Smart Home World presents an overview of how “Made for India” Smart Home Technology solutions are specifically engineered and designed to cater to Indian homes. The experts and brands share their insights and innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of the homeowners.
Recently `Make in India’ initiative celebrated its 10 Anniversary. From the time this initiative was launched by the Government of India, it has significantly influenced various industries, including the Smart Home Technology segment.
This initiative encouraged leading brands and startups in the Smart Home Technology segment to offer `Made for India’ smart solutions that were specially engineered and designed for Indian homes. These solutions provide numerous advantages, including affordability, high quality, and customization to take care of the local needs. These innovative products/solutions were designed to withstand India’s power supply, climate and cultural preferences. Now these tailored solution offer users enhanced convenience, faster support, and better accessibility. This in turn is transforming the relationship between brands and consumers.
Tailored to Local Needs
India is a country of diversity, with different climates and diverse lifestyles. Plus, India’s linguistic diversity is one of its defining characteristics, and the smart home industry has quickly recognized this challenge. To cater to the vast number of regional languages spoken across the country, manufacturers have introduced voice-controlled smart devices in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. This breakthrough allows a wider segment of the population to engage with smart home technology without needing to rely on English.
The integration of voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, along with regional language support, has made smart homes more inclusive. Whether controlling lights, appliances, or security features, Indian homeowners now enjoy the ease of using their native language to interact with their devices.
As smart homes become more complex with a variety of devices working together, the need for seamless integration has never been more important. Indian manufacturers are leading the charge in creating devices that are compatible with multiple platforms such as WiFi, Bluetooth LE, KNX, Zwave, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter ensuring that homeowners can easily control and monitor their homes from a single interface.
Whether it’s controlling lights, managing security cameras, or adjusting the air conditioning, all devices work together harmoniously, giving users a truly integrated experience.
Smart Home World interacts with industry experts and leading brands to highlight their perspectives on Local Innovations in Smart Home Technology and how their products/Solutions are engineered to take care of the Local needs and challenges.
Muskan Salgia, VP, Residential Solutions, CasaDigi
What specific solutions does your brand offer for Indian homes? Please elaborate on the technical features and advantages these solutions provide, particularly in the context of their application in specific areas in a home.
CasaDigi brings the luxury and intelligence of advanced home automation to residences, ensuring that they are smart and seamlessly aligned with the unique needs of Indian homeowners. Combining cutting-edge engineering, intelligent software, and deep integration systems, the app provides a one-stop solution that empowers homeowners to control every aspect of daily life.
CasaDigi offers homeowners a seamless, centralized control system through a singular, intuitive app that provides effortless management of lighting, climate, entertainment, and security. The app is designed to integrate all aspects of home automation, simplifying daily tasks and ensuring a user-friendly experience. Smart lighting systems automatically adapt to natural daylight and user preferences, promoting energy efficiency and comfort. Similarly, climate control optimizes temperature management, which is particularly beneficial for the diverse climates of India, offering both convenience and cost savings. Entertainment integration is another key feature, with the app supporting seamless connectivity with home theatres, multi-room audio systems, and streaming platforms, as well as compatibility with legacy sound systems to ensure integration with existing infrastructure. Enhanced security features, including smart locks, CCTV integration, and remote monitoring, provide real-time alerts and access control, ensuring safety even when homeowners are away—vital for urban Indian lifestyles. The app also provides Personalisation and Butler Services, such as customized meal plans, scheduling, and multi-home support, catering to the diverse needs of Indian families. Additional advantages include seamless integration of various systems, discreet technology that preserves the aesthetic appeal of homes, regular software updates to stay aligned with emerging technologies, and energy efficiency through intelligent monitoring and control, which helps reduce energy consumption.
Could you share a list of ongoing or past collaborations with architects, interior designers, System Integrators, or developers for projects where they have used your range?
Over the years we have worked with various professionals and design firms like Nidhi Talib, Kiran Gala, Rajiv Parekh, Rupesh Baid and WOW architects. We have also worked with System Integrators Aditya Khambati, Anusha and Cinespa. Plus, we also collaborated with Soul Story by BT Automation
Bhavesh Doshi CEO & Founder, Entelechy Group Companies and DESIIOT
What smart home solutions does your brand offer for Indian homes, and how do KNX and Casambi ecosystems enhance their functionality?
