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How It Works

Hardware + Setup + Support^ = The HouseControl System

You're not buying software. You're buying a complete smart‑home solution — preconfigured hardware, installed in your home, with customised dashboards, secure remote access, tailored automations, and ongoing support availability.

^Ongoing remote support is included with the Managed Hub plan.
Essential Hub and Performance Hub include initial setup and are designed for DIY‑minded users who enjoy integrating their own smart devices.
Additional assistance is billed hourly.

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What You Get With HouseControl

Dedicated Server

A compact device (mini PC, Pi, or micro‑server) installed in your home, running the HouseControl system locally.

Personal Family Portal

Your own secure subdomain for remote access — like familyname.housecontrol.au — no VPN or open ports needed.

Custom Dashboards

Dashboards tailored to your devices, layout, and daily routines — built by us to your requirements, enjoyed by you.

Vast Variations of Sensors

At the core of HouseControl is a local mesh network that unites your sensors, cameras and IoT devices through one Home Assistant instance — gathering temperature, movement, door locks, lights and audio, all securely within your premises. No cloud, no third parties, just your home working as one.

Ongoing Support^

Because we built your system, we're invested in making sure you get the most out of it. This isn't a one-off sale — not set up and left to hope it works. HouseControl provides ongoing maintenance so it's never a short-lived system. Backed by a long-standing, reputable Adelaide company, we keep your system running smoothly, and whenever you need support, you get it locally — not from an overseas call centre.

Hardware Included

No need to pay for hardware that would otherwise cost thousands of dollars — the core system is included in your monthly plan on a rolling annual direct debit. Because it's an open-source system, you can buy whatever sensors and devices you like: Home Assistant is one of the most popular home automation platforms and supports a vast array of custom sensors. And to make sure you pick well, we also have locally tested and rebuilt sensors and devices. Cancel within 30 days of contract start or at the end of your plan term.

Popular Automations Our Customers Love

These examples show what's possible — your setup will be designed around your home and your life.

Get notified when family members arrive at school or home. See everyone's live location on a map, with history of places they've been — all stored locally, never in the cloud.

"Welcome Home" Scene Essential Performance

Porch lights turn on, AC adjusts, music starts, certain drops — ready for your home arrival.

Solar‑Aware Hot Water Essential Performance

Heat water only when excess solar energy is available — save on bills.

Room‑Based Climate Essential Performance

AC and heating only in occupied rooms — no wasted energy.

Open‑Window Detection Essential Performance

Heating or AC pauses automatically when a window is opened.

Chore‑Based Rewards Essential Performance

Kids earn screen time by completing chores — linked to smart plugs and consoles.

Network‑Wide Traffic Filtering Essential Performance

Ad Blocking integration blocks ads, malware and unwanted websites across every device in your home.

Goodnight Mode Performance

One tap locks doors, turns off lights, and arms cameras for the night.

Home Security Performance

Turn your existing cameras into a real intruder alarm — a true siren sounds when the perimeter is breached, with alerts only while armed and no false triggers.

Home Media Performance

All your entertainment in one place — thousands of movies and TV shows at the fingertips of your remote, no ads, no limits, all included in the plan.

Why HouseControl Is Different

Everything Runs Locally

Your data stays inside your home. Automations continue to work even when the internet doesn't.

How this compares to others

Google Home and Alexa rely heavily on cloud servers
Most automations break when the internet drops
Cloud vendors collect usage data for analytics and advertising
Vendors can discontinue services after only a few years

Why it matters

Full privacy — nothing leaves your home
Faster automations with zero cloud delay
Works during internet outages
No dependency on big‑tech servers
Your home stays functional even if a vendor shuts down a service

Compatible With Hundreds of Devices

Lights, plugs, sensors, cameras, solar systems, speakers — almost any brand can be integrated.

How this compares to others

Google/Alexa/HomeKit only support devices in their approved ecosystem
Many brands don't talk to each other
Vendor lock‑in limits future upgrades
Some systems require multiple apps for different devices

Why it matters

Mix‑and‑match almost any brand you want
Add new devices without replacing old ones
Your home evolves with your needs
One unified dashboard instead of six different apps

Built for Families

Presence detection, routines, screen‑time rewards, safety alerts — everyone stays connected.

How this compares to others

Most smart‑home apps offer basic routines, not family‑aware logic
No built‑in screen‑time reward systems
Limited presence detection (usually phone‑based only)
No cross‑device coordination for family routines

Why it matters

Automations adapt to who's home, not just the time of day
Kids can earn screen time through chores
Notifications when someone arrives or leaves a designated zone
Family routines become effortless and consistent

Energy‑Smart by Design

Optimise solar usage, automate hot water, reduce waste — save money and reduce energy consumption.

How this compares to others

Google/Alexa have almost no energy automation features
Solar systems rarely integrate with smart devices
No native load‑shifting or solar‑aware logic
Most systems can't automate based on real‑time power data

Why it matters

Save money by using solar power intelligently
Automate hot water, AC, and appliances based on energy availability
Reduce waste by shutting off unused rooms
See real‑time energy insights in your dashboard

A Managed Service, Not Only a DIY Project

We install it. We configure it. We support it. You enjoy it.

How this compares to others

Google/Alexa/Tuya/SmartLife use a one‑size‑fits‑all template
No personalised dashboards
No custom automations
No support
No remote monitoring or maintenance

Why it matters

You get a fully built smart‑home system, not a box of parts
We handle updates, fixes, and improvements
Fully DIY‑able — you choose how much to do yourself
You always have someone local to call when you need help

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