Smart homes builtwith experience.
I didn't just read about smart home automation — I planned and built my own house with full automation from the ground up. Every cable run, every sensor placement, every integration was designed before the walls went up. Now I help others do the same.
I built my own smart home. Now I help you build yours.
Before a single brick was laid on my house, I had already designed the entire automation system. Which cables go where, how many data points per room, where the central hub sits, how heating zones map to architectural plans — all planned at the blueprint stage.
That's the difference between a smart home done right and one bolted on after the fact. Retrofit automation is always a compromise. Planning it into the build means cleaner installs, better reliability, and capabilities that simply aren't possible after walls are plastered.
I use Home Assistant as the brain — open-source, local-first, no monthly subscription, and compatible with virtually every protocol and device on the market. Combined with the right hardware, the result is a system you own and control completely.
Systems I design & integrate
Hardware ready to ship. You install it.
Building your own home and want to do the smart home yourself? I supply pre-configured hardware kits that take the guesswork out of what to buy — and I'm available remotely while you wire it up.
Starter Kit
Apartment or small homeEverything needed to get Home Assistant running with lighting, presence detection, and basic climate control. Pre-configured and ready to connect.
What's included
- Home Assistant hub (pre-configured)
- Zigbee coordinator
- 4× smart switches
- 3× motion / presence sensors
- 2× temperature & humidity sensors
- Setup guide + 1hr remote support
New Build Kit
House under constructionDesigned to be installed during the build. Covers all major systems with wired reliability where it matters and wireless flexibility everywhere else.
What's included
- Home Assistant hub (pre-configured)
- KNX or Zigbee backbone (depending on scope)
- Smart panel relays for lighting circuits
- Multi-room climate control modules
- Security & access sensors
- Full wiring schematic + planning session
Custom Build
Any size, any complexityYou choose what goes in. I'll spec the right hardware for your floor plan, preferences, and budget — then supply it pre-configured and ready to install.
What's included
- Needs assessment call
- Custom hardware specification
- Pre-configured devices
- Automation logic designed to your routines
- Remote commissioning support
- Documentation + handover
Why go DIY?
- No installer lock-in — the system is yours, fully documented
- No cloud subscription fees — everything runs locally
- Hardware arrives pre-configured — plug in and connect
- I support you through the install remotely
- Built on open standards — expandable forever
These kits are specifically designed for people building or renovating their own home who want full control without hiring a systems integrator. You get the knowledge and hardware I used on my own house — ready to deploy.
See the actual hardware — photos from my own installation.
Every device I recommend is something I've installed and run in my own home. Browse the showcase to see real photos, read how each component works, and find out how to get the same hardware pre-configured for your build.
Browse the showcaseThis is my actual home installation. The same setup is available for consultation, planning, and DIY kit supply.
See full dashboardPlan it right before the walls go up.
The best time to design a smart home is before the build starts. Conduit, cable routes, and panel locations planned at blueprint stage cost almost nothing. The same decisions made after plastering cost a fortune — or don't happen at all. I've been through this process on my own house and can guide you through every phase.
Automation planning
Before your architect finalises plans, we review them together. I mark up where conduit should run, where the patch panel and hub should sit, how many data points each room needs, and which walls need cable routes before they're built.
On-site coordination
As the build progresses I'm available to answer questions from your electrician, review cable runs, and adapt the plan if the build changes. Catching problems at this stage costs nothing — after plastering it's expensive.
Device selection & spec
Once the shell is complete, we finalise every device: which switches, sensors, thermostats, cameras, and controllers. I specify by brand and model with reasoning — no guessing, no wasted spend on incompatible hardware.
System setup & handover
I configure the full Home Assistant system, build your automation logic, and walk you through how everything works. You get full documentation so you can manage and expand it yourself.
"I went through every one of these phases on my own house — from marking up the architect's plans to commissioning the final system while living in it. The mistakes I made on my own build are ones you won't have to make on yours."
Beyond the home.
Smart home is where my heart is, but the underlying skills — sensors, protocols, data pipelines, embedded systems — apply equally to industrial and commercial contexts.
Fleet & Automotive IoT
Real-time fleet tracking, operating parameter monitoring, predictive maintenance, and instant alert systems. Custom dashboards and alerting for fleet managers.
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Connect machines, reduce downtime, and unlock operational intelligence. SCADA integration, OEE monitoring, and custom data pipelines from the factory floor.
Smart City & Infrastructure
City-scale sensor networks, environmental monitoring, real-time dashboards, and citizen-facing data services. From pilot deployments to full infrastructure.
Planning a new home? Let's talk early.
The earlier we talk, the more we can do. A free 30-minute intro call costs nothing and could save you significant rework down the line — or help you figure out exactly what hardware to order.