Smart Home Upgrade Checklist – Gold Coast 2025 | Circuit Logic
Smart Home Upgrade Checklist – Gold Coast 2025 Edition
Introduction
Thinking about upgrading your home with smart technology in 2025? Whether you're building from scratch, renovating, or retrofitting, it pays to plan your automation properly from the start.
Here’s our practical smart home upgrade checklist — tailored for Gold Coast homes and based on what we actually install every week. From lighting control to energy management, this guide will help you future-proof your home and avoid expensive afterthoughts.
Lighting Control
Lighting is the most common starting point — and with good reason. Done right, it improves comfort, saves energy, and looks brilliant.
Include:
- Dimmable lighting (DALI or phase-cut)
- Scene presets (e.g. “Evening”, “Entertain”, “All Off”)
- Presence or motion-based automation (ensuite, garage, pantry)
- Sunset/sunrise timers for exterior lights
- App or wall panel control via KNX, Dynalite, or C-Bus
Pro Tip: Choose open systems like KNX for long-term flexibility.
Climate Control
Smart HVAC lets you reduce energy bills and tailor comfort to each room or zone.
Include:
- Zoned control for ducted or split systems
- Integration with blinds and lighting scenes
- Schedule or temperature-based triggers
- Room thermostats or app-based setpoints
- Fan, underfloor, or heated towel rail control
We integrate A/C units, fans, and thermostats into KNX or WAGO systems for unified control.
Blinds, Curtains & Windows
Automated blinds do more than look fancy — they reduce heating/cooling loads and create privacy with zero effort.
Include:
- Motorised roller, Roman, or curtain tracks
- Control via scenes (“Movie Mode”, “Morning Open”)
- Sunlight or temperature-based automation
- Manual override from wall panel or app
Security Integration
Linking your alarm, intercom, and smart lighting is a game changer.
Include:
- Smart lighting when arriving home
- Occupancy simulation (lights mimic presence)
- Integration with 2N intercom, Axis cameras, or Hikvision
- Notifications if doors/windows open while armed
Energy Monitoring & Load Control
Don’t just use power — understand and control it.
Include:
- Solar production monitoring
- EV charger logic (solar priority, off-peak)
- Load shedding (e.g. pause pool pump if grid draw too high)
- Touch panel or dashboard for whole-home usage
- Real-time kWh and power factor tracking
We use WAGO + KNX energy meters and build custom dashboards.
Interface Options
Choose the right mix of touch, voice, app, and physical controls to suit your household.
Include:
- Wall panels (Zennio, Basalte, ABB, Theben, or Dynalite)
- Phone/tablet apps
- Optional voice control (Apple, Google, Alexa)
- Waterproof switches for pool/spa areas
We tailor the interface based on room use, budget, and user preference.
Bonus Tip: Use One Brain
The biggest mistake? Using five different systems that don’t talk to each other. Stick with one brain (like KNX) that integrates everything — lighting, HVAC, blinds, energy, AV, and access.
Final Thoughts
Smart home upgrades shouldn’t be “just gadgets.” They should make your home easier to live in, more efficient, and adaptable for years to come.
If you're planning a smart home on the Gold Coast in 2025, we’d be happy to help design the right solution — not just the fanciest.
