Amit Ravat, MD of Lithe Audio AV and Retrotouch Smart Switches, looks at opportunities for electricians to win more work by using their existing electrical installation skills to maximise the boom in demand for smart home entertainment, music and lighting systems.
By positioning yourself as a forward-thinking electrician with expertise in cutting-edge smart home solutions, you’ll be well-equipped to maximise the growing smart home trend to capture new business opportunities, and build lasting client relationships.
Enhanced service offerings
Capitalise on the demand for smart home technologies by offering Lithe Audio Bluetooth ceiling speakers as part of your electrical services
Market expansion
Increase your reach by tapping into the growing smart home market, attracting tech-savvy clients looking for modern solutions.
Differentiate your business
By providing state-of-the-art smart home integrations, you can set yourself apart from traditional electricians. Easy-to-install solutions such as the ones offered by Lithe Audio and Retrotouch don’t need complicated additional training to give you this advantage
Upsell potential
Leverage your installations to upsell additional smart technologies, increasing revenue through comprehensive smart home packages.
Professional development
Enhance your expertise and credibility by staying updated on smart tech trends with training and insights from Lithe Audio, positioning yourself as an industry leader as part of the pro installer program.
Client retention and loyalty
Foster stronger client relationships through personalised smart home solutions that meet their evolving needs.
Long-term profitability
Secure ongoing business through maintenance services and periodic upgrades to client systems, ensuring sustained profitability.
These opportunities allow you to maximise your skills and keep pace with the evolving electrical industry landscape.
Why add ceiling speakers to your service offering?
Lithe Audio Bluetooth ceiling speakers seamlessly blend into existing electrical systems, making installation as easy as fitting a downlight for skilled electricians.
The straightforward installation process minimises disruptions and opens doors for professionals to expand their service offerings in smart home markets – and providing a product that combines luxury with practicality ensures customer satisfaction and can lead to increased referrals and repeat business.
Lithe Audio speakers are compatible with popular smart home systems, offering hands-free voice control and easy App management for a sophisticated user experience. With their elegant and unobtrusive design, the speakers enhance home aesthetics, appealing to both interior designers and homeowners seeking a modern look.
Ideal for various spaces in the home, including kitchens, living rooms, garden rooms and offices the speakers deliver superior audio clarity in every room and are perfect for music enthusiasts who desire a rich listening experience without compromising style.
Staying ahead of the innovation curve, Lithe Audio speakers are regularly updated to integrate with the latest smart devices and platforms. And to appeal to the environmentally- aware consumer, they’re also designed with energy-saving features, contributing to a more sustainable home without sacrificing performance.
Why add smart switches?
As consumer demand for wireless, voice-controlled smart home products increases, there’s a growing opportunity for electricians to offer smart finishing touches such as advanced voice- and App-operated switches to work seamlessly with the latest home lighting systems.
The good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated to install these switches – they can be retrofitted into an existing socket. It’s the same wiring; you’re simply adding more tech with the same install.
Retrotouch has developed a range of smart switches to meet consumer demand for voice-controlled lighting systems. Ease of installation was a priority in the design, as was sleek looks and attractive finishes. The Retrotouch smart light switch range is super-stylish with attractive glass finishes and in a range of colour options.
The switches add the perfect finishing touch to any home, delivering advanced smart features in one easy-to-fit unit. For electricians installing the Philips Hue lighting system, Retrotouch also offers a Philips Hue smart light switch that is literally ‘stick anywhere’.
These are not dependent on a ‘whole home’ smart lighting system but can be used in the kitchen alone if required. The wireless, stick-anywhere, battery- free switches can control up to 50 Philips Hue lights and lamps simultaneously. They ensure that the Philips Hue lighting system is always-on and smart, working seamlessly from the switch, via motion, voice and App controls.
For consumers who are looking for the ultimate finishing touch to their beautiful home décor – smart home or otherwise – we’re excited to be launching our new Aura light switches in 2025.
Innovative modular design with interchangeable panels
The Retrotouch Aura range is a collection of attractive ‘clip on’ aluminium front panels that quickly and easily attach to the Retrotouch Aura base, creating a stunning lighting installation for design-conscious customers.
The front panels have a high quality look and feel and come in three finishes: Brushed Nickel, Brushed Brass, Matt Black. The range has been designed to meet growing consumer demand for classy, classic finishing touches to their interior design and lighting schemes.
As always with our Retrotouch ranges, ease of installation has been a design priority. Electricians will find them quick to install and we can guarantee that thanks to the quality materials and finish, customer satisfaction will be high.
We’ve also ensured that the price point for the switches is very competitive so they are a viable, affordable option for all types of renovation or new-build.
Browse the Retrotouch Aura Switch range here
Get more details on Lithe Audio’s range of in-ceiling speakers and installed entertainment solutions here
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