DESIIOT is a rapidly emerging leader in the smart home and building automation sector. The KNX Association is crucial as it promotes interoperability and energy efficiency in home and building automation. As a KNX IoT startup, we ensure that our future products can integrate with a wide range of devices, enhancing user experience and enabling smarter building management. Similarly, Casambi is a key player in smart lighting control, known for its advanced wireless technology. As a Casambi ecosystem partner, we leverage this technology to enhance our offerings, allowing users to create customised lighting scenarios and improve energy efficiency.
What solutions does DESIIOT offer, and how do they stand out?
The DESIIOT Team specializes in a range of innovative IoT products for smart home and building automation, with our flagship product, the Smart LED Driver, at the forefront. This product is part of a comprehensive suite of connected solutions designed for diverse applications, offering affordable, high-value and high-performance options.
The Smart LED Driver supports connectivity protocols such as Casambi and soon Matter, enabling seamless integration with existing systems. It offers remote management, allowing users to control lighting from anywhere via a mobile app. Additionally, its dynamic dimming feature lets users adjust brightness levels to match their preferences. Scheduling and automation functions promote energy savings and security, while real-time energy monitoring helps optimize usage. The system also provides fault notifications, alerting users to any issues in real-time.
Our connected lighting solutions integrate with occupancy and ambient light sensors to reduce energy waste. The intuitive mobile and web interfaces ensure easy customisation, while our HVAC and climate control solutions, powered by smart sensors, monitor indoor conditions to maintain optimal temperature and air quality. Remote control features allow users to adjust HVAC settings for greater energy efficiency. Furthermore, our air quality monitoring systems provide real-time data analytics, ensuring a healthy indoor environment. These systems integrate seamlessly with lighting and HVAC, offering a holistic approach to smart home and building management.
Can you elaborate on your collaborations with other brands and manufacturers?
We take pride in our collaborations with leading brands in the smart technology sector, including the KNX Association, Casambi and Logic Machine’s Multi-Protocol Cross Standards Gateway. These partnerships enable us to adhere to global standards for home automation, ensuring that our products are compatible with a wide range of devices. The integration with Casambi enhances our Smart LED Driver, providing advanced wireless lighting control capabilities. Additionally, our collaboration with Logic Machine expands the functionality of our IoT solutions, offering robust automation features that help our products meet the evolving needs of modern buildings.
Our technology plays a crucial role in achieving multiple sustainability goals by enhancing resource efficiency, reducing embodied carbon, and lowering life cycle costs. It also contributes to energy savings and the creation of livable environments. We are committed to advancing sustainability in the built environment by making buildings more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Through these efforts, we aim to support a greener, more sustainable future.
Jayanth Jain, MD & CEO, GM Modular
What specific solutions does your brand offer for Indian homes? Please elaborate on the technical features and advantages these solutions provide, particularly in the context of their application in specific areas in a home.
GM offers a wide range of smart and innovative solutions designed for Indian homes, enhancing luxury, convenience, and efficiency through both Retrofit and Integrated Fitting Solutions. The i-Fi PRO Wi-Fi Switches provide a retrofit option for seamless smart home integration without the need for rewiring. The retrofit design fits into existing switch backboxes, and the capacitive touch controls offer smooth, effortless operation. These switches require no additional hubs, gateways, or controllers and are compatible with GM’s FourFive range of switch plates for a sleek, modern finish. The solution provides an affordable and hassle-free way to transform any home into a smart home, simplifying everyday tasks with remote access and control. It’s ideal for spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, and offices, where personalised settings for lighting control and energy monitoring are essential.
GM brings world-class KNX technology to Indian homes, offering advanced and reliable smart home automation solutions. Suitable for a wide range of properties, including apartments, villas, penthouses, and row houses, this system integrates contactless controls and voice command features with Google Home and Alexa for seamless operation. The GM Konnect App, compatible with both iOS and Android, allows users to control their home’s automation remotely, even when traveling internationally. The open protocol, supported by over 400 global KNX partners, ensures access to the latest cutting-edge technology. With comprehensive control over lighting, security, HVAC systems, and other home functions, the system enhances safety, convenience, and energy efficiency. It also provides the flexibility to personalize home environments, whether for home entertainment, mood lighting, or other specific needs.
