Smart routines for homes with inverters.

Many Kaduna homes already have an inverter, but still rely on someone remembering to switch off every non-essential appliance. Smart controls can make that routine easier without replacing every switch in the house.

Start with the loads that matter

List what must stay on during an outage, such as essential lighting or equipment you depend on. Then identify the loads that can safely be delayed or switched off. A water heater or selected outdoor lights may be better starting points than trying to automate the whole house at once.

Three useful routines

• Outdoor lighting: schedule selected lights around your evening routine, with manual control still available.
• Water heating: run a suitable heater shortly before it is needed and turn it off afterward, subject to the circuit and device rating.
• Energy insight: use a compatible monitoring switch, socket or panel device to see which connected load is using electricity. Monitoring is available only on selected models.

What about a freezer?

We do not recommend turning a freezer off every night as a general rule. Food temperature and storage time matter. Any proposal involving a freezer should consider the appliance, actual temperatures, outage pattern and backup-power setup before a schedule is chosen.

What an electrician checks

Before installation, our qualified electricians inspect the existing wiring, circuit protection, appliance load and Wi-Fi coverage. High-load equipment may need an appropriately rated control arrangement. A Zigbee device may need a compatible gateway hub. App and voice features depend on the exact model selected.

Schedules and remote control can also behave differently during an internet or power outage. We explain the expected behaviour of the proposed setup during your assessment.

Plan one upgrade first

Switchwise supplies and installs selected smart devices in Kaduna Metropolis. Tell us what you want to control and what your inverter currently powers. We will assess the home, recommend suitable options and provide a tailored quote. Home assessments are free for now; we aim to reply to messages within 24 hours.