Smart Home Installation Wood Green
Control your lights, heating, and sockets from your phone or with your voice — without replacing your switches or rewiring your home. We install smart home systems across Wood Green that are simple to use, reliable, and work with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. No expensive hubs, no complicated setup — just a smarter home from day one.
Why Choose Rudi Electrics for Smart Home Installation Wood Green?
Your concerns answered — here’s why Wood Green homeowners trust us to make their homes smarter.
“I just want to control my lights from my phone — is that actually possible in my house?”
Yes, in almost every property. We assess your existing switches and wiring during a free site visit and tell you exactly what’s possible. Whether you have a Victorian terrace or a new build flat, we can make it work — often without touching your existing switch plates at all.
“Is it safe? I don’t want someone messing with my electrics and causing problems.”
All smart device installation involves mains voltage wiring — never a DIY job. We’re NICEIC registered electricians, independently assessed every year for safety and quality. Every installation is fully tested before we leave, and you receive certification for your insurance records.
“Will my home end up looking different? I like my switches the way they are.”
Nothing changes on the surface. Smart controls are fitted behind your existing switch plates — your original fittings, whether brass, bakelite or chrome, stay completely intact. Your home looks exactly the same. It just works smarter.
“What if I set it all up and then can’t figure out how to use it afterwards?”
We don’t just install and leave. We configure your app, connect everything to Alexa or Google, create your scenes — Movie Mode, Good Night, Away Mode — and walk you through it all hands-on before we go. Ongoing support is included, so if anything ever needs adjusting, just call us.
Smart Home Installation in Wood Green N22
Wood Green has Victorian terraces near Alexandra Palace, 1930s semis off Lordship Lane, and purpose-built flats on the High Road — smart home installations here are popular with homeowners upgrading older properties, particularly for smart lighting and heating controls that work with existing wiring. If your property needs a CCTV installation at the same time, we can combine both visits.
CCTV cameras on Victorian terraces in Wood Green require careful cable routing through solid brick walls — Shelly and Aqara devices work behind existing switches without rewiring, making them ideal for Wood Green properties where owners want smart control without disruption. We cover Wood Green as part of our wider smart home installation service in Wood Green N22. For general electrical work in Wood Green, see our electrician Wood Green page.
Smart home setups in Wood Green run best on solid foundations — a robust home network and Wi-Fi in Wood Green for reliable cloud control, well-planned lighting design in Wood Green for scenes and dimming, CCTV installation in Wood Green tied to phone alerts, and where you have an electric car we integrate the EV charger in Wood Green into the same dashboard.
What Our Customers Say About Us
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Would highly recommend for small or large Electrical job
Really happy with the work, everything was done professionally, cleanly and on time. He explained everything clearly and made sure the system was safe and up to standard.
Reliable, knowledgeable and easy to deal with. Would definitely recommend for any commercial electrical work.
Took the time to go through everything with me beforehand to ensure optimal functionality as well as helping to source the right equipment.
The work was completed quickly and professionally….a real pleasure and hassle free.
Professional, efficient and great communication. Highly recommended.
What really impressed me was that he managed to fit me into his already tight schedule and came out on a Sunday to do the installation. We had a break-in a couple of days ago, so I needed the security cameras urgently and he really helped by making it happen so quickly.
The installation was very neat and professional, he explained how everything works and made sure the cameras covered all the important areas around the house.
Highly recommend Rudi Electrics if you need CCTV or security cameras installed. Reliable, professional and very helpful when you need it most.
He also took the time to explain things in simple terms, which I really appreciated. Overall, a really positive experience – I’d happily recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable electrician.
He was professional, friendly, and knew exactly what he was doing. He got everything sorted quickly and made sure everything was safe before leaving.
Highly recommend if you need a reliable electrician, especially in an emergency.
I would thoroughly recommend Rudi for his skilled work, knowledge of electrics, friendly approach, and flexibility in working around a customer’s needs.
Our Smart Home Installations
Real Shelly and Aqara installs in Wood Green N22 — no rewiring needed, fully configured before we leave.
What Can We Make Smart in Your Home?
From controlling every light in your house from your phone, to turning the heating on before you get home — here's what's possible with a professional smart home installation.
Lighting Control
Turn any light on or off from your phone, by voice, or with your existing wall switch — whichever is easiest at the time. No new switches needed, no replastering. Works with every light in your home.
