Making Your Calgary Home Smart During Renovation
Renovation is the perfect time to integrate smart home technology. Wires run more easily when walls are open, and planning for the future now saves money later.
Smart Home Systems to Plan For
Lighting Control
- Smart switches (Lutron Caseta, Leviton Decora Smart)
- Scene control (dinner, movie, bedtime, away)
- Motion sensors in hallways, bathrooms, closets
- Dimmable LED throughout
Cost: $2,000 – $6,000 for a whole home
Climate Control
- Smart thermostats (Ecobee, Nest)
- Zone control for multi-level homes
- Smart vents for individual room control
- Humidity monitoring
Cost: $500 – $2,500
Security & Cameras
- Smart locks (August, Yale, Schlage)
- Video doorbell (Ring, Nest)
- Interior/exterior cameras
- Motion-activated lighting
- Smoke/CO monitoring
Cost: $1,500 – $5,000
Audio/Entertainment
- Whole-home audio (Sonos, built-in speakers)
- TV mounting and in-wall cable management
- Home theatre wiring
- Outdoor speakers for patio/deck
Cost: $2,000 – $15,000
Network Infrastructure
- Ethernet drops in every room
- WiFi access points (mesh or AP)
- Network closet with patch panel
- Fibre internet connection
Cost: $1,500 – $4,000
Do It Now vs Later
Must do during renovation:
- Run ethernet and low-voltage wiring (hard to add later)
- In-wall speaker wire
- Structured wiring panel
- Smart switch rough-in
Can add later:
- Smart devices (thermostats, cameras, locks)
- WiFi additions
- Voice assistants
Ready to Make Your Home Smart?
Contact Olympic City Renovations for a free consultation.
Olympic City Renovations serves Calgary, Priddis, Okotoks, and surrounding communities. We specialize in kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, basement developments, and luxury garage builds.
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