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Smart Home &Outdoor Solutions

Bright, smart, and built for New Zealand conditions. Transform your outdoor spaces with garden lighting,security systems, smart home automation, and EV charging solutions from EWRB-registered Master Electricians.

Weatherproof NZ installations

Schneider Wiser smart systems

EV charging solutions

Security lighting systems

Built for New Zealand Conditions

A1 Electrical helps transform outdoor spaces with garden lighting, security systems, smart home automation, and EV charging solutions. All installations feature weatherproof components designed for New Zealand’s unique climate, installed by EWRB-registered Master Electricians with decades of experience.

Outdoor Lighting Solutions

Security Lighting Systems

Motion-activated PIR sensors and smart security lights featuring remote mobile device control. Systems incorporate weatherproof components positioned for maximum coverage and deterrence.

Garden and Landscape Lighting

Custom lighting schemes using Halcyon and Switch Lighting systems that highlight property features while illuminating pathways and entertainment areas to extend usable outdoor living space. For ideas, typical costs, and energy efficiency tips, see our guide to outdoor and landscape lighting.

Commercial Outdoor Lighting

Car park illumination, building facade lighting, and perimeter security systems meeting WorkSafe NZ requirements. Energy-efficient LED installations reduce operational costs while enhancing security.

Smart Home Technology Integration

Schneider Wiser Smart Home Systems

Smartphone and tablet control for lighting, heating, and appliances. Features include custom lighting scenes, scheduled operations, and real-time energy monitoring integrated with existing electrical infrastructure.

Smart Switches and Outlets

Remote-controlled devices offering energy monitoring and voice control integration. Each installation includes complete setup and user training so you can get the most from your smart home.

Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions

Residential EV Charging Stations

Home charging stations from Tesla, BMW, and Schneider providing safe, efficient charging. Installations include electrical supply upgrades where required and weatherproof mounting for outdoor locations.

Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure

Multi-point systems with smart management and billing integration for retail operations, workplaces, and commercial premises. Includes network coordination and documentation for sustainability reporting.

Quality Assurance

All smart home and outdoor installations include:

  • Comprehensive workmanship warranties on all installations
  • Manufacturer guarantees from trusted brands like Schneider, Simx, Philips, Tesla, and BMW
  • Weatherproof components rated for New Zealand conditions
  • Public liability and professional indemnity insurance for your protection
  • Complete setup and training so you can confidently use your new systems

Common Questions

Smart Home & Outdoor Solutions — FAQs

What Smart Home and Outdoor Systems Do You Install?

We install smart lighting and automation, smart switches and outlets, Schneider Wiser whole-home systems, security and motion-activated lighting, garden and landscape lighting, and EV charging. Whether you want app control of your lights and heating or a well-lit, secure outdoor space, we set it up and show you how to use it.

Will Outdoor Lighting Hold Up in Otago Weather?

Yes. We use weatherproof components rated for New Zealand conditions, properly sealed and installed to handle Dunedin's wind, rain and frost. The wiring and fittings are chosen for the exposure they will face, so your garden, pathway and security lighting keeps working reliably through an Otago winter rather than failing at the first hard southerly.

How Is the Cost of a Smart Home or Lighting Project Worked Out?

It comes down to scope: how many lights, switches or devices, whether it is a retrofit or part of a new build, and how much new cabling is needed. A few smart switches is a modest job, while whole-home automation or an extensive outdoor scheme is larger. We assess what you want on site and give a fixed-price quote before starting.

Can I Add Smart Features to My Existing Home?

Yes. We retrofit smart switches, lighting and automation into existing homes, working with your current wiring where we can and adding new runs where needed. We will talk through what is straightforward to retrofit versus what is better suited to a renovation, so you spend sensibly and get a system that actually works for your home.

Do You Install EV Chargers at Home?

We install residential EV charging stations from brands like Tesla, BMW and Schneider, including any electrical supply upgrade and weatherproof outdoor mounting. As EWRB-licensed electricians we complete the work to standard and issue a Certificate of Compliance, so your charging setup is safe and properly certified.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today for a free quote on your smart home & outdoor solutions project.