Reliable Electricians For Your Smart Home Needs
French Electrical offers you reputable, knowledgeable and reliable electricians who can complete all the electrical services you need to upgrade your home. Whether you want to improve your lifestyle, go green or be the envy of your friends, we’ll help you to achieve your vision.
Smart Home System
Combine all your house electronics like lighting, locking, heating, and even music into one using the ultimate electrical improvement such as Smart Home System. Once automated, this system can make you feel that you are living in a home from the future. Artificially intelligent hubs can get you a weather forecast for tomorrow, start a movie, or even set your alarm through voice commands.
Electrical Switchboard
Requirements of modern technology can affect your electrical switchboard by making it overloaded or outdated. If your electrical switchboard is not keeping up with today’s energy demands, consider upgrading it.
Smart Locks
Smart locks may be installed on an existing door and incorporated into your home security system. Just like you would with your phone, using a passcode, you may lock or open your house using the touchscreen on the lock. The unit can also be programmed to provide a specific code to a specific person at a certain time. For example, you could give your cleaner a separate code to use on a particular day and time.
LED Lighting
LED lights under-cabinet may be a terrific way to give your kitchen a soothing glow. Install a few lights under high cabinets and get extra lighting while preparing dinner.
Stylised Light Switches
The light switches come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can be different from the typical white-on-white finish used in most homes. Complement the style of your kitchen by adding a few designer light switches. Want some colours to suit your splash-backs or stainless steel to match your finishes? No problem.
USB Outlets
Remember those times when you needed to use a few appliances at the same time? Warm up something in a microwave, turn a toaster on, and boil the jug, all at once. But what if your phone battery is low and needs a charge? Installing a panel of USB ports in your kitchen is one option, as no one has time to reposition power outlets. With many USB-compatible devices in modern homes, charging is simple with a dedicated outlet. Just install it and forget about using an adapter ever again.
Pantry Lights
Hard to find something right at the back of the shelf? Set the pantry lights to automatically turn on when the door opens and turn off once you finish. You could also have a motion sensor installed in your walk-in pantries!
Invisible Charging
Constantly losing things or, maybe, clutter conscious? Charging pads are your best solution. You can charge your phone, smartwatch, or tablet by placing it on the surface without any additional cables. Build yours into the furniture like side tables and desk lamps, and charge your phone discreetly.
Skirting Board Lights
Cooking under overhead lights is nice, but what if you need a late-night snack? Then use skirting board lighting to walk along the corridor. This light illuminates your floor, providing just enough light to get to the refrigerator via the hallway.
Smart Thermostats
Although programmable thermostats are great, they feel a little outdated. Thermostats now come equipped with motion sensors that identify when someone is home and when they are not, turning on the thermostat accordingly. And you know what? The thermostat will eventually learn the rhythms of everyone in the house and develop the ability to predict when people will return home to keep your house at a comfortable temperature.
Heated Bathroom Floors
Invest in heated bathroom floors now, and thank yourself for this decision in winter. Cold feet will not worry you again with the installation of thin radiant mats below your tiles. Modify your existing system to use a thermostat and timer to turn the heating on every morning before taking a shower. Want another added benefit? Heated floors can prevent and stop the formation of mould in humid bathrooms.
Concealed Outlets
For those who care about clutter, pop-up outlets are an excellent option. When you need an extra appliance, they remain hidden on the bench and are ready at the push of a button.
A little space on your bench? Recessed outlets are your best solution. Dangling cables look ugly. Tuck them into the wall and create a tidy look in your kitchen, just like you want.
FAQs
What is a smart home?
Do I need special wiring?
- Most modern systems use existing wiring (especially wireless and Wi-Fi devices).
- You may need:
- Neutral wires in switch boxes (important for smart switches)
- Ethernet (for reliable hubs/automation systems)
- Structured cabling for high-end jobs
What’s the difference between smart switches and smart bulbs?
- Smart switches: control the circuit (better for whole rooms, multi-user homes)
- Smart bulbs: control individual lights (good for colour/effects)
Will it work with Alexa / Google / Apple?
Answer: Most devices support at least one ecosystem:
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Home
- Apple HomeKit
Not all devices support all platforms, so compatibility planning is important.
What happens if the internet goes down?
Answer:
- Basic functions (like turning lights on/off) usually still work manually
- Some systems (with local hubs) continue automation
- Cloud-only systems may lose remote/app control
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