Smart home automation in Adelaide lets you run your air conditioning, lighting and home security from a single app on your phone, instead of juggling a drawer full of remotes and half a dozen apps. The system that ties it together for Adelaide homes is AirTouch Home, made by the South Australian company Polyaire, and because we are licensed electricians as well as air conditioning specialists, we can install the whole thing in one go, not just the air conditioning.
What is smart home automation?
Smart home automation means connecting the devices in your home so they can be controlled together, automatically or from one app. Rather than a wall of switches and a separate app for every gadget, you get a single dashboard that runs your air conditioning, lights, cameras and more, and lets them work together on a schedule or when you arrive home.
What can AirTouch Home control?
AirTouch Home brings your air conditioning and your smart home devices into one intuitive app, so you are not switching between remotes and apps. Based on Polyaire’s AirTouch Home page, it covers:
| What it controls | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning | Smart temperature control and room-by-room zoning |
| Lighting | Switch lights on and off, set timers, and adjust brightness or colour |
| Security and cameras | Live doorbell and camera feeds, motion alerts, and door, window and motion sensors |
| Access | Open, close and monitor garage doors, gates and locks |
| Automation | Routines and Scenes that run on a schedule or a trigger, plus geofencing |
Why have one installer do the whole system?
Here is the part most people miss: a full smart home spans three different trades. The air conditioning is one job, but the lighting control and the security wiring are electrical work. A company that only installs air conditioning can set up the AC side, then leaves you to find an electrician for the rest.
“The clever part of AirTouch Home is that it pulls the air conditioning, the lighting and the security into one app. But those are three different trades on the wall. Because we hold electrical and air conditioning licences, we can wire and set up the whole system in one visit rather than sending you to three different companies.”
Oliver Hastings, T&K Airpower
T&K Airpower holds both electrical and air conditioning licences, so we can plan, wire and set up the complete AirTouch Home system, the air conditioning, the lighting and the security, as one coordinated job. Our licensed Adelaide electricians handle the lighting and security side that a pure aircon installer cannot.
What can you actually do with it?
The value shows up in everyday routines. With AirTouch Home’s Routines, Scenes and geofencing you can set up things like:
- A “leaving home” scene that turns the air conditioning and lights off and arms your sensors as you drive away
- An “arriving home” routine that cools or warms the house and turns on the entry lights before you walk in
- A “good night” scene that dims the lights, sets the sleeping temperature and locks up
- Doorbell and camera alerts to your phone whether you are home or away
What does smart home automation cost in Adelaide?
The cost depends on how much you automate. Many homeowners start with just the air conditioning through AirTouch, then add lighting, cameras and sensors over time. Because every home and every wish list is different, the only accurate figure comes from a quote based on your home and what you want to control. The good news is the system is built to grow, so you can start small and add to it later.
“Most people start with the air conditioning and add the lighting and security later. AirTouch Home is built to grow, so we set it up so you can bolt on cameras, sensors and smart lighting whenever you are ready.”
Oliver Hastings, T&K Airpower
Getting started in Adelaide
The simplest first step into smart home automation is the air conditioning. If you have a ducted system, see our AirTouch 5 in Adelaide page for the smart controller, and if you have a split system, our guide to smart Wi-Fi air conditioner controllers walks through your options. When you are ready to bring the lighting and security in, we can wire it all up in the one job. Call us on 08 8296 7888 to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
What is smart home automation?
Smart home automation means connecting the devices in your home so they can be controlled together, automatically or from a single app. Instead of separate remotes and apps, you get one dashboard that runs your air conditioning, lighting, cameras and more, and lets them work together on a schedule or when you arrive home.
What can AirTouch Home control?
AirTouch Home brings your air conditioning and your smart home devices into one app. It controls air conditioning (temperature and room zoning), lighting (on and off, timers, brightness and colour), security devices (doorbell and camera feeds, motion alerts, door, window and motion sensors), access such as garage doors, gates and locks, and automation through Routines, Scenes and geofencing.
Do I need a special air conditioner to use AirTouch Home?
AirTouch works with ducted reverse-cycle systems from most major brands. For a ducted home the AirTouch 5 controller adds smart zoning and app control, and for a split system a smart Wi-Fi controller is usually the simpler path. We can advise which suits your setup.
Can I control my lights and security with the same app?
Yes. That is the point of AirTouch Home: your air conditioning, lighting and AirTouch security devices all live in the one app, so you are not juggling several. The lighting and security side is electrical work, which is why having one licensed installer for the whole system matters.
Who installs smart home automation in Adelaide?
You want an installer licensed for both air conditioning and electrical work, because a full smart home spans both. T&K Airpower holds both licences, so we can plan, wire and set up the complete system, the air conditioning, the lighting and the security, in one coordinated job across Adelaide.
How much does smart home automation cost?
It depends on how much you automate. Many homeowners start with the air conditioning, then add lighting, cameras and sensors over time. Because every home and wish list is different, the only accurate figure comes from a quote based on your home. The system is designed to grow, so you can start small and add to it later.
Thinking about a smarter home? Because we are licensed for both air conditioning and electrical work, T&K Airpower can set up your whole AirTouch smart home in Adelaide, aircon, lighting and security, in one coordinated job. Get in touch for a chat.
