Smart Home Installation in Melbourne

✓ Lighting, blinds, climate, security and access working together
✓ Matter, KNX and DALI solutions tailored to your home
✓ One local team from initial design to final handover
✓ Free consultation, site assessment and written proposal
Editorial triptych of Australian smart homes — small apartment corner, suburban three-bedroom living room, and luxury new-build kitchen — sharing a warm minimalist palette

Arklyfe's Melbourne team provides professional smart home installation, measuring, installing and setting up your smart home from end to end.

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Smart Home Installation

Smart home, done properly, by a local Melbourne team

Buying smart devices is the easy part. Wiring switches to AS/NZS standards, getting Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa to play nicely, and setting up automations that actually work. That's where most DIY projects stall. Arklyfe handles the whole job: we assess your home, recommend the right devices, install them with licensed electricians, and walk you through everything before we leave.

Our Installation Services

Smart switches & lighting control

SAA-certified StellarTrack switches: Matter over Thread, 230V ready. Replace your existing mechanical switches with a licensed electrician.

Curtain & blind motors

Mains and battery smart curtain motors fitted to your existing tracks, app- and voice-controlled, with schedules set up on the day.

Security, access & sensors

Smart locks, cameras, video intercoms and door/motion sensors: sited, mounted, paired and tested as one connected system, not a box of gadgets.

Whole-home ecosystems

Building or renovating? We design and install complete Matter or KNX smart home solutions room by room. compare Matter Over Thread and KNX.

Matter over Thread

Experience the next generation of smart home automation with Matter over Thread, the latest wireless standard designed for reliability, speed, and seamless interoperability.

Key Benefits
· Universal compatibility with major smart home ecosystems including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings.

· Fast, low-latency communication with a self-healing Thread mesh network.

· Easy expansion without complex wiring.

· Enhanced security and future-proof Matter standard support.

· Ideal for new homes, renovations, and retrofit projects.

For premium residential and large-scale commercial projects, we provide professional KNX smart home installation—the world's leading wired building automation system.

Why Choose KNX?

· Industry-proven reliability with wired communication.

· Perfect for luxury homes, villas, apartments, offices, and commercial buildings.

· Flexible control of lighting, HVAC, blinds, security, and energy management.

· Highly scalable for projects of any size.

· Long-term stability with support from hundreds of certified KNX manufacturers.

· Fully customised automation tailored to your lifestyle or project requirements.

DALI Smart Lighting Solution

Our DALI-based intelligent lighting system delivers professional-grade lighting control for residential, commercial, and hospitality environments while integrating seamlessly with the Matter ecosystem.

Key Features

· Reliable Wired Control
Stable DALI communication with excellent noise immunity, supporting switching, dimming, RGB, and RGB+CCT colour control.

· Matter Ecosystem Integration
Connect lighting directly to Apple Home, Google Home, and other Matter-compatible platforms, including support for Apple Adaptive Lighting.

· Designed for Large Projects
Supports up to 64 DALI devices per DALI line, providing excellent scalability for larger installations.

· Wide Device Compatibility
Compatible with DALI-2 (DT6 & DT8) fixtures, including single-colour, tunable white, RGB, and RGB+CCT luminaires.

· Efficient Installation
DIN-rail mounting simplifies installation, reduces wiring complexity, and lowers overall installation costs.

· Easy System Upgrade
Replace conventional DALI gateways with a Matter-enabled solution, allowing existing professional lighting systems to integrate quickly into modern smart home ecosystems.

Areas we serve across Melbourne

We're a service-area business: we bring the consultation, measurement and installation to your door, by appointment. Our team works throughout Melbourne, with a base in the eastern suburbs.

Box Hill · Doncaster · Ringwood · Mitcham · Balwyn · Glen Waverley · Blackburn · Vermont · Forest Hill · Nunawading · Camberwell · Templestowe

Outside these suburbs? We service Greater Melbourne,ask about your area.

How it works

Four steps from first call to a smart home that just works.

1. Free consultation

A quick call to understand your home, your goals and your budget.

2. On-site measurement

We visit, assess your wiring, network and layout, then send a written quote. No obligation.

3. Licensed installation

A licensed electrician fits your devices to AS/NZS standards: safe, compliant and tidy.

4. Setup & walkthrough

We pair every device, build your automations, and show you how it all works before we go.

Honest pricing, no surprises

Your on-site measurement and written quote are free. Hardware is priced up front: StellarTrack smart switches start at AU$43 per gang, against AU$130–280 for comparable premium-brand smart switches. Installation is quoted per job after we've measured, so you know the full cost before any work begins.

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Why Melbourne homeowners choose Arklyfe

SAA-certified & compliant

Our StellarTrack switch range carries SAA certification: the mandatory Australian approval for mains-wired devices. Installed by licensed electricians, so your insurance stays valid.

No brand lock-in

StellarTrack runs on Matter over Thread: native with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings at once. No proprietary hub, no subscription, no being trapped in one app.

A local team

We're based in Melbourne and we install in Melbourne. One team handles your project from first call to final walkthrough, and we're here afterwards.

Builder, electrician or interior designer? We supply and install for trade across Melbourne. Become a partner →

Smart home installation in Melbourne: your questions

Which Melbourne suburbs do you install in?

We serve Greater Melbourne by appointment, with a base in the eastern suburbs: Box Hill, Doncaster, Ringwood, Mitcham, Balwyn, Glen Waverley, Blackburn, Vermont, Forest Hill, Nunawading, Camberwell and Templestowe. Consultations and showroom visits are available by appointment.

Are your installers licensed electricians?

Yes. All mains-wired work (smart switches and hard-wired curtain motors) is carried out by licensed Victorian electricians to AS/NZS standards. Our StellarTrack switch range is SAA certified, so the whole job is compliant and your home insurance stays valid.

How much does smart home installation cost in Melbourne?

Your on-site measurement and written quote are free. StellarTrack smart switches start at AU$43 per gang, compared with AU$130–280 for comparable premium-brand switches. Installation is quoted per job after measurement, so you see the full cost before any work starts.

Will my smart home work with Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa?

Our StellarTrack switches use Matter over Thread, so they work natively with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings at the same time, no proprietary hub and no monthly subscription. You're never locked into a single app or brand.

Do I need to buy the devices from Arklyfe?

Our installation service is built around Arklyfe devices, which lets us guarantee compatibility, compliance and after-sales support as one package. We'll recommend exactly what your home needs at the measurement visit, nothing you don't.

How soon can you come out?

Book a free consultation and we'll arrange an on-site measurement that suits you, usually within the week. Call+61 435 285 999or send an enquiry to get started.

Ready for a smarter Melbourne home?

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