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How it works

From first call to a home that just works

A clear, ten-step process — no surprise costs, no confusing jargon, and a physical switch that always works.

Trained smart-home technician safely retrofitting a module behind an Indian wall switch

Visual concept — trained technician retrofitting a smart switch module.

  1. 1

    Free discovery call

    We understand your property, your daily routines and what you'd like your home to do for you.

  2. 2

    Property or plan assessment

    For existing homes, we visit and review your wiring and switches. For new construction, we review your floor plan and electrical layout.

  3. 3

    Compatibility review

    We confirm exactly which devices work with your home, your internet connection and your preferred voice assistant.

  4. 4

    Detailed proposal

    A clear, itemised proposal — devices, scope of work and pricing — with no hidden lines.

  5. 5

    Installation

    Trained technicians complete a clean installation, with minimal disruption to your home.

  6. 6

    Device configuration

    Every device is connected, named sensibly and tested — lights, switches, sensors, locks and cameras alike.

  7. 7

    Personalized automations

    We build your morning, away, evening and sleep routines around how your household actually lives.

  8. 8

    Family training

    A walkthrough for everyone in the house, including guidance for elderly residents who prefer simpler controls.

  9. 9

    Documentation and handover

    A written device inventory and automation documentation, so your setup is never a mystery.

  10. 10

    Support and maintenance

    We remain reachable after installation for troubleshooting, adjustments and future additions.

What we prioritise

Reliability principles behind every installation

A smart home should be more dependable than a normal one — never less.

  • Physical manual control always remains available
  • Local operation where practical, so routines keep working without the cloud
  • Graceful operation during internet outages
  • Secure home networks, with a separate IoT network where appropriate
  • Minimal unnecessary cloud dependency
  • Established device manufacturers
  • Replaceable components rather than proprietary lock-in
  • Clear ownership of your own accounts
  • Documented recovery procedures

Ready to start with a free discovery call?