Smart home hub setup in Crediton
Looking for professional smart home hub setup help in Crediton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Crediton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Crediton
Smart home hub set up as central control for all your devices. I'll connect it to your network, add your devices, create automations, and show you how to control everything from one app.
### Stop Juggling Seven Different Apps
Every smart device came with its own app. **Hue app for lights, Nest app for thermostat, Ring app for doorbell, Alexa app for voice control...** your phone looks like a tech shop. And none of them talk to each other properly.
A smart home hub fixes this. One app, one control point, everything working together.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Not all hubs do the same thing. Hue Bridge only controls Hue lights. SmartThings/Hubitat can control multiple brands. HomeKit (Apple) only works with compatible devices. Choose based on what you've already got and what you want to do.
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### Hub vs No Hub Reality
| ✅ With Proper Hub | ❌ Without Hub | |-------------------|----------------| | One app controls everything | Seven apps for seven device types | | Devices work together (automations) | Each device isolated | | Local control (works if internet drops) | Cloud-dependent, offline when internet drops | | Less WiFi congestion | 20 devices hammering WiFi |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Install hub** | Connect to network, update firmware, set up account | | **Add devices** | Pair your smart devices to the hub | | **Create automations** | Set up cross-brand automations and scenes | | **Configure & teach** | App setup, show you controls, explain how to expand |
**📦 You're Left With** - Hub controlling all compatible devices - One app for most things - Automations between different brands working - Knowledge to add devices and create routines
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### Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Basic hub + few devices | 1 hr | **£60** | | Hub + 10-20 devices | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Complex setup with multiple automations | 2 hrs | **£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Hub hardware not included.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Lots of smart devices** - tired of multiple apps
✅ **Cross-brand automations** - want different devices working together
✅ **Reliability** - WiFi-only devices keep dropping
✅ **Future-proofing** - planning to expand smart home
Why Choose Us for Smart home hub setup in Crediton?
Hub connected and controlling all devices
Everything in one app instead of ten
Automations set up between different brands
More reliable than WiFi-only devices
What to Expect
### Step 1: Install & Configure Hub Connect hub to your router, power it up, update firmware. Set up account in the hub's app, configure basic settings. ### Step 2: Add Your Devices Pair your existing smart devices to the hub (lights, sensors, switches, locks). Organize them by room and function. ### Step 3: Create Automations Set up the automations you want - lights with motion sensors, doorbell notifications, bedtime routines. Show you how to create and modify your own.
Our Crediton Service Coverage
We cover Crediton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Crediton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Already got smart devices?** Most can be moved to a hub without factory resetting. I can migrate them over keeping names and groups where possible. Saves you reconfiguring everything. **Which hub should you buy?** Depends what you've already got and what you want to do. Call me before buying - 10 minutes on the phone can save you buying the wrong hub and returning it. **Voice control still works.** Hubs integrate with Alexa and Google Assistant - you don't lose voice control by adding a hub. Often works better because the hub becomes one "skill" instead of ten.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smart home hub setup in Crediton
What's a smart home hub and do I need one?
It's a central controller for your smart devices. Some systems require one (Philips Hue, Zigbee/Z-Wave devices). Others work without but are more reliable with one (less WiFi congestion). If you've got lots of smart stuff or want advanced automations, a hub makes life much easier.
Will a hub work with all my existing smart devices?
Depends on the hub and devices. Philips Hue Bridge only controls Hue bulbs. SmartThings or Hubitat can control lots of different brands (Zigbee, Z-Wave, some WiFi). I'll check what you've got and advise which hub will work best, or if you even need one.
Can you set up automations between different brands?
Yes - that's where hubs shine. 'When Ring doorbell pressed, flash Hue lights and send notification'. Stuff that doesn't work with individual apps suddenly becomes possible. I'll set up the automations you want and show you how to create more.
I've got a hub but never set it up properly - can you help?
Absolutely - most hubs ship with terrible instructions and overwhelming apps. I'll get it configured properly, migrate your devices to it if needed, and show you the features that actually matter (not the 50 things you'll never use).
How long does hub setup take?
Basic hub setup with a few devices - about an hour. Migrating lots of devices and setting up complex automations - up to 2 hours. Depends how much you want automated.
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