BUILD - Q3 2025 Amica Smart Homes was founded in 2017 by Ben Toser and Arron Gilder, on a mission to create intelligent environments that enhance comfort, security, and lifestyle through beautifully integrated technology. Having both previously worked with other home automation companies, Ben and Arron believed they could leverage their knowledge to offer something even better. United by a mutual passion for smart homes, the perfect partnership was born. The pair joined forces and leveraged their unique skillsets to establish Amica Smart Homes, combining Ben’s background in electrics and mechanics with Arron’s design and programming experience. The company was built upon a series of key principles that now serve as the very foundation of its operations, including longevity and long-term performance; discretion; excellence in service; craftsmanship and collaboration. “Ultimately, our goal is to make complex technology feel simple, so our clients can focus on enjoying their space – not managing it.” Today, Amica Smart Homes offers a wide range of services designed to promote effortless living through true automation. Each completed project is a direct reflection of its passion for integrated home technology, including smart lighting, heating, security, shading, multiroom audio, at-home cinema systems, and smart irrigation systems. The company offers a service that blends deep technical expertise with a personal, client-focused approach – staying involved, proactive, and committed to ensuring that each installation is as reliable as it is beautiful. “We design and install bespoke automation systems that are built to last, ensuring our clients experience seamless control of their spaces for decades to come.” “At Amica Smart Homes, what truly sets us apart is not just the quality of our systems, but the values behind them – our dedication to craftsmanship, long-term relationships, and genuine care for every project we take on,” said Arron. “We don’t believe in quick wins or disposable tech. Everything we do is designed with the long view in mind – systems that will still be running smoothly in 30 years, and a company that will still be here to support them. We want to be the last smart home company our clients ever need.” Sustainability is an integral part of how Amica Smart Homes designs, builds, and operates, driven by the belief that a truly modern smart system should not only enhance lifestyle but also reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact. From a design perspective, the team create systems that actively improve efficiency – whether that’s through intelligent lighting and climate control, automated shading, or occupancy-based adjustments. These features enable the company to reduce energy usage without compromising comfort, working silently in the background to make buildings greener by default. “Equally important is the longevity of the technology itself,” Arron added. “Unlike massmarket systems that are replaced every few years, Once a far-away concept of the future, the smart home is now a tangible reality for many of us around the world. Today, technology is instrumental in shaping our daily lives and its integration into our homes is a significant advancement in the ever-evolving tech evolution. One such company leading the change in smart home innovation is Amica Smart Homes, a Wimborne-based company passionate about home technology. We spoke with Arron Gilder below, CoFounder and Technical Director at Amica Smart Homes, as the company is recently recognised in the prestigious Design and Build Awards 2025. we design for the long-term. This drastically reduces electronic waste and the carbon impact of constant upgrades or replacements. We’re working toward reducing waste in every part of our process, from packaging to transport, and we continue to look for new ways to lower our environmental impact while delivering exceptional results. Sustainability isn’t just a box to tick – it’s a mindset that’s built into the way we think, design, and operate.” Amica Smart Homes is a company that continually looks to the future, as demonstrated by its infallible commitment to sustainable, smart home technology. Named South West England’s Best Smart Home Technology Installation Company 2025, Amica Smart Homes has achieved significant success in less than a decade of operations and, as we learned from Arron, has no intentions of slowing down its rapid ascent. “Over the next five years, our focus is on deepening the quality of our work while expanding our reach into new markets and more complex, large scale projects,” he told us. “We’re refining our processes to make them more efficient and scalable, while continuing to deliver the tailored, high-touch service our clients value. Internationally, we’re growing our network and taking on projects abroad, always with the same focus: delivering systems that quietly transform spaces and stand the test of time.” Contact: Arron Gilder Company: Amica Smart Homes Web Address: www.amicasmarthomes.com Smart Homes, Smarter Futures
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