Aeotec is renowned for its comprehensive range of smart‐home sensors and controllers. These devices form the backbone of any connected home because they don’t just collect data; they trigger the automations that make a home truly smart. Aeotec’s sensors support both Zigbee and Z‑Wave protocols and provide vital information such as motion, temperature, humidity and power consumption. That means they work seamlessly with popular platforms like Home Assistant or Samsung SmartThings. The company’s line‑up includes energy meters to track electricity use, TriSensor (a 3‑in‑1 motion, light and temperature sensor), the AërQ 4‑in‑1 environmental sensor, door/window sensors, motion sensors, multi‑purpose sensors, MultiSensor 7 (six sensors in one), recessed door sensors and leak detectors. With such variety, Aeotec can monitor practically every corner of your home.
For homeowners in the Southern Highlands, these versatile sensors are perfect for enhancing comfort and safety. Imagine receiving a push notification if a window is opened while you’re away or your water sensor detecting a leak under the sink. Because Aeotec devices can run on battery power or mains and communicate wirelessly, they’re ideal for retrofitting older properties without invasive rewiring. The data they gather can be used to automate lighting, heating and security based on real‑time conditions, saving energy and preventing damage. For example, the MultiSensor 7 can turn on heating when temperature drops and adjust lights when brightness changes.
At Highlands Smart Homes we integrate Aeotec devices into systems like Home Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Google Home to create unified control. Our technicians will advise which sensors best suit your needs, supply them and configure them to trigger scenes such as “Goodnight” (turn off lights and arm alarm) or “Away” (adjust heating and alert you to unusual activity). We also provide after‑sales support so you know how to manage battery life and firmware updates. Whether you want a single water leak sensor or a full suite of motion, door and environmental sensors, Aeotec gives us the flexibility to tailor a solution. Combined with our professional installation and network configuration, your home in the Southern Highlands can be smarter, safer and more energy efficient.
Aqara is a leading smart‑home brand known for affordable yet feature‑rich hubs, sensors and controllers. According to Aqara’s own meta‑descriptions, the company offers smart home hubs compatible with major platforms such as Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa and a wide range of sensors, including gas, smoke, water, motion, air‑quality and temperature sensors. Aqara hubs connect these devices to your network and enable automation through the Aqara Home app or via your chosen ecosystem. For example, the Aqara Zigbee Hub M2 can connect up to 128 Aqara Zigbee sensors, plugs or remotes. It also has 360° infrared control for legacy IR devices, a built‑in speaker that can function as a security siren or doorbell, and the choice of Wi‑Fi or Ethernet connectivity. These features make Aqara hubs versatile bridges between traditional devices and modern platforms.
Aqara’s sensor range allows homeowners to monitor everything from doors and windows to temperature, humidity and leaks, making it easy to build a comprehensive smart‑home system. Their devices often use the Zigbee 3.0 protocol (with Matter support on newer models) and are known for long battery life and reliable wireless performance. For example, an Aqara water leak sensor can trigger an Aqara smart plug to shut off a water pump, while a motion sensor can turn on lights or notify you of unexpected movement. Because Aqara integrates with Apple HomeKit, you can also leverage automation in the Home app or ask Siri to check sensor status.
As a smart‑home integrator, Highlands Smart Homes helps Southern Highlands homeowners get the most out of Aqara. We supply and set up hubs like the M2 or the newer Matter‑enabled models, pair them with your existing devices, and configure automations tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you want to monitor gas leaks, ensure your water heater doesn’t flood the laundry, or create a security system that notifies you of open doors, we can recommend the right Aqara sensors and install them discretely. We also make sure your Aqara system plays well with other brands—using Home Assistant or HomeKit to unify your devices under one dashboard. With Aqara devices professionally installed and integrated by Highlands Smart Homes, you’ll enjoy robust security, energy savings and convenience at an accessible price point.
