7 Smart Home Devices Worth Installing First

You do not need to automate everything at once. Start with the devices that deliver the most value, then grow from there. Based on hundreds of installations, these are the seven we recommend first.

1. Smart switches

The foundation of any smart home. They turn your existing lights and fans into app- and voice-controlled devices — with schedules and scenes — without changing your fittings.

2. Smart door lock

Keyless entry via fingerprint, PIN or phone, plus a log of every entry. No more hidden spare keys or lockouts.

3. Video door phone

See and speak to whoever is at your gate from your phone — whether you are in the kitchen or out of town. A huge upgrade for apartments and villas alike.

4. Wi-Fi cameras

A couple of well-placed cameras with mobile alerts cover your entrances and give genuine peace of mind.

5. Motion-sensor lighting

Hands-free lighting for staircases, hallways and bathrooms — convenient, safer at night and easy on the power bill.

6. Smart curtains

Motorised curtains that open to the morning and close at sunset add a genuinely premium feel for surprisingly little.

7. A voice assistant hub

Tie it together with Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home so a single command controls multiple devices.

Build it in phases

Pick two or three from this list to begin, confirm you love the experience, then expand. Browse all of these under our Automation range, or ask us to recommend a starter bundle for your budget.