LGD Electric / Smart Home Installations
Smart homes, wired right in Vancouver.
Lutron Certified lighting, Nest Pro climate, security, audio and mesh networking, professionally specified and installed by licensed BC electricians. Built to last 7-10 years with firmware support.
Smart home done right is invisible: lights that know the time of day, climate that learns, security that doesn't nag, audio that follows you room to room. Done wrong, it's a shelf of apps and a blinking hub. LGD Electric specs professional-grade systems that keep working after the warranty ends.
Smart home categories
Lighting control
- Lutron Caseta, retrofit dimmers and scenes without re-wiring.
- Philips Hue, colour-tunable accent and task lighting.
- Lutron RadioRA, whole-home keypad systems with architectural finishes.
Security & access
- Ring doorbells, floodlights and alarm.
- Nest Secure indoor and exterior camera networks.
- August smart locks with keypad and phone entry.
Climate & comfort
- Nest Learning thermostat for forced-air HVAC.
- Ecobee for multi-zone and smart-room sensors.
- Mysa for baseboard and in-floor heating common in older Vancouver homes.
Entertainment & audio
- Sonos multi-room audio, indoor and outdoor.
- Control4 whole-home A/V and scene automation.
- Outdoor A/V for decks, pool areas and covered patios.
Voice & networking
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, your platform, your choice.
- Mesh WiFi, structured wiring (CAT6), network security, VLAN separation.
Our seven-step process
Consultation
Goals, rooms, lifestyle, budget.
Design
Architecture, brand selection, ecosystem choice.
Planning
Rough-in, wire paths, breaker loads.
Install
Licensed crew, permitted work, clean finish.
Smart home FAQ
Can smart home systems work in a Vancouver heritage home?
Yes. Lutron Caseta and RadioRA are designed for retrofit, no re-wiring required in most rooms. Heritage homes with knob-and-tube or limited neutrals benefit from wireless keypad systems. LGD assesses compatibility during consultation.
How long should a professional smart home system last?
Properly specified professional gear (Lutron, Control4, Nest Pro) typically provides 7-10 years of reliable service with firmware updates. Consumer-grade retail kits often need replacement every 2-4 years.
What happens during an internet outage?
Quality smart systems retain local control during internet outages. Lutron lighting, keypads, August locks and Control4 operate on local mesh or wired protocols. Only cloud features (voice assistants, remote access) go offline.
Can I install a smart home in phases?
Yes. LGD designs phase-one installs that map the full architecture even when only part ships on day one. Start with lighting or climate and expand to security, audio and networking.