What areas of Melbourne do you service?

We work across Melbourne and surrounds. Most of our recent projects sit in Toorak, South Yarra, Brighton, Malvern, Malvern East, Glen Iris, Glen Waverley, Canterbury, Williamstown, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, Yarraville, St Kilda, the Mornington Peninsula, and Torquay.

Do you do residential, commercial, and industrial?

Yes. One company, three divisions. Most clients come to us for residential smart homes. We also fit out commercial venues with audio visual and networking, and run industrial electrical for warehouses and facilities. The same A grade licence covers all three.

What smart home platforms do you specialise in?

Apple HomeKit, Control4, Basalte, Ekinex, Philips Dynalite, KNX, and Home Assistant. We are one of the only Melbourne teams built around Apple Home as the core layer, with commercial-grade platforms underneath when needed. Networking is Unifi, security and intercom included.

How do I start a project with Elec Reid?

Use the Build Your Home form on the website or call +61 450 342 075. Every project starts with a conversation about how you live and what you want the house to do, then we scope the work, recommend systems, and quote.

Do you do small jobs or just full smart home installs?

We focus on full home design and integration projects, but look after existing clients for smaller jobs too. One-off socket repairs on homes we have not worked on before are usually not the right fit.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Registered Electrical Contractor REC 35750, public liability insured, full compliance certification on every job, and a Certificate of Electrical Safety issued on completion.

Journal

Notes,& field guides.

Opinions on the platforms we recommend. Field guides for architects, builders, and homeowners. Written by the team that designs and installs the work.

Premium residential lighting and switch detail, Melbourne smart home install

Notes · 10 May 2026

Lutron control systems for Melbourne residential. A guide for architects and homeowners.

For Melbourne architects, builders, and homeowners considering Lutron HomeWorks or RadioRA for a premium residential project. What Lutron does well, where it fits, and how we think about it alongside other platforms at design stage.

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Apple Home as the smart home control platform for premium Melbourne residential.

For Melbourne homeowners and architects deciding on a smart home control platform. Why we recommend Apple Home at the centre, what sits underneath, and where it is not the right choice.

KNX residential lighting and switch detail in a Melbourne smart home

Field Guide · 8 May 2026

KNX in Melbourne residential. A field guide for architects, builders, and homeowners.

What KNX is, why it has been the European standard for serious residential automation since 1990, and how we use it on premium Melbourne builds today. A working field guide for architects and homeowners.

Next steps

Begin your project.

Tell us about your project. We come back to you with a clear plan. Not a generic price list. The best time to involve us is before the walls go up.

Build Your Home →+61 450 342 075