Knowledge Hub

Expert answers to common questions about home automation, connected homes, and smart technology for new-build properties in the UK.

Developers

Do buyers understand home automation before purchasing?

Most buyers have limited understanding of integrated home automation and often confuse it with wireless smart gadgets. This knowledge gap creates both a challenge and an opportunity for developers. Clear, jargon-free communication and live demonstrations are the most effective ways to educate buyers and build confidence in the technology.

Developers

How does home automation differentiate a new-build development?

In a market where kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes are often comparable across developments, integrated home automation provides a genuine point of difference. It signals quality, forward-thinking design, and attention to detail. Developments with connected home technology stand out in brochures, viewings, and online listings.

Developers

How to market connected homes to property buyers

Marketing a connected home requires a benefit-led approach that focuses on lifestyle improvements rather than technical specifications. Buyers respond to comfort, convenience, and the feeling of a finished home. Effective marketing combines show home demonstrations, clear brochure messaging, and digital content that shows the technology in everyday use.

Developers

What do premium buyers expect from new-build technology?

Buyers in the premium market increasingly expect integrated technology as standard in new-build homes. They want seamless control of lighting, heating, and blinds without complexity. Research shows that the majority of buyers above the £700,000 price point view built-in automation as a baseline expectation, not a luxury upgrade.

Developers

How to use home automation in show homes

A show home is the single best opportunity to demonstrate integrated technology to buyers. Live demonstrations of lighting scenes, automated blinds, and intuitive controls create a memorable viewing experience that static brochures cannot match. The key is to make the technology feel effortless rather than overwhelming.

General

What is Baulogic and how does it work?

Baulogic is a pre-configured, hardwired home automation system designed for new-build properties in the UK. It controls lighting, heating, ventilation, security, and more through a single platform. The system is designed off-site to match each property's layout, delivered ready to install, and fitted by a standard electrician during construction.

Developers

How does home automation help sell homes faster?

Connected home technology differentiates a development in a competitive market. Buyers increasingly expect integrated technology in premium new builds. A pre-installed automation system gives show homes a tangible wow factor, removes buyer uncertainty about retrofitting, and positions the property as modern and future-ready.

Developers

What should developers look for in a connected home partner?

Developers should look for a partner who provides a fully integrated, pre-configured system that does not require specialist installers. Key factors include ease of installation for standard electricians, ongoing support and maintenance, a proven track record with similar developments, and a system that adds genuine value for end buyers.

Developers

When should you plan home automation during construction?

Home automation is most effective when integrated during the construction phase. The control wiring is installed alongside the standard electrical infrastructure by any qualified electrician. The system is designed and pre-configured off-site before it arrives, so there is no on-site programming or specialist engineering required.

General

Wired vs wireless home automation: which is better for a new build?

Wired home automation uses physical cables built into the walls during construction, providing reliable, interference-free communication between devices. Wireless systems rely on Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Z-Wave signals and can be added to existing homes but are more prone to interference, signal loss, and reliability issues over time.

Developers

How does built-in home automation affect property value?

Built-in home automation increases perceived property value and helps homes sell faster. Integrated systems are viewed as a permanent feature of the property, much like underfloor heating or a high-specification kitchen. Research consistently shows that connected home technology is among the most sought-after features for buyers of premium new-build homes.

General

What is KNX and why does it matter for home automation?

KNX is the world's leading open standard for home and building automation, used in over 190 countries. It provides a reliable, hardwired communication protocol that allows different devices and systems to work together seamlessly. For new builds, KNX ensures long-term compatibility and future-proofing.

Electricians

Can a standard electrician install home automation?

Yes. Baulogic is specifically designed to be installed by any qualified electrician, with no specialist integrator or programming required. The system arrives pre-configured and ready to connect, and most electricians can learn the installation process within an hour.

General

How much does home automation cost for a new build?

The cost of home automation for a new build varies depending on the size of the property and the level of control required. A pre-configured system like Baulogic is typically a fraction of the cost of a bespoke smart home installation, because it is designed and configured off-site and installed by a standard electrician.

General

What is the difference between a smart home and home automation?

A smart home typically refers to wireless gadgets and devices added to an existing property. Home automation is a fully integrated, hardwired system built into the fabric of a new home during construction, controlling lighting, heating, security, and more from a single platform.