Kansas City Metro Smart Home and Estate Automation
Restrepo Innovations and Simplicity KC, two peer-level Crestron firms operating as one network across the Plains.
Kansas City Metro
A National Standard, Delivered Locally
Restrepo Innovations is an Elite Pro Crestron Dealer, HTA Luxury Certified, and OSHA Certified integration firm headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ. For years the firm has served some of the most demanding residential and commercial clients on the East Coast, from the estates of Alpine and Saddle River to the penthouses of Manhattan and the Hamptons. The firm's reach now extends beyond its home market through a curated network of peer-level regional partners who share the same technical discipline and commitment to long-term client relationships. The Kansas City metro represents one of the firm's most significant regional expansions, made possible by a partnership built on years of professional trust.
Simplicity KC, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, is the firm's exclusive Plains partner. Led by Principal Joe Acree, a Villanova-trained engineer, Simplicity has operated as a Crestron-certified integration firm for many years and serves the full range of luxury residential and light commercial clients across the Kansas City metro. Their design center in Overland Park serves as the hands-on showroom and project hub for the region. Clients in Missouri and Kansas receive the same programming depth, commissioning rigor, and post-installation support that Restrepo clients on the East Coast expect. The two firms operate under a shared service standard rather than a referral-only arrangement.
Together, Restrepo Innovations and Simplicity KC offer Kansas City homeowners and developers a path to integrated automation that is designed at the highest level and installed by technicians who know the platform inside out. Whether the project is a new build in Leawood, a full estate retrofit in Mission Hills, or a multi-site portfolio managed from a single control interface, the combined team brings the resources of two mature firms with deep Crestron expertise to every engagement. This is not a franchise model and it is not a subcontractor arrangement. It is a peer partnership between two firms that have chosen to serve their clients better by working together.
The Partnership
The Restrepo + Simplicity KC Partnership
Joe Acree founded Simplicity KC on the principle that luxury integration demands engineering discipline, not just product installation. His background in engineering, developed through his studies at Villanova University, shaped a firm that approaches every project as a systems problem first. Acree has built Simplicity into one of the most technically respected Crestron integrators in the midwest, with a client base that spans executive residences, multi-property estates, and corporate environments across the Kansas City metro. His team operates from the Overland Park design center and is equipped to handle projects from initial design through long-term service.
The working relationship between Mike Restrepo and Joe Acree predates the formal partnership by several years. The two principals have collaborated on multi-region projects, exchanged programming resources, and consulted on complex system designs that required expertise across different platforms. Their firms occupy the same tier in the Crestron dealer network and have consistently approached joint work with a peer-level standard of accountability. When a client of one firm has a need that crosses regional lines, the other firm can step in with full knowledge of the project history and expectations. This depth of familiarity is what makes the Plains Network arrangement more than a geographic coverage agreement.
For clients considering a Kansas City engagement, the partnership means access to two firms acting as one. Restrepo Innovations maintains oversight of project design standards and programming architecture, while Simplicity KC provides on-the-ground installation, commissioning, and ongoing service across the metro area. Both firms are Crestron-certified and operate under the same elevated standard. The combined team has worked alongside other peer-level Crestron firms in the Restrepo network, including HomeTronix for Mid-South coverage and Island Media Systems for Caribbean deployments, establishing a consistent national delivery model for clients who demand the same quality regardless of geography.
Services
Services Available in the Kansas City Metro
The Restrepo and Simplicity KC team delivers a complete range of high-performance automation and technology integration services for luxury residential and commercial clients throughout the Kansas City area.
Crestron Home Automation
Full-property Crestron control systems designed, programmed, and commissioned by Elite Pro and Crestron-certified technicians. Lighting, climate, shading, security, AV, and door access unified under a single intuitive interface. Systems are engineered for reliability and built for long-term serviceability.
Whole-Home Audio and Video
Distributed audio and video architectures that deliver high-fidelity sound and 4K content to every room without visible hardware clutter. Restrepo is an L-Acoustics certified partner, bringing professional-grade acoustic design principles to residential and estate projects of any scale.
Lighting Design and Control
Architectural lighting control integrated with scene programming, circadian tuning, and natural light coordination. Restrepo and Simplicity KC design lighting environments that complement the architecture rather than work against it, with controls that are immediate, reliable, and intuitive for daily use.
Network Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade wired and wireless network design for smart homes and estates with high device density. Restrepo is a Ubiquiti UISP and UniFi Pro Partner, enabling the team to deploy commercial-class network infrastructure that supports demanding automation and media environments without performance compromise.
