Check the Wiring
Confirm what the existing switches and circuits can support, and what you want the lighting to do.
Connected lighting · London
Smart Lighting & Control Systems
Lighting you can control by switch, schedule, sensor, phone or voice, installed on wiring that supports it properly.
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Simply Electrical Contractors
Control That Suits the Way You Use the Space
Smart lighting lets you set scenes for different times of day, dim rooms from one place, have lights respond to movement or daylight, and switch everything off as you leave. Done well, it still works from an ordinary-looking switch on the wall, so nobody needs a phone to turn a light on.
What works best depends on the wiring that is already there. Many smart switches and dimmers need a neutral wire at the switch position, which older installations often lack, and some systems rely on a hub while others connect over Wi-Fi. Simply Electrical Contractors checks what the property can support before a system is chosen.
Once installed, the scenes, schedules and sensors are set up with you and tested. For larger homes and commercial spaces, lighting control can be planned alongside heating controls, blinds and security lighting so the systems work together.
What to expect
A Clear Route From Enquiry to Completion
Details vary by property and service, but the process is built around assessment, explanation and appropriate testing.
Install the Controls
Switches, dimmers, sensors and any hub are installed and connected.
Set Up and Show You
Scenes and schedules are programmed, tested and explained before handover.
Common questions
Useful Information Before You Enquire
For advice about a specific property, contact the team with the postcode and job details.
01Will the lights still work from the wall switch?
Yes. A well-planned system keeps normal switching at the wall, with the app and automation as additions.
02Do I need to rewire for smart lighting?
Not usually. Some smart switches need a neutral at the switch position, which may mean a small alteration. Wireless options exist where rewiring is impractical.
03What happens if the Wi-Fi goes down?
That varies by system. Many keep working from the switch and continue running schedules stored locally; this is one of the points considered when choosing equipment.
04Can smart lighting be added room by room?
Yes. Many people start with the main living areas and extend the system later, provided compatible equipment is chosen from the start.