HOMES & BUSINESSES ACROSS GAUTENG

One dashboard.
Your whole space.

See your cameras. Understand your power. Control the everyday.
Bring your technology together, on the wall and in your hand.

THE KITCHEN WALL, REIMAGINED
ONE CONNECTED SYSTEM. A VIEW FOR EVERY SCREEN.

Illustrative Smart Sense dashboard, based on Home Assistant controls. Simulated readings and a generated camera image.

Smart Integration & Automation Technology that makes sense.

Connect existing equipmentStart with what mattersOne clear interfaceTailored to your space

LESS APP-HOPPING. MORE LIVING.

Your devices already do a lot.
Imagine them working together.

Power, cameras, alarms and everyday controls often live in separate apps. We connect compatible systems into one useful dashboard and routines that fit your day.

This is what Smart Sense can offer. Your solution includes the features that suit your needs, existing equipment and budget.

SEE WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE

On your wall.
In your pocket. At your desk.

One customer dashboard, adapted to the screen. Cameras, power and controls sit together. On a phone, the same groups stack into a clear, scrollable view.

TRY THE CONTROLS • DEMONSTRATION ONLY

Try it: adjust a brightness or irrigation slider, change the temperature, or select Vacation. All actions stay inside this demonstration.

I want a setup like this ↗
01

A familiar touch

Clear status tiles, switches, sliders and scene buttons. Useful detail stays within reach.

02

Your existing systems

We assess the equipment you own, then bring compatible controls and information together.

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Made for your people

A shared household screen or a focused staff view, with access and controls agreed for each user.

WHAT WE CAN BRING TOGETHER

A smarter space.
Built around you.

Choose the capabilities that make a difference. We check compatibility and agree the scope before installation.

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Power monitoring
& automation

Know what you’re using, respond to outages and protect your battery reserves.

  • Live power, daily energy and usage trends
  • Whole-property and suitable device metering
  • Solar, battery and grid-aware load control
What this can include

Estimated costs using your configured tariff, outage and low-battery alerts, unusual-consumption notifications, load priorities and staggered starts. Heavy loads restart only after agreed stable-power conditions. Solar is not required for basic monitoring and automation. Backup power is needed for the hub, network and relevant controls during outages.

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Geyser & pool-pump
management

Useful schedules, visible energy use and better timing for your heavy loads.

  • Adjustable schedules and timed boost
  • Pause loads during outages where agreed
  • Coordinate loads with available solar
Different equipment, sensible rules

Geyser heating can pause during holidays, with a planned warm-up before your return. Pool filtration continues, with runtime tracking, missed-time rescheduling and alerts if the target cannot be met. Stable switching avoids rapid cycling as clouds pass. Temperature controls require suitable sensors or controllers; variable-speed pumps require compatible equipment. Appliance thermostats and independent safety protections remain in place.

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Alarm integration

Your alarm becomes part of a connected home or business, with useful status and scenes.

  • Alarm status, zones and notifications
  • Supported central arm and disarm controls
  • Alarm-triggered lighting and scenes
Build on a working reference

Our own working Texecom integration is the reference for this offering. Other panels and retrofit routes are assessed separately. Supported alarm states can drive Home, Away, Night and Vacation scenes. Compatible alarm PIR sensors can also report movement while disarmed, where the integration exposes their states. New scenes are configured and tested for each installation.

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Lighting that fits
your routine

From sunrise and sunset schedules to a welcoming arrival after dark.

  • Manual controls and personalised scenes
  • Dimming and colour where supported
  • Movement control when you want it
Your preferences come first

Use schedules, bedtime scenes or compatible alarm PIRs and dedicated movement sensors. Motion lighting is a customer choice. Sensible delays and manual overrides prevent routines from fighting normal use. Ordinary movement and actual alarm events have different actions, with sensible lighting behaviour after power returns.

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Gates & garage doors

Know whether it’s closed, with real feedback instead of guesswork.

  • Phone and wall-display control where supported
  • Left-open alerts and bedtime checks
  • Arrival lighting after dark
Status you can understand

A closed-position sensor confirms closed or not fully closed. Open, moving and partial positions need additional sensors or controller feedback. We verify state rather than assuming a command worked. Automatic closing is customer-selected, with suitable obstruction protection and the motor’s safety features preserved.

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Rain-aware irrigation

Flexible watering, easy runtime adjustments and less wasted water.

  • Daily and weekly schedules by zone
  • On-screen runtime sliders and countdowns
  • Rain detection, stopping and rain delays
Watering that responds

Sequence zones, start, stop or skip a cycle and see the next run. A local rain sensor can stop active watering and block scheduled runs, followed by an agreed delay. Forecasts can help postpone a run but do not prove rain at your property. The controller must enforce a maximum runtime independently. Our seven-zone home setup is the reference; rain sensing is a planned enhancement, demonstrated here as a concept.

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Cameras & NVRs

Keep useful views close, and let camera events work with lights and alarms.

  • Compatible live views on phones and wall displays
  • Movement alerts and supported snapshots
  • Camera-triggered lighting and scenes
Make existing cameras more useful

We assess Hikvision, Blue Iris and other systems individually. Detection areas, schedules and alarm modes help keep alerts relevant. Person, vehicle and line-crossing detection depend on hardware or analytics. Existing recorders keep recording. Video access alone does not guarantee event detection or dashboard playback; playback is included only where verified.

