Smart home automation system design & supply.
CIE Group helps installers, integrators and specifiers across the UK by designing, specifying and supplying reliable smart home solutions that bring together lighting, audio, security and control into one simple, connected system.
How can we help?
Leading smart home technology
Using the Akubela smart home platform, we support projects ranging from single residential properties to multi-dwelling developments.
Design, specification and ongoing support
We help you design systems that are practical to install and easy for the end user to operate.
Integration across multiple systems
So you can deliver a joined-up system rather than separate standalone products.
A system that works for your clients’ lives
One of the biggest benefits of a smart home system is the ability to bring different technologies together.
Using a single platform, users can:
- Answer a door entry call and unlock the door
- Adjust lighting and heating from one screen or app
- Set automated scenes for daily routines
- View CCTV cameras in real time
- Control multiple systems remotely
Built around the Akubela smart home platform
Our smart home systems use the Akubela platform, providing end users with an easy-to-use interface and full integration with their daily lives.
Akubela combines:
- Touchscreen control panels
- Smart home hubs and controllers
- App-based control for users
- Integration with intercom and access control systems
- Support for a wide range of smart devices
Free smart home automation system design service
Every smart home project is different. From the start, we design around property size, user requirements and integration with other systems.
Here’s what our system design team can support with:
- Smart home system design and architecture
- Product specification and system planning
- Integration with intercom, access control and AV systems
- Network and infrastructure guidance
- Wiring diagrams and layout support
- Pre-build and configuration services
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Frequently asked questions about our smart home automation system solutions
What is a smart home system?
A smart home system connects different technologies within a property so they can be controlled from a single interface, such as a touchscreen, mobile app or automated schedule. This can include lighting control, heating, audio and media systems, access control, CCTV and even your blinds.
How do smart home systems work?
Smart home systems work by connecting devices through a central controller or hub, allowing them to communicate over a shared network.
Users can control devices via touch panels, smartphones or automation schedules. For example, a user might unlock a door, view a video intercom call, adjust lighting and check CCTV cameras all from one interface. Systems like Akubela are designed to integrate multiple building technologies into one unified platform.
What is Akubela?
Akubela is a smart home platform designed for residential and multi-dwelling environments. It combines smart control panels, mobile app access and system integration into a single solution.
It allows users to manage lighting, climate, security, intercom and other connected systems from one interface. Akubela is commonly used in apartments, houses and developments where a scalable, integrated smart home system is required.
Can smart home systems integrate with intercom and access control?
Yes. Modern smart home systems are often designed to integrate with intercom and access control systems.
This means users can answer door entry calls, view visitors on a touchscreen or mobile device, and unlock doors remotely. Integrating these systems creates a more seamless experience and allows different building technologies to work together within a single platform.
Can CIE provide training and technical support?
We offer a range of services to help you build confidence with choosing and installing smart home systems and the Akubela platform. Head to our knowledge hub, the Integration Exchange, or speak to our team about arranging product demos and training.
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