Areas of expertise · Smart home & automation
Smart home & automation in Taupō
Smart-home control brings lighting, heating and cooling and selected electrical functions together, so the home moves easily between everyday, entertaining and evening settings.

The technology is planned in from the wiring stage and kept largely out of sight — fewer switches on the walls, clear scenes for each room, and climate that responds to the way you live. It's how Balance's own showhome, Cedar Gables, and Black Ridge House are run.
What's included
- Smart-home system design and integration
- Lighting control and scene setting
- Climate control integration
- Automated schedules and routines
- Centralised control of selected electrical systems
- App and wall-control integration
- Smart-home pre-wiring for new builds
- Integration with lighting, air conditioning and selected blinds or devices
- Future-ready electrical infrastructure
- Coordination with builders, designers and joiners
- System setup, testing and handover
In the portfolio
Smart home & automation, seen in our work
Questions, answered
What can a smart-home system control?
Typically lighting scenes, heating and cooling, and selected power circuits — all from keypads, an app or voice control, while conventional switches stay to a minimum.
Is it only for new builds?
It's easiest to plan at build or renovation stage when the wiring is accessible, but some systems can be added to existing homes. Victoria will advise what's practical for yours.
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