Dimming & Ambience
Set the perfect mood for any occasion. Dim lights to exactly the brightness you want, save your favourite settings as scenes, and switch between them instantly — from your phone or just by asking Alexa.
Heating Control
Turn your heating on from the car on the way home, set schedules that actually match how you live, and stop heating an empty house. Works with most existing boilers — no full system replacement needed.
Smart Sockets & Appliances
Make any plug-in appliance smart — lamps, fans, TVs, chargers. Schedule them, control them remotely, and see exactly how much electricity each one is using. No wiring required for plug-in devices.
Door, Window & Motion Triggers
Get a notification when a door opens, have lights turn on automatically when you walk into a room, or set an alert if a window is left open. Simple automations that make everyday life noticeably easier.
Scenes & Automations
One tap for Movie Mode, Good Night, or Away Mode — controlling multiple devices at once exactly how you want them. We build these for you during installation so everything is ready to use from day one.
We install using Shelly smart devices — professional-grade hardware used by electricians and home automation specialists across the UK. home network & WiFi-based, no hub needed, and compatible with every major voice platform.
Smart Home Brands We Install in Wood Green
We work with three leading smart home platforms — each suited to a different property, budget, and lifestyle. Not sure which is right for you? We'll advise during your free consultation.
Shelly
The professional's choice for affordable smart home retrofits. Shelly devices fit behind your existing switches — no new wall plates, no hub, no monthly fees. Used by electricians and home automation specialists across the UK.
Homeowners who want full smart control without replacing switches or spending thousands. Works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Home Assistant.
- Shelly 1 / Plus 1 — smart relay behind any switch
- Shelly 1L — no neutral wire required
- Shelly Dimmer 2 / Plus Dimmer — smart dimming
- Shelly Plus 1PM / 2PM — with energy monitoring
- Shelly Plug S — instant smart socket, no wiring
- Shelly TRV — room-by-room heating control
- Shelly Door/Window & Motion sensors
- Shelly Pro series — DIN rail for consumer units
Aqara
Aqara is the premium choice for Apple users and homeowners who want a polished, design-led smart home experience. Matter and Zigbee-based, with deep HomeKit integration and some of the most advanced presence sensors on the market.
Apple ecosystem users (iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV), homeowners who want elegant hardware, and anyone wanting advanced presence detection via the FP1 or FP2.
- Aqara H1 / E1 wall switches — with or without neutral
- Aqara FP1 / FP2 presence sensors — zone-level detection
- Aqara door & window sensors
- Aqara motion sensors (PIR)
- Aqara smart plugs
- Aqara temperature & humidity sensors
- Aqara roller shade / blind motors
- Aqara Hub M2 / M3 — Zigbee coordinator
Sonoff
Sonoff offers one of the widest smart home product ranges available — from basic relay switches to full wall displays and energy monitoring. Popular with homeowners who've already bought devices and need a qualified electrician to install them properly and safely.
Budget-conscious homeowners, rental properties, and anyone who already owns Sonoff devices and needs professional installation and configuration. Also excellent for eWeLink and Home Assistant setups.
- Sonoff MINI R2 / MINIR4 — behind existing switches
- Sonoff TX series wall switches
- Sonoff ZBMINI — Zigbee relay
- Sonoff smart plugs & POW energy monitoring
- Sonoff NSPanel / NSPanel Pro — wall touch displays
- Sonoff SNZB sensor range (door, motion, temp)
How We Complete Your
Smart Home Installation
Simple, professional smart home installation from consultation to completion. Most installations are completed in a single visit.
Free Consultation
We discuss your requirements, show what's possible, and explain which Shelly devices suit each room. No obligation — we help you understand your options before committing to anything.
Site Survey & Quote
We assess your electrics and home network & WiFi, check switch types, neutral wire availability, and confirm which Shelly devices are compatible. You'll receive a clear written quote with no hidden costs.
Device Sourcing
We supply genuine Shelly devices or install customer-supplied products. We only use devices we know and trust — recommending the right model for your wiring type, load, and usage to ensure long-term reliability.
Professional Installation
Circuits isolated, Shelly relays installed behind switches, and wiring completed safely to BS7671. Your existing switches and fittings remain in place — we work cleanly and finish the same day.
Setup & Configuration
Devices connected to WiFi, Shelly app configured, Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit paired, scenes and schedules created. Everything tested and working before we leave.
Training & Handover
Hands-on demonstration, guidance on using the app and voice control, and answers to all your questions. Ongoing support included — if anything needs adjusting after we leave, just call us.