Konnected specialises in retrofit smart‑alarm solutions that breathe new life into existing wired security systems. Their Smart Alarm Panels convert the hard‑wired sensors of your old alarm panel into smart sensors you can arm, monitor and automate from your favourite smart‑home app. Each board supports 12 zones and offers Wi‑Fi or Ethernet connectivity, plus PoE capability for flexible installation. In addition to alarm panels, Konnected offers Smart Garage Openers that give your existing garage door app and voice control and provide live open/closed status. These devices are compliant with U.S. safety standards and work with a wide range of platforms, including SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat and Control4. You can view real‑time sensor status, enjoy super‑fast response times and create custom routines using Home Assistant or SmartThings dashboards.
For homeowners in the Southern Highlands, Konnected offers a cost‑effective way to upgrade old security infrastructure without monthly fees. Instead of replacing sensors and wiring, the Konnected Alarm Panel harnesses your existing door contacts, motion detectors and sirens and makes them visible to modern platforms. You can receive instant alerts on your phone, integrate your garage door into voice assistants, and even use your wired sensors to trigger lighting or climate automation. Because the system can be operated fully locally, privacy‑conscious users can avoid cloud dependencies.
Highlands Smart Homes is an authorised integrator for Konnected, and we can install and configure these panels so they work seamlessly with your preferred ecosystem. We’ll map each zone, configure PoE or Wi‑Fi, and set up scenes like “Arm Away” (activate all sensors and send notifications) or “Arrive Home” (disarm and open the garage). We also help integrate the panel with voice assistants so you can arm or disarm by voice. For garage doors, we ensure open/close sensors are aligned and safety features meet local standards. With Konnected and Highlands Smart Homes, you can transform an outdated alarm into a modern, connected security system that supports wider home automation.
ABB’s free@home system is a powerful and flexible smart‑home platform designed to control lighting, blinds and heating while integrating door communication. At its core, free@home is a twisted‑pair bus system that allows up to 64 devices to communicate on a single data line. This network forms the nervous system of your home, enabling centralised control of switch actuators, dimmers, blind motors and heating actuators. A free@home installation uses a System Access Point and power supply, along with sensors (control elements, panels, room thermostats, motion detectors) and actuators (switching, dimming, blind and heating). Configuration is done via a web browser or free mobile app, so no special software is needed. Because functions are assigned by software, a light switch can be repurposed later without rewiring.
For local homeowners, ABB free@home brings European‑grade reliability and the ability to adapt your house over time. Lights, heating and blinds can be controlled on site through wall switches or via a smartphone when you’re on the couch or away. The system can be installed either centrally (with rail‑mounted actuators in the distribution board) or decentralised (flush‑mounted devices in each room), and both approaches can be mixed. Central installations offer economical channel pricing, while decentralised units combine sensor and actuator in one device for straightforward wiring. Free@home also integrates the ABB‑Welcome door station, so you can see visitors and unlock gates directly from the same app.
Highlands Smart Homes has the expertise to design and commission an ABB free@home solution tailored to the Southern Highlands lifestyle. We ensure the bus topology is planned correctly (free@home allows linear, star or tree wiring and does not require terminators) and we configure scenes such as “Morning” (raise blinds, turn up heating) or “Holiday” (simulate occupancy). Because the system uses standard KNX‑certified bus cable and supports up to 64 participants, it’s scalable whether you’re automating a cottage or a large estate. Our team will integrate free@home with voice assistants like Alexa or Google and ensure remote access is secure. With ABB free@home installed professionally, your home enjoys robust automation with European engineering and local support.
Smart Vacuum & Mopping
Roborock is a Chinese company known for robotic sweeping and mopping devices and cordless stick vacuums. Their S line of robot vacuums, introduced in 2018, features integrated obstacle avoidance that discerns objects as small as 5 cm by 3 cm and creates a schematic map marking objects to avoid. Newer devices use top‑mounted LiDAR to map rooms, and the Roborock app lets users draw virtual no‑go zones. Roborock emphasises privacy by deleting images immediately after processing.
