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How Much Does Home Automation Cost in South Africa?

By the Remtech Installers team · Updated October 2026 · 3 min read
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The short answer

Home automation is priced by scope and wiring, not by brand. A starter set of lights and plugs costs far less than a wired whole-house system. Costs come from the devices, the hub, the installation labour, the wiring and backup power, so ask for an itemised quote and phase the project.

What drives the cost

  • Devices: lights, switches, plugs, sensors and cameras.
  • The hub or controller that runs them.
  • Installation labour, and any electrician work for mains-level devices.
  • Wiring: new cable is cheap during a build and expensive afterwards.
  • Backup power so the system survives load shedding.
  • Network upgrades, such as extra Wi-Fi or cabling.

Three typical scopes

ScopeWhat it usually includesWhat it needs
StarterA few smart lights or plugs, controlled from a phoneA decent router and a small backup
Mid-rangeSmart switches, sensors, scenes and a hub, plus some geyser or pump controlAn electrician for mains-level devices
Whole-houseWired control, central hub, cameras and energy monitoringPlanning, wiring and professional installation

We don’t publish fixed prices because every home is different. Ask us for an itemised quote.

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Phase the project

You don’t have to do everything at once. Start with the network and hub, then add rooms over time. Choose standards that let you expand. See Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter or Wi-Fi?

Where you can save

  • Plan before you build or renovate.
  • Use local-control devices so you aren’t tied to the cloud.
  • Focus on what saves money, such as geyser control. See cutting electricity use.

How to get a firm price

Tell us your home, your goals and your budget. We will quote the devices, labour and backup separately so you can compare. See our home automation installations in Sandton, Fourways and Edenvale.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on scope. You can start small and add to it.

Usually yes, because cable is cheaper to run before the walls are closed.

For anything wired into the mains, yes.

Yes, if you choose a flexible hub and standards.

Written by the Remtech Installers team.
We are accredited DStv installers serving Gauteng, with over 10 years of experience. Prices and details here are indicative as of October 2026, so ask us for a quote that fits your home. About us
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In this guide

  1. What drives the cost
  2. Three typical scopes
  3. Phase the project
  4. Where you can save
  5. How to get a firm price
  6. Frequently asked questions

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