Smart Home Automation Checklist

1. Lighting Control

Identify rooms that need dimming vs on/off switching

Define lighting scenes per room (e.g. Entertain, Relax, Movie, Goodnight)

Decide on colour-temperature tuning (tunable white) for living areas & bedrooms

Supports circadian rhythms — warm at night, cool by day

Plan outdoor & landscape lighting zones

Choose wall panel style (keypads, touch panels, or app-only)

KNX offers 500+ panel options; Dynalite has Antumbra/Revolution

Confirm DALI-2 compatibility of LED drivers & fittings

Plan daylight harvesting sensors for naturally-lit rooms

Notes:

2. HVAC & Climate

List heating & cooling zones (ducted splits, VRV/VRF, underfloor)

Decide per-zone temperature scheduling (weekday vs weekend)

Plan occupancy-based climate control (unoccupied setback)

Reduces energy use by 15-25% in unoccupied rooms

Confirm BMS integration requirements (Modbus, BACnet, KNX)

Consider humidity & air quality sensors for key zones

Notes:

3. Blinds & Shading

Identify windows that need motorised blinds or curtains

Decide on sun-tracking / time-based auto-positioning

Link blinds to lighting scenes (e.g. Movie scene closes blinds)

KNX handles this natively with logic blocks

Choose motor type: 230V AC, 24V DC, or battery-powered

Plan wind/rain sensors for external awnings or louvres

Notes:

4. Security & Access

Plan smart lock integration for entry points

Map CCTV camera locations and recording requirements

Define an "Away" scene (all lights off, blinds down, HVAC setback, alarm armed)

Plan presence simulation for holidays (random lighting patterns)

Identify intercom / video doorbell integration

Notes:

5. Energy Management

Install smart metering for whole-of-house consumption monitoring

Plan sub-metering for high-draw circuits (pool, EV charger, HVAC)

Define load-shedding priorities if running solar/battery

Automatically shed non-essential loads when battery is low

Consider EV charger integration & scheduled charging

Plan power-quality monitoring (voltage, power factor)

Notes:

6. User Interfaces & Control

Decide primary control method: wall panels, app, voice, or all three

Plan fixed tablet/touchscreen locations (kitchen, entry, master)

Choose voice assistant integration (Google Home, Alexa, Siri)

Define "one-touch" master scenes: Welcome, Away, Goodnight, Morning

Consider remote access requirements (control while travelling)

Notes:

7. Network & Infrastructure

Plan dedicated automation network (VLAN or separate switch)

Ensure Cat6A cabling to every control point & touchscreen location

Verify KNX/DALI bus cable routes in electrical plans

KNX uses green twisted-pair (YCYM 2×2×0.8mm)

Plan DIN-rail panel space in switchboard for controllers

Ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage for app-based control & IoT devices

Notes:

8. AV & Multi-room Audio

Identify rooms for built-in speakers or soundbar integration

Plan AV source switching (TV, streaming, turntable) per zone

Link AV scenes to lighting scenes (Movie dims lights + sets audio)

Consider whole-home audio distribution (Sonos, Bluesound, etc.)

Notes:

9. Questions for Your Integrator

Is this a new build, renovation, or retrofit?

What is the approximate project timeline?

Do you have a preferred automation platform (KNX, Dynalite, C-Bus) or are you open to recommendations?

What is the rough budget range for automation (excluding electrical)?

Who will be the primary users? (tech-savvy vs prefer simplicity)

Are there any specific "must-have" features or deal-breakers?

Will the system need to integrate with an existing BMS or security system?

Is future expandability important to you?

Ready to bring your automation project to life?

Bring this checklist to a free consultation with Circuit Logic. We'll review your requirements, recommend the right platform, and provide a detailed proposal.

Book Free Consultation Try Our Project Estimator

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1. Lighting Control

Identify rooms that need dimming vs on/off switching

Define lighting scenes per room (e.g. Entertain, Relax, Movie, Goodnight)

Decide on colour-temperature tuning (tunable white) for living areas & bedrooms

Supports circadian rhythms — warm at night, cool by day

Plan outdoor & landscape lighting zones

Choose wall panel style (keypads, touch panels, or app-only)

KNX offers 500+ panel options; Dynalite has Antumbra/Revolution

Confirm DALI-2 compatibility of LED drivers & fittings

Plan daylight harvesting sensors for naturally-lit rooms

Notes:

2. HVAC & Climate

List heating & cooling zones (ducted splits, VRV/VRF, underfloor)

Decide per-zone temperature scheduling (weekday vs weekend)

Plan occupancy-based climate control (unoccupied setback)

Reduces energy use by 15-25% in unoccupied rooms

Confirm BMS integration requirements (Modbus, BACnet, KNX)

Consider humidity & air quality sensors for key zones

Notes:

3. Blinds & Shading

Identify windows that need motorised blinds or curtains

Decide on sun-tracking / time-based auto-positioning

Link blinds to lighting scenes (e.g. Movie scene closes blinds)

KNX handles this natively with logic blocks

Choose motor type: 230V AC, 24V DC, or battery-powered

Plan wind/rain sensors for external awnings or louvres

Notes:

4. Security & Access

Plan smart lock integration for entry points

Map CCTV camera locations and recording requirements

Define an "Away" scene (all lights off, blinds down, HVAC setback, alarm armed)

Plan presence simulation for holidays (random lighting patterns)

Identify intercom / video doorbell integration

Notes:

5. Energy Management

Install smart metering for whole-of-house consumption monitoring

Plan sub-metering for high-draw circuits (pool, EV charger, HVAC)

Define load-shedding priorities if running solar/battery

Automatically shed non-essential loads when battery is low

Consider EV charger integration & scheduled charging

Plan power-quality monitoring (voltage, power factor)

Notes:

6. User Interfaces & Control

Decide primary control method: wall panels, app, voice, or all three

Plan fixed tablet/touchscreen locations (kitchen, entry, master)

Choose voice assistant integration (Google Home, Alexa, Siri)

Define "one-touch" master scenes: Welcome, Away, Goodnight, Morning

Consider remote access requirements (control while travelling)

Notes:

7. Network & Infrastructure

Plan dedicated automation network (VLAN or separate switch)

Ensure Cat6A cabling to every control point & touchscreen location

Verify KNX/DALI bus cable routes in electrical plans

KNX uses green twisted-pair (YCYM 2×2×0.8mm)

Plan DIN-rail panel space in switchboard for controllers

Ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage for app-based control & IoT devices

Notes:

8. AV & Multi-room Audio

Identify rooms for built-in speakers or soundbar integration

Plan AV source switching (TV, streaming, turntable) per zone

Link AV scenes to lighting scenes (Movie dims lights + sets audio)

Consider whole-home audio distribution (Sonos, Bluesound, etc.)

Notes:

9. Questions for Your Integrator

Is this a new build, renovation, or retrofit?

What is the approximate project timeline?

Do you have a preferred automation platform (KNX, Dynalite, C-Bus) or are you open to recommendations?

What is the rough budget range for automation (excluding electrical)?

Who will be the primary users? (tech-savvy vs prefer simplicity)

Are there any specific "must-have" features or deal-breakers?

Will the system need to integrate with an existing BMS or security system?

Is future expandability important to you?

Ready to bring your automation project to life?

Bring this checklist to a free consultation with Circuit Logic. We'll review your requirements, recommend the right platform, and provide a detailed proposal.

Book Free Consultation Try Our Project Estimator

Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern NSW — 0490 370 072

Circuit Logic Solutions — KNX & Intelligent Automation

circuitlogic.com.au | 0490 370 072