Smart Home & Business Technology · Cincinnati, OH

Smart systems for modern homes and businesses.

Ferguson Smart Systems designs, installs, and builds the technology that keeps your home and business running — networks, smart home and security systems, servers, and custom software. I'll tell you what you actually need, do the work right, and leave you with a setup that keeps running after I'm gone.

Serving Cincinnati, Dayton & N. Kentucky On-site & remote support Independent & vendor-neutral
Intro Offer · Small Business

$99 Business Network & Technology Health Check

Most small businesses are running on technology nobody has looked at in years — slow Wi-Fi, aging equipment, security gaps, and backups that may or may not actually work. For a flat $99, I'll come on-site, evaluate your whole setup, and hand you a plain-English report on what's working, what's at risk, and what's worth fixing.

  • Network & Wi-Fi performance and coverage review
  • Security & access audit — cameras, firewall & who can get in
  • Backup & data reliability check
  • Business software & workflow assessment
  • Aging or unsupported hardware review
  • Written report with prioritized, no-pressure recommendations

Nothing due up front — you're invoiced after the visit, and there's no obligation to buy anything beyond that.

What I Do

Connected systems for modern homes and businesses

From the network in your walls to the software on your screens, I handle the technology most people would rather not deal with — and set it up to stay out of your way.

Network Infrastructure

A network that's genuinely fast where you need it, installed cleanly and documented so it's easy to add to later.

  • Wired & wireless (Wi-Fi) networks
  • Routers, switches & access points
  • Setup, optimization & troubleshooting

Smart Home Systems

Lighting, climate, audio, and more, connected into one setup that's easy to control and won't fall apart in a month.

  • Smart lighting, climate & controls
  • Whole-home automation
  • Voice & app-based control

Security & Access Systems

Cameras, door access, and monitoring, set up so you can keep an eye on your property and decide who gets in.

  • Security cameras & surveillance
  • Door access & entry systems
  • Remote monitoring & alerts

Custom Applications

Custom software built by a working engineer, not a template — web and business apps, integrations, and reporting dashboards.

  • Web & business applications
  • APIs, databases & reporting
  • Workflow automation & integrations

Server & App Deployments

The servers, databases, and business apps your operation runs on, set up and configured properly — on-site or in the cloud.

  • Server setup & configuration
  • Business & cloud app deployment
  • Data storage, backup & reliability
How I Work

A straightforward process, no surprises

You'll always know what's happening, what it costs, and what comes next.

1

Discovery call

I'll talk through your goals, current setup, and challenges — no charge, no pressure.

2

Written quote

You receive a clear, itemized quote or scope of work before anything begins.

3

I do the work

On-site or remote, I do the work, keep you posted along the way, and write down how everything's set up.

4

Support & follow-up

I invoice on completion and stay available for questions, changes, and ongoing help.

About

Real engineering experience behind every project

I'm Trent Ferguson, founder of Ferguson Smart Systems and a professional software and data engineer with over four years of experience building production systems in the financial services industry — architecting cloud data platforms at a Fortune 500 bank that support more than $1 billion in mortgage originations, and full-stack applications at a national insurance carrier.

That same attention to detail goes into every project I take on. Wiring a network, setting up a smart home, installing security and access systems, deploying servers and software — I plan it out, document it, and do it properly, so you're not paying someone to redo it next year.

I'm also the solo developer behind Homescreen Hero, a software product with over 10,000 downloads and 140+ stars on GitHub. I studied Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Alabama before completing a full-stack development program at Max Technical Training.

I serve homeowners and businesses throughout Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky, both on-site and remotely.

Trent Ferguson

Founder · Software & Data Engineer
Experience
4+ years
Focus
Software, Data & Networking
Background
Banking, Insurance & Enterprise Systems
Pricing & Billing

Transparent, quote-based pricing

No surprise bills. Every job is different, so you get a clear quote or estimate up front and only pay for what was agreed.

Project work

Defined projects — installs, builds, migrations — are quoted as a fixed scope and invoiced on completion of the agreed work.

Hourly & consulting

Ongoing support, troubleshooting, and advisory work is billed at an agreed hourly rate, itemized on every invoice.

Secure payment

Invoices are sent electronically and paid securely online by card or bank transfer. Card and ACH payments are processed by Stripe — I never store your card details.

Want numbers for your specific project? Request a free quote and I'll put together an itemized estimate — no obligation.
FAQ

Common questions

What areas do you serve?

I provide on-site service throughout Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky, and remote support to clients anywhere it makes sense.

How much do your services cost?

Pricing is quote-based because every project is different. After a quick discovery call I provide a written quote for project work, or an agreed hourly rate for ongoing and consulting work. You'll always know the cost before I begin.

How do I pay, and is it secure?

I send electronic invoices that you can pay online by card or bank transfer. Payments are processed securely through Stripe; I never see or store your full card details. See my Refund & Cancellation Policy for details.

Do you work with homeowners and small businesses?

Both. I help homeowners with smart home, network, and security projects, and I support small and growing businesses with networks, servers, and custom software. Either way, I'll recommend what fits your needs and budget — and skip what you don't.

Do you offer ongoing support after a project?

Yes. I document everything I set up, and I'm around afterward for questions, updates, or changes — on an as-needed or scheduled basis.

Contact

Let's talk about your project

Reach out for a free consultation — no obligation. I usually reply within one business day.

Request a free quote or health check

Tell me what you're trying to solve and I'll follow up with next steps — usually within one business day.

I usually reply within one business day. Prefer email? contact@fergusonsmartsystems.com