SMART IDEAS
What is 'Smart Home'? Have a look below to see just some of what's possible.
If you'd like to learn more, get in touch for a chat, or to arrange a free, no-obligation home consultation. After that, we provide you with a comprehensive project proposal with itemised pricing and easy-to-understand descriptions of the system itself.
NOT JUST A TV REMOTE
Our gorgeous handheld remotes can control TV, lights, heating, music and more, with options for custom button engraving and built-in touchscreens.
Want to watch TV? A single button turns on the TV and adjusts all the complicated settings and inputs behind the scenes, automatically. Remotes are customised for your home, so you can have shortcuts to any TV, movie or music streaming services you choose, as well as lighting, heating or home security features.
CLUTTER-FREE TV IN EVERY ROOM
Keep Sky boxes, streaming devices, games consoles, amps and receivers in one hidden location, and share TV, movies and music to any room of the house with a customised multi-room video system, capable of feeding up to 16 rooms.
Hide all the boxes away in a cupboard and all you’ll have in each room is a TV and a remote. There are no ugly ‘Magic Eyes’ or receiver boxes cluttering up the room either, unlike many of our competitors’ systems.
BETTER WI-FI FOR HOME WORKING AND BEYOND
Bad wi-fi is frustrating.
We can give your existing wifi equipment a tune-up, or provide newer, faster high-performance wifi systems.
We can even extend your wi-fi network outside to the garden or garage, limit the kids' online time or help you backup your important photos, music and documents.
Click here to find out more about our Wi-Fi and networking services.
KNOCK KNOCK (WHO’S THERE?)
Our connected doorbells and intercoms make similar products by Ring and Nest look like toys.
With Doorbird and RTI, you can see your visitors right away on your TV, your phone, or even directly on your touchscreen TV remote. Wireless chimes and intercom units mean you’ll never miss a visitor, and you’ll always be able to communicate, wherever you are.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Smart Home technology can bring new levels of independence and control to those with mobility issues or disabilities.
We work together with local authorities, existing system users and manufacturers to design systems for homes and other spaces where assistive technology is already present, or where new systems are required.
Our systems allow you to control your home with simple voice instructions, or automate tasks that before would have taken several time-consuming and often complex commands.
CINEMA ROOMS & GARAGE CONVERSIONS
Enjoy movies, gaming and TV with stunning image quality and incredible surround sound in your own private cinema room.
We design the perfect system for your room, and can integrate smart lighting, automated screens, the latest 4K projectors and more - all controlled from a single remote or a custom smartphone app.
If you're building a room from scratch or converting a garage, we can work with your architect, interior designer and contractors to make sure everything is just right.
MUSIC IN EVERY ROOM
With a multi-room music system, you can share music from your own collection or from services like Spotify, Tidal or iTunes to any room of the house.
In-ceiling speakers provide invisible sound, even in bathrooms and kitchens.
Wireless speakers give you a flexible choice of where to place your music without any intrusive wiring.
Hi-Fi speakers and amplifiers give the ultimate in sound quality, when you want to experience your music as it sounded in the studio.
ONE-BUTTON BEDTIME
Ready for bed? Press a single button or say "turn on bedtime".
The TV turns off. The lights gradually fade, and your bedroom lamp comes on. The blinds and curtains close themselves, and the doors lock.
Your alarm is set for the morning - your favourite radio station will gently wake you at 7am, while the lights gradually come back on and the blinds open.
NEW BUILD EXPERTS
Whether you’re improving your home or building a new one, we’re experts in integrating technology with all types of projects.
Get us involved from the very beginning of your project and we can work seamlessly with your architect, building contractor and all other relevant parties from your electrician to your interior designer.
SMARTER & GREENER
Save energy (and money) with a home automation system that only lets electrical devices, lights and heating run when they're actually needed.
Energy efficiency and protecting the environment are always important factors in our system design process.
CUSTOM-DESIGNED FOR YOUR HOME
Why spend ages learning how to use somebody else's app when you can have one designed specifically for your home?
A custom-designed app from Billy McArthur Smart Home allows simple, easy-to-use control of your TVs, music, lights, heating and more, all from your iPhone, iPad or Android.
TECH TUNE-UP
Not getting the most out of your existing tech? Don't let expensive equipment go unused, talk to us about giving your system a full tune-up or adding improved equipment, smart controls or other up-to-date additions.
PUT YOUR FEET UP
Sky? Apple TV? Amazon Fire Stick? PlayStation? AV Receiver? Most TVs have a few boxes connected to them these days, which usually means more than a few remotes to make it all work.
Put them away forever and control the living room with a single touchscreen remote or custom smartphone app.
BRIGHT IDEAS
Gradually bring up the lights as the sun goes down. Have them instantly turn on as you enter the room, and save energy by having them turn off as you leave.
Just looking to turn a light on? Do it with your voice, your TV remote or your phone (or even the light switch).
HEADING OUT?
Turn on 'Away Mode' with a quick voice command and your music, lights and TVs will switch themselves off.
If you're still not back by evening, the lights will even turn themselves on and off as if you were home to deter burglars and other potential intruders.
Interested? Email hello@billymcarthur.com or call 07411 450 595.