Holsen Solar designs, installs, and programs complete smart home systems — lighting scenes, climate control, AV, security, and whole-home automation. One contractor, one call, everything works together from the moment we leave.
Most "smart home" projects end with a drawer full of incompatible gadgets that don't talk to each other. We do it differently. We assess your home, design a system where every component is chosen to work together, pull the permits, do the electrical work, install the hardware, and program the automations — before we hand you the app.
Because we're licensed electricians, we can handle the low-voltage wiring, in-wall speaker runs, network drops, and device installations that most AV and automation dealers have to subcontract out — or skip entirely.
The result is a system that works reliably from day one, integrates cleanly with your solar and EV charger, and is supported locally by the same team that installed it.
Schedule a Free Design Consultation →We install and integrate smart systems across every category — from lighting scenes to whole-home audio. Everything is designed to work from a single app or a single voice command.
Smart lighting is the foundation of every automation system we build. We install smart switches and dimmers throughout your home so every light is controllable from an app, a voice assistant, or a programmed schedule — without replacing bulbs every six months.
We program scenes — "Morning," "Movie Night," "Away," "Good Night" — that set every light in the right room to the right level with a single tap. Sunset-to-sunrise automations run without you thinking about them. And because we wire everything properly, you keep normal switches as backups.
Ask About Smart Lighting →One tap sets every light in the house. Programmed schedules run on their own.
Works with Alexa, Google Home, and Siri. No hub required for most setups.
Smart switches installed in-wall. Normal switch still works as backup.
Adjust your home's temperature from anywhere. Start warming up before you leave the office.
Auto-setback when you're away. Pre-heat or pre-cool for your arrival. Integrates with your daily routine.
Pre-condition your home using solar production instead of grid power. Works with Emporia monitoring.
A smart thermostat is one of the simplest upgrades with one of the highest paybacks. We install and configure Ecobee, Honeywell Home, or Google Nest thermostats — programmed to your schedule, not the factory default that no one ever changes.
For homes with solar, we can set up pre-conditioning schedules that run your HVAC during peak production hours — using the energy you're generating rather than buying it back later from the grid.
Ask About Smart Climate →We run in-wall and in-ceiling speaker wiring, install distributed audio systems, and integrate streaming sources so the right music is always in the right room — without a rats' nest of remotes and receivers.
TV and AV control is unified into the same app as your lighting and climate. One "Movie Night" scene dims the lights, lowers the shades, powers on the TV, and starts your streaming service. Designed once. Works every time.
Ask About Whole-Home Audio →Keypad or app access. Auto-lock on schedule. Give temporary codes to guests or contractors.
See who's at the door from your phone. Integrated with your camera system if you have one.
Smart garage door openers tie into your "leaving home" routine. Never wonder if you closed it again.
Smart access and security devices are most powerful when they're integrated into your automation system — not living in five separate apps. We tie smart locks, doorbells, garage doors, and camera systems into your central platform so everything works together.
For full professional camera and access control systems, see our Cameras & Door Access page. We can install a standalone smart home system, a full security system, or both as one integrated project.
Ask About Access Control →We're platform-agnostic — we recommend the right system for your home and budget, not just whatever we have in the warehouse. These are the platforms we install and support.
Ideal for homes already in the Google ecosystem. Works seamlessly with Nest thermostats and Android devices.
Broad device compatibility and the widest selection of supported smart home hardware. Great for mixed-device households.
Best privacy and the most seamless iPhone/iPad/Mac experience. Ideal for Apple-first households.
The new cross-platform standard. We install Matter-compatible devices that work with any platform — future-proof by design.
Professional-grade smart switches and dimmers. Reliable, code-compliant, and compatible with all major platforms.
The two smart thermostat platforms we recommend and install most often. Both integrate with solar monitoring.
We can often integrate your existing devices into a unified system rather than starting over. Tell us what you have in our consultation and we'll design around it where possible.
Book a Free Consultation →Retrofitting a smart home into a finished house means fishing wires through walls, cutting drywall, and patching when you're done. During new construction, we run structured wiring for audio, low-voltage for automation, and the electrical rough-in for every smart device — all before the drywall goes up.
The result is a cleaner install, lower cost, and a home that's built smart from the foundation up. We work directly with your builder or GC and show up when the electrical rough-in crew does.
We also pre-wire for solar, battery storage, and EV charging at the same time — so your new home is ready for all of it, whether you install it now or later.
From first call to final walkthrough, here's what to expect.
We visit your home (or review your new construction plans), walk through your goals, and design a system that fits your lifestyle and budget. No obligation. No pressure to go with every option.
You get a detailed, itemized proposal: exactly what's included, what each component does, and the all-in price. We answer every question before you sign anything.
Our licensed electricians handle wiring, device installation, and network setup. Clean work, code compliant, permitted where required. We treat your home the way we'd treat our own.
We configure your scenes, schedules, and automations before we leave. Then we walk you through the app, answer every question, and make sure you're comfortable. That's the job — not just the install.
Most smart home companies are AV dealers or tech integrators. They hire electricians as subcontractors — or worse, they clip things in and call it done. We're licensed master electricians who also do smart home. That means we do the real electrical work in-house, we understand how your home is wired, and we can troubleshoot problems that a non-electrician can't even see.
Schedule a Free Consultation →ND M4310 · MN EA807321 · SD (pending). We pull permits, pass inspections, and warranty our electrical work.
Solar, EV charger, smart home, security — we install all of it. No subcontractors. No finger-pointing when something doesn't work right.
The scenes, schedules, and automations are set up and working when we walk out the door. You're not getting a manual and a "good luck."
We're in your market. When you have questions or want to add something, you call the same team that installed it.
All electrical work to local, state, and national codes. Fully permitted and inspected on every job.
Detailed proposal before work begins. No hidden fees — the quote is the price.
Scenes, schedules, and automations configured and working before we leave. Training included.
Want to add a room or change a scene? You call us. Same team, same phone number, no runaround.
Pair your smart home with a Span smart panel and Emporia energy monitoring. Automate EV charging based on solar production, run your HVAC during peak generation, and see exactly where your energy dollars are going — all from the same ecosystem.
Learn About Energy Management →Smart home automation combined with solar and battery storage means you can prioritize which devices run on solar, shift loads to off-peak hours, and run your home intelligently even when the grid goes down.
Learn About Solar →Professional camera systems and access control installed by the same licensed electricians who did your smart home. Everything integrates into one platform — no separate app for cameras, no separate app for locks.
Learn About Cameras & Access →Smart home automation installation for residential customers and new construction across Eastern ND, Western MN, and Aberdeen, SD.
Schedule a free in-home design consultation. We'll walk through your goals, design a system that fits your home and budget, and give you a detailed quote with no obligation.
Licensed Electricians · Design, Install & Programming · ND, MN & SD