About this service
Smart lighting combines suitable lamps, drivers, switches or control modules with schedules, scenes, sensors and app or voice control. The design should preserve reliable wall control while adding automation where it genuinely helps.
There are two main approaches: smart lamps that require permanent power and smart switches or modules that control conventional fittings. Mixing approaches without a plan can cause lamps to go offline or create confusing controls.
Common problems we help with
Smart lamps go offline at the switch
Turning off their ordinary wall switch removes the power needed for wireless control.
LEDs flicker or stay faintly lit
Control modules, low loads, drivers and missing neutrals can create compatibility problems.
Scenes are inconsistent between rooms
Different ecosystems and naming make whole-home control harder.
Automation triggers at the wrong time
Sensor position, daylight thresholds and household routines need commissioning.
How we carry out the work
Choose the control architecture
We decide which circuits need smart switches, lamps, dimming, sensors or conventional control.
Check wiring and product compatibility
Neutral, load type, minimum wattage, dimmer and fitting requirements are verified.
Install and tune scenes
Manual controls, app access, schedules and sensor thresholds are tested with the occupants.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed smart lighting work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- The task, atmosphere and useful light level required in each zone
- Colour temperature, glare, dimming and compatibility between fittings and controls
- Maintenance access and replacement availability
- Outdoor exposure, emergency duration or security coverage where relevant
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For smart lighting, the main factors normally include:
- Fitting quantity and specification
- New switching, control or circuit requirements
- Working height and access equipment
- Making good, containment and removal of obsolete fittings
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- Demonstration of dimming, sensors or programmed controls
- Circuit testing and applicable certification
- Luminaire and driver information
- Maintenance and replacement guidance
Smart Lighting questions
Can smart lighting use my existing fittings?
Often, but lamp bases, drivers, dimming and control wiring must be compatible.
Do I need a hub?
Some products use Wi-Fi directly; others use a hub for more reliable local networking and automation.
Can motion sensors turn lights off while I am still in the room?
Yes if the control is poorly configured. Detection zones, time delay and manual override need setting for the room.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.