Residential

A home that works with you, not against you.

Unified control for lighting, climate, security and comfort - quietly integrated into your existing home, designed around how you actually live.

Overview

A proper smart home isn't a collection of apps - it's one system that reacts to you. Lights dim when the TV turns on. Alarm arms when everyone leaves. Gate opens as you pull into the driveway.

We design around the way your household actually behaves. Retrofits into existing homes are our specialty - neat wiring, hidden runs, and no ripping up finishes that don't need ripping up.

What's included

  • Lighting control and scene automation (KNX, Lutron, local equivalents)
  • Climate integration - HVAC, underfloor heating, thermostats
  • Security integration - alarm and CCTV linked to lighting and access
  • Audio zones and streaming (Sonos, multi-room)
  • Gate, intercom and CCTV on a single app
  • Voice control (Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri Shortcuts)
  • Whole-home WiFi with seamless roaming
  • Family training and user guides at handover
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Typical Scope

How a smart home project runs

From first walkthrough to trained family, most residential installs run 2-4 weeks depending on scope.

01

Home audit

On-site visit. We map existing wiring, network, cable paths and discuss what you want the house to do - not just what products to buy.

02

Scene design

Written scope with device list, scene descriptions ('Movie time', 'Everyone out', 'Bedtime'), wiring plan and fixed quote.

03

Installation

Phased install with the minimum disruption to the household. Old switches swapped for smart ones, network upgraded, cameras and intercom tied in.

04

Handover

Live walkthrough with the whole family, printed + digital user guide, app setup on everyone's phone, then ongoing support.

Ideal For

Who this suits

Homes where automation actually pays back rather than adding friction.

New builds

Where we can plan wiring and network infrastructure from scratch.

Major renovations

Where walls are already open and the timing is perfect for smart wiring.

Premium retrofits

Existing homes where we work around your finish with minimal disruption.

Families with complex routines

Households with kids, staff, pets and gate traffic that need thought-through automation.

FAQ

Common questions

Does it need internet to work?

Core functions (lights, scenes, alarm) keep working on the local network without internet. Remote app access and cloud features need internet, but nothing in your house stops if the fibre drops.

Can we add things later?

Yes - we design every install to be expandable. Start with lighting and security; add audio, climate and automation later without redoing the wiring.

Does it work with the gear I already have?

Often yes. We can integrate existing alarm panels, cameras, gate motors, Sonos speakers, Nest thermostats and more. Where something won't integrate, we'll tell you up front.

What app do we use?

That depends on the platform best suited to your home - commonly a single unified control app rather than five different ones. We recommend based on what we're installing.

What happens if a device fails?

In-warranty replacements we handle directly. Out of warranty, we swap with a comparable unit and the rest of the system keeps working - one device failing doesn't bring down the rest.

Ready to scope your smart home project?

We'll visit the site, map what's there, and come back with a practical scope and a fixed quote.