Smart Home Solihull
Transform Your Home with Professional Smart Technology
Smart home technology gives you complete control over lighting, heating, blinds, and entertainment from your phone or tablet. Control everything from one app, create automated scenes, reduce energy bills, and add serious value to your property.
Farthing Electrical designs and installs integrated smart home systems across Solihull and the West Midlands. We’re Lutron Pro Gold members and Lightwave pro installers, with expertise in Rako, Philips Hue, Somfy, and all major smart home platforms. NICEIC-registered electricians, professional installation, full integration with your existing electrical system.
Smart Home Installation Pricing
Smart home costs vary significantly depending on the size of your property, the number of zones or rooms involved, the systems you want integrated, and whether we’re working with a new build or retrofitting into an existing home. A single-room lighting upgrade is a very different project to a whole-home automation system with heating, blinds, and audio.
Every installation includes a site survey and system design, professional installation with minimal disruption, full programming and configuration, a demonstration and handover, and a 12-month guarantee on all work. For larger systems, data cabling infrastructure or AV rack installation may be quoted separately once we understand your requirements.
We’ll provide a fixed, no-obligation quote after understanding exactly what you want. No hidden costs, no surprises. Call to discuss your project.
Call 0121 674 4014 for a Fixed Quote
Why Install Smart Home Technology?
New build or major renovation – The perfect time to install smart lighting, blinds, and heating control without retrofitting. Pre-wire data cabling for a clean, integrated installation.
Reducing energy bills – Smart heating controls and energy monitoring show exactly what you’re using and let you schedule heating around your actual lifestyle, cutting wasted energy.
Accessibility and convenience – Control lighting, blinds, and heating from your phone without getting up. Perfect for elderly residents or anyone with mobility challenges.
Adding property value – Professionally installed smart home technology is a genuine selling point. Modern buyers expect smart features in premium properties.
Security and peace of mind – Simulate occupancy when you’re away, remotely control lights and blinds, and integrate with security systems for complete control.
Smart Home Systems We Install
Smart Lighting Control – Lutron, Rako, Lightwave, and Philips Hue systems. Dimming control, scene creation, voice control integration, and scheduling. Control from wall switches, apps, or voice assistants.
Motorised Blinds and Curtains – Somfy motors integrated with your lighting system. Schedule blinds to open with sunrise, close at sunset, or control remotely. Perfect for hard-to-reach windows or creating automated privacy.
Smart Heating Control – Nest, Hive, Heatmiser, and Evohome thermostats with multi-zone control. Reduce heating bills whilst ensuring every room is comfortable when you need it.
Multi-Room Audio – Sonos, wired ceiling speakers, or Bluetooth systems. Play different music in different rooms, or link zones together for whole-home audio.
Energy Monitoring – Real-time monitoring showing exactly how much energy each circuit uses and what it costs. Identify waste and reduce bills with accurate data.
What Happens During Smart Home Installation?
1. Site Survey and Design – We visit your property to understand your requirements, assess the existing electrical installation, and design a system that works for your lifestyle and budget.
2. Installation – Smart devices are installed with minimal disruption. For retrofits, we work around your schedule. For new builds, we coordinate with other trades to install at the optimal stage.
3. Programming and Integration – All devices are programmed and integrated into a single system. We create scenes, schedules, and automation based on your preferences.
4. Demonstration and Handover – We demonstrate how everything works, show you how to control the system, and provide simple instructions for ongoing use.
Why Choose Farthing Electrical for Smart Home Installation?
- Lutron Pro Gold Members – Certified installers of premium Lutron lighting control systems with full technical support
- Lightwave Pro Installers – Professional installation and configuration of Lightwave smart home systems
- Multi-Platform Expertise – We install Rako, Philips Hue, Somfy, Nest, Hive, and all major platforms, recommending the best fit for your needs
- NICEIC Registered – All electrical work meets BS 7671:2018 regulations with full certification where required
- System Integration Focus – We design integrated systems that work together seamlessly, not disconnected smart devices
- Local Solihull Electrician – Years of experience with smart home installations across Solihull properties
- Full Guarantee – 12-month guarantee on all installation work
Smart Home FAQs
Can you retrofit smart home technology to my existing property?
Yes. Most smart lighting and heating systems can be retrofitted with minimal disruption. Motorised blinds require power connections, and multi-room audio may need data cabling, but we’ll design solutions that work with your property.
Which smart home system is best?
It depends on your budget, property type, and requirements. Lutron and Rako are premium wired systems offering reliability and sophistication. Lightwave and Philips Hue are excellent wireless retrofit options. We’ll recommend the best fit after understanding your needs.
Will smart home technology work with Alexa and Google Home?
Most modern systems integrate with voice assistants. We’ll configure voice control during installation and show you exactly how to use it.
Book Your Smart Home Installation Today
Professional smart home installation across Solihull, Knowle, Dorridge, Dickens Heath, Shirley, and the wider West Midlands. Lutron Pro Gold members, Lightwave pro installers, NICEIC-registered electricians.
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Areas Covered
Farthing Electrical provides professional electrician services throughout Solihull, Knowle, Dorridge, Dickens Heath, Shirley, Lapworth, Kings Heath, Moseley, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. We regularly work across all Solihull postcodes (B90-B94) and surrounding areas. Available for both domestic and commercial electrical projects with evening and weekend appointments to fit around your schedule.
Services Overview
Farthing Electrical offers comprehensive electrical services including fault finding and repairs, consumer unit replacements, EICR electrical testing, PAT testing, lighting design, smart home installations and emergency callouts. Fully insured with public liability and professional indemnity cover. All work is NICEIC certified and completed to BS 7671:2018 regulations with full certification provided. Free quotes available, and all installations come with a minimum 12-month guarantee.