Lighting Control That Works Around You

The right lighting changes how a room feels. It affects how you work, how you relax and how your home looks. Most homes have lighting that does one thing — on or off. A professionally designed smart lighting system does far more than that.

We design and install Control4 lighting control systems for homes across Surrey and Guildford. Every system is configured around how you live — your rooms, your routines and the atmosphere you want to create.

What a Smart Lighting Control System Actually Does

A Control4 lighting system replaces standard switches with intelligent dimmers and keypads that connect to your wider smart home. From a single button, app or voice command, you can control every light in your home individually or as part of a scene.

Scenes let you set the lighting for an entire room or the whole house in one action. For example:

  • Dinner scene dims the dining room, turns off the kitchen work lights and sets the hallway to low
  • Cinema scene closes the blinds, dims the living room and switches on the screen lighting
  • Goodnight button turns off every light in the house, locks the doors, arms the security system and sets the heating
  • Good Morning scene brings the bedroom lights up gradually, raises the blinds and starts the kitchen lighting at full brightness
  • Away mode varies the lighting throughout the day to make the house appear occupied

All of this can be triggered from a keypad on the wall, the Control4 app on your phone or tablet, or by voice through integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Smart Lighting for Large Properties in Guildford, Surrey

Large properties bring particular challenges for lighting control. Multiple floors, outbuildings, extensive gardens and a high number of individual circuits make manual control impractical and whole-house energy management difficult without the right system.

Control4 lighting is designed to scale. Whether your property has 10 circuits or 100, the system manages them consistently from a single interface. Lighting in the garden, the garage, the pool house and every room inside the main house can all be controlled and automated in the same way.

We work with properties across Surrey and Guildford including:

  • Large detached homes and country properties
  • Period properties and listed buildings where discreet installation is important
  • New builds where lighting control is planned from the first fix stage
  • Properties with extensive gardens, outbuildings or annexes
  • Homes with existing Control4 smart home systems being upgraded or extended

Smart Lighting in Existing Homes - No Full Rewire Required

One of the most common questions we are asked is whether smart lighting requires a full rewire. In most cases it does not.

Control4 lighting control works with your existing wiring in the majority of installations. Intelligent dimmers and keypads are fitted in place of standard switches, and the Control4 processor connects and manages the whole system. Where some additional cabling is required, our NICEIC approved electrical team handles all associated electrical work to the required standard.

Whether your home is a modern new build or a period property, we assess what is in place and design a system that works with your existing infrastructure wherever possible.

Energy Saving With Smart Lighting Control

Smart lighting does not just make your home more comfortable - it reduces energy consumption in ways that standard switches cannot.

  • Lights turn off automatically when a room is unoccupied, using motion sensors to detect presence
  • Outdoor lighting adjusts to sunrise and sunset times, running only when needed
  • Dimming lights to 80% brightness extends bulb life and reduces energy use without a noticeable difference in light output
  • A single Goodbye scene turns off every light in the house when you leave, removing the risk of lights being left on in unused rooms
  • Lighting and heating can work together shades, thermostats and lighting responding to conditions inside and outside the home

Over time, these savings are meaningful particularly in larger properties with a high number of circuits running throughout the day.

Lighting as Part of Your Wider Smart Home

Control4 lighting works at its best when it is part of a fully integrated smart home system. Lighting, heating, security, audio, motorised blinds and home cinema can all respond to each other and to you — automatically.

Examples of how lighting integrates with other systems:

  • The home cinema scene dims the room lights and closes the blinds as the film starts
  • The security system triggers garden and hallway lights when motion is detected outside
  • The heating system and lighting adjust together when the house switches to Away mode
  • Multi-room audio and lighting scenes activate together from a single keypad button
  • Garden lighting activates as the garage door opens on your return home

If you already have a Control4 system installed, adding or upgrading lighting control is straightforward. If you are planning a new smart home from scratch, lighting is one of the first systems we design — because it touches every room in the house.

What We Provide

Every lighting installation is designed, supplied and installed by our team. We handle everything from the initial survey through to programming and handover.

  • Site survey and lighting system design
  • Control4 lighting processor and keypad supply and installation
  • Intelligent dimmer and switch installation throughout the property
  • Scene programming tailored to your routines and preferences
  • Integration with your existing or new Control4 smart home system
  • Outdoor and garden lighting control
  • Motorised blind and shade integration
  • Associated electrical work carried out by our NICEIC approved team
  • Ongoing support and system updates

Why Choose Total AV Control for Smart Lighting?

  • Control4 Certified we are an authorised Control4 installer, qualified to design, install and program Control4 lighting and smart home systems.
  • NICEIC approved all associated electrical work is carried out by our qualified electrical team to the required standard.
  • CEDIA members recognised membership in the residential AV and smart home industry.
  • 20 years of experience designing and installing connected systems for homes across Surrey and the South East.
  • Local to Guildford based on the edge of Guildford, working throughout Surrey, Hampshire and the South East.
  • Integrated approach lighting is always designed alongside your smart home, home cinema, networking and security systems.

Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Lighting Control

Does smart lighting require a full rewire?

In most cases, no. Control4 lighting control works with your existing wiring in the majority of installations. Intelligent dimmers and keypads replace your existing switches without the need for a full rewire. Where additional cabling is needed, our NICEIC approved electrical team handles all associated work.

Can smart lighting work in a period property?

Yes. We have installed Control4 lighting in period properties and listed buildings across Surrey. Installation is planned carefully to keep disruption and visible cabling to a minimum. Keypads and dimmers are available in a range of finishes to suit traditional and contemporary interiors.

What is a lighting scene?

A lighting scene is a pre-set combination of light levels across multiple rooms or circuits, activated by a single button, app tap or voice command. For example, a Cinema scene might dim the living room, turn off the kitchen and switch on low lighting behind the screen all in one action.

Can I control my lighting when I am away from home?

Yes. The Control4 app gives you full control of your lighting from anywhere with an internet connection. You can also set your lighting to vary automatically throughout the day when you are away, which helps deter opportunist intruders.

Does smart lighting work with voice control?

Yes. Control4 integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, allowing you to control individual lights and activate scenes by voice.

Can smart lighting save me money on energy bills?

Yes. Automated lighting that responds to occupancy, daylight levels and scheduled routines reduces unnecessary energy use particularly in larger properties where lights are commonly left on in unoccupied rooms. Dimming circuits also extends bulb life and reduces running costs over time.

Can you add smart lighting to an existing Control4 system?

Yes. If you already have a Control4 smart home system, adding or extending lighting control is straightforward. We assess your existing system, design the additional lighting circuits and program them into your current setup.

What happens if the internet goes down — do my lights still work?

Yes. Control4 lighting runs on your local network and does not rely on an internet connection to function. Keypads and switches continue to operate normally if your internet connection is interrupted. Remote access via the app requires internet, but all local control remains unaffected.

Do you cover areas outside Guildford?

We are based in Guildford and work throughout Surrey, Hampshire and the wider South East. Contact us to confirm coverage for your area.