Smart Lighting Control Systems

It depends on your budget and how much control you want. Philips Hue is an excellent retrofit option that works with existing fittings and supports colour-changing bulbs. Lutron Caseta and RA2 Select offer premium, reliable dimming and keypad control without relying on Wi-Fi. Smart switches from brands like Shelly or Lightwave replace your existing switches and work with any bulb. We’ll assess your property and recommend the best system for your needs.

In most cases, no. Many smart lighting solutions are retrofit-friendly and work with your existing wiring. Philips Hue bulbs screw into standard fittings, and smart switches replace your current switches using the existing cables. Some advanced setups, like Lutron keypads with a dedicated hub, may benefit from a neutral wire at the switch – we’ll check this during our survey and advise you accordingly.

Yes. All the systems we install integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit (depending on the brand). You can turn lights on and off, adjust brightness, change colour temperature, and activate scenes using simple voice commands. We set up the voice assistant integration as part of every installation.

A lighting scene is a pre-set combination of brightness levels across multiple lights that you can activate with one tap or voice command. For example, a “Movie Night” scene might dim the living room to 20%, turn off the kitchen lights, and set the hallway to a warm glow. We programme custom scenes during installation based on how you use each room.

Yes. Scheduling means lights only run when you need them, and dimming reduces energy consumption. Occupancy sensors can turn lights off automatically in empty rooms. Combined with LED bulbs, a smart lighting system can reduce your lighting energy use by 30–50% compared to traditional setups.