Ready to Make Your Home Smarter?
Book a free consultation — most installations completed in a single visit from £250
Book Your Free Smart Home Consultation
Tell us about your home and what you'd like to control — we'll get back to you within 24 hours with a free quote.
Shelly Specialists
We install and configure Shelly devices professionally — no hub required, works with Alexa, Google Home & HomeKit.
NICEIC Registered
All smart home wiring is carried out safely by a qualified electrician. You receive full certification on completion.
Full Setup & Training
We configure every device, set up your automations, and walk you through how it all works before we leave.
Fixed Price Quotes
From £250 per smart switch. No surprises — we agree the price before any work begins.
🔒 Your details are kept private and never shared. We'll call or email within 24 hours.
Smart Home Installation Wood Green — Across All Property Types
From Shelly switches to full Home Assistant automation — we install smart home systems across Wood Green N22.
Victorian & Edwardian Properties
📍 Lordship Lane, Wolves Lane, Marlborough Road, Truro Road, Lymington Avenue
Wood Green's Victorian and Edwardian properties on Lordship Lane, Wolves Lane, Marlborough Road have shallow back boxes and often no neutral wire at the light switches — the two main obstacles to smart lighting installation. Period features including original cornicing, tiled fireplaces, and oak panelling cannot be altered for smart home infrastructure. Many of these large N10-era homes also have complex multi-way switching arrangements across multiple floors.
Shelly devices wired at the ceiling rose — no back box modifications needed, no neutral required at the switch. Smart lighting works with existing wiring and existing switch positions, preserving all period features in Wood Green's Edwardian properties. Multi-way switching programmed via software rather than physical rewiring. Alexa and Google Home integration, scheduled automation, and remote control all configured before we leave.
1930s–1960s Semis
📍 Noel Park Estate, White Hart Lane, Penshurst Road, Coburg Road
The 1930s and post-war semis of Noel Park Estate, White Hart Lane, Coburg Road have mixed wiring standards — some switches have neutrals (making smart installation straightforward) and some don't (requiring Shelly devices with no-neutral capability). Separate heating systems, older boilers, and thermostats that predate smart home technology all need to be integrated into a single coherent system. Garden and outbuilding circuits are often on different sub-systems entirely.
Shelly devices selected per circuit type — no-neutral models where needed, standard models where neutral is present. Tado or Hive smart thermostat on the existing heating system — no new boiler needed. Garden and outbuilding circuits integrated into the same Home Assistant setup. One app controlling lights, heating, sockets, and security. Full handover walkthrough before we leave.
Modern Flats & New Builds
📍 Wood Green Central, Heartlands development, Turnpike Lane, The Mall N22
Modern flats and new builds around Wood Green Central, Heartlands, Turnpike Lane in Wood Green have modern back boxes and neutral wires at all switches — making smart installation technically straightforward. The challenge is integrating devices from different manufacturers into a coherent system: smart bulbs, smart plugs, video doorbell, heating control, and security cameras all from different ecosystems that don't naturally communicate.
Unified smart home on Home Assistant — Shelly lights, Aqara sensors, Reolink cameras, and smart thermostats all on one platform. Voice control via Alexa or Google Home. Automations set up before we leave: lights that come on at sunset, heating that adjusts when you leave, camera alerts when motion is detected at the front door. One app, one system, everything working together.
Garden Offices & Extended Properties
📍 Throughout Wood Green N22 — extended terraces, HMOs, outbuildings
Extended properties and garden offices throughout Wood Green N22 in Wood Green present smart home integration challenges: the garden room needs occupancy sensing and automated heating, but it's on a separate circuit and often beyond WiFi range. Smart home devices in the main house don't know what's happening in the garden office — and the garden office doesn't know when the main house is occupied.
Garden room integrated into the main Home Assistant setup — motion lighting, occupancy-triggered heating, Reolink camera, and ethernet-connected devices on the same system as the main house. Armoured CAT6 to the garden office provides wired connectivity for smart devices. Automation: heating turns on when occupancy detected, off after 10 minutes without motion. All configured and tested before we leave.
