Project Details:
Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
Project Type: Full Electrical Upgrade, AV, Security & Smart Home Integration
Located in Grey Lynn, this beautifully renovated home was designed to combine modern comfort, strong security, high-quality entertainment, and intuitive smart home control within one seamless environment.
Safe N Sound was engaged to deliver a complete integrated home technology solution, combining a full electrical upgrade with smart home automation, audio-visual systems, networking, and security. The goal was to create a home that feels effortless to live in while remaining safe, reliable, and ready for future technology.
Learn more about the systems used in this project through our smart home automation and technology integration services
Comprehensive Services Delivered
Safe N Sound provided a complete end-to-end solution including design, installation, programming, testing, and handover.
Key components included:
- Full electrical upgrade to New Zealand regulations and standards
- Control4 smart home system design and installation
- Audio-visual system integration
- Whole-home network and Wi-Fi installation
- Security system installation with Control4 integration
- Lighting design and smart lighting control
- Intercom and remote access integration
- Multi-room indoor and outdoor audio
Key equipment included:
Control4
- 10-inch interface
- EA-3 processor
- wireless sensors
- lighting dimmer keypads
- DS2 intercom system
- Neeo remote control
Electrical
- Hager Finesse switch plates
- Schneider Domae switchgear
- Halcyon downlights
- accent LED strip lighting
Network
- Araknis Wi-Fi access points
- Araknis switch and connections
Audio
- Sonos Amps
- Sonos Arc soundbar
- Sonos Sub
- Episode Signature 7 Series in-ceiling speakers
- Episode 6-inch landscape speakers
Security
- Arrowhead alarm with Control4 integration module
By integrating these systems into one coordinated platform, the home now supports simpler control, stronger entertainment, improved security, and a future-ready technology foundation.
Tailored Technology for a Renovated Grey Lynn Home
The homeowners wanted more than a visual renovation. They wanted a home that matched the way they live, entertain, and relax day to day.
The brief included:
- integrating lighting, audio, security, and networking into one simple platform
- improving comfort and entertainment with high-quality AV
- completing a full electrical upgrade for safety and compliance
- creating a strong technology foundation for future additions such as EV charging and smart devices
Every system was designed to align with the renovation and support everyday use, ensuring the technology feels integrated rather than added on later.
The result is a Grey Lynn home where smart technology supports both lifestyle and design.
Advanced Technology Integration
Multiple connected systems work together to support comfort, control, entertainment, security, and connectivity throughout the property.
Full Electrical Upgrade
A renovation of this scale required a strong electrical foundation that could support both current living and future technology needs.
This included:
- full upgrade to New Zealand safety standards
- Hager Finesse switch plates to complement the home’s modern aesthetic
- Schneider Domae switchgear for reliable distribution and safety
- Halcyon downlights and accent LED strip lighting for ambience and efficiency
This ensures the home is not only visually refined, but also safe, compliant, and ready for modern electrical demands.
Audio-Visual Integration
Entertainment was a major part of the project, with AV integrated across the home and outdoor areas.
This included:
- Sonos Arc soundbar and Sonos Sub in the main living area
- Episode Signature in-ceiling speakers for high-quality multi-room audio
- Episode landscape speakers to extend sound outdoors
- Sonos Amps connecting the wider audio system into one coordinated setup
This allows the homeowners to enjoy seamless, high-quality sound indoors and outdoors, whether relaxing quietly or entertaining guests.
Whole-Home Network Upgrade
Reliable connectivity was essential to support automation, streaming, security, and wider smart home performance.
Safe N Sound installed:
- Araknis Wi-Fi access points
- Araknis switches and network connections
This creates strong coverage across the home and provides the network foundation needed for consistent performance across all smart home systems.
Security & Intercom Integration
Security was designed to provide peace of mind while remaining discreet and easy to manage.
This included:
- Arrowhead alarm system integrated into Control4
- wireless sensors installed to avoid disrupting the interior design
- Control4 DS2 intercom system for secure entry management
- remote access and control through the wider smart home platform
This allows the family to manage entry, monitor security, and maintain stronger control from one central system.
