Smart home installation in Harrogate
Harrogate homeowners often want a smart home that feels considered, not gimmicky. We build calm, reliable systems that keep your data in your own house.
Smart homes in Harrogate
A proper smart home, built for Harrogate homeowners.
Most people in Harrogate don't start from scratch. They've bought a few smart plugs, some bulbs, maybe a video doorbell, and ended up with five different apps that don't talk to each other. We fix that. We bring everything together into one private system, running on Home Assistant on dedicated hardware in your own home.
No cloud lock-in. No subscription for the system itself. No "this brand only works with that app". Just one dashboard, sensible automations, and a setup that keeps working when the internet doesn't. We cover Harrogate and the wider HG area, including Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Pannal.
What we do in Harrogate
Everything, from first install to ongoing support.
Home Assistant Installation
We set up Home Assistant on dedicated hardware in your house. It runs locally, keeps everything private, and doesn't need the internet to work. No subscription, no cloud outage, no faff.
Smart Device Setup
Lights, plugs, sensors, switches, heating, blinds. We pair and configure the lot. Zigbee and Matter devices talk to each other directly without going through the internet. It still works if your broadband goes down.
Dashboards and Automations
We build a dashboard around how you actually use your house. On your phone, on a wall tablet, wherever suits you. Then we set up the automations so the house handles the routine stuff without you thinking about it.
Solar and Energy Management
Solar, battery, EV charger and usage data all in one place. See exactly what you're generating and using in real time. We also set up smart charging so your battery fills up on cheap overnight electricity and holds it for when rates are higher.
Cameras and Security
IP cameras and video doorbells wired straight into your smart home. Alerts go to your phone when something happens. Footage stays on your own hardware. Nothing goes off to someone else's server.
Ongoing Support
Monthly and annual plans. We keep your system updated, keep an eye on things remotely, and pick up when something needs sorting. Most clients forget the system needs maintaining because we just get on with it quietly.
Why SimpliSmart
Why Harrogate homeowners choose us.
Built for your house specifically
We don't resell kits. We don't push a particular brand because we get a cut. We figure out what actually makes sense for your home and build that.
You deal with us directly
Not a call centre. Not a support ticket. You'll speak to the people who installed your system. We're UK-based, easy to reach, and we actually answer.
Your system runs locally
It doesn't rely on anyone else's servers. If Alexa goes down, your lights still work. Your data stays in your house.
We don't just walk away
Every install includes a care period. After that, our support plans keep everything ticking over. Most clients just forget the system needs maintaining because it gets done quietly.
Harrogate smart home questions.
Do you cover Harrogate?
Yes. We're based in West Yorkshire and regularly work across Harrogate and HG postcodes, including Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon and the surrounding areas. If you're nearby and not sure, just ask.
Does the system keep working if my broadband goes down?
Yes. Home Assistant runs locally on hardware in your house, and Zigbee and Matter devices talk to each other directly. Lights, heating and switches keep working without the internet. You only lose remote access from outside until broadband is back.
Will it work with the smart devices I already own?
Almost certainly. Home Assistant works with 3,000+ integrations across Zigbee, Matter, Wi-Fi and more. Tell us what you've already bought and we'll tell you what fits straight in and what's better swapped, before you spend anything.
Is my data private?
Yes. Everything runs on your own hardware. Camera footage, sensor data and usage history stay in your home rather than being sent off to someone else's cloud servers.
Thinking about a smart home in Harrogate?
Tell us about your house and what you'd like it to do. We'll be straight with you about what's possible and what it'll cost. No sales pitch, no obligation.