Smart Home Installation in Orange, CT
Orange developed as a post-war suburban community, and a significant portion of its housing stock dates from the 1950s through 1970s. Homes built during that period were wired without a neutral conductor at switch locations — a detail that was inconsequential then but creates a real obstacle now. The majority of today’s smart switches require that neutral wire to operate properly. PowerPlus Electric evaluates every switch box before installation to confirm what’s present and what, if anything, needs to change before a smart device can be installed correctly.
PowerPlus handles the electrical scope of smart home work: wiring, box preparation, circuit modifications, and device connections. We are not an IT or AV company. Our electricians are licensed under CT E1 #197810, and we work within the service territory of United Illuminating. Call for an estimate: (203) 747-5335.
What PowerPlus Handles in Orange
- Smart switch and dimmer installation: Neutral wire check at each switch location before any device is mounted
- Smart outlet installation: Swapping standard receptacles for smart outlet hardware
- Smart thermostat wiring (C-wire): Running or confirming a common wire to support continuous thermostat power
- Circuit work for smart devices: Adding or modifying circuits where smart devices call for dedicated power
- Electrical box upgrades: Replacing shallow or non-standard boxes to accommodate smart device depth and wiring
What PowerPlus Handles vs. What We Don’t
PowerPlus provides wiring, circuit work, box upgrades, and physical installation of smart devices. Setting up Wi-Fi, configuring hubs, or building scenes and automations falls outside our electrical scope.
Device programming is not a standard part of our service and is addressed on a case-by-case basis only. Our electrical installations are compatible with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Lutron platforms.