Smart Home Automation in London
Bespoke smart home automation across London and Surrey, from lighting and audio to cinema and security, designed and installed by founder Matt and the Octave London team.
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Octave London designs and installs bespoke smart home automation across London and Surrey, bringing lighting, audio, TV, networking and security together in one system that is simple to use. Whether you are planning a new build or renovation, upgrading a system that has become hard to live with, or adding control to the rooms you use every day, we handle the design, installation, programming and handover as one project, using proven systems such as Control4, Lutron and Rako, and built around your home and the way you live in it.
Lighting control
Scenes and dimming for every room, from a keypad, an app or your voice, using systems such as Lutron and Rako.
Multi-room audio
Music in every room, or only the ones you choose, with speakers placed and hidden to suit your interiors.
Cinema and media rooms
Picture and sound for a dedicated home cinema or a family media room, part of the same system as the rest of your home.
One simple control
One app, keypad or remote for lighting, audio and TV, so everyone in the house can use it without a manual.
Scenes and automation
Set the mood for morning, movie night or bedtime with one touch, or let the house follow your routine.
Wi-Fi and networking
A fast, reliable network designed for the whole home, so every connected device stays online and responsive.
Door entry and security
Video door entry and CCTV that sit in the same system, so you can see who is at the door from anywhere in the house.
Programming and aftercare
Everything is programmed around the way you live, and we are on hand once you are using it, whenever you have questions or need a hand.
Brands we work with
A smart home for every home
You do not need a new build to have a proper smart home. London properties come with their own challenges, and we design each system around the building it has to live in.
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your home
New builds and renovations
The best time to plan a smart home is before the walls are closed. We work with your architect, designer and builder so cabling and equipment are right from the start.
Existing homes and retrofits
You do not have to strip a house back to add control. We bring lighting, audio and AV into a home you already live in, using wired or wireless solutions to keep disruption low.
Basements, extensions and garden rooms
New spaces can be controlled as part of the same system, so a basement, extension or garden room feels like a natural part of the house.
Period homes, flats and shared walls
Older and listed properties often limit what can be changed, so we design around the building and keep the installation discreet. In flats we focus on solutions that need little or no structural work.
Why choose Octave?
Learn more about Octave London
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Over a decade of experience
Matt has been designing and installing audio visual and smart home systems for over a decade, including running the installations service at Richer Sounds London Bridge. He founded Octave London in 2016 and still leads every project personally, from the first conversation about your home through to handover.
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Designed around your home
No two homes are the same, so we do not sell off-the-shelf packages. Whether you have a clear brief or just an idea, we work out what is possible and design the lighting, audio, control and network around the way you live.
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One team, start to finish
Design, installation, programming and handover are handled as one project by one team, and we stay on hand once you are living with it. You deal with the same people throughout, so nothing gets lost between trades.
What our customers say
We’ve used them before for a TV installation and a cinema amp, and once again they exceeded expectations. The only downside to giving them this rave review is that I’m worried they’ll get so busy they’ll become impossible to book!
Highly recommended - outstanding service from start to finish.
How your smart home comes together
From the first conversation to the final handover, we keep the process clear and personal.
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Consultancy
We start with a conversation about your home, how you live and what you want it to do, whether you have a detailed brief or just an idea.
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Design
We design a bespoke system to suit the property and the way you live, and choose the right equipment and control platform for the job.
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Installation
Your system is installed, programmed and set up by our team, using technology chosen to stay relevant for years to come.
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Support
Once your system is up and running, we are still here if you have questions or need a hand.
Smart home automation FAQs
What is a smart home?
A smart home connects things like lighting, audio, TV, networking and security so they work together and can be controlled from one app, keypad or voice command. Done well, it simply makes the house easier to live in.
How much does a smart home cost?
Every project is different, so there is no standard price. The cost depends on the size of the home, the systems included and how much is built in during construction or renovation. After an initial conversation we put together a recommendation and a quote.
Can you add smart home automation to a home I already live in?
Yes. We can design a system around an existing home, using wired and wireless solutions to keep disruption low, or work alongside your architect or builder if the property is being renovated.
What can a smart home control?
Most commonly lighting, multi-room audio, TV and cinema, and the home network, with door entry and CCTV where you want them. Depending on the property we can bring other systems into the same app, so tell us what matters to you.
Which smart home system is best?
There is no single best system, so we choose the right platform for your home, budget and the way you want to use it. We work with respected names such as Control4, Lutron and Rako, and we explain why we recommend each one.
Do I need lighting control, or are smart bulbs enough?
Smart bulbs are fine for a single lamp, but they depend on the bulb being switched on and become hard to manage across a whole house. A proper lighting control system works from your switches and keypads, dims reliably and lets you set scenes for every room.
Does it work with Alexa, Apple or Google?
Often, yes. Many systems can be linked to the popular voice assistants, and we will tell you what is possible for your chosen platform. Voice is an extra, though, and everything works just as well from a keypad or app.
What equipment do you use?
We choose equipment to suit your home, budget and the way you live, rather than pushing a single brand. We work with a range of respected manufacturers, some of which are shown on this page.
Can it include a home cinema and music?
Yes. A home cinema, multi-room audio and TV can sit in the same system as your lighting and control, so everything works together and stays simple to use.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Wimbledon and install across Surrey and London, including Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate. If your project is further afield, just ask.
How do I get started?
Fill in the enquiry form below or call us on 0208 123 8880 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). We will arrange a conversation about your home and what you want from it.
Do you look after the system after installation?
Yes. Once your system is up and running, we are still here if you have questions or need a hand.
Coverage & location
Wimbledon Head Office
Our head office is in Wimbledon, South West London, close to the village, the common and good transport links into central London. It is where we plan every project, from the first design ideas through to the final handover.
Our Coverage
We offer our design and install services across London and Surrey, from Wimbledon, Kingston and Richmond to Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge and Mayfair, and north to Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate.
Further afield? We travel. Please get in touch with details of your project and location and we will be in touch to discuss further.
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We offer a full consultancy service, whether you have a fully formed brief or just an idea. Tell us about your project and we'll take it from there.