UnedPodSmart home setup for a container home: lighting, heating and security
Smart controls suit a container home well, because the rooms are compact and the systems are easy to connect. The important part is planning the network and the cabling before the walls are closed.
The network
Steel blocks radio signals, so plan a wired backbone or a mesh system with access points in each room. Put a router near the centre of the house.
Try it in 3DOpen this house in the free configurator — change it and get the estimate and drawings.
Open in 3D →Useful controls
- Lighting scenes and motion sensors.
- A smart thermostat or heat pump control.
- Humidity sensors in the bathroom and kitchen.
- Door and window sensors for security.
Plan the cabling
Run spare cables to the key points, such as the consumer unit, the router and the cupboards. It is much cheaper than adding them later.
Keep it simple
Choose a system that works without the internet for essential functions, so the house still works if the connection drops.
Plan the device positions in the UnedPod configurator and check the electrical positions in the plumbing and electrical guide.
