Smart Home & Automation in Melbourne
Complete smart home wiring, automation systems and lighting control for modern homes.
Quick Answer
Melbourne Power Group designs and installs complete smart home systems across Melbourne — smart lighting, climate control, security, powerpoint control and whole-home energy management, all controllable by app or voice. As licensed electricians we wire it properly at the switchboard level, so your automation is reliable infrastructure rather than a pile of plug-in gadgets.
Key facts
| Lighting | Scene-based smart lighting and architectural dimming |
|---|---|
| Climate | Automated heating/cooling tied to schedules and presence |
| Security | Smart locks, cameras and sensors integrated in one app |
| Energy | Live energy monitoring across circuits, solar and battery |
| Control | Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit compatible |
| Approach | Hard-wired at switchboard level — not plug-in gadgets |
What you get with MPG
Smart Lighting
Scene-based control, schedules and presence automation — from a single living room to a whole-home system.
Climate Control
Heating and cooling that responds to schedules, occupancy and energy prices automatically.
Smart Security
Locks, cameras, doorbells and sensors unified into one reliable, properly-wired system.
Powerpoint Control
Switch and monitor individual circuits and outlets — kill standby power from your phone.
Voice & App Control
Works with Google Home, Alexa and Apple HomeKit, configured and tested before handover.
Energy Management
See exactly where your power goes, circuit by circuit, integrated with your solar and battery.
How it works
Design Consultation
We map how you actually live and design automation around it — not the other way round.
System Planning
Wiring plans, hardware selection and staging that fits renovation or new-build timelines.
Installation
Licensed electricians wire everything at switchboard level for rock-solid reliability.
Programming & Handover
Scenes, schedules and apps configured — and we teach you to drive it all.
Smart Home & Automation questions, answered
What's the difference between professional smart home wiring and off-the-shelf gadgets?
Plug-in gadgets rely on Wi-Fi and individual apps, and tend to fail or fragment over time. We wire automation at switchboard and circuit level, so it works instantly, survives internet outages and presents as one coherent system.
Can I add smart home features during a renovation?
A renovation is the ideal time — walls are open and wiring is cheap to run. We coordinate directly with your builder so the smart infrastructure goes in at the right stage.
Which smart home platforms do you work with?
We install systems compatible with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit, plus dedicated lighting-control platforms for larger homes. We'll recommend the right fit based on your devices and budget.
Can smart home systems reduce my energy bills?
Yes — automated climate control, standby-power switching and circuit-level monitoring typically trim 10–20% off household usage, and integrate beautifully with solar and battery systems.
One team, full scope
Residential Electrical
Switchboard upgrades, rewiring, lighting, ceiling fans, safety inspections — all your home electrical needs.
→Battery Storage
Sigenergy, Sungrow and GoodWe battery systems. Store excess solar, slash power bills and stay on during blackouts.
→Solar Panel Systems
Custom-designed solar installations for homes and businesses. Tier-1 panels, optimised for Melbourne conditions.
Get your free quote today
Tell us about your project and we'll come back within 24 hours with a fixed-price quote. No obligation, no surprises.