We restore if disaster strikes
SomniAccess
Control your home from anywhere with secure remote access.
yourname.somni-labs.io
home.yourdomain.com
Which Path Is Right For You?
Basic Care ($500/yr)
Set it and forget it. We keep it updated and secure. You call when needed.
Priority Care ($800/yr)
Active households who want fast response and regular changes.
Pay-As-You-Go ($0/yr)
Tech-savvy owners comfortable with occasional DIY or hourly support.
What Counts as a Configuration Change?
Simple rule: If the code already exists, adjustments are free. If new code is required, it counts as a change.
Always Free (with any plan)
- • Adjust schedules, timing, thresholds
- • Change brightness levels, temperatures
- • Tweak existing automation settings
- • Software updates & security patches
Uses a Configuration Change
- • Create a new automation from scratch
- • Add a device type not yet integrated
- • Custom logic requiring new code
- • Bespoke requests & integrations
Somni Multi
Smart building management for 2-4 unit properties. Leak detection, access control, and building-wide visibility.
One-Time Setup Fee: $2,790
Everything in single-home setup plus multi-tenant platform configuration (8-10 extra hours).
Equipment quoted after on-site assessment
Multi-Unit Support Plans
Basic Care
- ✓ Automated health alerts (all units)
- ✓ Software updates & patches
- ✓ Email support (48hr response)
- ✓ 2 configuration changes/year
- ✓ Annual system review
Additional changes: $100 each
Priority Care
- ✓ Everything in Basic Care
- ✓ 6 configuration changes/year
- ✓ Phone/text support
- ✓ Same-day response
- ✓ Quarterly system review
Best for active property management
Pay-As-You-Go
- ✓ System runs independently
- ✓ Remote support: $150/hr
- ✓ Config changes: $125-175 each
- ✓ On-site visit: $175 + hourly
- ✓ Annual checkup: $300
For hands-on property owners
ROI: Why Multi-Unit Owners Love This
The math on protecting your investment:
| Risk Without Somni | Typical Cost | Somni Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Water damage (1 event per 5 years avg) | $15,000+ | $60/year in sensors |
| Lost keys / rekeying locks | $400/occurrence | Eliminated (smart locks) |
| Contractor disputes (no proof of work) | $500-2,000/year | Full entry audit trail |
| HVAC running in vacant unit | $200-500/year | Automated schedules |
| Potential annual savings | $3,000-5,000+ | vs. $800-1,200/year |
One prevented water leak pays for 10+ years of Annual Care.
Multi-Unit Features Included
Water Leak Detection
Sensors in every unit. Instant alerts before small leaks become $15k disasters.
Contractor Access Codes
Temporary codes that auto-expire. Full entry/exit logging with timestamps.
Multi-Unit Dashboard
Building-wide view with per-unit drill-down. All sensors, locks, and alerts in one place.
Tenant Communication
Secure messaging platform. No lost emails or text chains. Everything documented.
The Real Cost of DIY
DIY smart home is cheaper—if you value your time at $0.
DIY Home Assistant (Your Time)
- Initial setup & learning curve40-80 hours
- Year 1 maintenance & troubleshooting24-60 hours
- Equipment (same quality)$1,300-2,600
- If your time = $75/hr$6,100-13,100
Somni Labs (Our Time)
- Professional setup fee$2,000
- Year 1 Annual Care (optional)$500-800
- Equipment (yours to keep)$1,300-2,600
- Year 1 total$3,800-5,400
Your nights and weekends are worth something. Let us handle the complexity while you enjoy the results.
Should You Just DIY It?
Honest answer: Maybe. DIY Home Assistant is excellent, and we use it ourselves.
DIY makes sense if you:
- • Enjoy tinkering with technology
- • Have 40-80 hours for initial setup
- • Are comfortable with Linux, YAML, and networking
- • Have 2-5 hours/month for ongoing maintenance
- • Your family is patient with "it's still being configured"
Somni makes sense if you:
- • Value your time more than the learning curve
- • Want professional results without becoming an expert
- • Want someone to call when it breaks
- • Need it to "just work" from day one
- • Still want to own everything and avoid lock-in
Not sure? Schedule a free call and we'll honestly tell you if DIY is the better choice for your situation.
Why No Mandatory Subscription?
Your system is truly yours. It runs on hardware in your home, using open-source software. It doesn't need our servers to function.
We believe in charging for actual value delivered:
- • Setup — Real work, real expertise, real hardware
- • Support — When you actually need help
- • Changes — When you want new features built
Most clients choose an Annual Care Plan for peace of mind. But if you're technical and prefer DIY, the system works perfectly without us.
The 90-Day "It Just Works" Guarantee
We stand behind our work.
If your smart home isn't making your life noticeably easier within 90 days:
Option 1: We Fix It
We'll work until every frustration is resolved. No additional charges, no excuses.
Option 2: Full Refund
If we can't make it right, we'll refund your entire setup fee. No arguments, no conditions.
Service Area
- Primary: Within 50 miles of Chicago Loop
- Extended: 50-100 miles may incur travel fee
- Q1 2026: Limited to Chicagoland (1-3 clients)
Response Times (Priority Care)
- Critical (system down): Same day
- Urgent (device issue): Within 24 hours
- Normal requests: Within 48 hours
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your home and we'll call you within 1-2 business days. No pressure, no obligation.
✓ No obligation • Free discovery call • No pressure