The Best Smart Home Upgrades for Autumn 2025

Warm Up with Smart Heating and Climate Control

With summer heatwaves a distant memory, you’ll want to enjoy cosy surroundings and comfortable temperatures at autumn draws in. A smart thermostat is one of the most user-friendly ways to control the climate throughout your home, but what about optimising functionality with floor heating integration and zoned control?

Zone heating allows you to programme the system to control different spaces at different times. Perhaps you want to heat bedrooms to a lower temperature than living spaces, for example, or maybe you want to heat an entertainment zone earlier than a dining room? Whatever your day-to-day routine is, you can upgrade your smart home system to ensure seamless climate control throughout your property.

Enhance Comfort with Seasonal Lighting Automation

With less natural light around, seasonal lighting automation is a fantastic way to mitigate the impact of dark mornings and shorter days. You can program dedicated automation rules that match your day-to-day routine, such as sunrise lighting to wake you naturally. Alternatively, link your system to astronomic events and allow it to adapt to the changing natural light and adjust interior and exterior illumination accordingly.

Upgrade Your Wi-Fi for Home Working and Streaming

Increasing reliance on network connectivity and Wi-Fi means the placement of hardwired and Wi-Fi connections should be carefully considered prior to installation. Depending on how many people share your home, you may find that tens (or even hundreds!) of devices are connected to your network at any one time.

From laptops, smart TVs, mobile phones and tablets to smart lights, window treatments, thermostats and IoT-enabled appliances, it’s easy to see why networks need to be more resilient than ever before.

Failing to install the right equipment for your automated system can result in reduced performance, limited functionality and even security risks, which is why we take extra care to consider your network and Wi-Fi needs before planning an install. By designing your system in accordance with your lifestyle, we can ensure that you have the right network and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote work, online studying, gaming, streaming and much, much more.

Secure Your Home as the Nights Get Longer

Shorter days mean darker mornings and evenings, which may raise concerns over security. By upgrading your smart security system now, you can enjoy peace of mind throughout autumn and winter.

Upgrading to 4K cameras, video intercoms and/or keypad entry systems can be a great way to boost security and keep your property secure. However, don’t rely on equipment upgrades alone. Be sure to explore the varying features available to maximise convenience and functionality. By enabling real-time notifications and using remote access, for example, you can view your property at any time, from any location and respond to alerts instantly.

Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Plan Bigger Smart Projects

From whole-home automation installations to equipment upgrades and home cinema integration, autumn is the ideal time to undertook smart home projects. By planning your upgrades now, you can have them completed before winter arrives, which means you’ll be able to make the most of the latest tech throughout the holiday season.

To find out more or to start planning smart home upgrades now, book a consultation with our team on 0207 720 7877, email us at info@element29.co.uk or send us a message here.