Control4 Smart Home Integration
At the centre of the home is a Control4 automation system that brings multiple technologies together into one intuitive interface.
This included:
- EA-3 processor
- 10-inch touchscreen
- Neeo remote
- wall-mounted keypads for everyday control
- customised lighting scenes and automation routines
This allows the homeowners to manage lighting, audio, and security with ease.
For example, a single button can dim the lights, adjust audio, and arm the security system at night, turning multiple actions into one simple routine.
Project Process
Safe N Sound follows a structured delivery process to ensure reliability, integration, and long-term performance.
Discovery & Site Assessment
A detailed consultation and site review identified the homeowners’ priorities, the scope of the renovation, and the technologies required across the home.
System Design
A tailored electrical, AV, networking, security, and smart home solution was developed to align with the layout of the property and the way the family would use it.
Installation & Configuration
All systems were professionally installed, integrated, and configured to ensure smooth operation across the home.
Testing & Handover
The full system was tested, and the homeowners were guided through the controls, scenes, and automation features to ensure confident daily use.
Ongoing Support
Safe N Sound continues to provide support and maintenance to ensure the home remains reliable, connected, and easy to manage.
Client Outcomes & Benefits
Stylish, Modern Living
Electrical, lighting, and AV upgrades sit comfortably within the renovation and support the design of the home.
Stronger Security
Integrated alarm, sensors, and intercom systems provide greater peace of mind without disrupting the interior aesthetic.
Immersive Home Entertainment
Multi-room indoor and outdoor audio create a more refined and enjoyable everyday living experience.
Reliable Smart Home Foundation
Araknis networking supports automation, streaming, and connected devices throughout the home.
Future-Ready Infrastructure
The home is now better prepared for future technology additions and expanding smart home requirements.
Technology That Complements the Space
Technology should enhance a home, not dominate it.
At this Grey Lynn property, electrical upgrades, Control4 automation, integrated AV, discreet security, and reliable networking work together quietly in the background to support how the home looks, feels, and functions.
Safe N Sound has over 15 years of experience delivering integrated AV, electrical, security, and smart home technology solutions across commercial and residential environments throughout New Zealand.
Why Choose Safe N Sound?
Safe N Sound specialises in integrated technology solutions for premium homes and commercial spaces across New Zealand.
Clients choose Safe N Sound for:
- integrated delivery across electrical, smart home automation, AV, networking, and security
- end-to-end service from design to installation and support
- practical systems that are easy to use every day
- clean installations that respect the design of the home
- future-ready infrastructure designed for long-term flexibility
- local expertise with ongoing support and maintenance
Explore the full range of systems Safe N Sound installs on the Safe N Sound services page.
Conclusion
The Grey Lynn Project demonstrates how integrated technology can elevate both the style and function of a modern home renovation.
By combining a compliance-driven electrical upgrade with Control4 smart home integration, Sonos AV systems, Araknis networking, and Arrowhead security, Safe N Sound delivered a home that is safe, connected, and effortless to live in.
As more homeowners look to modernise their homes through thoughtful renovation and smart technology, Safe N Sound continues to deliver practical, polished, and future-ready residential solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Planning a Similar Project?
Many homeowners engage Safe N Sound during the planning stage of a renovation or smart home upgrade to ensure electrical, AV, security, and automation systems are integrated correctly from the start.
Early coordination helps avoid issues such as:
- technology that feels added on rather than built into the home
- visible cabling or poorly placed equipment
- weak Wi-Fi coverage across the property
- limited flexibility for future smart home features
- electrical infrastructure that does not support long-term technology needs
Safe N Sound works with homeowners, builders, architects, and designers to integrate electrical, automation, AV, security, and connectivity into one coordinated solution.
If you are planning a renovation, electrical upgrade, or residential smart home refresh, our team can help design a solution that supports both the space and the way it will be used.
