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Smart home installation · London, Ontario
Lighting, security, Wi-Fi and AI-powered automation — designed, installed and connected around the way you live.
Or call +1 (226) 236-6286Coming homeYou arrive homeEntry & living lights fade upA warmer welcome
Wi-Fi coverage map · The home
One router where the internet line comes in — in the home office, at the far end of the house.
A simulation using a standard multi-wall radio model (5 GHz) and typical building materials. Every property is different — an on-site survey measures yours.
What a well-planned system is worth
We don’t just install smart devices — we make them work together around the three things they should deliver, on a network built to carry them. Here are the numbers behind each, with their sources.
Protect people and property: cameras, alarms, smart locks and access control, smoke, CO and leak detection, all working together.
of all Allstate Canada home insurance claims from 2021 to 2025 were water damage — leak sensors and automatic shut-off valves catch it early.
Allstate Canadaoff home insurance with a centrally monitored fire and burglar alarm at some insurers — Desjardins, for example.
Desjardins InsuranceReduce waste automatically: heating, cooling and lighting that follow schedules and occupancy, plus energy monitoring.
of heating and cooling costs can be saved with an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat — and heating and cooling are nearly two-thirds of home energy costs.
Natural Resources Canadaper kWh overnight (11 p.m.–7 a.m.) on Ontario’s Ultra-Low Overnight plan, versus 39.1¢ on weekdays 4–9 p.m. — ten times the price (OEB prices from Nov 1, 2025, before delivery and other charges). Scheduling the EV charger and other big loads matters.
Ontario Energy BoardSpaces that adapt to the people in them: scenes, shades, audio/video and routines like Welcome home and Good night.
of Canadians used internet-connected smart home devices in 2022, up from 42% in 2020.
Statistics Canadaof range per hour of charging from a Level 2 (240 V) home charger, versus 3–8 km from a standard outlet.
Natural Resources CanadaThe foundation: connectivity & networking
Every camera, lock, sensor and screen depends on the network. So we start there: coverage planned to a measurable target, access points wired back on Cat6, and separate networks that keep guests and smart devices away from what matters.
See the Wi-Fi mapis the signal level Cisco’s RF guide cites as a common standard for Wi-Fi coverage surveys. It’s the level we design rooms and work areas to.
Ciscoof signal lost through each wall: about 3 dB through drywall and around 10–12 dB through brick or concrete. Every 3 dB is roughly half the signal.
Cisconetworks for smart devices and guests, away from systems that hold sensitive data — the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s guidance for IoT.
Canadian Centre for Cyber Securityrise in Canada’s police-reported shoplifting rate in 2025 (208,941 incidents of shoplifting $5,000 or under), the fifth yearly increase in a row.
Statistics CanadaCanadian businesses were affected by cyber security incidents in 2023; recovery costs doubled to $1.2 billion.
Statistics Canadaaverage lighting-energy savings from occupancy controls in commercial buildings, and 38% when several control strategies are combined.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratoryaverage cut in heating and cooling electricity when advanced controls were added to 66 rooftop units in a national-lab field test (results ranged from 20% to 90%).
Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryFigures are published averages and survey results, not guarantees for your property. Sources checked October 2026; Ontario electricity prices are set by the Ontario Energy Board each November 1.
Your space is the starting point
You don’t need a list of gadgets. Start with your space and what you want to make easier — we’ll help shape the rest.
Home & family
Start with the moments you repeat every day, then connect the devices that can make them easier.
Lighting and thermostat schedules for mornings and evenings.
A compatible doorbell and smart lock, with access you manage.
Coverage planning for the rooms and devices your household uses.
We’ll start by asking: Which part of your day would you like to make simpler?
Suggested starting points, not fixed packages. Device selection, compatibility and scope are confirmed during your consultation. Illustrative imagery.
The hardware. The know-how. The intelligence.
Explore the devices, the installation and what they can do for your space — then see each one at work in the 3D home or business.
Lighting + sensors
Comfort that feels effortless. Bring your lighting, climate and everyday devices together.
In everyday lifeA hallway that lights your way.
What we’ll checkExisting wiring, device compatibility, app preferences and everyday manual controls.
Cameras + smart access
Feel more connected to what matters, at home or away, with thoughtfully integrated security.
In everyday lifeSee who’s there. Decide what happens next.
What we’ll checkCamera placement, power, connectivity, recording options and who can access the system.
Wi-Fi + wired networking
A strong foundation for every connected device. Reliable networks for the way you live and work.
