Switched Homes

11/04/2026

Thinking of everyone across New Zealand bracing for this weekend’s storm.

Stay home if you can, look after each other, and keep safe.

From our team to yours — kia kaha. 💙

23/12/2025

Today is our last working day for 2025 and we will be back on the 5th of January 2026.

We’d like to thank everyone for their business and support this year - we delivered some fantastic projects, solved some crazy problems for some of our customers.

Have a great time with your friends and families over the holidays 😃

17/09/2025

🏡 Want a smart home but not sure where to start?

You don’t need to be tech-savvy to future-proof your home! Our Switched Homes Starter Pack is the easiest way for Auckland homeowners to make life safer, simpler, and smarter. For just $2,999 you’ll get:

✔️ Smart garage door opener
✔️ Smart control for 5 lights
✔️ Dedicated Wi-Fi for your smart gear
✔️ Smart hub + speaker
✔️ Setup, training, and 12 months of support

Already have devices? We’ll connect them for free if compatible.

📦 Start smarter living today: https://bit.ly/4kxT8q8

16/09/2025

🏡 Renting out your granny flat?

Extra income can be a game-changer, but one big question always comes up: how do you fairly split the power bill?

Most New Zealand homes only have one power meter, which makes it tough to know exactly how much electricity tenants are using. Guesswork leads to disputes, undercharging, or landlords unfairly footing the bill.

That’s where Switched Homes smart power monitoring comes in!

We install a dedicated unit right on your switchboard that tracks usage in real time, giving you clear data for just the granny flat circuit. Tenants pay only for what they use, you protect your margins, and everyone gets peace of mind.

✅ Fair billing
✅ Transparency that avoids conflict
✅ Works for home offices, EV chargers, or workshops too
✅ 100% NZ compliant and professionally installed

Learn how it works: https://bit.ly/3GKanqk

11/09/2025

👋 Wave goodbye to Z-Wave.

At this year’s IFA tech show, Aeotec announced the launch of its Smart Home Hub 2, built in partnership with Samsung. This fourth-generation hub continues to support the SmartThings platform but marks a big change — it’s the first version without a Z-Wave radio.

This signals the end of an era for Z-Wave and the start of a new direction in smart home connectivity. With Matter and other emerging standards gaining traction, the smart home ecosystem is evolving faster than ever.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3K5femY

09/09/2025

🌈 Bring your spaces to life with WS2812B smart LED strips!

Looking for lighting that is flexible, energy-efficient, and full of colour? The WS2812B RGB LED strip is the ultimate choice. Built with intelligent control chips, it delivers endless colour options, smooth effects, and effortless integration into your smart home setup.

•Low voltage, energy saving, and eco-friendly
•Rich RGB colours with advanced Epistar LED chips
•Flexible 5m strip with adhesive backing for easy installation
•Power consumption: 5.76W/M to 43.2W/M
•Long-lasting performance with a 50,000-hour lifespan

Perfect for accent lighting, entertainment spaces, or creative home projects.

👉 Get yours: https://bit.ly/45NSY9N

07/09/2025

💡 Ever wondered what those lights on your Alexa mean?

Understanding them can make your smart home experience smoother and more intuitive.

In our latest blog, we decode the colour codes your Amazon Echo uses to communicate with you.

Learning these cues helps you interact confidently with Alexa and ensures your smart home works for you, not the other way around.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/41EHTFE

02/09/2025

🔌 Smart plugs with power monitoring: the quiet heroes of a smart home

Smart plugs are more than just on/off switches. With built-in power monitoring, they let you track exactly how much energy your appliances are using, spot hidden power-hungry devices, and create smarter automations that save money and reduce waste.

Imagine getting real-time data from your heater, TV, or even your coffee machine. You can set alerts, automate shutoffs, and make informed choices about how you use power at home.

At Switched Homes, we integrate tools like these into your wider smart home setup so you get convenience and efficiency working together.

31/08/2025

🔒 Keep your home safe without paying ongoing subscription fees!

With Switched Homes, you get cameras, alarms, and sensors that send you instant alerts the moment something happens, giving you full control and peace of mind.

No contracts. No mandatory monthly costs. Just reliable, secure technology that works for you, your way.

Your home. Your rules. Your security.

👉 Find out more: www.switchedhomes.co.nz

29/08/2025

🚪 Never turn around to check the garage again!

Open, close and monitor your door from anywhere, and get alerts if it’s left open.

Special offer for Auckland Customers $349 installed.
T&Cs apply.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/Smart-Garage-Door-Solution

26/08/2025

🎶 Looking for the best smart speaker?

Here’s what Wired recommends and how to make it work smarter in your home.

At Switched Homes, we make sure your smart speaker is more than just tech. We integrate it into your home so it becomes the hub that ties everything together. Whether you go Google, Amazon, or Apple, we help your speaker control lighting, security, heating, and more with ease.

👉 Want your Nest Audio or Echo to do more? We’ll connect it to smart lighting, garages, alarms, or whatever makes your home smarter.

Looking to add a smart speaker to your house so Alexa, Siri, or Google can help you out? Here are the best ones to get.

21/08/2025

🔒 Your home. Your rules. Your security.

Peace of mind shouldn’t come with hidden fees. At Switched Homes, we offer smart cameras, alarms, and sensors that give you full control — without mandatory subscription costs.

Monitor your home, receive instant alerts, and keep your space protected your way.

No contracts, no lock-ins, just smart security that works for you: https://bit.ly/4jWNNIS