Device guide

Good, Better, Best — chosen by an engineer

These are the exact devices we install in Northern Virginia homes, ranked in three tiers for every category. Buy them yourself, then call us to install. No device markup, ever — we make our money on engineering, not hardware.

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EV Charger

Level 2 home EV charger

Call Meddy first — free panel assessment before you buy. Some homes need a circuit upgrade.

Good

Emporia Level 2 EV Charger

Reliable, smart scheduling, works with all EVs, great app.

~$200Shop

Better

ChargePoint Home Flex

Industry standard, 50 amp, works with every EV ever made.

~$500Shop

Best

Tesla Wall Connector

Tesla owners only — fastest charge, native Tesla integration.

~$400Shop

EV Charger

200A panel upgrade

We handle all Loudoun County and Fairfax County permits and inspections.

Good

Square D QO 200A Panel

Reliable, widely available, solid entry-level panel upgrade.

~$300Shop

Better

Siemens 200A Load Center

More breaker slots, better surge protection, longer lifespan.

~$400Shop

Best

Square D Homeline 200A + Surge

Whole-home surge protector built in — protects every smart device.

~$500Shop

Security

Smart lock

Good

Wyze Lock Bolt

Fingerprint + keypad, no monthly fees, great budget option.

~$80Shop

Better

Schlage Encode Plus

Apple Home Key, guest codes, Alexa & Google — rock solid.

~$280Shop

Best

Yale Assure Lock 2 Matter

Works with Apple, Google, Alexa and Samsung — most compatible lock.

~$300Shop

Security

Security camera system

Call Meddy first — free camera placement design so you buy the right quantity.

Good

Wyze Cam v4 (4-pack)

Budget friendly, 2K video, local storage, indoors and outdoors.

~$120Shop

Better

Google Nest Cam Wired

24/7 recording, HDR, integrates perfectly with Google Home.

~$100 ea.Shop

Best

Arlo Pro 5S 2K (4-pack)

Best night vision, wire-free, color night vision, 6-month battery.

~$500Shop

Security

Video doorbell

Good

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

No wiring needed, 1080p HD, works on any home.

~$130Shop

Better

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

Head-to-toe video, 3D motion, wired for 24/7 power.

~$250Shop

Best

Google Nest Doorbell Wired

Best if you have Nest cameras — unified app, 24/7 recording.

~$180Shop

Security

Home alarm system

Good

Ring Alarm 5-piece

No contracts, $10/month optional monitoring, easy to expand.

~$200Shop

Better

Ring Alarm Pro 8-piece

Built-in eero Wi-Fi and backup internet — alarm stays on if the line is cut.

~$300Shop

Best

SimpliSafe 8-piece Kit

No contracts, professional monitoring, most reliable system.

~$300Shop

Security

Motion sensor

Good

Wyze Motion Sensor

Simple, reliable, works great in the Wyze ecosystem.

~$20Shop

Better

Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Triggers smart lights automatically, detects temperature.

~$40Shop

Best

Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E

Radar-based — detects stillness, zero false alerts.

~$90Shop

Lighting

Lutron Caseta smart lighting

Lutron uses its own radio signal — it never drops connection like Wi-Fi switches do.

Good

Caseta Starter Kit

2 smart switches + hub + Pico remote — the best entry point.

~$80Shop

Better

Caseta 6-piece Kit

Covers living room, bedroom, and hallway — done right.

~$150Shop

Best

Lutron RA2 Select Whole Home

Whole home, scenes, timers, every smart home platform.

~$300+Shop

Lighting

Philips Hue smart lighting

Good

Hue White Starter Kit

Warm white, dimmable, voice control — a perfect starting point.

~$70Shop

Better

Hue Color Ambiance Kit

16 million colors, scenes, entertainment sync.

~$130Shop

Best

Hue Gradient Lightstrip

Full ambiance, TV sync, gradient effects.

~$300+Shop

Lighting

Smart dimmer switch

Good

Kasa Smart Dimmer EP32

Wi-Fi, no hub needed, Alexa and Google compatible.

~$20Shop

Better

Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer

Commercial grade, flexible neutral wire options.

~$35Shop

Best

Lutron Caseta PD-6WCL

No neutral wire needed — works 100% of the time, every time.

~$50Shop

Lighting

Smart outlet

Good

Kasa Smart Plug EP10 (2-pack)

Plug-in, no install needed, voice control, energy monitoring.

~$15Shop

Better

Leviton Decora In-Wall Outlet

Built into the wall, clean look, controls two outlets independently.

~$35Shop

Best

Eve Energy Outlet (Matter)

Works with Apple, Google, Alexa and SmartThings. Built-in power meter.

~$40Shop

Lighting

Under-cabinet LED lighting

Good

Govee Under Cabinet Lights

Plug-in, app controlled, warm white plus color, easy install.

~$40Shop

Better

Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus

Dimmable, color, integrates with the full Hue system.

~$80Shop

Best

Lutron Ketra Natural Light

Mimics natural daylight all day — reduces eye strain.

~$200+Shop

Automation

Smart thermostat

Google Nest Pro Authorized (ID: 361E07) — we configure Nest better than anyone in Northern Virginia.

Good

Google Nest Thermostat

Simple, clean design, saves energy, Google Home and Alexa.

~$80Shop

Better

Google Nest Learning Thermostat

Programs itself, learns your schedule, saves 10–15% monthly.

~$130Shop

Best

Ecobee Smart Premium

Built-in Alexa, room sensors, fixes hot and cold spots.

~$250Shop

Automation

Smart garage door

Good

Meross Smart Garage Opener

Works with your existing opener, Apple HomeKit compatible.

~$30Shop

Better

Chamberlain myQ

Works with most garage brands, Alexa/Google, real-time alerts.

~$50Shop

Best

Tailwind iQ3

Geofencing — the garage opens automatically as you pull into the driveway.

~$80Shop

Automation

Whole-home sound system

Good

Amazon Echo (per room)

Budget multi-room audio, Alexa built in.

~$50/rmShop

Better

Sonos Era 100 (per room)

True audiophile sound — it sounds like a hotel lobby.

~$250/rmShop

Best

Sonos Era 300

Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos — best residential home audio.

~$450+Shop

Automation

Wi-Fi & network setup

Do this first — strong Wi-Fi is the foundation that makes every smart device work reliably.

Good

TP-Link Deco M4 (3-pack)

Covers 4,500 sq ft, simple app, solid reliability.

~$100Shop

Better

Eero Pro 6E (3-pack)

Wi-Fi 6E, 6,000 sq ft, built-in Zigbee hub.

~$230Shop

Best

Google Nest WiFi Pro (3-pack)

Wi-Fi 6E, built-in Matter hub — best Google and Nest integration.

~$300Shop

Automation

TV mounting & AV setup

Good

Sanus Fixed TV Mount

Slim, clean, holds up to 90 inches — perfect fixed angle.

~$30Shop

Better

Sanus Full Motion Mount

Tilts, swivels, pulls from the wall — watch from anywhere.

~$80Shop

Best

ECHOGEAR MaxMotion Mount

Heavy-duty articulating mount for 42-inch to 90-inch TVs.

~$60Shop

Not sure which tier is right for your home?

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