In everyday lifeThe connection behind every interaction.
What we’ll checkBuilding layout, internet equipment, existing cabling and the number of connected devices.
Sensors + intelligent routines
Explore how connected information can become more useful alerts, insights and automation.
In everyday lifeTurn a signal into something useful.
What we’ll checkAvailable data, privacy preferences, supported integrations and whether AI adds value beyond a simple routine.
Thermostats + energy monitoring
Understand your energy use and discover practical ways to make your home more efficient.
In everyday lifeUnderstand your use. Adjust your comfort.
What we’ll checkHeating and cooling compatibility, available measurements and your goals. Savings depend on the property and usage.
Access + connected workspaces
Smarter spaces for small businesses, offices and rental properties. Technology that works together.
In everyday lifeA smarter start to the working day.
What we’ll checkOpening hours, layout, existing systems, staff access and who will manage the equipment.
Pre-wiring + smart-ready packages
Smart-ready from the framing stage. Wire it once, and let buyers choose their upgrades.
In everyday lifeThe cables are in the walls before the drywall goes up.
What we’ll checkDrawings, construction schedule, unit count, the buyer upgrade process and who coordinates trades on site.
Service imagery is AI-generated to illustrate example devices and spaces. Specific products are selected for your project.
Wi-Fi coverage map
Many homes and offices start with one router where the internet line comes in. Walls, floors and glass weaken the signal — so the far rooms, the upper floor and the yard suffer. Here’s our example home and business, simulated with typical wall losses.
63%simulated: indoor space with good signal from the router alone
100%simulated: with a smartnow design, access points on wired Cat6
Illustrative simulation (5 GHz, multi-wall model with typical material losses from Cisco and 3GPP references). Your property is measured on site.
Packages · start anywhere, grow any time
Every property is different, so each project is scoped and quoted individually. These packages show what’s typically included at each level — and you can add to any of them later without switching packages.
Start at the level that fits, and add technology later without changing packages.
Start hereSuggested for you
An accessible first step into smart technology, connectivity and security.
Best for Condos, smaller homes and first upgrades
RecommendedSuggested for you
More security, sensors, networking and automation, working as one.
Best for Family homes that want to see and secure more
Fully integratedSuggested for you
Networking, security, efficiency, automation and entertainment in one system.
Best for Larger homes, renovations and new builds
Your mixSuggested for you
Choose the technologies that fit your property, priorities and budget.
Best for One specific problem, or an unusual space
Organized around business outcomes: protect the business, keep it connected, reduce waste.
ProtectSuggested for you
Cameras, access control and alarms for the premises.
Best for Retail, restaurants and anywhere with stock or cash
Stay onlineSuggested for you
Business-grade Wi-Fi and cabling, with networks kept apart.
Best for Offices, clinics and busy front counters
Reduce wasteSuggested for you
Lighting, heating and cooling that follow how the building is used.
Best for Long hours, many rooms or rooftop units
All in oneSuggested for you
Secure, Connect and Efficient integrated, with insights and support.
Best for Multi-room sites and growing businesses
Infrastructure goes in during construction; buyers choose their level at purchase.
Every homeSuggested for you
The smart-ready baseline, installed while the walls are open.
Best for Builders and developers, per unit
Buyer upgradeSuggested for you
Connected essentials, ready on move-in day.
Best for Entry-level upgrade at purchase
Buyer upgradeSuggested for you
Security, sensors and routines on top.
Best for A balanced middle option
Buyer upgradeSuggested for you
The fully integrated home.
Best for Premium units and custom homes
Suggested starting point
A planning estimate from rules of thumb (roughly one access point per 1,200–1,500 sq ft per floor), not a quote. Counts are confirmed by an on-site assessment.
smartnow AI
A sensor sees movement. A useful system understands what you want to happen next. We explore how connected devices — and, where it helps, AI — can make those moments more helpful.
A compatible entry sensor detects activity.
An automation checks your chosen away settings.
You receive an alert with useful context.
Illustrative workflow. AI features, dashboards and integrations are assessed for each project; this is not a live monitoring product.
Why smartnow
Smart technology without the traditional complexity or premium-only barrier. Here’s what that means in practice — and what you get in writing on every project.
We check — and fix — the network before adding devices. A smart building is only as reliable as the network behind it.
Lighting, scenes, sensors, locks and recording keep working on your own network. Cloud is used for remote access and voice when it’s worth it.
