Smart Living & Home Entertainment – Connected Homes Across Dorset

Alexa, Google & Apple Home Setup. I set up and configure Alexa, Google Nest, and Apple HomeKit devices, plus smart lighting, plugs, sensors, and switches. I’ll link everything together securely so your smart home is easy to control by voice or app. 

I can help with:

• Alexa, Google Nest, and Apple HomeKit setup: add hubs/devices, link accounts, and get everything controllable by voice or app.
   
• Smart lighting, plugs, sensors, and switches: pick compatible gear, pair reliably, name/room-map devices, and fix drop-offs.
   
• Automation routines, schedules, and scene creation: “Away,” “Bedtime,” and energy-saving scenes; sunrise/sunset triggers; geofencing.
   
• Device security, firmware updates, and privacy settings: lock down permissions, update safely, disable unwanted data sharing.
   
• Smart speakers & audio assistants – setup and linking across devices: multi-room audio, default music services, intercom/broadcast, and household member profiles.

Efficient Control for Every Home. Whether it’s Nest, Hive, or Tado, I install and integrate smart thermostats with your existing heating system. You’ll have zoned control, energy savings, and reliable connectivity throughout your home. 

I can help with: 

• Nest, Hive, and Tado installation: select the right kit, mount thermostats, wire receivers, and complete app setup.
   
• Integration with existing heating systems: combi/system/regular boilers, S-plans/Y-plans, underfloor, and hot-water control.
   
• Schedule and zone configuration: create room zones, optimise schedules, geofencing, holiday modes, and energy-saving tweaks.
   
• Connectivity and calibration support: stable Wi-Fi linking, sensor placement, temperature offsets, and firmware updates.

Reliable Installation & Remote Monitoring. I install wired or wireless cameras, configure recording systems, and set up secure remote viewing on your phone or tablet. Every system is designed for safety, privacy, and ease of use. 

I can help with:

• Wired or wireless camera installation and configuration: PoE or Wi-Fi setup, stable mounts, tidy cabling, secure accounts/MFA, and RTSP where needed.
   
• NVR / DVR / cloud recording setup: local HDD/NAS, Homebase/Hub, or cloud plans; motion-triggered and continuous recording, retention policies, and time sync.
   
• Remote-viewing on phone, tablet, or TV: app setup, shared access, smart-TV tiles/Apple TV/Fire TV, and notifications that aren’t noisy.
   
• Camera placement and performance optimisation: best angles, height, IR/night-vision tuning, smart motion zones, privacy masks, and bandwidth/QoS tweaks.
   
• CCTV / security upgrades and smart integration: add doorbells/floodlights, migrate legacy kits, integrate with Alexa/Google/HomeKit, and harden networks (VLANs, WPA3, firmware).

Smart TVs, Audio & Home Cinema. From smart TV setup and streaming devices to Sonos and full home-cinema installations, I make sure your entertainment systems look and sound their best. Enjoy reliable connections and expert configuration every time. 

I can help with:

• Smart TV and streaming-device setup (Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Roku): sign-in, app installs, profiles, parental controls, tidy home screen.
   
• Soundbar, HDMI, and surround-sound configuration: ARC/eARC, lip-sync fixes, HDMI-CEC control, speaker placement, subwoofer tuning.
   
• Casting, screen-mirroring, and app troubleshooting: AirPlay/Chromecast setup, DLNA, buffering fixes, login errors, region settings.
   
• Sonos and multi-room audio systems setup and tuning: room groups, Trueplay/auto-tune, default services, voice assistant linking.
   
• Home-cinema and speaker calibration: 5.1/7.1/Atmos layout, crossover/levels/delays, projector settings, cable management.