the challenge
Smart home electrical installers are drowning in complexity. Every sophisticated smart home installation that requires many systems to work seamlessly together involves repetitive manual tasks, detailed planning, endless configuration steps, and time-consuming commissioning processes. The result? Frustrated installers, delayed projects, and missed opportunities in a rapidly growing market. We believe there's a better way.
The solution
What is the solution we are seeking?
Your mission: Create an innovative technology solution that transforms the installer experience — focusing on making initial planning more efficient and ensuring a smooth final commissioning.
Where can you make an impact?
Your solution could be relevant in one or more of the following phases:
Consider & plan — Make planning intuitive and changes simple
Install & configuration — Cut installation time dramatically and eliminate complexity
Pain points to solve:
Eliminate repetitive tasks that waste time on every project
Reduce on-site time and trips by automating manual processes
Enable intelligent reusability so identical units don't require individual configuration
What could your solution look like?
Seamless workflows from initial idea to final commissioning
Automatic data flows through every stage — no manual transfers
Early problem detection that identifies issues before they become costly
Self-configuring systems
Instant deployment: web-based planning directly to on-site programming
Customer impact
What is the impact of the solution for the market/customers?
For professional installers, your solution will drive higher efficiency, enabling them to take on more projects with the same team while delivering faster installations with fewer issues and zero complaints. A plug-and-use simplicity means less troubleshooting and more business growth, with reliable installations that work right the first time — eliminating costly callbacks.
For the market, you can create a fully digital customer journey across the entire product lifecycle, enabling automation and scalability through rapid reusability of configurations. Seamless workflows transform the process from initial idea to detailed plan to automatic installation, fundamentally changing how smart homes are deployed.
Technologies & applications
Technologies that support effortless planning, configuration, commissioning, and installation of smart home solutions including complete smart home, energy management systems, and wiring accessories.
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Applications
- Electrical installers & contractors - Front-line professionals bringing smart solutions to life
- Housing manufacturers - Streamlined, scalable installation processes
- Multi-tenant residential buildings - Large-scale deployments where efficiency multiplies impact
- B2B and B2B2C ecosystem - Professional network supporting electrification and smart solutions
- Housing types - Single & multi-family homes pre-fabricated/modular houses (owned and rented)
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Technologies
- Cloud-based tools & data management – Remote access and intelligent data handling
- AI-based workflows – Predict needs, optimize processes, learn from every installation
- Semi-automatic functions – Self-configuring systems with intelligent simplification
- Adaptive & autonomous functions – Auto-handle e.g. shading setup, electrical safety checks, etc.
- Easy commissioning – Pre-configured devices and automatic communication setup
Tools & Resources
ABB Smart Buildings is at the forefront of the smart home revolution, addressing critical megatrends reshaping our world: electrification, digitalization, sustainability and labor shortage. We create intelligent solutions that make buildings safer, more efficient, and more comfortable. Our comprehensive portfolio spans residential, commercial, and industrial applications, serving customers across the globe. From smart switches and sensors, to energy management, door entry and complete home automation systems, we're committed to making technology accessible and practical. Now, we're ready to partner with bold innovators who share our vision of transforming how smart homes and buildings come to life.