Equipment is chosen for reliability, local control, security and support — not because we’re tied to one brand.
Networking, security, automation, audio-visual and support from one team, so nothing falls between trades.
Packages stay upgradeable. Add technology later without being forced into a bigger package.
Regulated electrical work is done by licensed electrical contractors, never improvised.
| Area | Typical DIY setup | smartnow design |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | A mesh kit placed by guesswork, linked wirelessly | Access points placed from a coverage plan, wired back on Cat6 |
| Cameras | Battery Wi-Fi cameras, often with a cloud subscription | PoE cameras on one cable each, recording on site |
| Network security | Phones, cameras, smart plugs and guests on one network | Separate networks for people, guests, smart devices and cameras |
| When the internet drops | Cloud-only devices stop responding | Local scenes, locks and recording keep working |
| Day to day | An app for every brand | One system, with only the apps you need |
| If something changes | Manufacturer help lines | A network map, a handover guide and a local team to call |
DIY is a fine choice for a single device. It gets harder when a dozen devices, several brands and the whole property need to work together.
Ideas are only the beginning
Consult, assess, design, install, test, hand over — with the network first and every step documented, so you know exactly what you’re getting before you commit.
A free phone conversation about your space, your priorities and what you already own.
On site: wiring, Wi-Fi coverage, doors, heating and cooling, and existing equipment — measured, not guessed.
A written plan and itemized proposal: every device, every cable run and what each part does for you.
Network first, then devices. Licensed trades handle any regulated electrical work.
Scenes and routines set up, then every system tested: coverage, recording, alerts and manual overrides.
A walkthrough, documentation and a manual-override guide, with optional monthly or annual support.
Illustrative AI-generated installation scenes, not photographs of smartnow staff or customer projects.
Before you connect
You should understand the setup before you commit to it. Here are good places to start.
Ask about your spaceWe design local-first wherever the equipment allows. Lighting scenes, schedules, sensors, lock keypads and camera recording keep running on your own network. Remote access, phone notifications and voice assistants need the internet. Before you buy, we show you which is which for every device.
We measure it. Coverage is planned room by room to −66 dBm — the level Cisco’s RF guide cites as a common standard for Wi-Fi coverage surveys — with access points wired back on Cat6. After installation we check coverage again and share the results. The Wi-Fi map in our 3D showcase shows the difference on an example home and business.
Yes. Start with a room, the front door or a Wi-Fi problem. Our packages stay upgradeable, so you can add technology later without being forced into a bigger package — and the first stage is planned so it supports what comes next.
Tell us what you have — brand, model and the app you use, if you know them. We check compatibility before recommending what to keep, connect or replace. An existing device doesn’t need replacing simply because you’re adding something new.
We install low-voltage technology: networking, cameras, sensors, access control and automation. Where regulated electrical work is needed — a new circuit for an EV charger, a line-voltage thermostat or a doorbell transformer, for example — it’s done by licensed electrical contractors, who file the required ESA permits.
Not necessarily. Cameras can record to a recorder in your home or business, and you can view them remotely. Cloud backup is an option when it adds value, not a requirement.
A routine such as “turn on a light when a sensor detects motion” works without AI. AI can help interpret more complex information or add useful context to an alert. We start with practical routines and add AI only where it offers real value.
A free initial phone conversation about your space, your existing devices and what you’d like to improve. Any on-site assessment, design or installation is scoped and quoted separately, so you know what’s involved before you commit.
Cost depends on the property, the condition of the network, the devices and the installation involved, so we quote per project rather than with fixed price lists. The plan builder above gives you an idea of the scope; share a comfortable budget range in your enquiry and we’ll shape the proposal around it.
Yes. We can pre-wire new homes and give buyers upgrade options, plan access and connectivity for rental properties, and design networks, cameras and access control around a business’s hours and layout.
Local roots. Forward thinking.
Technology should adapt to people — not force people to adapt to technology.
Based in London, Ontario, smartnow designs and integrates intelligent technology that makes homes and businesses safer, more efficient, more convenient and easier to manage. We bring networking, security, automation, energy and audio-visual together into one system — and, where it adds real value, intelligent software and AI.
Whether you’re upgrading a familiar home, building something new or running a business, we start by listening, then design around how the space is really used. Our goal is to be your long-term technology partner: from connected spaces to intelligent spaces.
Your free first step
Start with a free initial phone consultation. Tell us about your space, your existing devices and what you’d like to improve. We’ll help you explore the right options.
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