Smart Lighting
Smart Lighting Installation
Smart lighting lets you control, dim, schedule and colour-change your lights from an app or your voice. Tell us what you want and where you're based and we'll help you get it installed.
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The Service
What Is Smart Lighting Installation?
Smart lighting installation covers fitting smart bulbs, smart switches or smart downlights — and the hub or bridge that controls them — so you can control lights from an app, voice assistant, schedules or scenes.
There are two main approaches: smart switches (which keep your wall switches working and make the whole fitting smart) and smart bulbs (which need the wall switch left on and are controlled by app/voice). The right choice depends on how you want to use it.
Common Reasons
Common Problems & Reasons People Get in Touch
Not sure if this is the service you need? Here are some of the reasons people contact an electrician about this.
Wall switch still works
You want smart lighting but family still wants to use the wall switch.
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What's Typically Involved
- Advice on smart switches vs smart bulbs for your needs
- Wiring changes where needed (including adding neutrals)
- Installation of smart bulbs, switches or downlights
- Hub or bridge set-up and network configuration
- Set-up of scenes, schedules and voice control
Why It Matters
Why Professional Electrical Work Matters
Smart lighting needs the right approach for how you live. Smart bulbs left on all the time so the app works are a common frustration; smart switches keep the wall control and the app. Matching the system to your home avoids the problems.
Where smart switches are used, wiring changes (often a neutral) may be needed. Done properly, smart lighting is reliable, convenient and a real upgrade; done wrong, it flickers and drops out.
Costs & Pricing
Costs & What Affects Pricing
Pricing for electrical work depends on the job. Here are the factors that typically affect the cost of this service.
- The number of lights and the approach (bulbs vs switches)
- Whether switch wiring needs changing (neutrals)
- Whether a hub or bridge is needed
- The brand and ecosystem chosen
- Whether dimming or colour is included
Smart bulbs are quick to fit; smart switches with wiring changes cost more. Tell us how many rooms and we can help.
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