Quick answer
In short
Having home automation installed costs on average € 60 to € 150 per individual smart switch and € 1,500 to € 5,000 for a wireless system that controls lighting, switching and curtains in a home. A complete wired system (KNX or Loxone) in a new build or renovation starts at around € 8,000 and runs up to € 25,000 or more, depending on the scale.
Price guide
Fixed price upfront| Smart switch or dimmer fitted | € 60 to € 150 each |
| Smart lighting point | € 75 to € 175 per point |
| Wireless system (home) | € 1.500 to € 5.000 |
| Wired system (KNX/Loxone) | € 8.000 to € 25.000+ |
| Smart thermostat fitted | € 150 to € 350 |
| Call-out charge (Noord-Brabant) | € 39 |
Indicative prices incl. VAT. You will always receive a tailored quote.
Prices by situation
Prices at a glance
Price per individual application
If you want to start small, you can have individual smart components fitted without a large system. These are guide prices including materials, fitting and certified connection in line with NEN 1010.
| Application | What it does | Price incl. fitting |
|---|---|---|
| Smart switch or dimmer | Switch or dim lights via app or voice | € 60 to € 150 each |
| Smart lighting point | Make a lighting point smart, including in scenes | € 75 to € 175 per point |
| Smart thermostat | Control and schedule heating smartly | € 150 to € 350 |
| Electric curtains or shutters | Fit a motor and control it smartly | € 250 to € 600 per raam |
| Video doorbell or smart lock | See who is there, unlock remotely | € 200 to € 500 |
| Presence simulation | Switch lights as though you are at home | € 150 to € 400 |
Guide prices incl. VAT and fitting. You always get a fixed price upfront based on your home and requirements.
Price per system type: wireless or wired
If you want more than a few individual components, you choose a system. Wireless can be fitted afterwards without any breaking work and is better value. Wired (KNX or Loxone) is installed during a new build or renovation and is more robust and more future-proof. These are guide amounts by home size and ambition.
| System type | Home and ambition | What you control | Guide price incl. fitting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless, entry level | Flat or small house, lighting | Lighting and switching in a few rooms | € 1.500 to € 2.500 |
| Wireless, mid range | Terraced house, several functions | Lighting, switching and curtains | € 2.500 to € 5.000 |
| Wired (KNX/Loxone), entry level | Renovation, basic automation | Lighting, curtains and heating per room | € 8.000 to € 15.000 |
| Wired (KNX/Loxone), complete | New build or major renovation | Almost everything: lighting, climate, sun shading, access | € 15.000 to € 25.000+ |
A large system always gets a fixed price after an on-site survey and design. That way you know exactly where you stand.
Price breakdown
What determines the price of home automation?
No two homes are the same, and neither are any two wish lists. Together these points determine what your home automation costs. That way you understand where your price comes from.
Wireless or wired
Wireless is fitted afterwards without any breaking work and is better value. Wired (KNX or Loxone) is installed during a renovation and costs more, but is more robust and lasts longer.
Number of points and functions
The more switches, lighting points, curtains and scenes you want to control, the more materials and work. Making one room smart is a different matter from the whole house.
New build, renovation or existing
During a renovation the wiring is open anyway, so wired is cheaper to build in. In an existing, finished home wireless is often the logical choice.
Adjusting the meter cabinet
Some systems need room in the fuse box or an extra circuit. If your box is full, extra work comes up. We discuss that upfront.
Brand and quality of components
There is a difference between budget components and solid, expandable systems. We are brand-independent and advise what suits your requirements and budget.
Programming and configuring
A system needs not only connecting but also configuring: scenes, time schedules and links. With a wired system this programming work is a real cost item.
Worked examples
Worked examples from practice
To give a feel for the price, here are three situations of the kind we often come across in Brabant. You always get your price upfront, fixed and tailored.
Entry level: smart lighting in the living room
A flat where the residents want to make their living room lighting smart: switching and dimming via the app and with a few mood scenes. Wireless, without any breaking work.
- Two smart dimmers fitted€ 220
- Three smart lighting points€ 360
- Configure scenes and app€ 90
- Call-out charge€ 39
Fully wireless, fitted and configured in half a day. Easily expanded later.
Mid range wireless system, terraced house
A family in a terraced house wants to control lighting, switching and the curtains in the living room and bedrooms smartly, plus a smart thermostat. Wireless, because the house is finished.
