Smart Home Systems

Our Smart Home Services

Raleigh Electric Company can install virtually any smart home device that connects to your electric system to operate. For example, we frequently encounter homeowners who already have Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Home automation allows you to control, organize, and manage multiple devices through an app and voice assistant (“Hey Siri, turn on the lights.”).

Popular smart home devices include but are not limited to:

Smart thermostats
Smart doorbell cameras
Smart security and floodlight cameras
Smart lighting
Smart door locks
Smart blinds and shades
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Why Use Smart Devices and Home Automation Systems?

Smart home systems can make your home and life more comfortable, more convenient, more cost-efficient, and safer. And when smart devices are wired to your electrical system, you don’t have to worry about changing batteries every couple months.

For example:

You can configure your system to automatically adjust lighting and home temperature, close blinds, lock doors, and activate security cameras when you go to bed.
At night, motion can automatically trigger security cameras and lighting to activate during certain hours instead of running them constantly at night and manually turning them on and off.
Imagine walking into your home after a long day and having the lights automatically turn on and hearing soothing music!

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Home Systems

Will a smart home system work if the power or internet goes out?

A smart home system’s functionality can be affected if the power or internet goes out, depending on the devices and setup.

Power Outage: Most smart home devices, like lights and thermostats, rely on electricity, so they won’t work during a power outage unless you have a backup power source like a generator or battery backup. However, some security systems may have built-in battery backups to keep essential functions running.
Internet Outage: If your internet goes down, many smart home devices will lose remote control functionality (e.g., controlling devices from your smartphone when you’re not home). However, devices that connect via Bluetooth or Zigbee/Z-Wave may still function locally. Additionally, some systems have offline modes that allow basic operations without internet access.

At Raleigh Electric, we can help you design a smart home system that includes backup options and ensures your critical devices remain functional during outages.

Schedule Your Smart Home Consultation

Raleigh Electric is one of the few Raleigh area companies that offers a no-cost consultation to discuss your needs, priorities, and smart home options. Let us help you develop a smart home strategy that makes sense for you and your family.