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Climate control

A comfortable space that follows your day, whether you’re home or at work.

  • Compatible Wi-Fi air conditioners
  • Suitable add-on controls for older units
  • Temperature, schedules and away routines
Comfort, connected

Bring supported on/off, temperature and operating modes into the dashboard. Link office hours, arrival or Vacation Mode to agreed settings. Wi-Fi alone does not guarantee compatibility; we assess the unit and control method, including what status feedback is available.

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Water-leak protection

Get an early warning where an unnoticed leak could cause damage.

  • Detection near geysers, sinks and appliances
  • Alerts when water is detected
  • Automatic shutoff with a suitable valve
Protection as part of your setup

We select sensor locations and agree the response. Suitable installations can close a water valve and send an alert. Sensor, valve, plumbing and power requirements are assessed as part of your tailored solution, with manual operation and handover included in the plan.

THE DIFFERENCE IS WORKING TOGETHER

One action.
A more thoughtful response.

Individual controls are useful. Connected routines make them fit your day. These are examples we can configure around your equipment and preferences.

AWAY, WITH A PLAN

Your home doesn’t have
to take a holiday.

  1. 01
    Secure and confirm

    Request supported alarm arming and confirm its actual state. Notify if it fails.

  2. 02
    Use energy sensibly

    Pause normal geyser heating and adjust climate routines. Keep pool filtration scheduled.

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    Make the home look lived in

    Vary selected evening lights, then restore agreed routines when you return.

Try Vacation in the dashboard ↗

Same property. Same controls. A layout that fits.

FROM A SCREEN TO A SOLUTION

More than a tablet
on the wall.

We can supply and configure the hub, suitable tablet, fitted wall mount and power arrangement as part of your solution.

You get a dashboard built around what matters, with commissioning, training and agreed ongoing support.

  • Exact tablet, mount and power method agreed before supply
  • Existing suitable equipment assessed first
  • Phone, wall and PC access to the same connected system
  • Secure remote access and account ownership explained
Plan my display and dashboard →

SMART SENSE AT WORK

For your business.
For the people who use it.

01 / OFFICES

Ready for the working day.

Scheduled lighting and climate, power visibility and an opening or closing routine your team can understand.

02 / SHOPS & SMALL PREMISES

A clearer view after hours.

Camera visibility, supported alarm notifications and useful access checks, together in a focused dashboard.

03 / GUESTHOUSES

Comfort with less admin.

Hot-water schedules, climate routines, outdoor lighting and irrigation planned around the property’s needs.

FROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO EVERYDAY USE

A clear path.
A setup that makes sense.

Start small or bring several systems together. We agree what will be supplied, configured and supported before work starts.

01

Discuss & assess

Your goals, equipment, compatibility and network readiness.

02

Propose & quote

A tailored scope with hardware, installation and services explained.

03

Install & test

Configure and test the agreed features with suitable specialists where needed.

04

Train & hand over

Learn the dashboards, daily controls and manual overrides.

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Support & expand

Ongoing assistance and future additions, with terms agreed in your quote.

BUILT ON PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Start with what
you already own.

Our home setup brings together Deye energy readings, Sonoff controls, a working Texecom alarm integration, Blue Iris views and seven irrigation zones.

We build on that experience while checking every new customer’s equipment and requirements.

Home Assistant · Sonoff · Shelly
Tuya / Smart Life · CBI · Deye
Texecom · Hikvision · Blue Iris

Examples assessed individually. No manufacturer affiliation or universal compatibility implied.

Do I need to replace all my equipment?

No. We start with your exact models and required features. Some systems connect directly, others need an interface, and some may not expose everything you want. We explain the options first.

Will it work without internet or during an outage?

Local integrations can work while the hub, network and devices stay powered. Cloud features and remote access need internet. We plan the relevant backup power and test the agreed failure and recovery behaviour.

Does the website control my home?

No. Everything shown here is a demonstration with simulated values. Your actual controls run in your own configured system, with appropriate access permissions and secure remote access where included.

Do you need solar to use Smart Sense?

No. Monitoring, schedules, lighting, security and dashboards can be useful without solar. Where solar and battery data are available, we can use them to guide agreed load-control decisions.

What about wiring and specialist installation?

Mains switching, electrical protection, plumbing and changes to gates or alarm systems require suitable specialists. Responsibilities, safety requirements and the installation scope are agreed in the quotation.

How much does it cost?

Each solution is quoted around the equipment, integrations and support you need. There is no requirement to buy every capability shown here. Hardware, setup, specialist work and any ongoing services are explained before you commit. No fixed electricity or water saving is promised.

Where do you work?

We serve homes and businesses across Gauteng, including Pretoria, Johannesburg and the Vaal. Tell us your town or suburb so we can plan the assessment and installation.

LET'S START WITH YOUR SPACE

What would you like
to bring together?

Already have smart devices? Starting from scratch? Tell us what you want to make easier.

GAUTENG

Pretoria · Johannesburg · The Vaal
Homes, offices and business premises

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