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Practical guides on smart home automation, security and home cinema – written by the team that designs and installs it.

Each guide draws on what we see on real installations – from first-time smart home projects to full home cinema builds. We cover what systems actually cost, how the options compare and what's genuinely worth investing in, so you can plan your project with confidence.

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Network Segmentation for Smart Homes | Tru Automation
Smart Home Guides

Network Segmentation for Smart Homes

Explain why a single flat home network becomes a liability as IoT devices multiply, then walk through a practical segmentation model (trusted, IoT, guest, AV/control VLANs) with concrete rules, common mistakes and what a professionally designed network actually delivers in a higher-value home.

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Smart Home Automation Cost UK: A Homeowner's Guide
Smart Home Guides

Smart Home Automation Cost UK: A Homeowner’s Guide

What drives the cost of a smart home system: room count, AV, lighting, security and networking scope
Typical UK budget tiers for a professionally integrated home and what each realistically delivers
Why ongoing support and a single integrator change the long-term cost equation versus DIY add-ons

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