Fragmented systems that don't talk to each other
Lights on one app, climate on another, security on a third. We integrate these into a single, coherent system.
Where to start
What matters most in your home?
Every home is different. Pick the outcome that matters most to you — we'll scope the work from there.
Reliability
Systems that work every time — no rebooting, no app juggling, no workarounds.
Comfort
Lighting and climate that adjust to how you live — presence-based, circadian, seasonal.
Security
Smart locks, doorbell cameras, motion alerts, and alarm integration — properly tied together.
Energy efficiency
Monitor and automate loads — solar integration, off-peak scheduling, standby elimination.
The Problem
Where most smart homes fall short
The technology is capable. The failure mode is almost always integration and configuration — systems installed without thinking about how they fit together or how real people use them.
Automation that requires constant manual intervention
Schedules, scenes, and triggers that actually fire reliably — not ones that need babysitting.
Overly complex setups that confuse the whole household
Smart home technology should make daily life simpler. If it doesn't, it's been implemented wrong.
Systems that stop working when the internet drops
We prioritise local processing where possible, so your home keeps running regardless of cloud availability.
How We Work
A clear process,
no surprises
Every engagement follows the same three phases. You know what to expect at each stage and what we'll hand over at the end.
Assessment & Planning
We walk through your home, understand how you actually live in it, and identify where automation adds real value. No upselling — if a manual switch is the right answer, we'll say so. You'll receive a clear scope, equipment list, and cost estimate before any work begins.
Implementation
We install and configure the agreed system — hardware, software, integrations, and automations. All cabling is done properly. All devices are named sensibly. All automations are documented. We test everything with you before we leave.
Reliability & Handover
We hand over a system you can use and extend yourself. You'll know what everything does, how to change it, and who to call if something goes wrong. We don't build systems that only we can maintain.
What We Automate
Typical automation domains
We work across the full breadth of residential automation. Not every home needs every category — the assessment phase determines what makes sense for your situation.
Reliability & System Coherence
We build on platforms that support local processing — so your home keeps working when the internet drops. Every device is named consistently, every automation is documented, and the whole system is handed over in a state you can operate and extend yourself.
- Local processing
- Stable integrations
- Documented automations
- Consistent naming
Lighting & Climate Comfort
Presence-based lighting that follows how rooms are actually used. Circadian colour temperature shifts that work with your body. Climate control that responds to occupancy and season — not just a schedule.
- Presence-based lighting
- Circadian tuning
- Occupancy-driven climate
- Scene control
Security & Access
Smart locks, video doorbells, and motion alerts integrated into a single view — not scattered across three separate apps. We tie these into your broader automation so lights respond to arrivals, cameras arm when you leave, and alerts go to the right people.
- Smart locks
- Video doorbells
- Motion alerts
- Alarm integration
Energy Monitoring & Efficiency
Per-circuit energy monitoring so you know what is actually using power. Solar export and import visibility. Off-peak load scheduling for hot water and EV charging. Standby elimination for devices that draw power unnecessarily.
- Per-circuit monitoring
- Solar integration
- Off-peak scheduling
- Standby elimination
Home Theatre & Multi-Room Audio
One-button scenes that set the right lighting, audio, and display inputs simultaneously. Multi-room audio that follows you through the house. Projector and screen automation that removes the remote juggle.
- Multi-room audio
- One-button scenes
- Display integration
- Projector automation
Irrigation & Outdoor
Irrigation that skips when it has rained and adjusts for season. Gate automation tied into arrival detection. Outdoor lighting on presence and time schedules — not just a timer.
- Weather-aware irrigation
- Gate automation
- Outdoor lighting
- Seasonal scheduling
Talk to Us
Tell us about
your home.
Send us a brief description of your home and what you want to automate. We'll respond within one business day and arrange a no-obligation on-site assessment.
hello@smartify.co.nz — New Zealand based, residential and light commercial.