A smart home should save you time, not create a new hobby of troubleshooting. The secret is to start small, pick one ecosystem and grow from there.

Step one: choose your assistant

Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri all control lights, plugs, thermostats and locks. Choose the one that fits the phone and speakers you already own — it will be the remote control for everything else.

Step two: look for Matter

Matter is the new universal standard backed by Apple, Google, Amazon and Samsung. Devices with the Matter logo work across ecosystems, so you are never locked in.

  • Start with a smart speaker that doubles as a hub
  • Add smart plugs to make existing lamps and appliances smart
  • Upgrade the front door with a retrofit smart lock
  • Automate: lights on at sunset, everything off when you leave

Begin with one room. Once the morning routine works perfectly, the rest of the house follows naturally.

Our installation team can set everything up for you — from wall-mounted TVs to a fully connected home.

Written by Nikos Andreou, Smart home specialist