Start with the routine
List a few useful actions such as an evening lighting scene, a departure routine, or coordinated entertainment control.
Smart HomeOne connected experience instead of scattered devices.
Smart Home Automation
Smart-home automation coordinates lighting, climate, shades, access, entertainment, and daily routines through controls people can understand and use.
Professional installation
Designed around the space, system, and result.
A collection of smart products does not automatically create an integrated home. Reliable automation depends on network design, device compatibility, power, wiring, account ownership, control methods, scenes, user permissions, updates, and a recovery plan.
Valence Connected starts with the activities the home should support. The system can then be designed around useful controls such as keypads, touchscreens, mobile apps, voice, schedules, sensors, and coordinated scenes.
What the scope may include Automation discovery and system planning Smart lighting and keypads Climate and thermostat integration Motorized shade coordination Smart locks and entry functions Audio and entertainment control Scenes, schedules, and sensors Network, account, and customer handoff planning
Where it fits
Applications for this service
The final design is based on the property, existing infrastructure, equipment requirements, and project goals.
Everyday routines
Arrival, departure, morning, evening, bedtime, vacation, and energy-aware scenes.
Entertainment
Lighting, shades, television, audio, and room controls coordinated for media and gatherings.
Comfort and efficiency
Climate, occupancy, schedules, shades, and lighting configured around how spaces are used.
Access and awareness
Locks, doors, cameras, alerts, and selected security functions brought into a clear user experience.
Connected beyond one deviceSmart Home Automation can stand alone or coordinate with other Valence systems.
How Valence works
From scope to working system.
Listen
Identify routines, frustrations, preferred controls, rooms, systems, and future expectations.
Design
Define the platform, network, devices, wiring, controls, scenes, accounts, and participating trades.
Configure
Install approved components and program useful room controls, schedules, scenes, and permissions.
Teach
Test the system, document essential ownership information, and walk users through everyday operation.
Direct answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between smart devices and home automation?
A smart device may offer its own app or remote control. Home automation coordinates multiple devices and systems through shared controls, scenes, schedules, sensors, and defined behaviors.
Can existing smart devices be integrated?
Some existing products can be reused when their communication standards, accounts, APIs, condition, and selected automation platform are compatible. Compatibility should be confirmed before the design is finalized.
Does a smart home still work if the internet goes down?
Some systems retain local controls and automation during an internet outage, while cloud-dependent features may stop. This behavior varies and should be considered during platform selection.
Can everyone in the home use simple controls?
That should be a design objective. Wall keypads, clearly named scenes, touchscreens, remotes, and thoughtfully organized apps can reduce dependence on complicated individual-device controls.
Can my existing smart devices be included in automation?
Share their exact models and platforms. Supported integration depends on the devices, controller, firmware, accounts, and functions; compatibility must be checked before confirming the scope.
What happens if the internet goes down?
Behavior depends on the selected system. Some functions can run locally while cloud features need connectivity. Required offline and manual operation should be agreed during planning.
What should I prepare for an automation quote?
List the rooms, existing devices, preferred control methods, and routines you want. Photos and model numbers help identify compatibility, wiring, and network requirements.