Smart Home Electrician in North Vancouver

Smart switches, thermostats, cameras and locks, installed and wired properly by a licensed electrician. The practical smart home, without the five figure price tag.

Fully Licensed & Insured Electrician

Certified Lutron Pro Installer

Wired Properly, Not Just Plugged In

Straight Advice on What's Worth It

A Smart Home That Actually Makes Sense

There are two kinds of smart home company in North Vancouver. There are the high end integrators who build hundred thousand dollar Savant systems for luxury homes, and there is what most people actually want, which is smart switches that work, a thermostat that pays for itself, cameras they can check from their phone, and a front door they can unlock for the dog walker.

We do the second kind, and we do it properly. As a licensed electrician and certified Lutron Pro installer, we wire smart devices in so they are reliable and safe, rather than a pile of gadgets that half work and drop off the network every few weeks.

If you genuinely want a full luxury automation system with motorized shades and whole home audio, we will tell you honestly that a specialist integrator is a better fit. For everything short of that, we are exactly who you want.

What We Install

Smart Switches and Dimmers

Lutron Caseta and similar, wired in at the switch so they work reliably and control your existing lights without swapping every bulb.

Smart Thermostats

Nest, Ecobee and similar, wired correctly including the common wire that a lot of older North Vancouver homes are missing.

Security Cameras

Wired and wireless cameras placed where they actually cover the property, with power run cleanly rather than a cord taped to the wall.

Video Doorbells

Hardwired doorbell cameras with the correct transformer, so they charge properly and do not die every winter.

Smart Locks and Keypads

Keyless entry installed and set up, so you can let people in without hiding a key under the mat.

Motion and Occupancy Sensors

Lights that come on when you walk in and off when the room is empty, wired into the switching properly.

Smart Home Wiring and Neutrals

Adding the neutral wires and boxes that smart switches need but older homes often do not have.

Scenes and App Setup

Getting it all onto one app and setting up the everyday scenes so it is genuinely usable, not just installed.

Just want better lighting or dimming without a whole smart system? That is on our lighting page. Outdoor lighting you can control is covered on the landscape lighting page.

Why Your Smart Switch Might Not Work in an Older Home

Here is something the box at the hardware store does not tell you. Most smart switches need a neutral wire at the switch box to work, and a lot of North Vancouver homes built before the 1980s simply do not have one there.

This is the single most common reason a DIY smart switch install fails. People buy the switch, open the wall, and find there is nothing to connect it to. As electricians, this is a straightforward fix for us. We can add the neutral, or in some cases recommend a switch designed to work without one.

It is also exactly the kind of thing worth sorting out during a renovation or a panel upgrade, while things are already open.

Why Have an Electrician Do It

It actually stays working

A device wired into the wall properly does not drop off the network the way something plugged into a smart plug behind the couch does. Hardwired is reliable in a way that battery and plug in gear is not.

It is safe and to code

Cameras, doorbells and hardwired devices involve real wiring. Done wrong, that is a fire and a code problem. Done by a licensed electrician, it is neither.

We tell you what is worth it

Not every smart gadget is worth the money, and we will say so. A smart thermostat pays for itself. A smart switch in a room you barely use probably does not. You get honest advice, not an upsell.

Smart Home Installation Across North Vancouver

We install smart home devices throughout North Vancouver, including Lynn Valley, Lonsdale, Edgemont, Capilano, Delbrook, Deep Cove, Canyon Heights and Blueridge, along with West Vancouver and the North Shore.

Building a new home and want it wired for smart control from the start? That is best done at rough in, which we cover on our new construction page.

What Our Clients Say

Clean, professional, and reliable installed my EV charger. Thank you.

This will be the second time Ali at Greenvolt has done work at our place, and on both occasions he has done a terrific job! The installation this time was somewhat challenging, but Ali quickly found a solution. He was also able to help us on another small wiring issue. Ali is very personable, his rates are reasonable and he is a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!

If you’re looking for an electrician with vast information, well organized, knowledgeable, experienced and swift at the same time I highly recommend Ali! Although there was some obstacles along the way but he made it look so easy to fulfill the task in hand. We couldn’t be more gratified with the service.

I had an amazing experience with Greenvoltelectric! Their team was incredibly professional, punctual, and detail-oriented. They provided top-notch service and took the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I understood the process and options available. The quality of their work was outstanding, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was completed perfectly. I highly recommend Greenvoltelectric to anyone looking for reliable and professional electrical services. Thank you for your exceptional work!

I have been working with Ali and his crew at Greenvolt Electric Company for a couple of years now, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. Ali goes above and beyond, no matter the size of the project. Whether it’s a small job or a big project, Ali and his team deliver exceptional service every time. I have no doubt that Greenvolt Electric Company is the best option for any electrical work. Highly recommended!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why won't my smart switch work in my older house?

Most smart switches need a neutral wire at the switch box, and many North Vancouver homes built before the 1980s do not have one there. We can add the neutral, or fit a switch that works without one. It is one of the most common things we sort out.

2. Do I need a whole automation system, or can I start small?

Start small. Most people begin with a thermostat, a couple of smart switches and a camera, then add more later. You do not need a big integrated system to get most of the benefit.

3. Are you a Lutron installer?

Yes, we are a certified Lutron Pro installer. Lutron Caseta is one of the most reliable smart lighting control systems for a normal home, and we set it up so it actually works the way you expect.

4. Can you install cameras and doorbells I already bought?

Usually yes. Bring what you have and we will install and wire it. If something you bought is not going to work well where you want it, we will tell you before we put it up.

5. Do you do the big luxury automation systems?

No, and we are upfront about that. Full Savant systems with motorized shades and whole home audio are best handled by a specialist integrator. We do the practical smart home, which is what most people actually want.

6. Will a smart thermostat really save me money?

Generally yes, especially if your heating runs when nobody is home. It is one of the few smart devices that reliably pays for itself, which is why it is usually the first thing we suggest.

7. Is a hardwired camera better than a wireless one?

For anything permanent, yes. Hardwired means no batteries to change and no dropping off the wifi. Wireless is fine for spots where running a wire is impractical, and we will advise on which makes sense where.

8. Can you set it all up on one app?

As much as the devices allow. Some brands play nicely together and some insist on their own app. We will steer you toward gear that works together so you are not juggling six apps.

Make Your Home a Bit Smarter

Tell us what you would like to control and we will tell you what it takes, what it costs, and honestly whether it is worth it. No pressure and no upsell.