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Honest answers about smart switches, relays, lighting, heating, and Home Assistant
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What does smart home installation cost in Wood Green N22? What does the £250 starting price include? ▼
The £250 starting price covers a basic smart home setup — typically:
- 1 smart switch or 1 smart relay installation, OR
- 2–3 smart bulb installations + voice assistant pairing, OR
- 1 smart thermostat install (Nest, Hive, Tado) configured to your heating system
Everything else is quoted after a free site survey. Typical project ranges:
- Single-room smart lighting (Hue / Govee, 4–6 bulbs + voice control): scoped per room
- Whole-house lighting retrofit (Shelly or Aqara relays behind every switch — keep your existing fittings): scoped per circuit
- Full smart-home integration (lighting + heating + locks + cameras unified in Home Assistant): scoped per project
What changes the quote: number of switches, neutral-wire availability, ceiling rose access for relays, hub or local-server requirements, ecosystem (Alexa / Google / HomeKit / Home Assistant), and integration complexity.
Why hire a qualified electrician vs. an Instagram ‘smart home installer’: we’re NICEIC-registered electricians first, smart-home specialists second. We don’t just configure your app — we make sure the lighting circuits are safe, back boxes are deep enough for relays, heating controls are wired to current regulations, and relay terminations are rated for the load. The smart bit is the easy bit; the wiring is what makes the install safe and lasting.
One trip, fixed quote, no daily-rate creep.
Smart switches vs smart bulbs vs smart plugs vs smart relays — which should I pick? ▼
Four paths, each with trade-offs:
Smart bulbs (Hue, Govee, LIFX, Wiz) — easiest, cheapest entry point. Replace your existing bulbs with WiFi/Zigbee bulbs, control via app or voice. Limitation: if you turn off the wall switch, the bulb has no power and goes dumb (see Q8 for fix).
Smart switches (replace the wall switch entirely) — proper smart control, works whether someone touches the switch or not. Limitation: UK houses often don’t have a neutral wire at the switch, which most smart switches need (see Q3).
Smart plugs (smart sockets / WiFi plugs) — for table lamps, kettles, fans, anything plugged in. Easy, no wiring needed.
Smart relays — Shelly + Aqara — our most-recommended retrofit. Tiny relays installed in the back box behind your existing switch. Your original switch still works AND the light becomes smart-controllable. Preserves period-property fittings, designer switch plates, expensive existing lights. Aqara has no-neutral options too.
Our default for whole-house: Shelly or Aqara relays for switches you want to keep + Hue or Govee bulbs where you want colour or effects.
My house doesn't have a neutral wire at the switch — can I still install smart switches? ▼
Common UK old-house problem. British lighting circuits typically wire the switch with a permanent live + switched live only — the neutral lives at the ceiling rose, not the switch. Most smart switches need neutral to power their electronics.
Three solutions we use:
- Smart relay in the ceiling rose (preferred for period property) — Shelly or Aqara relay tucked into the rose where neutral is present. Original switch and light fitting completely preserved. The switch becomes a control surface for the smart system without being smart itself
- No-neutral smart switches — Aqara and a few specific Shelly models work without neutral by trickling tiny current through the bulb. Caveat: doesn’t work with all LED bulbs (some flicker or glow when off) so we test on-site
- Pull a neutral to the switch box — only worth doing during a wider rewire or kitchen refit. We don’t recommend chasing brick just for this
Best path for most older Wood Green homes: option 1 — relay at the ceiling rose. Zero damage to switch plates or decoration, full smart control, original aesthetics intact.
Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, or Home Assistant — which ecosystem should I choose? ▼
Honest version: the three big assistants don’t talk to each other, so pick one and commit, OR run Home Assistant on top to unify everything.
Amazon Alexa (Echo) — most third-party device support, casual-friendly, cheap. Best for ‘I want to plug things in and forget’.
Google Home (Nest) — better voice recognition, smart phone tie-in. Good for Android households.
Apple HomeKit — best privacy and security, premium build quality. Limited device range, more expensive. Best for Apple-heavy households.
Home Assistant (HA) — what we install for serious smart-home customers. Open-source platform that runs locally on your network (no cloud dependency), works with every brand: Hue, Govee, Shelly, Aqara, Nest, Hive, Tado, Sonos, your CCTV, your thermostats — all unified in one app. Privacy-respecting. We’re Home Assistant experts — see Q11.
Default recommendation: Alexa or Google for casual users, Home Assistant for anyone who wants real control, privacy, or to mix multiple brands.
Will smart heating (Nest, Hive, Tado) actually save me money? What about smart TRVs and zone control? ▼
Honest answer: maybe 5–15% on heating bills, but only if you weren’t already careful. The marketing claims (~30% savings) assume you previously left the heating on full-time. If you already use a programmable thermostat sensibly, smart heating saves you very little — but it’s still convenient and comfortable.
