Compare smart home tiers
Starter or Premium?
Both build an integrated home on professional platforms. The difference is scope and timing. Here's an honest comparison to help you place your own project.
| Starter | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical investment | £3,000 to £10,000+ | £10,000 to £50,000+ |
| Scope | Key rooms that matter most | Every room, every system |
| Lighting and heating | In selected rooms | Whole-home, plus blinds and shading |
| Audio and cinema | Add later | Multi-room audio and integrated cinema |
| Security and access | Add later | CCTV and door access integrated |
| Best for | Existing homes, phased upgrades | New builds and major renovations |
| Expandable | Yes, designed to grow | Yes, whole-home from day one |
Frequently asked
Choosing a tier: quick answers.
- Should I start with Starter or Premium?
- If you're renovating or building, Premium is usually the better value because the wiring and infrastructure go in once. In an existing home, or if you'd rather phase the spend, Starter covers the rooms that matter most and is designed to expand. Both run on the same platforms, so nothing is wasted when you grow.
- Can I start with just lighting or heating?
- Yes. Smart lighting or smart heating as a single specialism is a common, lower-commitment way in, and both are built to expand into a full system later without rework. Lighting is the most-used part of most smart homes and the easiest place to begin.