Home Automation Installation Toronto & GTA | Smart Home Services

Smart home that doesn’t need an IT degree

Most “smart home” installs are a Frankenstein of apps that don’t talk to each other. We design yours so everything runs through one platform (Apple Home, Google Home, or SmartThings) — one app, one set of routines, one place to control everything.

One app, not seven

Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings as the hub. Everything routes through it.

Hardwired where it counts

Lights and switches stay reliable. Battery devices for what doesn’t need 100% uptime.

Real automations

“When I leave home, lock doors, arm cameras, turn off lights, set thermostat to away.” Done.

Matter + Thread ready

Future-proof gear. Add devices over time without ripping out what you have.

What we install

Smart lighting

Lutron Caséta, Philips Hue, Aqara. Dimmers, scenes, voice control, schedules. Hardwired or bulb-based.

Climate control

Ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell. Geofencing, energy monitoring, multi-zone.

Smart locks

Schlage, Yale, August, Aqara. Cold-rated, app-controlled, keypad + biometric. See smart locks →

Cameras & doorbells

Ring, Eufy, Aqara, Reolink. Hardwired PoE or battery. Apple Home Secure Video supported.

Smart blinds & shades

Lutron Serena, Aqara, IKEA. Solar charging, scheduled, voice control.

Audio & whole-home

Sonos, AirPlay 2, Google Cast. Multi-room sync, voice control, doorbell integration.

Starter packages

Typical home automation pricing

Starter ($800–$1,500): 1 smart lock + 1 video doorbell + 4 smart bulbs + Apple/Google hub setup. Configured, paired, automated.

Connected home ($2,500–$5,000): Lighting (8–15 switches), thermostat, locks, doorbell, 4–8 cameras, hub + routines. Everything in one app.

Whole-home ($8K–$25K+): Full Lutron lighting, multi-zone climate, blinds, audio, security, access control. New builds and full renos.

All pricing CAD, parts and labour included. Final number depends on home size, existing wiring, and feature mix.

What you actually get

More than just “Alexa, turn off lights”

A good home automation install means:

Goodbye routines — lock door, set thermostat, arm cameras, all from one button.

Welcome routines — door unlocks for family, lights come on, climate adjusts.

Vacation mode — lights vary nightly, blinds open/close, motion alerts on.

Energy monitoring — see where heating, lighting, and appliance load lives.

Family sharing — everyone has access on their phone, with permission levels.

Voice everything — Siri, Google Assistant, or Alexa controls everything.

Home automation FAQ

How much does home automation cost in Toronto?

Starter packages (smart lock + doorbell + 4 bulbs + hub setup) run $800–$1,500. Full connected home (lights, climate, locks, cameras, routines) is $2,500–$5,000. Whole-home Lutron + climate + blinds + audio + security: $8,000–$25,000+. We’ll quote ranges after a 20-minute site walk.

Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa — which is best?

Whichever you already use. Apple Home is the cleanest experience if your family is on iPhone. Google Home has the best AI and voice recognition. Alexa has the widest device support. SmartThings is best for power users. We design around whichever ecosystem you’re already in.

What is Matter and Thread, and do I need them?

Matter is the new universal smart-home protocol that lets devices talk to all major platforms. Thread is the wireless mesh network it runs on. We use Matter-compatible gear wherever possible so the system works no matter which platform you switch to. Future-proof.

Do I need to rewire my home?

Usually no. Most homes can go fully smart with bulb-based lighting, plug-in switches, and battery sensors. If you want hardwired Lutron Caséta or full lighting control, we may need to swap out switches (no rewiring, just behind the wall plate). Whole-home renos sometimes need new neutral wiring.

What happens if my internet goes out?

Locally controlled devices keep working — lights, locks, and scenes run on your local hub. Cloud features (remote access, voice via Siri/Google, away mode) pause until internet comes back. We use Apple Home or local SmartThings hubs to maximize offline reliability.

Will my old non-smart stuff still work?

Yes. Smart switches, plugs, and bridges turn dumb devices smart without replacing them. Old lights still work via smart switches. Old thermostats can be swapped out for $50–$300. We work around your existing gear.

Can family members all have access?

Yes — Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa all support family sharing. Each member gets their own iPhone/Android access, with permissions (admin, regular user, guest). You can grant cleaners or contractors temporary access too.

How long does installation take?

Starter pack: half a day. Connected home: 1–3 days depending on lighting scope. Whole-home: 1–3 weeks for full Lutron + climate + audio in a renovation. We schedule install for when you’re home and we configure everything before we leave.

What areas do you serve?

All of the GTA: Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, North York, Aurora, Thornhill, and Newmarket. Same-week installation in core areas. We do free site walks before quoting whole-home jobs.

Home Automation Toronto & GTA