Where smart heating actually pays off:
- Smart radiator valves (smart TRVs) — Tado, Drayton Wiser, Honeywell evohome — let you set different temperatures per room. Real money-saver if your house has rooms you barely use. Stop heating the spare bedroom to 21°C all day
- Zone control / multi-room thermostats — heat the bedrooms in the morning, living areas in the evening, nothing during work hours. Genuine 10–20% saving for larger homes
- Geofencing (heating turns off when phones leave home) — 5–10% saving
Brand picker: Nest for combi-boiler households, Hive or Tado for hot-water + heating control, Drayton Wiser for budget zone control, Honeywell evohome for premium full-zone setup. We install all of them and integrate them into Home Assistant if you want unified dashboards.
Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, WiFi — do these protocols actually matter to me? ▼
For most homeowners, no — modern brands handle this for you. Quick rundown anyway:
- WiFi — uses your home network. Easy but every device adds load to your router
- Zigbee — low-power mesh used by Hue, Aqara, IKEA, SmartThings. Needs a hub (Hue Bridge, SmartThings Hub, Home Assistant with Zigbee dongle)
- Z-Wave — older mesh, less common in 2026
- Bluetooth — short-range, mostly for device pairing
- Thread — modern low-power mesh, used by HomePod Mini, Nest Hub
- Matter — the new universal standard. Not a protocol itself but a ‘common language’ letting Hue, Apple, Google, Amazon devices all work together. Every Matter-badged product in 2026 supports either Thread or WiFi
What this means for you: if you’re starting fresh, buy Matter-compatible products for maximum future-proofing. We default-install Zigbee for Hue + Aqara, WiFi for Shelly + Govee, all unified through Home Assistant if you go that route.
Do I need a hub? Hue Bridge / SmartThings / Nest Hub / Home Assistant — what does each one do? ▼
A hub is a small box that talks to your smart devices and your WiFi/voice assistant. Whether you need one depends on the protocol your devices use:
- WiFi-only smart devices (Govee bulbs, Shelly relays, smart plugs, Nest thermostat) — no hub needed. They connect directly to your home WiFi
- Zigbee or Thread devices (Hue, Aqara, IKEA Tradfri) — yes, you need a hub to bridge them to your network
The main hubs:
- Hue Bridge — small white box, only handles Hue (and Zigbee accessories paired to it). Required for Hue
- Aqara Hub — handles Aqara devices, optional Apple HomeKit bridge
- Nest Hub / HomePod Mini — voice assistant + Thread border router
- Samsung SmartThings Hub — multi-protocol (Zigbee + Z-Wave + WiFi). Discontinued for new sales but still supported
- Home Assistant — runs on a Raspberry Pi, mini-PC, or NUC. Replaces all the above. Talks Zigbee (with a USB stick), WiFi, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, integrates voice assistants, runs locally — see Q11
Our default: if you’ve got 1–2 brands, brand hub. If you’ve got 3+ brands or want privacy, Home Assistant.
My smart bulb stops working when I turn off the wall switch — how do I fix this? ▼
Universal smart-bulb pain. When the switch is off, the bulb has no power, so the app or voice can’t reach it. Three fixes, in order of how we install them:
- Smart relay behind the switch (Shelly or Aqara) — our most-recommended fix. The relay sits in the back box; the original switch becomes a ‘smart switch’ that always keeps the bulb powered. You can flip the switch to toggle the bulb manually OR control it via app/voice. Best of both worlds, no decoration changes.
- Replace the switch with a smart switch button (Hue Tap, Aqara Mini Switch) — looks like a normal switch but tells the smart bulb to turn off via wireless command, never cuts power. Works well but needs a smart bulb
- Switch lock or cover — a physical sticker that prevents anyone touching the switch. We rarely use this — looks ugly, family will hate you
For Wood Green customers with existing Hue or Govee bulbs, Shelly relay retrofit is the cleanest fix — final price quoted after we see the back box depth and neutral availability.
What happens if my WiFi or internet goes down — will my smart lights and heating still work? ▼
Yes — every system we install keeps working when your internet drops. That’s deliberate; we don’t fit kit that leaves you in the dark during a router glitch.