For Highlands homeowners with pets or kids, Roborock vacuums simplify cleaning. We recommend models like the S8 Pro Ultra, which automatically empties its dustbin and washes its mopping pads. Highlands Smart Homes sets up mapping and schedules and integrates Roborock with voice assistants or Home Assistant for voice control. The vacuums’ obstacle avoidance prevents it from getting stuck on stray toys, while high suction ensures deep cleaning. Free yourself from daily vacuuming and enjoy more leisure time.
Ecovacs Robotics is a Chinese technology company best known for developing in‑home robotic appliances. Founded in 1998 by Qian Dongqi, Ecovacs quickly became a leader in robotic vacuums and window cleaners, holding over 60 percent of the Chinese market by 2013. The company continues to release smart robots that map your home, avoid obstacles and integrate with voice assistants.
For homeowners in the Southern Highlands who want spotless floors without lifting a finger, Ecovacs robots are an ideal solution. Their DEEBOT series offers vacuuming and mopping in one, using lidar navigation to avoid furniture and rugs. With scheduling and remote control via the app, you can start a clean while out at work or set zones to protect antique carpets. Highlands Smart Homes supplies and services Ecovacs models and integrates them with Google Home, Amazon Alexa or Home Assistant so you can say, “Hey Google, clean the kitchen.” We also offer maintenance and consumables. Let our team show you how a robot vacuum can free up your weekends.
Personalised Lighting
Philips Hue is an easy, inspiring and comprehensive smart home lighting system designed to make life more secure and comfortable. With the Hue app you can control all lights, whether connected via Bridge or Bluetooth, turn lights on/off, create automations and timers, sync lights to TV and music and manage home security. The Hue Sync apps extend this experience to your computer or TV, matching lighting to games, films or music.
In the Highlands, lighting sets the mood in cosy cottages and modern open‑plan homes alike. We design layered lighting plans using Hue bulbs, light strips and lamps to provide task lighting in kitchens, ambient lighting in living rooms and accent lighting outdoors. Hue’s “Away from home” control adds security by making it look like someone’s home, while colour scenes create ambience for dinner parties. Highlands Smart Homes installs the Hue Bridge for rock‑solid connectivity and integrates your lights with voice assistants or triggers from motion sensors. Our team can also program immersive sync with your home theatre for a cinematic experience.
AI‑Powered Local NVR
Frigate is a complete and local network video recorder (NVR) designed for Home Assistant, featuring AI object detection using OpenCV and TensorFlow. The system uses multiprocessing to minimise resource usage and runs motion detection before triggering object detection. It communicates with Home Assistant over MQTT, records footage based on detected objects, and can re‑stream videos via RTSP.
In rural properties or large estates, internet bandwidth can be limited; Frigate keeps everything local, ensuring footage stays private and recordings aren’t dependent on the cloud. It can detect people, pets or vehicles and trigger automations, such as turning on floodlights or sending push notifications. Highlands Smart Homes installs Frigate servers on small computers like Raspberry Pi or mini‑PCs, pairs them with Reolink or Ubiquiti cameras and integrates the feeds into your Home Assistant dashboard. With our custom training, you can recognise your dog versus a fox in the paddock. We also set up long‑term storage and remote viewing. Secure your property with AI‑powered surveillance that respects your privacy.
Home Battery Storage
The Tesla Powerwall is a compact home battery that stores energy generated by solar or from the grid. It can power your devices day and night during outages or off‑grid situations. With customisable power modes, you can optimise stored energy for outage protection, bill savings or other priorities. Powerwall recharges from excess solar or when grid prices are low and uses your usage history, weather forecasts and price estimates to optimise efficiency. Storm Watch automatically charges the battery to maximum when severe weather is forecast. The latest Powerwall includes a fully integrated solar inverter, reducing parts and installation time.
In the Southern Highlands, Powerwall delivers resilience against storms and grid outages. Highlands Smart Homes works with accredited electricians to install Powerwall units with solar panels or as retrofit additions. We configure the Tesla app to monitor production and consumption, set backup reserve levels and participate in grid‑support programs to earn credits. With a battery, you can run essentials during a blackout and reduce reliance on expensive peak‑rate electricity. Ask us about bundling Powerwall with EV chargers and energy management systems.