GM’s smart home systems integrate voice control with Google Home and Alexa, allowing hands-free operation of lighting, security, and entertainment. This feature is especially helpful for the elderly or those with mobility challenges, enhancing accessibility and efficiency by automating tasks like adjusting lights or temperature.
Sachin Motawani, Founder, OSUM
What specific solutions does your brand offer for Indian homes? Please elaborate on the technical features and advantages these solutions provide, particularly in the context of their application in specific areas in a home?
OSUM is an Indian brand specializing in smart automation solutions for residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Known for its advanced hybrid technology, OSUM combines wired solutions with wireless capabilities to provide stable and flexible home automation systems. This integration allows seamless control of lighting, curtains, audio-visual equipment, and appliances via smartphones or voice assistants.
The OSUM home automation system offers a range of features, such as various types of dimming and scene control, which enhance convenience and energy efficiency. Its non-centralized wiring architecture eliminates the need for a central Distribution Board (DB), making it a cost-effective alternative to other wired automation brands in India.
OSUM smart devices provide several advantages, including ease of control, support for multiple voice assistants, remote access, and sleek, modular switches that integrate seamlessly into home interiors without disrupting aesthetics. By combining wired and wireless solutions, OSUM offers flexibility for system expansion or upgrades, allowing easy integration with existing setups or other platforms.
These benefits make OSUM an ideal solution for modern Indian homes. Its smart devices are designed to integrate effortlessly into various areas of a home, improving functionality and user experience. For example, smart switches and dimmers can be installed in living rooms and bedrooms to control lighting, while curtain motor controllers are perfect for managing window treatments in any room.
By blending advanced technology, elegant design, and ease of use, OSUM home automation provides a comprehensive solution that enhances lifestyle, improves energy efficiency, and offers peace of mind.
Could you share a list of ongoing or past collaborations with architects, interior designers, System Integrators or Developers for their projects, where they have used your range?
We have had the privilege of working and collaborating with a wide range of esteemed clients and renowned architects on numerous prestigious residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Some of our notable collaborations include Ar. Bobby Mukherjee’s residence and office, along with high-profile projects such as Sky Villa in Ahmedabad, Taj Mansingh in Delhi, Taj Damdama in Gurugram, Taj Lands’ End in Mumbai, and Niranta Airport Transit Hotel at T2 International Airport in Mumbai. Additionally, we have contributed to luxury projects like CP 67 Mohali, Roseate Hotel in Delhi, and Hubtown Builder’s project at 25 South, as well as the personal residences of their partners, including Divinity and Mr. Rajkumar Gulati’s residence. We also collaborated on the Cartier Showroom at Jio World Plaza, BKC, and several prominent residences, including Actress Nusrat Bharucha’s home, Ar. Bhavana Jacob’s work on Mr. Sajid Mitha’s residence, and Ar. Aakif Habib’s designs for Mrs. Sana Malik’s residence.
Other significant collaborations include Ar. Amit Porwal’s projects for Mr. Vicky Oswal’s residence and Mr. Amit Agarwal’s residence, as well as Ar. Mustafa Sura’s projects at Raheja Viveria, Piramal Tower, and Shreenath’s Legacy. We’ve also worked on Mr. Kapil Pathare’s residence, the owner of the VIP brand, and with Ar. Rupande Shah on Mr. Akash Sachdev’s residence in Kolkata. Our team collaborated with Aamir & Hameeda Architects on Mr. Sujat Residence and Mr. Teja Residence, and with Ar. Pavan Suryadevara (Clark Llyod Architects) for Mr. Kiran & Mr. Sravan’s residence. Additional collaborations include Ar. Shantilal (Genesis Planners) on Dr. Naresh Skin Clinic, Ar. Sudheer Reddy (Sudheer Reddy Associates) for Mr. Sanjeev Mittal, Ar. Jai Kiran (Shilpalaya Associates) for Mr. Bhaskar’s residence, and Tata Consultancy Services Office in Kolkata. We have also worked on Ar. Ravi Jain’s office and residence, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal’s residence (owner of Indiamart), and ID. Pooja Sahay’s office, as well as residences for Mr. Musaddi and Mr. Pranab Koley. These collaborations highlight our expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored solutions for a diverse array of esteemed clients across various sectors.