How we ensure local-only operation:
- Smart relays (Shelly + Aqara) — your physical wall switch always toggles the light directly. Internet down? Switch still works. App control returns when internet returns
- Smart bulbs (Hue on the Hue Bridge) — Bridge talks to bulbs over Zigbee, no cloud needed for basic on/off and scenes
- Smart heating (Nest, Hive, Tado) — programmed schedules and current temperature targets keep running on the thermostat hardware. Only voice/app changes pause until internet returns
- Home Assistant — runs entirely on a Raspberry Pi or mini-PC inside your house. No cloud, no internet dependency. Lights, heating, locks, sensors all keep responding to physical switches and automations. The gold standard for resilience
What stops working without internet: voice control (Alexa / Google / Siri all need cloud), remote access from outside the house, and pure cloud-only brands (Govee WiFi-only app control). But physical switches always work.
Our default install — Hue Bridge + Shelly/Aqara relays + Home Assistant — none of which fail when WiFi glitches. Your wall switches always work, full stop.
Beyond lights and heating, what else can be smart? Blinds, curtains, locks, doorbells, garage doors? ▼
Yes — most things you can think of. What we install:
- Smart blinds and curtains — Aqara, IKEA Fyrtur, SwitchBot motorised. Open and close on schedule, voice command, or sunrise/sunset
- Smart locks — Yale, Nuki — keyless entry by code, fingerprint, app, or auto-unlock when your phone arrives
- Smart doorbells — Reolink, Eufy, Nest — see our CCTV FAQs for full doorbell coverage
- Smart garage doors — relay retrofit for existing motors (Shelly Uni or similar) or full new opener
- Smart sockets / plugs — for table lamps, fans, kettles, anything plug-in
- Smart sensors — door/window contacts, motion, temperature, leak detectors — Aqara is our default range
- Smart vacuums, air purifiers, robot mowers — appliance-side; we configure them on your network and integrate with your smart home dashboard
For full integration: Home Assistant pulls all of this into one app and one set of automations — ‘when last person leaves home, lock door, arm cameras, turn off all lights, set heating to away’.
Can you install Home Assistant for advanced local control, privacy, and multi-brand integration? ▼
Yes — we’re Home Assistant experts and HA is what we recommend for serious smart-home customers. What you get:
- Local-only operation — runs on a Raspberry Pi, mini-PC, or NUC in your home. Your data never goes to a cloud (unlike Alexa, Google, Hue cloud)
- Multi-brand unified — Hue, Govee, Shelly, Aqara, Nest, Hive, Tado, Reolink CCTV, Sonos, Spotify, your TV, weather forecast, energy prices — all in one dashboard
- Powerful automations — ‘if door opens after 11pm AND no-one’s home, flash all lights red and ping my phone’; ‘30 min after sunset, close blinds and dim lights to 20%’; ‘when energy price is cheap, charge EV; when expensive, run dishwasher’
- No subscription, ever — open-source software
- Voice control still works — HA integrates with Alexa, Google, HomeKit, or its own local voice assistant
What we install:
- Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 5 or mini-PC (you keep)
- Zigbee USB stick for Hue / Aqara / IKEA devices
- Network configuration so HA reaches all your kit
- Initial dashboard with your devices grouped by room
- Walk-through showing you how to add devices and automations yourself
Not for everyone — HA needs you to be comfortable tinkering. For ‘set and forget’, stick with Alexa or Google.
What's the install process — can you do my whole house in a day? ▼
Depends on scope:
- Single-room install (smart bulbs + voice setup, or one switch + relay): under 2 hours, same-visit job
- Multi-room lighting retrofit (5–10 Shelly/Aqara relays): one full day
- Whole-house lighting + smart heating + sensors + Home Assistant setup: 2–3 days, often split over a weekend
- Full smart home (lighting + heating + security + locks + Home Assistant): scoped per project, usually 3–5 days with phases
During the install:
- We isolate each circuit at the consumer unit before working on it
- Switch plates come off, relays go in the back box, switch plates go back — no chasing brick, no painted-wall damage
- Ceiling roses opened only where relay placement requires it
- Each device tested, paired with hub or HA, named in app, integrated with voice assistant before we leave
Hand-over:
- Walk-through of every device, app setup on your phone
- Written list of what’s installed, where, on which circuit
- Quick guide for adding new devices yourself later
12-month install warranty: if anything we installed stops working within the first year, ring us and we’ll come back at no extra charge. After 12 months, our standard £100 callout applies. Most issues troubleshoot remotely first.
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