Smart Home Lighting, Shades, Audio & Video

Lighting, shades, music and gates that just work, put in by a local crew from The Plains. We’ll come out, walk the house with you, and give you a straight answer.

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The Gear We Trust, and Why

Equipment we can still service in fifteen years, not whatever is cheapest this quarter.

Featured · Voice Control
Josh.ai + Control4 + Apple Music: The Ultimate Solution
“Home in Harmony”

Ask Josh.ai for any song and Apple Music plays it, in any room. Lights, shades, music and climate respond to plain speech, and far less leaves the house than with cloud assistants. See Josh.ai →

Control
Control4
“Personalized. Intelligent. Yours.”

One system for lighting, shades, audio, video and gates, with Apple Music built in. Perfect control, no clunky Sonos app.

Audio
Origin Speakers & Triad Amps
“Bespoke Audio Without Compromise”

Speakers that disappear into walls, ceilings and landscapes, powered room by room.

Gates & Entry
All-O-Matic & DoorBird
“Technology meets Design.”

Gate operators made in Van Nuys, California. Intercoms built in Berlin, with no monthly fees.

Landscape Lighting
Sterling Lighting
“Premium Landscape Lighting”

Designed with Patrick Harders in Danville, Virginia. Marine-grade brass, trade only.

What We Do Around Here

Music is our passion, but we can do Lighting, Shades, Wi-Fi and Gates for homes and farms from The Plains to Georgetown.

Art lighting control from a smartphone app

Light your paintings the way a gallery would, without the glare or the heat.

Josh.ai voice control microphone for whole-home commands

Just say what you want. Lights, music and shades answer to plain English.

Home theater and media room entertainment system

Movie night that feels like the theater, right down the hall.

Landscape lighting control panel for outdoor scenes

Light the paths, the trees and the barn at dusk, on a timer that follows the sunset.

Architectural in-ceiling speaker for multi-room audio

Your music in every room, out on the porch and down by the pool.

Smart home automation controlled from a smartphone

One remote or one app for music, TV, lights and climate. Simple enough for the whole family.

Motorized window shades and blinds

Shades that close for the afternoon sun and open with your morning coffee.

Ubiquiti UniFi network router and wired backhaul equipment

Strong Wi-Fi in the house, the barn and out to the run-in shed.

Security camera for home video surveillance

Keep an eye on the house, the barn and the gate, whether you are home or away.

See who’s at the gate, talk to them, and let them in from your phone.

What Our Neighbors Say

A few words from folks in Middleburg and around Hunt Country.

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luc dejager
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Michael did work for us some time ago at a house in Middleburg. And we haven’t had much need for network services since. But he cares for a customer, even after some time of silence. Like when we needed somebody to put up a Starlink system, which he doesn’t get into, he gladly recommended a reliable company. And more recently when the routers got fried during a storm at the property where he did the original work, he was happy to provide over the phone help to get everything up and running again. That is the experience you want to have as a client from a contractor, years after a job.
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Jackie Szmaja
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After many recommendations from other friends, I ordered and had my Samsung Frame TV installed by Mike and Lee. I couldn’t be happier. They were professional, efficient, and they made sure everything was measured and set up perfectly. Highly recommend if you need A/V installation in the DC area (and I think Fl too!)
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Chanler Jewett
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Michael provided us with an amazing experience throughout our setup. He’s always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our technology is working correctly.
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Alice Rogoff
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Just fantastic. Smart, always responsive, and solutions that truly work. Can't recommend more highly. DoorBird for the gate is perfect. And Starlink installation prompt and friendly.
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Andrew Robitaille
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Excellent service, clean installation, and everything works flawlessly. Couldn’t be happier—five stars!
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Kelvin R
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Metamorphosis Environments provided an outstanding experience that exceeded all of our expectations from start to finish. Their professionalism, attention to detail and genuine commitment to customer satisfaction made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. I would recommend Mike and his team to anyone looking for top quality service and results.
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Sharon Marczewski
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I'm so thankful to have found Metamorphosis Environments. I have a small space and wanted a tv that would sit flush to the wall and look nice in my living room. Michael and his team knew exactly what my space needed and he and his team installed a Samsung Frame TV. Michael provided a proposal with all costs included, which was very reasonable and I knew up front what to expect. The project was completed in a couple of days and they took care of everything, including removing and hiding existing wires in the wall, removing old surround sound speakers in the ceiling, and repairing and re-painting the walls. They worked with me to determine my viewing preferences and placed the tv at the perfect height for me and the room. Michael was great about providing his professional opinion and experiences, which helped me make decisions throughout the planning and project work. Btw...they installed a 2nd tv in my bedroom and I love it!! My tv is absolutely perfect. It's everything I wanted...looks and sounds great. I love the variety of artwork! Micheal helped me set up the tv and remote control. He is always available for follow up questions. I highly recommend Michael and his company for any entertainment needs you may have.
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william wolf
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Not only could we not exist without metamorphosis environments, what's really amazing about them is when something does go wrong, and with every complex work things happen, they respond instantly, do a staggering amount of work remotely, and make the thing work every time! Reliable, honest, nice bunch of folks, wouldn't use any other service!
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Shannon Crocker
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Michael is thorough and detail oriented in designing the right system for you and your home!

The Brands We Stand Behind

Michael Reed, founder of Metamorphosis Environments, in The Plains, Virginia
About

Meet Michael Reed

I was 12 when my dad, Dick Reed, and I built a pair of stereo speakers from scratch at our house in Friendship Heights, D.C. They played music for our family for years, and they’re where all of this started.

Michael Reed and his late father, Dick Reed, with the first speakers they built together
Me and Dad with those first speakers, around 2016.

I grew up in D.C., went to Gonzaga, then UC Santa Cruz, and stayed in Los Angeles working on films as a production coordinator. That’s where I learned audio and video properly. After 9/11 I came home to Washington, and in 2006 I started Wired Up Home Theater. Today it’s Metamorphosis Environments.

I came out to Middleburg in 2010 to visit friends, fell for the place and never left. I work out of Windcrest Farm in The Plains. You may have heard our work at Hunter’s Head Tavern, Common Grounds or the Middleburg Tennis Club, or at a farm in Paris with 52 speakers inside and out.

I like pitching in around town too: the sound for the Middleburg Christmas parade, and charging stations for the riders at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show. When you call, you get me.

— Michael

Call Michael: 540-687-5117

Questions We Hear a Lot

These are the questions folks ask us most. Don’t see yours? Just call us at 540-687-5117.

Metamorphosis Environments' automation system connects your devices — lighting, temperature, security, and entertainment — into one intelligent ecosystem you can control from anywhere.

Yes. All Metamorphosis Environments systems can be managed through our mobile app, giving you real-time access to lighting, climate, and security from your smartphone or tablet.

Absolutely. Metamorphosis Environments integrates with leading smart device brands, including Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit, so everything works together seamlessly.

Not necessarily. Our systems are designed to fit both new and existing homes. We’ll customize installation based on your current setup.
Your privacy and safety are our priority. Metamorphosis Environments uses advanced encryption and cloud security protocols to protect all your data and connected devices.
Simply contact our team for a free consultation. We’ll assess your needs, create a tailored plan, and guide you through every step of your smart home transformation.

Notes From the Field

Straight talk on gear, Wi-Fi and what’s worth the money, from our crew.

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