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Automation that actually feels effortless.

The Automation Station helps you design, plan and install smart automation for every corner of your property — with free self-help tools, or our engineers doing it for you.

1,200+properties automated
4.9/5average client rating
5 yrworkmanship warranty
Lighting scene activated
Gate secured · 22:14
Irrigation saved 800L this week

What we automate

One provider, every space.

Pick a category to jump straight into the builder, or browse everything we cover.

Home

Lighting, climate, security, entertainment & energy — all working together.

Garden

Smart irrigation, outdoor lighting, pool & weather-aware scheduling.

Small Office

Access control, meeting-room automation, occupancy-based energy saving.

Garage & Gate

Remote gate/garage control, vehicle sensors, license-plate recognition.

How it works

From idea to installed, in four steps.

1

Tell us your space

House, garden, office, garage or a mix — select what you want to automate.

2

Build your plan

Click through a bird's-eye layout and choose automations, zone by zone.

3

Get expert input or shop

Book a free consultation with our engineers, or go straight to a pre-filtered store.

4

Install & enjoy

DIY with our guides, or let our certified installers handle everything.

Free vs paid — no surprises

How consultations work

Most of what we offer costs nothing. The one paid step is the one that costs us real time and travel — and even that comes back to you if you proceed.

1

Online Builder

Design your own plan zone by zone, at your own pace.

Free, always
2

Phone / Video Consultation

Talk your plan through with a real engineer before committing to anything.

Free
3

On-Site Design Visit

A technician measures your space and finalises a tailored proposal.

4

Installation

Certified installers, standard labour rates, quoted in writing upfront.

Quoted before work begins

Design fee terms (crediting window and exclusions) are confirmed in writing when you book an on-site visit. This overview is for information only and isn't a binding quote.

AI-assisted, human-verified

Your automation advisor, on call.

Ask it what to automate first, whether two devices are compatible, or what a similar-sized home typically needs. It recommends — our engineers still sign off before anything ships.

Guided builder suggestions Product Q&A Budget estimates Always human-reviewed
What's a good starting point for a 3-bed house?
Start with entrance security + smart lighting in living areas — highest impact, fastest payback. Want me to add these to your plan?
Yes, and show me pricing.

Trusted by homeowners like you

What clients say

★★★★★

"I used the builder just to get ideas, ended up booking the full consultation. Genuinely felt like they understood the house before they even arrived."

Marietjie B.
Homeowner, Centurion
★★★★★

"Bought the gate motor and sensors straight from the store after building my plan online. Saved me a site visit for something simple."

Johan S.
Homeowner, Stellenbosch
★★★★★

"Our small office now locks itself, dims the lights after hours and tells me if a door was left open. Setup was painless."

Aisha K.
Office Manager, Cape Town

/ Customize & Advise

Design your automation plan

Pick your space, click through the layout, and build a plan you can hand to our engineers — or shop yourself.

Step 1 — What are you automating?

House
Garden
Small Office
Garage
Small Industrial

Do you already have a smart home platform or hub? Optional

Apple HomeKit
Google / Android Home
I have another hub
Not sure
None yet

We'll use this to recommend a compatible, well-priced hub in your store — skip it if you're already set up.

Step 2 — Your bird's-eye layout

Click a zone to see automation options for that area. Selected zones highlight in green.

Recommended

Get a professional consultation

Send your plan straight to our engineers. We'll review it, refine it for your property, and quote you — no obligation. This is where most of the "magic" happens: real feasibility checks, compatibility, and pro-grade recommendations.

Online plan review & phone/video consultation: free. On-site design visits from R950 — fully credited to your project if you proceed.

or, if you'd rather do it yourself

Self-help

Shop it yourself

Take your plan straight to our store, pre-filtered and added to a cart you can still customise. Great if you're comfortable installing, or just want to price things out first.

/ Book a Consultation

Tell us about your project

10 quick fields. Our team responds within one business day.

Your plan so far No items yet — that's okay, we can also start from scratch on the call.
Prefer to speak to someone directly? Contact our consultation team:
Johan Malherbe+27 (82) 414-7006
Clinton Victor+27 (82) 893-9736
Phone call
WhatsApp
Email
Site visit

Request received

One of our engineers will be in touch within one business day. (Demo only — no data was sent.)

/ Store

Your store, pre-filtered

Based on your plan, we've picked out matching products and added our top suggestions to your cart. Adjust anything.

/ About & Contact

About The Automation Station

Automation, professionally engineered — and explained in plain language.

Our story

Started by engineers who were tired of "smart homes" that weren't.

The Automation Station was founded to close the gap between flashy gadgets and automation that actually holds up — reliable, serviceable, and designed around how you actually use your space. We work across homes, gardens, small offices, garages and light industrial sites, and we built our website's free planning tools so anyone, technical or not, can walk in with a clear plan.

Engineered, not just installed

Every plan is reviewed by a qualified technician before it's quoted.

For everyone, not just enthusiasts

Our tools are built so a first-timer and a seasoned DIYer both feel at home.

Free help, honestly offered

The builder and store are free to use, no strings — consultation is optional, not forced.

Quick message

Get in touch

+27 82 000 0000
hello@theautomationstation.co.za
Unit 4, Innovation Park, Centurion
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00
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Automation AdvisorAI-assisted · human-verified
Hi! I can suggest what to automate first, explain a product, or estimate rough pricing. This is a demo preview — try a quick question below.

Zone options

Select any automations for this zone. You can revisit it anytime.