Home Theater and Screening Rooms
Dedicated home theater design from acoustic modeling through final calibration. The team handles room treatment, display or projection selection, seating layout, and integration with the broader property control system. Restrepo's L-Acoustics partnership ensures that speaker design and placement meet professional standards.
Estate Technology Consulting
Pre-construction and renovation consulting for architects, developers, and owners planning large-scale residential projects. Restrepo and Simplicity KC engage early in the design process to ensure that technology infrastructure is coordinated with architectural drawings and that the finished system reflects the client's actual living requirements rather than a generic specification.
Coverage
Kansas City Metro Locations We Serve
Restrepo Innovations and Simplicity KC serve the full Kansas City metropolitan area across both the Kansas and Missouri sides of the state line. The following communities represent the core of our Plains delivery network, with coverage extending to surrounding areas on a project-by-project basis.
Overland Park
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Leawood
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Mission Hills
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Prairie Village
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Olathe
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Lake Quivira
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Loch Lloyd
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Kansas City
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Lee's Summit
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
Parkville
Smart home and estate automation, delivered locally with Simplicity KC.
How It Works
How a Kansas City Engagement Works
Every project begins with a structured discovery conversation. One or both principal teams meet with the client to understand the scope of the property, the client's priorities for daily use, and any existing systems that need to be integrated or replaced. Restrepo Innovations leads the design documentation and programming architecture, drawing on its experience with complex multi-zone and multi-site estates. Simplicity KC provides the local project context, including site access logistics, local trade relationships, and an on-the-ground assessment of the installation environment. The result is a detailed project brief that both teams review before any proposal is issued.
Installation and commissioning are managed by Simplicity KC's certified technicians with direct oversight from the Restrepo programming team. Crestron systems require precise coordination between hardware installation and software commissioning, and the combined team handles both without reliance on third-party subcontractors who are unfamiliar with the platform. All network infrastructure is installed to Ubiquiti UISP standards, and all audio systems are calibrated to L-Acoustics specifications where applicable. The client receives a formal system walkthrough before the project is considered complete, and documentation is provided for every zone, device, and programmed scene.
Post-installation support is provided by Simplicity KC for all Kansas City clients, with Restrepo available as a resource for remote programming updates, system expansions, and any platform-level support that requires deeper technical intervention. Clients who have properties in both the East Coast market and Kansas City can manage both under a single account relationship with coordinated service across both teams. This continuity of service is what distinguishes the Plains Network model from a standard dealer referral arrangement, and it is the standard both firms hold themselves to regardless of project size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simplicity KC an authorized Crestron dealer?
Yes. Simplicity KC has been a Crestron-certified integration firm for many years and maintains active certification across the Crestron product line. Restrepo Innovations holds Elite Pro Crestron Dealer status. Both firms are authorized to design, sell, install, and service Crestron systems.
Does Restrepo Innovations handle projects directly in Kansas City?
Restrepo leads design, programming, and project architecture for Plains Network engagements. Simplicity KC handles installation, commissioning, and on-site service in the Kansas City metro. Clients work with a coordinated team from both firms and have direct access to both principals throughout the project.
What is the service area for the Kansas City team?
The core service area includes Overland Park, Leawood, Mission Hills, Prairie Village, Olathe, Lake Quivira, Loch Lloyd, Kansas City (MO), Lee's Summit, and Parkville. Projects in surrounding communities throughout the metro are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Can a Kansas City client also get service at an East Coast property?
Yes. Restrepo Innovations serves the NJ, NY, and CT markets directly. Clients with properties in both regions can maintain a single account relationship and receive coordinated service from both teams without having to manage two separate integrators.
What brands does the team work with beyond Crestron?
The team works with the full range of luxury AV, lighting, shading, and network brands appropriate for each project. Restrepo holds certifications as a Ubiquiti UISP and UniFi Pro Partner and as an L-Acoustics certified partner. The Crestron platform serves as the primary control and automation layer in most engagements.
How do I start a project with the Kansas City team?
Contact Restrepo Innovations at 201.405.2022 or office@restrepoinnovations.com, or reach Simplicity KC directly at 866-691-7754 or through simplicitykc.com. Either team can initiate the discovery process and connect you with the right contacts for your project type and timeline.
Start a Conversation
Whether you are planning a new build in Leawood, a full-property retrofit in Mission Hills, or a multi-site project that spans Kansas City and the East Coast, the Restrepo and Simplicity KC team is ready to assess your project. Contact us at 201.405.2022 or office@restrepoinnovations.com to schedule a discovery call, or reach Simplicity KC directly at 866-691-7754 or simplicitykc.com.
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