Smart Home Wiring: The Checklist Before Plastering
If your home is under construction, this is the only thing you need to read before your electrician starts wiring. Plan the right points, conduits, and panels now — or break walls 6 months after you move in.
1. What is Smart Home Wiring?
A structured way of running power and data so your lights, fans, ACs, curtains, and gates can be controlled by normal switches plus app, voice, and automation.
Good Smart Wiring Means
2. Where People Mess Up
Most problems start because smart home is discussed too late.
After Tiles and Plaster
- No scope to add conduits
- Panels end up in random cupboards
- Cost goes up due to rework
Electrician Starts Without Smart Plan
- Extra loops and joints
- Wrong junction box positions
- Neutral not taken to all points
Brand Chosen Before Design
- Product brochure drives wiring
- Locked into one ecosystem
- Overspending on hardware, underspending on infrastructure
Correct Sequence
3. Room-by-Room Checklist
Use this practical list with your architect and electrician.
Living & Dining
- Main ceiling lights
- Cove/profile lights
- Decorative chandeliers
- Plug points
- TV panel & media unit
- WiFi router position
- Sound system wiring
- Scene control from one switch
- Master off when leaving
- Combined living+dining control
Bedrooms
- Main light (2-way control)
- Fan on separate circuit
- AC with dedicated MCB
- Bedside both sides
- Reading lights
- Motorized curtains
- Night and Morning scenes
- Control from bed
- Temperature control option
Kitchen
- Ceiling lights
- Under cabinet lights
- Heavy appliances (oven, dishwasher)
- Exhaust fan
- Smart appliance zones
- Motion-based utility light
- Smart plug provision
Bathrooms & Utility
- Geyser with separate MCB
- Exhaust fan
- Main lights
- Motion sensor ready
- Proper waterproof boxes
- Auto lights option
- Geyser timer control
4. Central Panels & Distribution
Best Locations
Avoid These
From each panel, star wire to switchboards, lights, and loads. Onwords uses panel designs proven across 400+ smart home projects.
5. Network & WiFi Planning
Smart home without reliable internet is a headache.
Do this before false ceiling work starts. Smart locks, cameras, and voice assistants all depend on this layer.
6. Gate, Security & Common Areas
Gate & Driveway
- Power point near motor with earthing
- Conduit to main distribution board
- Conduit to intercom/door phone
- Smart controller location access
CCTV & Door Communication
- Power + data near each camera
- Bell and lock wiring to main panel
- Separate low voltage conduits
- Indoor monitor location planning
Onwords has completed 6000+ gate automations — we coordinate gate wiring with smart home control.
7. Cost Ranges
For a 2-3 BHK independent house or flat. You pay for extra wiring + design time.
Basic Smart Ready
- Above normal wiring cost
- Correct loops and neutrals
- Basic conduit planning
- Standard panel layout
Advanced Smart Ready
- Central panel design
- Network backbone included
- Future-proof for curtains & AV
- Gate integration ready
What Changes the Number
8. How Smart Should Your Wiring Be?
Home size and usage
Control style you want
Future plan
Budget band
Partner choice
9. Why Plan With Onwords
You need someone who understands construction, wiring, and long-term maintenance.
- Smart wiring plans matched to your architect drawings
- Coordination with your electrician — practical, not theoretical
- 400+ smart homes, 6000+ gate automations across South India
- Clear documentation: panel layouts, circuit mapping, device list
Our Living Homes concept treats wiring, networking, and automation as one system — not separate gadgets glued together.
10. FAQs
Get It Right the First Time
Smart home wiring is basic infrastructure for any modern home. Get it right now, and future upgrades to lighting, climate, security, and entertainment will be smooth.