FAQ

Clear answers before the consultation.

Short, factual answers to the questions homeowners, professionals and commercial teams usually ask before planning automation.

FAQ
General

General questions

Lighting, fans, AC/climate, curtains, geysers, pumps, entertainment systems, CCTV, video door phones, smart locks and other supported connected or electrical systems can be considered depending on project architecture.
Automation cost depends on property size, rooms, systems to be automated, control requirements and overall project scope. A customized proposal can be prepared after understanding the space.
Where available, a live demonstration or working installation can be arranged so you can experience the system before making a decision.
Residential

Residential questions

Residential automation is the primary focus, including apartments, villas, bungalows, existing homes and new construction projects.
Yes. Scope can be planned for selected rooms first and expanded later depending on architecture and capacity.
Retrofit

Retrofit questions

Yes. Existing properties can be evaluated for suitable retrofit approaches. New construction and retrofit requirements should be assessed separately.
With retrofit automation, traditional switches may remain functional depending on the retrofit architecture.
Controls

Controls questions

Depending on the system, control may be through automation keypads, touch panels, mobile interfaces, voice, schedules, scenes and selected manual controls.
Centralized control organizes supported systems into planned interfaces and scenes rather than leaving every device or circuit isolated.
Voice

Voice questions

Compatible systems can integrate with supported voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
Voice features may depend on internet services. Local automation may continue depending on the system architecture.
Mobile

Mobile questions

Connected devices can be monitored and controlled through a smartphone app where supported. Remote access depends on connectivity and the system architecture.
Access levels can be configured for administrators, managers or users where the selected system supports it.
Security

Security questions

CCTV integration, video door phones, smart locks, alerts and connected monitoring may be included depending on the selected systems and project requirements.
Security depends on the system architecture, connected devices, communication protocols and user-access controls implemented in the project.
Installation

Installation questions

Implementation timeline depends on project size, property readiness, systems selected and coordination with other project teams.
Critical systems may use UPS or backup arrangements where designed into the project.
Warranty

Warranty questions

Warranty varies by product range and applicable product terms. Specific warranty periods should be confirmed with the selected products and proposal.
Support

Support questions

Support may include installation assistance, training, remote assistance and AMC options where applicable.
Additional rooms, devices and automation features may be added later depending on the architecture and capacity of the installed system.
Office / Commercial

Office / Commercial questions

Meeting rooms, lighting, HVAC, motorized blinds, digital signage, AV systems, access control and energy monitoring can be considered depending on requirements.
Possible conferencing integrations include Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other supported systems depending on system requirements.
Architects & Builders

Architects & Builders questions

Yes. Smart Spiti can help with discovery, automation planning, design coordination, client consultation, implementation, commissioning, training and support.
The earlier the better, especially during concept, design or construction planning before wiring and finish decisions are closed.
Cost

Cost questions

Smart Spiti does not publish fixed packages or prices without context. A proposal is prepared after understanding the property, selected systems and project scope.

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