Parth Shah, Chief Revenue Officer, SmartNode
What specific solutions does your brand offer for Indian homes? Please elaborate on the technical features and advantages these solutions provide, particularly in the context of their application in specific areas in a home.
Smart Node offers a range of smart home solutions designed to seamlessly integrate into Indian homes, enhancing convenience and comfort while ensuring ease of use for everyone, from children to grandparents. The goal of Smart Node is to elevate the living experience, making it not only smart but also memorable by creating solutions that fit effortlessly into any home.
Smart Switch Solution with Smart Devices: Smart Node’s smart device converts regular switches into smart switches, allowing users to control and operate them via mobile devices or major voice assistants like Google Home, Alexa, and Siri. This provides greater convenience and control over everyday appliances.
Aesthetically Designed Touch Switches: For those seeking a modern, luxurious look, Smart Node’s Smart Touch Panels offer a wide range of materials such as wood, marble, glass, and acrylic. These panels can be customized with personalized icons and colors, blending sophistication with functionality.
Switch Mirroring: This solution allows users to control multiple touch panels with a single smart device, providing the convenience of managing room appliances from different locations within the home.
Dimming & Tuning: Smart Node’s Dimming and Tuning solution lets users adjust the light intensity and tone to create the perfect ambiance for any occasion, enhancing the look and feel of the home.
Human-Centric Lighting: This solution mimics natural sunlight throughout the day, improving the atmosphere in the home while positively impacting mood and productivity.
Precise Curtain Control: With curtain automation, Smart Node’s system allows users to control curtains with precision, giving real-time feedback on their open or closed state for a perfect blend of style and convenience.
Scene Control: This advanced home automation feature allows users to group and synchronize appliances across the home, enabling convenient, one-touch control of all devices for a seamless living experience.
Universal Remote Control: Smart Node’s Universal Remote Control solution lets users manage any IR-based appliance from a single device, eliminating the need for multiple remotes and simplifying the control system.
Voice Control: The easiest way to control a home is by voice. Smart Node’s solutions are compatible with major voice assistants like Google Home, Alexa, and Siri, allowing users to control appliances and systems with just a voice command.
These are few solutions which Smart Node gives; all of these solutions are designed to offer the ultimate in convenience, luxury, and ease of use, bringing the best of smart living into every Indian home.
Could you share a list of ongoing or past collaborations with architects, interior designers, or developers for projects, where they are used in your range?
As a leading innovator in the home automation space, Smart Node has witnessed an increasing demand for connected and automated homes. As a result, many builders have started offering Smart Home solutions as an amenity, and architects and interior designers are incorporating these solutions into their designs to create more comfortable and efficient spaces for their clients.
Smart Node’s solutions have been successfully implemented in several prominent projects and developments across India. Notable developers and projects include Shubhashish Homes in Jaipur, Pride Purple Group and VTP Realty in Pune, Aquarius Engineers in Ahmedabad, Samudhura in Bangalore, and Vyapti Group in Ahmedabad. These collaborations highlight the widespread adoption of Smart Node’s innovative solutions in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of various real estate developments.
These are just a few of the esteemed developer clients who have successfully integrated home automation into their high-end projects, enhancing their offerings with Smart Node’s innovative solutions.
Nilesh Kane, Chief Distribution (Mumbai Operations), Tata Power EZ Home
What specific solutions does Tata Power EZ Home offer for Indian homes? Could you elaborate on the technical features and advantages of these solutions, particularly in their application within different areas of a home?
Tata Power’s foray into home automation through Tata Power EZ Home is driven by a bold vision to transform how Indian homeowners interact with their energy consumption. We go beyond offering products; we deliver a seamless ecosystem of IoT-based smart home solutions designed to enhance energy efficiency, lifestyle convenience, and sustainability.
