If you are planning a new build or renovation in Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, or Whistler, the smartest features for 2026 focus on comfort, security, and simplicity. The best systems disappear into the architecture, work reliably every day, and are designed to grow with your home.

1. Lighting scenes that fit your day
   Elegant keypads replace large switch banks and trigger whole-room scenes. Morning, entertaining, and goodnight become one-touch experiences. Tunable white and layered accent lighting can support wellness and make finishes look their best. Explore how lighting control fits into a whole system: https://graytek.ca/solutions/smart-home-automation#lightingcontrol.

2. Motorized shades that protect art and views
   Quiet, coordinated shading manages glare and heat, protects interiors, and gives you privacy on schedule. The real win is when shades move with lighting and climate for effortless comfort. Learn more: https://graytek.ca/solutions/smart-home-automation#motorizedwindows.

3. A security system that works as one
   Modern security brings cameras, smart entry, door locks, and alarm monitoring together with your lighting and audio for faster responses and better awareness. Start here: https://graytek.ca/solutions/security#smartsecurity and https://graytek.ca/solutions/security#alarmsystems. Remote access and gate or door intercom can be part of the same platform: https://graytek.ca/solutions/security#remoteaccess.

4. A network you never have to think about
   Everything depends on a solid, secure network. Cloud-managed networking, professional Wi‑Fi design, and proper power management keep systems fast and stable. See our approach to network security and connected home design: https://graytek.ca/solutions/wi-fi-networking#networksecurity and https://graytek.ca/solutions/wi-fi-networking#connectedhome. If you need better coverage for calls, review cellular booster options: https://graytek.ca/solutions/wi-fi-networking#cellular-booster-systems.

Transform Your Entertainment Experience with a High Performance Home Theatre

There’s a world of difference between watching a movie — and experiencing it. At Graytek, we design high performance home theatres that deliver stunning visuals, immersive sound, and intuitive control — all tailored to your space. For clients across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, it's the ultimate way to bring cinematic luxury home.

Smart Home Scenes: One-Touch Control for Effortless Living

Imagine transforming your home with a single tap — lights dim, music starts, shades lower, and the perfect ambiance sets in. With Graytek's expertly programmed smart home scenes, this isn’t a vision of the future — it’s everyday living for clients across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor.

What a Day in a Smart Home Really Feels Like

From the moment you wake to the time you turn in, your home should support your lifestyle without friction. That’s the experience Graytek delivers with custom smart home systems across Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and the entire Metro Vancouver region. And it’s never been easier to visualize thanks to our walkthrough: A Day in the Life — a step-by-step look at smart living done right.

Inside the Graytek Training Academy: How We’re Developing the Next Generation of Smart Home Experts

At Graytek, we’re not just building world-class smart homes — we’re building the future leaders of the smart home industry. That’s the purpose behind the Graytek Training Academy (GTA), a structured in-house education program designed to elevate talent, accelerate learning, and offer real career development for technicians and specialists across Greater Vancouver, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver.

From online coursework to hands-on technical clinics, we’re committed to delivering real tools, real mentorship, and real structure — because smart homes demand smart teams.