Project Overview
This Ranmoor homeowner was building their dream home and wanted a fully integrated smart home system that would work seamlessly without being overly complicated to use.
The Vision
- Whole-home Lutron lighting with scene control
- Ring doorbell and security camera integration
- Multi-room Sonos audio system
- Hard-wired network throughout
- Electric blinds in key rooms
Installation Highlights
We worked closely with the interior designer and builder to ensure all cabling was in place during the first fix stage.
Lighting Control
- Lutron Caseta dimmers throughout the property
- Pre-programmed scenes: "Morning", "Evening", "Movie Night", "Away"
- Integration with existing smart home assistant
Security
- Hard-wired Ring Pro doorbell (no battery concerns)
- 4x Ring Spotlight cameras covering all entry points
- All feeding to a central monitoring station
Audio
- CAT 6A wiring to all rooms for future-proof connectivity
- Sonos Port integration with existing hi-fi equipment
- In-ceiling speakers in kitchen and bathroom
The Technology Stack
| System | Product | Integration |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | Lutron Caseta | HomeKit, Alexa |
| Security | Ring Pro | Ring App |
| Audio | Sonos | AirPlay 2 |
| Network | Ubiquiti | UniFi Controller |
Result
The homeowner now controls their entire home from their iPhone or with voice commands. The system is intuitive enough for the whole family to use, yet powerful enough to handle complex automations.
"We didn't want a complicated system that only I could understand. James designed something the whole family uses every day – even my 70-year-old mother can control the lights when she visits!" — Mark T., Ranmoor