Years in business:
35 years
Easy Living with Technology is additionally an HTA Design Partner; a design-minded firm that proactively consults with architects, interior designers, and builders to design technology systems into their plans in the most seamless, aesthetically pleasing way possible. Read more about this designation here.
Company description:
Welcome to Easy Living! Serving our clients in Tampa Bay and throughout the USA. The systems we create are Reliable, Smart, Entertaining, and Secure – and our design makes them EASY to operate and manage. Our blend of fine products, design, and personable installation staff will ensure your project adds value to your home, your lifestyle, and your family.
Our founder, Mike Stram, is a past Rock & Roll Radio Engineer and Studio Designer, and brings those innovations to our Award-Winning Home Technology Design, our Incredible Home Cinemas, and our trademarked Technology Closet®. Mike is also a CEDIA Certified Community OutReach Instructor, providing official CEU's to Architects, Builders, and Designers.
It would be our privilege to bring our specialty to your project and provide you with outstanding service and long-term value.
Number of office locations:
1
Number of full-time employees in the entire company :
9
Number of full-time employees at this location :
9
CEDIA member :
Yes
All new employees background checked?:
Yes
Office type :
Commercial Building
Primary business :
Residential low voltage
Percentage of overall business in residential projects :
75%
Corporate office based:
Clearwater, FL
Focused cities / areas:
South Tampa
St Petersburg
Tiera Verde
Pinellas County Waterfront
Snell Isle
Areas of focus outside main service radius:
Sarasota
Longboat Key
Winter Garden / Orlando
Georgia / Lake Oconee
Montana / Yellowstone
Brands Carried :
Access Control » Holovision
Access Control » 2N
Access Control » Doorking
Access Control » DoorBird
Access Control » Ring
Access Control » Ring X
Control » Control4
Control » URC
Control » Savant
Control » AMX
Electronics » Integra
Electronics » Lexicon
Electronics » Marantz
Electronics » Mark Levinson
Electronics » Sony
Electronics » Kaleidescape
Electronics » Sonos
Electronics » Autonomic
Electronics » Storm Audio
Electronics » Denon
Electronics » AudioControl
Electronics » Meridian
Electronics » Arcam
Flush Mount Speakers » James Loudspeakers
Flush Mount Speakers » Sonance
Flush Mount Speakers » Leon
Flush Mount Speakers » Artison
Flush Mount Speakers » Revel
Flush Mount Speakers » Triad
High-End Architectural Finishes » Trufig
Lighting » Savant
Lighting » Control4
Lighting » Vantage
Lighting » Leviton
Motorization » Future Automation
Motorization » Nexus21
Motorization » Auton
Motorized Shading » Savant
Motorized Shading » QMotion
Motorized Shading » Screen Innovations
Motorized Shading » Somfy
Networking » Access Networks
Networking » Ruckus
Networking » Pakedge
Networking » Luxul
Networking » Araknis
Networking » Cisco Meraki
Projection Screens » Stewart Filmscreen
Projection Screens » Screen Innovations
Projection Screens » VuTec
Projector brands » DPI
Projector brands » Sony
Projector brands » Epson
Seating » CinemaTech
Seating » Cineak
Security Cameras » Digital Watchdog
Security Cameras » IC Realtime
Security Cameras » Lilin
Security Cameras » Luma/Wirepath
Security Cameras » Ring
Telephone Systems » Panasonic
Theater Audio Systems » JBL Synthesis
Theater Audio Systems » Revel
Theater Audio Systems » Triad
Theater Audio Systems » Meridian
TV Brands » Seura
TV Brands » Sony
TV Brands » SunBrite
TV Brands » Samsung
TV Brands » LG
Video Walls » Samsung
Video Walls - DVLED » LG
Video Walls - DVLED » Sony
Dedicated aftercare service staff :
Yes
Same day emergency service :
Yes
24-hour emergency onsite service :
Yes
24-hour phone support :
Yes
Offers remote system monitoring & support :
Yes
Typical number of days to address non-emergency service issues onsite:
1-2 days
Response times guaranteed:
No
Service contracts offered:
Yes
This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category.
Typical whole home system project size:
$275,000
Manufacturer endorsed? :
Yes
Industry Professional endorsed? :
Yes
Architect endorsed? :
Yes
General Contactor endorsed? :
Yes
Interior Designer endorsed? :
Yes
In-house:
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Telephone Systems
Access Control
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Alarm Systems
Marine AV & Control Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
Acoustic Treatments
Golf Simulators
Home Wellness / Healthy Home Design
Living in Place / Aging in Place Technology
3rd party:
Other
Facilities:
Showroom
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation? :
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks? :
Yes
In-house acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation :
Yes
3rd party acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation :
Yes
Savant » Ambassador
Samsung » Platinum Dealer
Control4 » Certified Showroom
CEDIA » Certified Outreach Instructor (COI) on staff
Awards:
CEDIA
2010
CEDIA » ESC-D (Electronics Systems Certified Designer)
CEDIA » ESC-T (Electronics Systems Certified Technician)
CEDIA » COI (Certified Outreach Instructor)
Savant » Core 1
Savant » Savant shade certified
AIBD Associate Member
Azione
CEDIA
Low-voltage license:
Yes
License #:
I-EG13000706
Worker’s compensation insurance:
Yes
Liability Insurance:
Yes
Liability insurance:
$2,000,000
Bonded:
Not Required
Other licenses held:
Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
C-5126
August 2019
Electronics and installation workmanship warranty:
1 year
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems:
Yes