Renovating? This Is How to Future-Proof Your Home for a Smart House
Renovation is not just about design and finishes.
It is your one-time opportunity to prepare the home’s infrastructure for smart living.
Many homeowners install “smart” products after renovation—only to discover limitations, instability, or the need to reopen walls. At HomeE, we see this every day. The difference between a gadget-filled house and a true smart home starts before the plaster goes up.
Here’s what every homeowner should plan during renovation to ensure a reliable, elegant, and future-proof smart home.
1. Electrical
In Israel, most homes use 230V systems, concrete walls, and traditional switch wiring.
Smart systems require better preparation than standard electrical work.
What must be done during renovation:
Neutral wire in every switch box (mandatory for most smart switches)
Deep wall boxes (55–60 mm) to fit smart hardware
- geweiss 3 boxes only (if more space neede seperate to 2 boxes)
Logical separation between lighting, power outlets, and heavy loads
Spare space in the electrical panel for future automation modules
⚠️ Without these, even the best smart devices will be limited—or impossible to install.
2. Conduites
Technology evolves. Walls don’t.
During renovation, installing extra empty conduits costs very little—and saves enormous expense later.
Recommended conduit planning:
Switches → ceiling fixtures
Electrical panel → ceilings
Media areas → central cabinet
Entry doors → panel (for intercoms and access control)
This allows upgrades years later, without breaking tiles or concrete.
3.communication cabinet
Every proper smart home includes a central communication cabinet.
This is where intelligence lives—not inside random devices.
The cabinet should include:
Internet router & network switch
Smart home controller
Power supplies & hubs
Optional backup power (UPS)
✔ Must have ventilation
✔ Must have power outlets
✔ Should be centrally located, not hidden in a sealed metal box
4. Network
Wi-Fi alone is not enough for a modern smart home—especially in Israeli concrete construction.
During renovation, plan:
Cat6 Ethernet cabling to:
TV locations
Workspaces
Ceiling Wi-Fi access points
Multiple access points instead of one strong router
This guarantees:
Faster response
Stable automation
No dead zones
5. Avoid Brand Lock-In
Technology changes quickly.
A well-designed smart home is brand-agnostic, flexible, and upgradeable.
At HomeE, we focus on infrastructure first, so your home stays smart—not obsolete.
Final Word
A smart home is not something you add later.
It is something you build into the renovation.
If you’re renovating—or planning to—HomeE helps you design the right foundation from day one.
👉 Consultation before renovation can save thousands and unlock real smart living.