Smart Home and Electrician: Who Plans What in a New Build?
In a new build, homeowner, electrician and Loxone integrator should coordinate at least 5 areas: cables, switches, cabinet, heating and documentation. Without this coordination, projects often face change orders, duplicated work and functions that work technically but feel awkward in daily life.
Quick Overview
| Area | Electrician | Loxone integrator |
|---|---|---|
| Cables | Installation and electrical execution | Cable list and functional logic |
| Switches | Mounting and connection | Position, use concept and mapping |
| Cabinet | Protection, structure and wiring | Loxone components, reserve and layout |
| Heating | Electrical connection and interfaces | Room logic, schedules and contacts |
| Documentation | Electrical plans and measurements | Configuration, logic and handover |
Why roles should stay clear
A good electrician does not need to program every Loxone function. A good Loxone integrator does not replace qualified electrical execution. The best result comes when both sides work together early.
Homeowners need clear responsibility: who provides the cable list, who checks the cabinet and who documents the final logic?
Where to save and where not
| Sensible savings | Do not cut here |
|---|---|
| Program special functions later | Early coordination before electrical planning |
| Build functions in phases | Cable lists and switch positions |
| Keep utility rooms simpler | Reserve space in the cabinet |
| Fine-tune details after moving in | Interface documentation |
Coordination may sound boring. In a new build, it often saves more money than any product discussion.
How GEN Smart Home coordinates
For new builds, GEN Smart Home coordinates directly with the electrician. We prepare cable lists, discuss switch positions, plan the Loxone structure and align programming with execution.
More details are available on Loxone in new builds.
Conclusion
Smart homes rarely fail because of one device. They fail because coordination was missing. Early planning makes the system cleaner, more maintainable and easier to extend.
Use the project planner if your electrical plan is currently being prepared. We can check what your electrician needs before work starts.
FAQ
Can my electrician install Loxone?
The electrician handles electrical work. Loxone planning and programming should be handled by someone who works with the system regularly.
When should the Loxone integrator join?
Before the final electrical plan. That is when cables, switches and cabinet space can still be planned cleanly.
Who creates the cable list?
GEN Smart Home prepares the Loxone-relevant requirements and coordinates them with the homeowner and electrician.
Do electrics and smart home need to come from one company?
No. Clear coordination matters more than using one company for everything.
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