Yes — Done’s licensed electricians install and integrate a wide range of smart home electrical devices, from smart switches and dimmers to whole-home surge protection, smart smoke detectors, and EV chargers. If it connects to your home’s wiring, Done can handle the installation and make sure it’s done to code.
What Counts as a Smart Home Electrical Upgrade
Smart home technology has expanded well beyond voice-controlled light bulbs. On the electrical side, meaningful upgrades include smart switches and dimmers (which replace standard switches and let you control lighting from your phone or voice assistant), smart outlets (which can cut power to devices on a schedule or via app), whole-home surge protectors installed at the panel, smart thermostats wired into your HVAC system, dedicated circuits for high-draw smart appliances, and Level 2 EV charger installations.
More advanced projects include smart electrical panels — newer panel technology that gives you circuit-level monitoring and remote control from a smartphone — and whole-home backup battery systems that integrate with solar panels or the grid to keep your home powered during outages. Done handles all of these at the residential level.
Why Smart Upgrades Often Require an Electrician
Some smart devices install without any electrical expertise — a smart plug goes straight into an existing outlet. But most meaningful smart home electrical upgrades touch your wiring in ways that require a licensed professional. Smart switches, for example, require a neutral wire at the switch box, which older Denver-area homes often lack. Running that neutral wire correctly — without overloading existing conduit or violating code — is a licensed electrician’s job. Similarly, EV chargers require a dedicated 240V circuit sized for the charger’s amperage, and panel work of any kind should never be DIY.
Colorado homes at altitude also face specific considerations: wide temperature swings affect smart device reliability outdoors, and the combination of low humidity and frequent static discharge can stress sensitive electronics. A licensed electrician can specify devices rated for Colorado conditions and install surge protection that protects your investment.
Popular Smart Home Upgrades Done Installs
- Smart switches and dimmers (Lutron, Leviton, Kasa, and others) with neutral wire runs where needed
- Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with interconnected wiring
- Whole-home surge protectors installed at the main panel
- Level 2 EV charger installation on a dedicated 240V circuit
- Smart thermostat wiring (C-wire installation for homes without one)
- Dedicated circuits for home offices, media rooms, or high-draw appliances
- Backup power and battery storage integration
Planning a Smart Home Project
The best smart home upgrades start with an honest assessment of what your current panel and wiring can support. Many older homes have 100-amp panels that were adequate when the house was built but are undersized for modern loads — especially when you add an EV charger, a home office with multiple workstations, and smart appliances simultaneously. Done’s electricians can evaluate your panel capacity, identify circuits that need upgrading, and sequence the work so each new smart device has what it needs to operate reliably and safely.
Get Started with Done
Whether you’re adding a single smart switch or planning a whole-home technology upgrade, Done’s electricians can scope the work, pull any required permits, and handle installation from panel to device. Learn more about smart home and safety electrical services, or if your project involves charging an electric vehicle, visit our EV charger installation page. For projects that touch your panel, our panels and wiring team handles capacity assessments and upgrades.
