Most Gurgaon flats (DLF Ph IV, Sector 57) want retrofit, not rewiring. I prefer Zigbee over Wi‑Fi: stable in Indian power conditions, scenes stay local. Check for neutral wires in older switch boxes. Keep router and hub on a small UPS — Golf Course Road power blips will otherwise break routines. Plan camera placement with your RWA; exterior facades often need approvals.
Scope, budget, and real-world ROI
Don’t automate every switch. Start with living room lights, AC IR blasters, curtain motors, and doorbell/lock. Typical 3BHK retrofit ranges ₹40k–1.2L depending on modules and brands (Aqara, Sonoff, Schneider). Mytribe helps compare scope vs price so you avoid paying for flashy hubs you won’t use. I bias toward devices with local control and easy service in Gurugram.
Approvals, timeline, and clean installs
Gurugram societies cap drilling hours; high-rises may need facility bookings for ladder work. Expect 1–3 days, including site survey and test scenes. We coordinate electricians and integrators, handle the back-and-forth, and keep builder warranties intact. For renovations, consider wired KNX in new floors; for rentals, stick to clean retrofits. Our verification layer filters out hobbyists who ghost after installation.
Shortlist pros and manage back-and-forth
Shortlist two specialists for balance: a mytribe Verified Zigbee Specialist for mesh planning and a mytribe Retrofit Switch Pro for tidy boxes in Indian plates. We’ll match vibe, budget, and availability, then manage chats, samples, and on-site demos. If you’re in Sushant Lok independent floors, I recommend phase-wise rollout room by room to spot inverter line quirks before full deployment.