- Wireless system for lighting and switching€ 2.400
- Electric curtain rails, two windows€ 800
- Smart thermostat fitted€ 250
- Programming and scenes€ 250
- Call-out charge€ 39
Everything controlled centrally via app and voice. Carried out over two half-days, neatly finished.
Wired KNX during a renovation
A semi-detached house is being substantially renovated. The owners want to install a future-proof wired KNX system straight away for lighting, sun shading and heating per room, while the walls are open anyway.
- KNX cabling and components€ 7.500
- Fuse box expansion€ 850
- Programming and commissioning€ 2.200
- Handover and test in line with NEN 1010included
Fixed price after survey and design. Because the walls were open, the cabling could go in all at once. See also our house wiring cost page.
Good to know
Good to know before you choose
Home automation is a broad term. These three points help you make the right choice and understand what you are paying for.
Wireless or wired: what suits you?
Wireless home automation is fitted afterwards, without any chasing or breaking work. The components talk to each other via wifi, Zigbee or a similar protocol. It is better value, quick to fit and easy to expand. Ideal for an existing, finished home where you want to get smarter step by step.
Wired home automation (KNX or Loxone) is installed with fixed cables to a hub. That is more robust, more reliable and more future-proof, and it still works even if your wifi plays up now and then. The downside: you need open walls for it, so it is mainly logical for a new build or a major renovation. The investment is higher, but you build something that lasts for years.
In doubt? We do not push any brand or system. We look at your home, your plans and your budget, and advise honestly on what suits. Sometimes a handful of smart switches is already enough, sometimes a wired system really does pay off.
What can you automate?
Lighting is usually the starting point: switching, dimming and mood scenes, via the app, a switch or your voice. On top of that you can have sun shading and curtains open and close, schedule the heating per room and switch smart sockets.
Comfort and safety offer plenty of scope too: a video doorbell, a smart lock, smoke and water detectors that send you an alert, and presence simulation that switches lights as though you are at home. You decide how far you go, and you can always start small and expand later.
Why a certified connection matters
Smart switches, dimmers and systems interact with your fixed electrical installation. That connection should be done in line with NEN 1010, by someone who knows what they are doing. Wrongly connected dimmers or overloaded circuits are not a theoretical risk.
We take care of the certified installation and connection, whatever brand or system you choose. You get the work tested and handed over safely, with a guarantee. The app on your phone is the fun part; the safe installation underneath it is what we stand for.
VAT and what is in the price
All prices on this page are including 21% VAT and including fitting. For home automation in an existing home the normal VAT rate of 21% applies. Materials, labour, connection in line with NEN 1010 and the final test are in the price.
For an individual component or a small wireless system you get a fixed price upfront. For a large or wired system we first carry out a survey and a design, and only then do we give a fixed price. That way you know exactly where you stand, with no after-the-fact billing or surprises afterwards.
Smart savings
Smart ways to save on home automation
Without compromising on safety or quality, there are a few sensible ways to manage the costs.
Start small and expand
You do not have to make your whole home smart in one go. Start with lighting in the rooms where you get the most from it, and calmly build it up later. A wireless system is well set up for that.
Combine it with a renovation
Are you renovating or wiring the home anyway? Then a wired system is much cheaper to build in, because the walls are open anyway. Breaking things once saves a lot.
Choose what you actually use
Not every function adds the same value. We advise honestly on where smart switching gives you daily convenience or savings, and where it is mainly a fun gadget.
Related
Handy to look at as well
These pages tie in with home automation and a smart home.
Home automation service
Everything about the service itself: wireless or wired, how we tackle it and the guarantee.
More infoHouse wiring costs
Are you renovating? See what wiring a home costs, ideal for including wired home automation.
More infoOutdoor lighting costs
Smart outdoor lighting that switches with your system? See the prices.
More infoElectrician costs
Hourly rate, call-out charge and rates of a certified electrician.
More infoWhy Brabant Elektra
Certified, insured and guaranteed
All our engineers are qualified and work to the NEN 1010 standard. We give a 2-year guarantee on all our work. Reliable work you can count on.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the price
Service area
Having home automation installed in Noord-Brabant
We install home automation across the whole of Noord-Brabant, from Eindhoven to Breda and from Den Bosch to Tilburg. Whether you want a single smart switch or a complete system during a renovation, you get a certified electrician near you and a fixed call-out price within the region.
Are you renovating a home in the region and want to include wired home automation at the same time? Then we come round for a survey, think through the options with you and deliver a clear design with a fixed price. Brand-independent, so we choose what suits your home, not what suits us best.
Service area
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