Connected Living Upgrade
Client:
Private Residence
Solution Type:
Smart Spaces
Industry:
Residential Living
Functionality:
Lighting, HVAC, Security, Energy Efficiency
Connected Living Upgrade General Info
Before Zakini, this residence relied on a patchwork of outdated tech and inconsistent user experiences. The homeowner wanted something more — not just control over devices, but intelligence stitched into the fabric of daily life. They envisioned a home that could think, respond, and feel effortless.
Zakini was brought in not just as an integrator, but as a partner in redefining what “living smart” could mean. Every room became a sandbox for responsive design — sensors, scenarios, and systems working in concert, yet invisible to the eye. This wasn’t about gadgets. It was about presence, mood, and meaning.
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Project Overview
A high-end residential client approached Zakini to reimagine daily living through seamless, intelligent automation. They envisioned a home that could anticipate needs, optimize comfort, and remain almost invisible in its operation. The challenge wasn’t just integration — it was elegance.
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Challenge
The property spanned multiple levels with legacy infrastructure, requiring a non-invasive retrofit that wouldn’t compromise interior design. The client requested unified control over lighting, air, security, and ambient scenarios — but without visible panels or a learning curve.
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Solution
Zakini engineers created a modular smart system tailored to the home’s architecture. We installed low-voltage microcontrollers behind walls and leveraged custom interfaces accessible from voice, app, and gesture. Our lighting scenes adapted to circadian rhythms, and climate systems adjusted in real time to presence and weather data.
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Result
Within three weeks, the property became fully self-regulating. The client now experiences automated mornings, adaptive lighting, and discreet security — all without ever touching a switch. Invisible, intelligent, and beautiful — just as intended.
“Zakini didn’t just install smart tech — they rewired our experience of home. Every detail feels designed around how we live, not how systems operate”
C. Anders
Homeowner
