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Wired, not just wirelessWorks without the internet

Smart home and networking.

Heating, lighting and network done as fixed wiring rather than a drawer full of plug-in gadgets that stop talking to each other.

Smart home and networking by Excel Electrical
NICEIC Approved Contractor TrustMark registered City and Guilds qualified MCS certified IPAF licensed Approved EV charge point installer
Aico Gold installer
£10m public liability
5 year guarantee

Who this is for. Anyone whose smart home currently needs three apps and a reboot.

The problem with app-first smart homes

Most smart homes are a collection of things bought separately that half work together. When the wifi drops or a manufacturer changes their app, the lights stop working, and a light that needs an app to switch on is worse than a switch.

We build it the other way round: the wiring works as ordinary wiring first, and the smart layer sits on top. Every light still has a switch that does what a switch should. If the internet goes down, your house still works.

What we actually fit

  • Wired network points to the places that matter: office, TV, access points
  • Wifi access points wired back properly rather than mesh nodes daisy-chained through plugs
  • Smart heating controls, including multi-zone
  • Lighting control and scene switching that keeps physical switches
  • Wired doorbells and cameras that do not need a battery changing up a ladder

How it works

  1. We work out what you actually want it to do

    Usually simpler than the catalogue suggests.

  2. Cable where it matters

    Network and control cable run during first fix if we are there anyway.

  3. Install and integrate

    Set up so the physical switches always work.

  4. Handover

    We show you how it works and leave it labelled.

Questions we get asked

Do I need to rewire for this?

Not usually. The most useful parts, network points and heating control, can often be added to an existing installation.

What happens if the internet goes down?

Your lights, heating and sockets keep working. That is the whole point of wiring it properly rather than relying on apps.

Which system do you use?

Whichever suits the job. We are not tied to one manufacturer, which means we can tell you when the expensive option is not worth it.

Can you fix a smart setup someone else installed?

Often. A lot of it is about getting the network right underneath it.

More for your home

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What customers say.

Recommends Excel Electrical
Brady and his team are simply world class, from their expert advice to installation. 10/10 experience. Would highly recommend Excel if you are looking for an above standard electrical service.
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Recommends Excel Electrical
I found the electrician, Brady Lewis, earlier this year, and would highly recommend him. He has always demonstrated that he is consistently punctual, personable, trustworthy, efficient, fair, and has excellent skills in his trade. Completed perfectly, on time, as promised, and at a fair price.
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Sebastian SimicFacebook review
Recommends Excel Electrical
Just like to say a big thank you to Brady for coming and correcting my do-it-yourself disaster. Great guy, polite, professional and did a great job. Highly recommended and will defo be calling on his services again.
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