Our portfolio includes premium retrofit solutions like Smart Touch Switches, motion sensors, and sensor-based lights, which enable effortless control over appliances and lights through a mobile app or voice assistants. A standout product is our Elixir Glass Touch Panels, tailored for premium customers with customizable configurations and a sophisticated design aesthetic. These solutions require no rewiring or wall modifications, making them easily integrable into existing homes.
In urban society, where nuclear families are the norm, many of us live away from our homes, parents, and loved ones. Working parents often have to leave their little ones at home in the care of nannies. To support customers who may need assistance during emergencies, Tata Power EZ Home has introduced new security products such as the Smart Wi-Fi-based SOS Panic Button and Gas Leak Detector. In case of an emergency, these devices send a trigger notification and call the nearest person to provide immediate assistance.
Tata Power EZ Home’s recent patented innovation, the Retrofittable Infrared Chip for Air Conditioners, transforms any AC into a smart appliance. This technology, compatible across OEMs, empowers homeowners to manage cooling systems efficiently, reducing energy waste and enhancing convenience.
With a secure, encrypted IoT ecosystem, Tata Power EZ Home ensures that our solutions not only make life smarter but also safeguard data privacy.
Could you share some ongoing or past collaborations with architects, interior designers, system integrators, or developers where Tata Power EZ Home solutions have been used?
Collaborations are at the core of Tata Power EZ Home’s growth story. We have partnered with architects, interior designers, system integrators, and developers to embed our solutions into various high-value projects.
For instance, we’ve collaborated with architects to design sustainable, technology-driven living spaces that redefine modern homes. Interior designers have integrated our Elixir Glass Touch Panels into premium luxury interiors, creating an aesthetic that aligns with upscale lifestyles while offering unmatched functionality.
Our partnerships with developers include equipping residential townships and premium housing projects with smart home automation solutions. For example, in a luxury villa project in Bengaluru, we installed a suite of smart devices, including lighting solutions and energy monitoring systems. Similarly we have worked with renowned developers to integrate smart switches and centralized control hubs, in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Surat.
These collaborations demonstrate how Tata Power EZ Home bridges the gap between technology, design, and sustainability, delivering homes that are not just smart but future-ready.
JR Automation Technology Pvt Ltd
JR Automation Technology Pvt Ltd is India’s leading manufacturer of customizable smart touch panels. Their range of smart touch panels is compatible with various technologies, including Z-Wave (NEON), Wi-Fi (XEON), proprietary controllers (ONE), and Bluetooth SIG mesh (BLE) (LOFT), available in modules of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12. The company ensures that its panels are easily retrofitted to integrate seamlessly with existing electrical systems.
Built using premium glass and frames, the smart touch panels are also available in a frameless design. They come in multiple colour options to complement any interior decor. JR’s smart touch panels offer a range of control methods, including feather touch, app control, Wi-Fi, and voice commands, making home automation easier to manage.
The panels feature advanced functionalities such as fan dimming, light dimming, heavy load switching, and curtain and blind control. Users can schedule lighting, fans, and other devices, and create personalized scenarios through the JR Home app. With these smart touch panels, customers can create a comfortable and secure smart home.
JR Automation Technology prioritizes high-quality products that cater to the needs of their customers. Their smart touch panels are designed for durability and efficient home automation. The company focuses on making advanced technology accessible and user-friendly, ensuring that their products meet the demands of both tech-savvy homeowners and businesses seeking the latest smart technology solutions.
Unwired Connect (UWC)
India is on the brink of a smart home revolution, driven by increasing urbanization, better internet connectivity, and the rising demand for convenience and efficiency in daily living. While global giants like Amazon, Google, and Apple have captured the market with their advanced technologies, Indian brands are taking bold strides to develop solutions tailored to the unique needs of Indian households. At the forefront of this innovation is Unwired Connect (UWC), a pioneer in wireless automation solutions designed for the Indian landscape.
Unwired Connect offers a wide range of wireless automation solutions for residential applications, seamlessly combining advanced technology with practicality and ease of use. Their Wireless Lighting Control system allows independent device communication without the need for a centralized controller, providing flexibility and convenience. It includes advanced features such as flicker-free dimming (up to 1%) and the ability to convert non-dimmable lights into dimmable ones. Additionally, it enables seamless control of tunable lights, including RGB and RGBW options, allowing users to personalize their lighting ambiance.
