PRODUCTS WE CONSIDER
The right technology for the right home.
There are hundreds of smart-home products and technologies available today. Choosing products that work well together, remain reliable and suit your home can be challenging.
At Edingar, we don’t believe in recommending one product or ecosystem to everyone.
We look at your existing technology, what you want to achieve, your preferred ecosystem and your budget before recommending a solution.
WE LOOK BEYOND THE PRICE
The cheapest smart device isn’t necessarily the best choice.
When evaluating products, we consider the complete picture.
RELIABILITY
Products should be dependable for everyday use.
COMPATIBILITY
Devices should work with your chosen ecosystem and other components.
VALUE
We look for a sensible balance between cost, quality and functionality.
AVAILABILITY
Products should be reasonably available and replaceable when needed.
SUPPORT
Manufacturer support, firmware updates and warranty matter.
FUTURE USE
Where possible, we consider whether the system can be expanded later.
YOUR ECOSYSTEM
Your existing devices often influence which smart-home technology makes the most sense.
APPLE HOME
Siri · Apple Home
A natural choice for households already using iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices.
AMAZON ALEXA
Alexa
A widely supported smart-home ecosystem with a large range of compatible products.
GOOGLE HOME
Google Home
A flexible option for households already using Google devices and services.
Not sure which ecosystem is right for you? We can help you compare the options based on your existing home and requirements.
HOW DEVICES CONNECT
Smart-home devices can communicate using different technologies. The right choice depends on the products, your home and the type of automation you want to create.
WI-FI
Many smart-home devices connect directly to your home Wi-Fi network.
ZIGBEE
A low-power wireless technology commonly used for sensors, switches and other smart-home devices.
MATTER
An emerging smart-home standard designed to improve compatibility between different ecosystems and manufacturers.
OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
Depending on the project, other communication technologies may also be appropriate.
You don’t need to understand these technologies before contacting us. We’ll explain what matters for your particular project.
MANUFACTURERS WE CURRENTLY CONSIDER
Intro
We are currently evaluating products from a number of manufacturers and suppliers. Our recommendations can change as new products become available and as we gain more experience with different technologies.
TAPO
Smart lighting, plugs, switches, sensors and other connected-home products.
SONOFF
Smart switches, relays, sensors, controllers and home-automation products.
AQARA
Sensors, switches, hubs and other smart-home automation products.
AND OTHER SUITABLE PRODUCTS
These are not the only manufacturers we consider.
Depending on the project, we may recommend other products that are widely available through established UK and international retailers.
The product selected depends on compatibility, reliability, availability, functionality and value for the particular installation.
TESTING BEFORE RECOMMENDING
We are continuously researching and evaluating smart-home products that could be suitable for future Edingar installations.
Where practical, we test products ourselves to understand how they perform, how easy they are to configure and how well they work with other devices.
TEST
Does the product perform as expected?
INTEGRATE
Can it work reliably with the intended ecosystem?
EVALUATE
Does it offer good long-term value for our customers?
Our goal is to build a trusted product portfolio rather than simply recommend the newest product on the market.
BUILDING OUR FUTURE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
As Edingar grows, we are looking to establish long-term relationships with reliable manufacturers and OEM/ODM partners.
We are particularly interested in products that offer good quality, reliability and value for the UK market.
Smart switches
Smart lighting
Sensors
Heating controls
Energy monitoring
Smart relays
Security products
Matter & Zigbee devices
We are interested in building relationships with manufacturers who can provide consistent quality, technical support, appropriate certifications and reliable long-term supply.
YOU CHOOSE. WE HELP YOU DECIDE.
Tell us what you’d like your home to do.
We’ll help you understand which technologies and products could achieve it and what the proposed solution might cost.