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Smart Home Office

By CEDIA - Tue, Nov 19, 2024 - Blog

With more than one in 10 of us working remotely, smart home office designs continue to influence our living spaces. More than just a laptop wherever we please, a smart home office setup can enhance productivity, comfort and even security.

Find out how to increase yours with these smart home office solutions – all available for installation with a CEDIA integrator.

Popular smart home office solutions

A high quality workspace is about more than ergonomic office chairs and video calls. Try this innovative tech and see the benefits for yourself.

Smart lighting systems

Smart lighting systems can connect to  WiFi and Bluetooth, or devices like Alexa. Set up your own schedules, such as brighter lights for productivity and dimmable low lights for evenings.

Smart thermostats

Maintain the perfect environment with heating homekits. Change the temperature without getting up, and reduce bills with heating schedules.

Automated blinds

Work in time with your circadian rhythms by programming blinds to open at a time that suits you. These can also reduce screen glare to up your productivity.

Smart desk setups

Your home office desk might be a standing desk for better posture. You can also add tech such as smart power strips, controlled by voice command.

Find more inspiration in our smart home gallery here.

How to choose the right smart home office setup

The perfect remote work environment needs to consider:

  1. Space: How much room do you have for devices? Will your desk be set up correctly?
  2. Compatibility: Do your devices integrate with smart home systems, such as Amazon Echo with smart lighting?
  3. Personal preferences: Is there plenty of natural light or do you need smart solutions? Is yours a loud environment that might lend itself to noise-canceling tech?

Our trained integrators can help you meet each of these needs.

How do I set up my own home office?

Professional smart home office design and installation

To get the best from your smart home office setup, you should always consult a professional installer. Some solutions, such as wireless charging or Apple HomeKits, are designed to be ‘DIY’. For anything more involved, such as lighting or sound systems, a professional helps you:

  • Integrate smart office tech with your mobile devices
  • Install tools safely, particularly at heights or with complicated cabling
  • Stay on top of tech updates for security and functionality.
Find an integrator here to get started.
How to make a smart home office?

Cost of setting up a smart home office

Costs for setting up your smart home office depend on the tech and customization you’re after. For example, you could start small with budget-friendly devices. A smart bulb will set you back between $10 and $19.

Mid-range budgets can incorporate tools like smart thermostats, which generally range from $100 to $250. For a full smart home office installation, including labor costs from an integrator, you can pay anywhere up to $5,000 – depending on room size and functionality required.

Budget Smart Home Ofiice Cost

£8 - £15

Mid-Range Cost

£80 - £200

High-End Smart Home Ofiice Cost

$1,250 - $5,000 +