Debunking Common Smart Home Myths and Automation Facts

You don’t need to break your walls or spend a fortune to get a smart home. Our Hider Series modules sit right behind your existing switchboards, meaning you keep your current aesthetic while gaining full app and voice control. It is a non-invasive upgrade that works in almost any existing apartment or house.

Myths vs. Reality in Home Automation

Many homeowners hesitate to switch to a smart home because they assume the process involves expensive rewiring or massive renovations. Here is the reality of how we handle home automation:

• It’s Not Just for New Buildings: Most of our work happens in existing homes. We use retrofit technology—specifically our Hider Series modules—which fits behind your current switchboards. You do not need to change your existing switch plates or chip your walls.
• It’s Not Just for the Tech-Obsessed: You don’t need to be a software engineer to use our systems. If you can use a smartphone to send a text, you can use the Otohom app to manage your home. We also integrate with Alexa and Google Home, so you can simply talk to your home instead of fiddling with apps.
• It’s Not Just for Luxury Budgets: Automation is scalable. You can start small, perhaps with just your living room lighting or a smart lock, and expand as your needs grow. Our 2BHK retrofit packages start at ₹35,000, making it an accessible upgrade for standard households.

How We Make It Simple

Our goal is to remove friction from your daily routine. By using a Zigbee or Wi-Fi mesh network, we ensure your devices stay connected without cluttering your home with wires. Whether you are looking for IoT home automation to cut energy bills or a wireless smart switch setup for convenience, our solutions are designed to fit into your life, not the other way around. If you want to see how this works in practice, you can visit our experience centre in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, to test our panels and voice commands yourself.