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S\u2019Agar\u00f3, Begur, Calonge, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Platja d\u2019Aro, Palam\u00f3s, Santa Cristina d\u2019Aro, Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc. Automated comfort, flawless connectivity and control of your property from your phone. It also cuts energy use: lighting and climate control adjust to the time of day and the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-cta\">\n<p>Discover everything home automation can do for your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"sm-cta-btn\" href=\"\/en\/#contacto\">Tell us what you need<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>What is home automation and what does it bring to your home?<\/h2>\n<p>Home automation connects your home\u2019s systems (lighting, climate, security, access, audio, irrigation) so they work together and can be controlled from a single app or run automatically. In your home, it means protecting your time, maximising your comfort and having connectivity that simply works.<\/p>\n<p>We create Smart Home architectures with the same organisational standards you would apply to any senior management project: designed with judgement, installed with rigour and maintained over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>Energy efficiency: save energy without giving up comfort<\/h2>\n<p>Home automation cuts your home\u2019s energy use because it no longer depends on someone remembering to switch off, turn down or programme things. The system decides based on the time of day, the season and whether the house is occupied.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sm-feats\">\n<li class=\"sm-feat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>\n<p><strong>Lighting:<\/strong> switches on, dims and switches off by zone and schedule, and behaves differently in summer and winter according to daylight and the time of day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-feat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>\n<p><strong>Climate control:<\/strong> heating and air conditioning programmed by time slot and season; in a second home, the house stays in energy-saving mode while you are away and gets ready before you arrive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-feat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>\n<p><strong>Schedules and seasons:<\/strong> different scenes for winter, summer and the in-between seasons that adjust themselves, without you having to touch anything.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-feat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>\n<p><strong>Blinds and awnings:<\/strong> opening or closing them according to the sun helps keep the temperature stable and reduces the need for heating or cooling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-feat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>\n<p><strong>Control, metering and consumption tracking:<\/strong> from your phone you can see what is on and change it wherever you are. We also measure and track your home\u2019s energy use, so you can see how much you consume and where you can save most.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result is a more comfortable home that uses less energy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>What we can automate in your home<\/h2>\n<table class=\"sm-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>System<\/th>\n<th>What you can do<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"System\">Lighting<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What you can do\">Scenes for every moment of the day, zone control and energy savings according to the time of day and the season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"System\">Climate control<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What you can do\">Temperature programmed by schedule and season, and remote control before you arrive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"System\">Security and access<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What you can do\">Cameras, alarms, locks and alerts on your phone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"System\">Blinds and awnings<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What you can do\">Opening and closing by schedule, sun or wind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"System\">Audio and video<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What you can do\">Music and screens controlled from a single remote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"System\">Irrigation and pool<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What you can do\">Remote scheduling and monitoring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"System\">Connectivity<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What you can do\">Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house and grounds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>Brands and platforms we work with<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Manufacturers:<\/strong> Aqara \u00b7 Shelly \u00b7 KNX \u00b7 Sonos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Integration platforms:<\/strong> Aqara Studio \u00b7 Apple Home \u00b7 Amazon Alexa<\/p>\n<div class=\"sm-logos\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/Aqara.png\" alt=\"Aqara\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/Shelly.jpeg\" alt=\"Shelly\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/KNX.png\" alt=\"KNX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/Sonos.jpeg\" alt=\"Sonos\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/alexa.png\" alt=\"Amazon Alexa\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/Apple%20Home.png\" alt=\"Apple Home\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>Home automation across the Costa Brava<\/h2>\n<p>A home on the Costa Brava has its own needs: long periods away, second homes that must be ready when you arrive and equipment exposed to wear from the sea air. That is why we design with maintenance in mind from day one and offer ongoing care through our <a href=\"\/en\/it-smart-home-concierge-services\/\">IT concierge service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We install and maintain home automation in homes on the Costa Brava. S\u2019Agar\u00f3, Begur, Calonge, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Platja d\u2019Aro, Palam\u00f3s, Santa Cristina d\u2019Aro, Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>What does \u201chigh availability\u201d mean in a home?<\/h2>\n<p>It means essential services (connectivity, security, climate control) are designed to keep working and that faults are detected before you notice them. Remote monitoring watches the system continuously to anticipate any issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>How we work<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"sm-steps\">\n<li class=\"sm-step\">\n<p><strong>Tell us what you need.<\/strong> We understand how you live in your home and what you need in terms of connectivity, management and everyday automation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-step\">\n<p><strong>Smart Home architecture design.<\/strong> We define which systems are connected and how, with a clear proposal and no jargon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-step\">\n<p><strong>Installation and set-up.<\/strong> We install, configure and test every system. If other installers or suppliers are involved, we coordinate them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-step\">\n<p><strong>Handover and training.<\/strong> We show you how to use it so you are in control from day one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sm-step\">\n<p><strong>Maintenance and monitoring.<\/strong> We stay by your side with monitoring and priority support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sm-sec\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about home automation and energy efficiency<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sm-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is home automation or a Smart Home?<\/summary>\n<p>It is the integration of your home\u2019s lighting, climate control, security, access and connectivity into a coordinated system that you control from your phone or that runs automatically.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much energy can I save with home automation?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the size of the house, how you use it and the equipment it has. Home automation saves energy by adjusting lighting and climate control to the time of day, the season and occupancy; once we have listened to you, we explain where your biggest savings lie, and with consumption metering you can check the real savings.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much does home automation cost for a house on the Costa Brava?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the size of the house and the scope you want. Once we have listened to you, we present a fixed proposal.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can an existing house be automated?<\/summary>\n<p>In many cases, yes. We assess it at the start, based on the existing installation and what you want to control.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I control my home when I am outside Spain?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. 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