Begin with an everyday task
Choose something specific: switching off downstairs lights at bedtime, dimming the dining area or setting an outdoor light schedule. It is easier to judge the result when the job is clear.
Keep ordinary controls
Everyone at home should be able to operate the lights without borrowing a phone. Discuss manual controls and ask what happens when the internet connection is unavailable.
Check the whole combination
Switches, lamps, fixtures and hubs need to work together. Give your electrician the exact product details before ordering. Include any existing equipment you want to keep in the conversation.
Make the handover yours
Set up the household accounts in your own name and agree how any installer access will be removed. Keep product details, instructions and subscription information together. Ask for a demonstration of the routines you will actually use.
General planning information. Your electrician should assess the installation and the requirements that apply to your property.
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