A Home Built for Family –
6,300 Sq. Ft. New Construction
Overview
This 6,300 sq. ft., four bedroom custom-built home is designed around family, connection, and spending time together. Whether enjoying music throughout the house, gathering for a movie night, or unwinding on the porch, the technology enhances the experience. With whole-home audio, seamless connectivity, and a welcoming entertainment setup, this home is built to bring people together.
Scope of Work
Whole-Home Audio – A four-zone system with 18 speakers, allowing music to flow effortlessly through the home’s shared spaces.
Reliable High-Speed Networking – Ensuring fast, stable connectivity for work, entertainment, and staying in touch.
Subtle yet Functional TV Setup – An 85” Samsung Frame TV in the living room, providing an immersive viewing experience when needed and blending into the space when not.
Outdoor Entertainment for Any Gathering – Weatherproof speakers and a climate-resistant TV on the covered porch, perfect for enjoying time outside with loved ones.
Discreet Surveillance System – Thoughtfully placed cameras for peace of mind without disrupting the home’s natural feel.
Simple, Intuitive Smart Integration – Enhancing family moments naturally, without unnecessary complexity.
Security & Fire Alarm Coordination – Working Alongside the fire and security team to ensure a well-protected home.
Key Features & Enhancements
Music Anywhere, Anytime – Zoned audio that fits the mood, whether it’s a quiet evening or a full house.
Movie Nights, Made Easy – A living room setup with surround sound, perfect for time together without turning the home into a theater.
Outdoor Enjoyment – Speakers and a weatherproof TV on the covered porch, encouraging more time outside.
Technology That Fits In, Not Stands Out – Systems designed to enhance, not disrupt, daily life.
In Progress
Currently in the integration phase, we are ensuring that the technology works effortlessly in the background–letting the family focus on what truly matters: spending time together.
Designing the Foundation – 5,600 Sq. Ft. Home with Detached Barn
Overview
This project brought together two distinct spaces — a 5,600 sq. ft., six bedroom primary residence, and a 1,500 sq. ft., four bedroom detached pole barn — offering a split opportunity between advisory support and full-scale implementation. While overseeing infrastructure decisions at the main house, the pole barn allowed for hands-on execution. Together, they played a key role in the formation of UpLync Networks and the vision to deliver clean, scalable, and resilient low-voltage systems.
Main Residence – Advisory Role
Provided guidance during the construction phase of the primary home, helping shape key decisions around AV and network readiness.
Contributions Included:
Encouraging a forward-thinking structured cabling layout, with an emphasis on sufficient Ethernet drops to reduce Wi-Fi saturation and support wired performance
Deploying networking hardware to ensure robust coverage
Overseeing TV selection and installation logistics
Specifying and installing IP-controllable devices in areas with multiple TVs in close proximity to avoid IR interference and streamline control
Detached Pole Barn – Full Installation
Located across a public road, the detached barn serves as an extension of the living space, complete with four bedrooms, a full bath, a bar, laundry, and recreational areas. UpLync Networks led all low-voltage design and installation efforts for this structure.
Scope of Work:
Deployed a wireless bridge to establish one uniform network and stable connectivity between buildings
Planned and prepared for buried optical fiber to ensure long-term performance and clean aesthetics (installation scheduled for spring/summer)
Installed structured cabling throughout for AV, networking, and future smart systems
Deployed a complete network stack to support entertainment, utilities, and guest accommodations
Key Features & Enhancements
Reliable Cross-Property Connectivity: Stable wireless bridge currently in place, with a fiber backbone planned for enhanced speed and durability
Future-Proofed Wiring: Structured cabling supports AV distribution, automation, and system expansion
Hands-On Execution: Full deployment in the pole barn showcases UpLync Networks’ in-house capability from planning to implementation
Entertainment-Focused Infrastructure: Design centered around how the space is lived in — from recreational areas to hospitality-ready amenities
In Progress
Next Steps & Recommendations
System Unification: Evaluate opportunities to centralize AV, video distribution, and surveillance into a single control platform
Control System Scaling: Upgrade the existing processor to better support multiple zones and growing smart integrations
Surveillance Enhancement: Assess current NVR for compatibility with unified viewing and system-wide access
Smart Additions: Expand functionality with intelligent lighting, multi-zone audio, and programmable automation scenes
Optical Fiber Installation: Complete the planned buried fiber optic link to replace the temporary wireless bridge — ensuring high performance, long-term reliability, and a clean aesthetic
Retrofitting Resilience – 6,000 Sq. Ft. Whole-Home AV Overhaul
Overview
This 6,000 sq. ft., five bedroom residence required a comprehensive upgrade to its networking systems that hindered the audiovisual setup. The home's robust construction, featuring concrete, cement, wood, aluminum framework, and a clay roof, presented unique challenges for connectivity and integration. Additionally, the property includes a detached cabana and a powered entry gate, necessitating a cohesive and extensive system overhaul.
Scope of Work
Network Overhaul: Upgraded the home's internet infrastructure to ensure robust and reliable connectivity throughout the property, addressing challenges posed by the building materials.
Whole-Home Audio System: Integrated existing speakers, including those in the detached cabana, with new amplifiers and control systems to deliver seamless audio experiences across all zones.
Surround Sound Setup: Revamped a surround sound system in the main living area, enhancing the home entertainment experience and seamless integration with multi-room audio outputs.
Surveillance Integration: Integrated existing surveillance cameras and security system for the homeowner to choose their own monitoring provider.
Key Features & Enhancements
Enhanced Connectivity: Overcame structural challenges by strategically relocating access points and hardwiring key endpoint devices—reducing wireless saturation and delivering reliable performance throughout the main home and detached cabana.
Multi-Zone Audio Integration: Unified existing speaker systems across the property, including the detached cabana, through new amplifiers and control components for a seamless whole-home audio experience.
Surround Sound Setup: Implemented and calibrated a dedicated surround sound system in the main living area for immersive entertainment.
Unified Control System: Brought together audio, video, and surveillance components into a centralized interface, giving the homeowner intuitive access and streamlined control across devices and zones.
Completed / Pending new work
Gate Surveillance & Access Integration: Plans are underway to install a TAA-compliant U.S.-manufactured surveillance camera at the powered entry gate, providing a reliable security solution for monitoring visitors and mitigating liability concerns. The system will be integrated into the home's centralized control platform. Additionally, the existing NVR will be replaced with a cross-compatible recorder that supports both the newly added and existing surveillance cameras, ensuring seamless monitoring and recording across all zones.
Additional Projects
Relocated and remounted security panels for improved accessibility and a cleaner aesthetic
Mounted TVs and wall displays with concealed wiring and proper power placement
Resolved Wi-Fi dead zones by restructuring home networks with properly placed hardwired access points — avoiding the pitfalls of consumer-grade mesh solutions
Assisted homeowners with modem, router, and switch upgrades, ensuring the backbone of the network is reliable and scalable
Consulted on smart home wiring retrofits, helping clients prep their spaces for future automation and AV integrations
Designed a custom residential surveillance system including doorbell and perimeter coverage, with a focus on strategic camera placement and budget-conscious performance
Provided guidance on recommissioning surface mount outdoor and landscaping speaker systems, including power supply and stereo amp recommendations for existing home audio infrastructure
Replaced and optimized landscape lighting to improve nighttime aesthetics and exterior safety