Frequently asked questions

 
 
  • A smart home is a system that connects with your home appliances and technology to automate specific tasks and is typically remotely controlled. You can use a smart home system to control your lighting, monitor your home security, control devices like your blinds and even manage your heating and cooling. Our customers often comment on an improved and more comfortable home life.

  • Simply said, a smart home equates to more comfortable living. A smart home enables ‘touch of a button’ and automated requests to control lighting, temperature, blinds, cinema, music, gates and keyless entry. It also enables you to monitor and secure your home - from anywhere.

  • Almost anything electrical or electronic can be controlled by a smart home. The most common features fall into four categories; lighting, climate control, entertainment, and security.

  • There is a common misconception that smart homes are elitist and expensive. Smart homes can be very affordable. The systems we install are extremely modular enabling you to only choose the features you need.

  • Building or renovating is the best time to install home automation. Whilst some systems require hard wiring (needing to get behind walls), we also have many high quality wireless options available. We’re 100% confident, if you have an existing home, we’ll be able to retrofit a smart home system that works beautifully.

  • Yes! If you own an existing or older home, we can easily install a modern and seamless smart home solution. Talk to us about our modern wireless options available that cover all forms of automation.

  • Making your whole house smart is not necessary. Our systems are modular so you can decide whether to invest in a full-scale home automation, a one-off solution or a phased approach. A phased approach allows you to implement smart home features that are meaningful to you right now and implement further features when timing or budget allows.

  • No, if you have an existing home our wireless options are non-invasive and cover all aspects of home automation. Wired solutions are a great option for a home automation systems, however we generally do this during a renovation project or on new builds.

  • A properly designed smart home will work for you (rather than the other way around). Every device connected to the home automation system can be easily controlled through a touch screen or an app on your smartphone. We also provide all the necessary know-how to get you up and running and comfortable.