How Much Does Home Automation Cost?

If you’re building your dream home, one of the key questions you should ask is: Should I allocate a budget for smart home technology? The answer is simple—yes! Investing in a smart installation from the beginning will bring long-term benefits in energy efficiency, comfort, and cost savings.

🏡 Nearly Zero-Energy Homes: The Future of Construction

When building a home, there are many expenses to consider, and making the right choices can be challenging. Energy-saving systems such as solar panels, heat pumps, underfloor heating, and ventilation systems are becoming standard requirements for energy-efficient homes.

🌍 According to the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), all new buildings must be nearly zero-energy (nZEB) from 2021 onward.

📉 While the initial cost of these energy-efficient systems may be high, they pay for themselves over time through significant reductions in energy bills. The return on investment (ROI) is calculated based on the lifespan of the system and the annual energy savings it generates.

💰 Initial Cost vs. Long-Term Benefits

Many assume that smart home automation follows the same principle—that higher upfront costs lead to long-term energy savings. However, this doesn’t mean you need to fully automate everything from day one.

🔹 What if you start small and expand over time?

When building a new home, you’re in the perfect position to future-proof your space with a wired home automation system like KNX. Unlike wireless systems, KNX offers unlimited possibilities, making it a long-term, scalable solution. However, to take full advantage, the necessary infrastructure must be installed during construction—which is why it’s important to budget for it early on.

📌 Retrofitting a wired smart home system later can be much more expensive and complex. So, it’s always best to include smart technology in your home design and budget from the start.

📈 Smart Homes Grow With You: A Step-by-Step Approach

🏗 You don’t need to install everything all at once. Instead, you can start with a basic smart infrastructure and expand over time as your budget allows.

✔ Smart installations last much longer than traditional household devices.
✔ There is no expiration date on energy savings or enhanced comfort.
✔ Additional smart features can be integrated whenever you’re ready.

The more smart applications you add, the greater the benefits. However, as the saying goes: “Rome wasn’t built in a day”—and neither should your smart home be fully integrated from day one!

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