Smart lighting
Dimmers and switches that run on a schedule, a motion sensor or your phone, with scenes like movie night or goodnight.
Home automation doesn’t have to mean rebuilding the house. Smart switches, dimmers and modules can control your existing lights and fans, run scenes and schedules, and let you switch things from your phone, whether you’re on the couch or away for the weekend.
Because the smart parts sit inside the wall and the switchboard, they must be installed by a licensed electrician. Joel can help you choose devices that suit the house and how you live, and wire them so they’re reliable and easy to use.
What’s involved
- Talk through what you want to control
- Choose devices that work together
- Smart switches and modules installed
- Scenes and schedules set up
- A walk-through of how it all works
Holiday house control
Switch lights on and off while you’re away so the house looks lived in, and check that nothing has been left running.
Power and energy
Smart switches and timers for heaters, pool pumps and other loads, so they run when power is cheapest or the sun is out.
Smart devices built into walls or switchboards must be installed by a licensed electrician in Victoria.
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Can smart switches work with my existing lights?
Usually, yes, as long as the switch and the light fitting are compatible, which matters most for dimming LEDs. Joel checks this before installing.
Do I need to rewire for home automation?
Normally, no. Most smart switches and modules fit into existing switch plates and wiring, although some need a neutral wire at the switch, which older homes may not have.
Can I control my holiday house lights remotely?
Yes, as long as the house has an internet connection. Lights can also run on a schedule, so the house looks lived in even when the internet drops out.
Will it work with Google Home, Alexa or Apple Home?
Many smart switches do, but not every device works with every platform. Choosing devices that suit the platform you already use avoids headaches later.
Home automation in key areas
LENNELEC covers the Mornington Peninsula and south-east Melbourne. See the full service area or call Joel to check your suburb.
Ready for a smarter home?
Tell Joel what you’d like to control and how you use the house, or call for a chat.