Smart home wiring, automation systems, and security — designed for how you actually live
What's Included
Smart lighting control systems
Whole-home audio & video wiring
Security camera & alarm systems
Automated shades & motorized blinds
Network & data cabling
Voice assistant integration
Serving Greater Vancouver
We complete smart home & automation projects across Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and surrounding municipalities. All projects include permit handling, Technical Safety BC inspections, and WorkSafeBC compliance.
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Smart Home & Automation in Greater Vancouver
Smart home systems can be retrofitted into most existing Vancouver homes. The main variables are whether your switches have a neutral wire and whether your electrical boxes are deep enough for smart devices. A Lutron Caseta retrofit on a typical 2,500 sq ft home runs $5,000–$12,000 depending on switch count and scene programming. Lutron RA3 and Control4 systems scale from $15,000 into six figures for fully integrated lighting, shading, AV, and climate control.
Platforms We Install
We install and commission all major platforms: Lutron Caseta and RA3, Control4, Crestron, Loxone, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. For new construction and major renovations, we rough-in before drywall — pulling neutral wires to every switch location, conduit for AV runs, and Cat6A to every ceiling AP, TV location, and camera position. The rough-in stage is the right time to design; doing it in retrofit costs two to three times more.
Security, Audio, and Shading
Security cameras (Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, Hikvision), motorized shades (Lutron Serena, Hunter Douglas PowerView), and whole-home audio (Sonos, Sonance) can all be integrated into a single control platform. We configure scenes and automation routines at install — Welcome Home, Movie Night, Goodnight, Vacation — and document the programming so you can adjust it without calling us back.
No-Neutral Switch Locations
If your home was wired pre-1990 with switch loops and no neutral at the switch box, you have two options: Lutron Caseta or compatible no-neutral smart switches (which work without a neutral), or new neutral wires fished to each switch location. We assess on site and recommend based on your control platform preference and budget.
Smart Home & Automation — frequently asked questions
Can you retrofit smart home features into an existing home?
Yes. Most smart switches, smart dimmers, smart panels, and Z-Wave/Zigbee/Matter devices can be retrofitted into an existing home, provided box depth and a neutral wire are available. We assess on site.
Do smart light switches need a neutral wire?
Most smart switches do, yes. If your home was wired pre-1990 with switch loops only (no neutral at the switch), you need either a smart switch that supports no-neutral (Lutron Caseta, some Inovelli models) or new neutral wires pulled to each switch.
What smart home platforms do you support?
Lutron Caseta and RA3, Control4, Crestron, Loxone, Vantage, plus DIY-friendly platforms like Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings. We pick based on what you want and your budget.
How much does a whole-home smart lighting system cost?
Lutron Caseta retrofit on a typical 2,500 sq ft home: $5,000–$12,000 depending on switch count and scenes. Lutron RA3 or Control4 systems: $15,000–$60,000+ depending on scope. Custom Crestron systems: $40,000+.
Can you wire whole-home audio and video?
Yes. In-ceiling and in-wall speakers, distributed audio (Sonos, Heos, Sonance amp + speaker setups), HDMI extenders, structured cabling for TVs and AV racks, and integration into smart home platforms.
Do you install security camera systems?
Yes. IP camera systems (Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, Eufy), wired PoE installs with a network video recorder, video doorbells, and integration with smart home platforms.
What about motorized blinds and automated shades?
Yes. Lutron Serena, Hunter Douglas PowerView, Somfy, Coulisse — battery-powered, hardwired, and solar-charged options. We coordinate fabric/shade selection with your interior designer or supplier.
Can you install network and data cabling for a home office?
Yes. Cat6 and Cat6A structured cabling, in-wall pulls to office and AV locations, wireless access point placement, server/NAS rack wiring, and ISP-to-home demarcation.
Do you set up Wi-Fi for the whole house?
Yes. Mesh systems (Eero, Google Nest Wifi, TP-Link Deco) and prosumer/enterprise Wi-Fi (Ubiquiti UniFi, Aruba, Ruckus) — wired-backhaul access points placed for coverage rather than reliance on wireless mesh.
Can you integrate voice assistants like Alexa or Google Home?
Yes. Most major smart home platforms integrate with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. We set up voice control for lighting, shades, scenes, and routines, and configure privacy settings.
Do you do smart panels (e.g. Span, Schneider Wiser, SquareD Energy Center)?
Yes. Span panels, Schneider Wiser Energy panels, SquareD Energy Center, and other smart panels with app-based circuit monitoring, remote breaker control, and EV/solar integration.
Can you set up scenes and automation routines for me?
Yes. Scene programming (Welcome Home, Movie Night, Goodnight, Vacation), time-of-day automation, sensor-driven automation (motion, sun position, presence), and integration with calendar and weather data.
What about smart thermostats and HVAC integration?
Yes. Ecobee, Nest, Honeywell T-series, Mysa (for electric baseboard), and integration with Lutron, Control4, and Crestron systems for unified comfort control.
How much should I budget for smart home in a renovation?
Rule of thumb: 5–10% of the renovation budget for a modest smart home (lighting, Wi-Fi, security), 10–20% for a fully integrated system with automated shades, distributed audio, and a control platform. Plan early — wiring during rough-in is cheaper than retrofit.
Will smart home tech still work if my internet goes down?
Mostly yes. Local-control platforms (Lutron, Control4, HomeKit, SmartThings hub) keep core lighting and shade control working without internet. Cloud-only devices (some Wi-Fi smart switches, Ring doorbells) will not. We design for local-first when reliability matters.
