Smart home cabling and electrical connection
I take care of the electrical side of smart living: cabling, sensors, switches and power supply, compliant with NEN 1010.
I configure KNX, Loxone or Hue together with your IT or smart home partner. By arrangement I can do a limited initial setup myself.
NEN 1010Switches and sensorsPoE where needed2 years guarantee on the installation
What I do on the electrical side
Cabling, switches, sensors and power supply. Configuration through a partner.
Lighting and controls
Cabling, switches and relays for dimming scenes. Fitting switches, cabling per room, connecting sensors.
Climate and sun shading
Electrical connections for thermostats and motors to manufacturer specifications and NEN 1010. Coordination with the heating installer.
PoE and cabling
Power supply and UTP points for smart home equipment. No wifi or network configuration.
Camera and PoE connection
Power and network cabling for IP cameras and doorbells, not a complete security system.
Energy connections
Electrical links for energy management: smart meter, EV charger or solar PV wiring (panels through a partner).
Meter cupboard and expansion
Adding functions often needs space in the consumer unit. Inventory and drawing included in the quote.
Which systems do I work with?
Cabling and connection by me, configuration through a partner.
Using a different system or brand? I'm happy to see whether I can take care of the electrical side.
- Philips Hue: plug-and-play, easy to expand. For homeowners, from one room to the whole house.
- KNX: industry standard, future-proof. For high-end new builds and business premises.
- Loxone: user-friendly, central server with app and automation. For renovations or new builds and smaller business premises.
- Niko Home Control: well-designed switches. For renovations where a premium finish matters.
- Tado, Nest, Toon: standalone smart thermostats for climate control in an existing home.
Included
- Site survey (free with a quote)
- Inventory of the electrical work
- Cabling (bus, KNX, ethernet, PoE)
- Installation of switches and sensors
- NEN 1010 test report
- 2-year guarantee on the installation
Quoted separately or not included
- Software configuration of the smart home hub
- Programming scenes and automations
- Network and wifi (see IT partner)
- Chasing and breaking out walls to run cables
- Painting and plastering after installation
- Switches with a premium finish (extra cost)
- TV installation or mounting
Combine smartly in one project
With an electrical renovation
During a renovation the walls are open anyway, so laying bus cabling costs little extra. Thinking about smart home beforehand saves money later.
With a new consumer unit
Smart home sometimes needs extra circuits and breakers. If you include it when replacing the consumer unit, there's one handover.
With an EV charger
Combining solar, car and smart home: the EV charger uses the surplus solar power without you having to think about it.
Questions about smart home
What exactly does smart home cover?
Everything that makes your home or business premises smart: smart lighting, climate control, sun shading, security, audio, energy management, usually linked through an app or central system.
Do I need a new consumer unit?
That depends on the scale. For a few smart bulbs or a thermostat, usually not. For central bus systems (KNX, Loxone) or many additions, often yes. I check this during the site survey.
Can smart switches go on existing wiring?
Often, yes: I replace switches with smart versions. Central bus systems need extra cabling. Easy to include in a renovation.
How long does the installation take?
Small: 1 day. Medium: 3 to 5 days. Whole home: 1 to 2 weeks. Business premises vary, always with a clear schedule up front.
Do I get a guarantee?
Yes, a 2-year guarantee on the installation. On top of that, the manufacturer's warranty on the system applies.
Can I expand later?
Yes. With KNX or Loxone in particular, expanding is easy. I recommend extra cabling at the start for future additions.
Does smart home work during a power cut?
A central system doesn't work without power; manual controls keep working. For critical things there are UPS solutions.
Read up first
From my knowledge base, in plain language.
The light is not working: check it yourself in four steps
Nine times out of ten it is the bulb, the lampholder or the switch. The tenth time it is a connection, and then you call.
3 min readMaking a lighting plan: what goes where
A good lighting plan is not more light but light in layers: general, task and mood, each switched separately.
3 min readSmart lighting without the hassle: what works and what to avoid
Smart bulbs are fun until someone presses the ordinary switch. Smart switches are more boring and work better.
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