BUILD Q2 2026 Home Automation from a Leading Smart Home Installer It is not an exaggeration to say that smart home technology has changed the way we live, and with home automation becoming more widely adopted, the need for a company that can design and install systems that offer genuine improvements in how a building works, all without this technology getting in the way, has emerged. Plugging this gap, Amica Smart Homes has been named the Best Smart Home Technology Installation Company 2026 – South West England. Arron Gilder, one of its co-founders, was on hand for more on this smart home installer. Ever since Ben Toser and Arron Gilder cofounded Amica on top of a mutual passion for smart homes and technology back in 2017, the company has sought to be something better in the home automation industry. Ben and Arron both had experience working with other companies in this landscape, but knew that with Ben’s background in electrical and mechanical engineering and Arron’s experience as a designer and programmer, they could offer a new, better way forwards for the industry. Two showrooms and nearly a decade later, Amica remains committed to designing and delivering intelligent building systems that elevate projects of any size, with the same cornerstones of engineering excellence, long-term reliability, and a client-first approach having remained in place since day one. The same can be said of the company’s values of integrity, precision, transparency, and dedicated aftercare. These are on display at every turn, and guide the team as they work from concept through to completion and beyond. Regardless of whether it is working with a client, architect, or builder, the essence of what Amica does remains the same: making things effortless. By ensuring lighting, heating, audio, and security work together as a united ecosystem, the company serves as a one-stop shop for all of their needs concerning smart home automation, and its core belief that everything they install needs to be simple, powerful, and built to last means both residential and business customers are not having to reach for an app every five minutes. “A true automation system shouldn’t just be an app on your phone; the home or building should work for you.” Adding to the quality Amica stands for in the home automation industry, the company is set apart by the fact that everything it does get installed into the personal homes of the team, who then personally test every system, software, and device they plan on putting into projects. Arron explained: “In order for us to stand the test of time, the systems we install need to do just that. Everything we install and programme needs to function flawlessly for many years without intervention, which will solidify us as the right choice for any installation.” Beyond being beneficial for the customer, this focus on longevity also helps the planet, as a lot of the waste produced in this landscape comes from systems having to be replaced frequently. With Amica, the long-term aim sees it strive for systems to still be doing their job properly in ten or even 15 years’ time, which is a much better outcome than bits of tech having to be upgraded every few years. The team here also look at how a building behaves day to day, allowing for effortless efficiency to be achieved. What makes this all the more challenging (and yet rewarding) is that not two projects are the same, and understanding the people behind the project is key in ensuring that it is a success. For example, one family could use a space totally different to another, even if the layout of the property is the same on paper. Similarly, some people want everything to be hidden and minimalist, whereas others want everything to seen. Arron told us: “These differences shape our decisions far more than any single piece of technology.” On the back of this, Arron reaffirmed just how crucial it is for Amica to strike a balance between standardisation and the unique across its projects, improving consistency, reliability, and efficiency behind the scenes, allowing it to operate at a higher level but without making projects feel generic. This approach is currently in full swing at an 18th century property in the heart of Somerset, which the team have been modernising by introducing a full control system that will look after the property’s lighting, heating, and security solutions. This is just one example of the projects carried out by this smart home installer on a daily basis, and with international expansion on the cards for the next five years, the future is bright for this beacon of home automation. More on these solutions can be found below. Contact: Arron Gilder Company: Amica Smart Homes Web Address: www.amicasmarthomes.com/
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