Existing smart-home systems · Calgary
Moved into a home with a smart-home system?
Just bought a home and not sure what all the switches, remotes and rack equipment do? IT Homes assesses existing smart-home and AV systems, explains what is there in plain English, and helps you decide what to keep, repair, upgrade or replace. You can start even if you do not know the brand or have the previous owner’s login.
What we help you sort out
Start with what came with the house.
- Identify the equipment and connections
- Check the network after an ISP or Wi-Fi change
- Test automation, lighting, audio and video where practical
- Make sense of the rack, remotes and wall controls
- Separate useful equipment from outdated or missing pieces
- Leave a clear record of what was found
Who this is for
New owners who inherited a mix of smart-home, lighting, audio, video or networking equipment and do not know who installed it or what it controls.
What we look at
We start with the equipment, wiring, network and access that are actually present. That may include automation, Control4, Lutron, Sonos, distributed audio, cameras or theatre components, but the assessment is not tied to one brand.
What you leave with
You get a plain-English explanation and practical options: keep what works, repair what can be repaired, upgrade what is worth improving, and replace only what needs replacing.
A sensible first visit
Understand it before you change it.
See what is there
We walk the house, rack and control points, then record what is present and what is missing.
Test the likely causes
We check power, network, connections and control behaviour before recommending a replacement.
Explain the next step
We show you what can stay, what needs attention and what a sensible upgrade path looks like.
Planning note
You do not have to replace everything.
A system that came with a house may be partly useful, partly disconnected or simply undocumented. We assess the evidence first so you can make a decision without guessing.
See project work →Common questions
Inherited smart-home FAQ
I just bought this house and do not know what the system does. Where do I start?
Start with an assessment of the equipment, wiring, network and control points. We explain what is there and what is actually working before recommending changes.
What if the original installer is unavailable?
We work from the equipment and access that are present, then explain practical service, repair, upgrade or replacement options. You do not need to know the original installer to start the conversation.
Can changing internet or Wi-Fi break a smart-home system?
It can affect connected devices and communication between components. We check the network and the equipment together before assuming the whole system needs replacing.
Can you help with an existing Control4 system?
IT Homes is Control4 certified and can assess relevant service, troubleshooting, programming and upgrade needs. We explain what is practical before work begins.
Do I need to replace everything?
No. We identify what can stay, what can be repaired or upgraded, and what is no longer useful so you can choose the right scope.
Do I need the previous owner’s password before I call?
No. Start with what is physically present and what you can describe. Account or access requirements can be sorted out as part of the assessment where they apply.