Mile High Automation Story

Mile High Automation grew out of its founder’s passion for cutting edge technology and his desire to use it to improve our lives. With prior experience in IT and audio, Josh Ferguson found his calling in home automation. What started as a simple hobby soon turned into countless sleepless nights researching and tinkering with every device he could get his hands on.

In 2005, while working on his MBA, Ferguson parlayed his passion and extensive knowledge of home automation into a business: Mile High Automation. Initially providing Colorado residents with fully installed systems, Ferguson noticed an industry trend – systems were getting easier to install but more difficult to design and program. In addition, the average consumer’s understanding and comfort level with technology was rapidly increasing. This prompted Ferguson to move his business online where he could use his expertise in the design, programming and configuration of systems, while providing guidance and tips on installation to the owner or his installer.

Now in its sixth year, Mile High Automation has skyrocketed to become the worldwide leader in DIY home automation systems. Working one-on-one with homeowners, builders and dealers from around the U.S. and as far away as Sydney, Australia, Mile High Automation has earned both client and industry praise.

While the products have changed, Mile High Automation’s high level of personalized service has not. “We ‘automate’ homes all day long, but the one thing that cannot be automated is the personal relationship with our clients,” states Ferguson. “Each automation system we create is built around the homeowners — their family, their home, and their unique needs.”

Ferguson continues to stay up late at night researching the latest trends in the industry, as well as scouring conferences and trade shows for new ideas. “The industry is changing and evolving every day; if we become complacent, our clients will suffer,” he says with a smile. Ferguson can’t wait to test out the next great gadget coming down the pike.