The Integrated Device Management feature enhances convenience and security by enabling the control of gates, shutters, and curtain motors. It also offers compatibility with devices that use IR remotes, such as air conditioners and TVs, allowing users to consolidate control into a single app. Unwired Connect’s Energy-Efficient Automation system includes scheduling, grouping, and scene creation features to optimize energy consumption. Furthermore, integration with voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri makes it easier for users to execute commands effortlessly.
Unwired Connect’s solutions are designed to work with existing wiring and switches, making them easy to integrate into both new and retrofit projects without requiring special wiring. The technology also boasts several key technical features, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for reliable and energy-efficient communication and Self-Healing Mesh Technology, which ensures uninterrupted performance by rerouting signals automatically if a fixture fails. These solutions are user-friendly, with control accessible via smartphones, tablets, or wireless wall keypads. Additionally, Unwired Connect’s focus on sustainability aligns with the global shift towards greener technologies, promoting energy efficiency and reducing waste.
Unwired Connect has formed strategic partnerships with leading brands and manufacturers to bring its innovative solutions to life. These collaborations include partnerships with premium lighting manufacturers to integrate UWC’s wireless automation solutions into high-end fixtures and with Casambi to manufacture Casambi-ready products, making Unwired Connect the only company in India to achieve this milestone.
UWC’s solutions are ideally suited for Indian homes due to their localization, affordability, and scalability. Designed to address specific challenges such as power fluctuations and multilingual support, these products are priced competitively without compromising on quality, making smart home technologies more accessible to a wider audience. Furthermore, the scalability of their solutions ensures they can be easily adapted for apartments, villas, or gated communities, making Unwired Connect an ideal choice for the growing demand for smart home technologies in India.
Cue Home
Cue Home is revolutionizing the smart home landscape in India by addressing a key challenge: limited support for Apple Home. Serving as a vital bridge, Cue Home integrates numerous global and local brands into the Apple Home ecosystem, enabling users to experience seamless connectivity across a variety of devices. For brands lacking native Apple Home compatibility, Cue Home works closely with them to ensure smooth integration, bringing Apple’s smart home experience to users across India.
The forthcoming integration of HomeKit Secure Video will further enhance this experience. This feature will allow users to view CCTV footage securely through the Apple Home app, record footage directly to iCloud, and receive intelligent alerts for critical activities—all powered by Apple’s advanced analytics. While many CCTV brands in India do not natively support this feature, Cue Home makes it possible for users to incorporate it into their existing setups, opening new possibilities for smarter, more secure living.
Cue Home is also advancing the Cue Desk, its proprietary system designed to simplify and streamline the integration process. Cue Desk helps integrators reduce the time spent on complex technology setups, allowing them to focus more on customer consultations and delivering an exceptional user experience. As the demand for faster, high-quality project completion grows, Cue Desk is positioned to meet this need, helping integrators offer greater value to clients while maintaining top-tier standards of quality and service.
Privacy and security are central to Cue Home’s mission. Unlike other systems that route data through multiple cloud services, Cue Home minimizes data exposure wherever possible. The company is working on solutions that allow users to interact with their smart devices via Google Home and Alexa without involving third-party services or even Cue’s own cloud, ensuring that user data remains secure.
Cue Home is at the forefront of adopting the Matter Standard, a global initiative to ensure seamless interoperability across devices. As an active member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), Cue Home is committed to incorporating this standard into its solutions, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of products. Matter’s broader applications will provide users with greater flexibility and confidence in their smart home systems.
“Unlike Apple HomeKit, Matter supports a wider range of applications, which is why it is essential for us to deliver a robust system that supports a diverse array of products,” says Harnish Thakkar, Founder of Cue Home Innovation Labs. He further adds, “We’ve been rigorously testing Matter, and once ready, it will be rolled out as an over-the-air update, enabling new and existing users to benefit from this advancement seamlessly.”
As we conclude this article with numerous insights from the experts and the brands, we at Smart Home World magazine believe this segment is set for significant growth in the coming years.
