Smart Home Setup in Cologne and Bonn
A smart home should make daily life easier. Not more fragile. I set up systems in a way that stays understandable and does not fall apart whenever the internet has a bad day.
The focus is on clean local setups with Home Assistant or openHAB, but individual devices like Philips Hue, IKEA TRÅDFRI, thermostats and cameras can also be connected sensibly.
On site and remote
I help with new installations, cleaning up existing systems and automations that are actually useful in daily life.
Around Cologne, Bonn and Niederkassel I can check devices, wireless coverage and the network directly, which often matters for Zigbee, WiFi devices and local hubs.
What I can help with
- Home Assistant or openHAB setup
- lighting, heating and shutters
- sensors, scenes and routines
- connecting existing devices
- local control instead of unnecessary cloud dependency
How it usually works
- check existing devices and wishes
- review hub and network setup
- start with small, readable automations
- test everything together so you can use it later
Trust and transparency
I prefer smart home setups that are stable and understandable. You should be able to operate the system yourself afterwards.
Quick questions
Do I need to buy everything new?
No. A lot can often be reused. I first check what is already there and what is actually missing.
Can it run without cloud services?
Often yes. Not every device is ideal for that, but local control is always part of the planning.
Can you help with Home Assistant issues?
Yes. I check integrations, automations, backups, updates and the network connection of the devices.