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Greater Melbourne

Smart home installers based across the regions of Greater Melbourne.

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Where the smart home installers are

54smart home installers

  1. Western Melbourne12
  2. Inner East Melbourne8
  3. Inner Melbourne7
  4. Frankston & Mornington Peninsula6
  5. North East Melbourne5

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Regional VIC

Smart home installers based in the regions outside Greater Melbourne.

Where the smart home installers are

10smart home installers

  1. Barwon7
  2. Central Highlands2
  3. Goulburn Valley1
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What to expect when hiring smart home installers in Victoria

Where smart home installers in Victoria are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.

Where smart home installers are based in Victoria

Western Melbourne has the most smart home installers in Victoria, while jobs in 5 regions (including Hume and Latrobe & Gippsland) will need tradies to travel in.

Smart home installers based in each region

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The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.

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Victoria: where smart home installers are basedMap of 17 Victoria regions from ABS 2021 boundaries, with water shown. Regions are shaded from light to dark teal by how many smart home installers are based there compared with the rest of the state; white regions have none listed. A list of regions grouped by band follows the map.
Region boundaries: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (2021), CC BY 4.0

How to choose a good smart home installer in Victoria

Ratings for smart home installers in Victoria vary more than in most areas. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.

Here, using the star rating will help you choose a good smart home installer. The average is 4.40 and the typical smart home installer has 6 reviews. Of the 33 rated smart home installers based in Victoria, 5 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.

SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.

average rating
4.40
typical reviews
6
what the best have
4.8★ · 20+

Star rating

61% of smart home installers here have 4.8 or more

Best: 4.8+

Number of reviews

Half have 6 or fewer reviews

Best: 20+ reviews

How do areas in Victoria compare?

AreaAverage star rating
Frankston & Mornington Peninsula6 rated smart home installers24 typical reviews
4.60
All Victoria33 rated smart home installers6 typical reviews
4.40
Western Melbourne6 rated smart home installers3 typical reviews
4.00

What smart home installation costs

Across Australia, smart home installation typically runs $182 – $523 for smart doorbell, and $215 – $578 for smart lighting & switches.

Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Victoria. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.

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What's in a good Smart Home Installation quote?

A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each smart home installer's quote covers before you choose.

Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price, and it costs you nothing.

  • 01
    Device specs

    Every device with brand and model, not a vague category.

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    Commissioning

    Configuration, app setup and testing as separate lines.

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    Network and cabling

    Cable runs, data points and where the rack goes.

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    Licence and compliance

    Installer's licence number and a Certificate of Compliance.

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    Exclusions

    A clear list of what is not included.

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    Handover and support

    A walkthrough, as-built docs and a workmanship warranty.

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Hiring a smart home installer in VIC

What the law requires before and after you sign.

Smart home installers need a licence in VIC for some jobs.

Mains wiring needs a licensed electrician. Cameras and alarms need a security licence. Data cabling needs a registered cabler. Other plug-in devices need no licence.

Licence
Registered Electrical Contractor (REC)
Categories
Electrical installation work, Security equipment installer
Regulator
Energy Safe Victoria
Check a licence on the Energy Safe Victoria register
Written contractover$10,000

The contract must be in writing and set out all its terms. The price includes labour, materials and GST.

Applies to smart home installation jobs.

Deposit cap

The cap is 5% of a contract price of $20,000 or more. It is 10% of a price under $20,000.

Applies to some smart home installation jobs.

Home warranty insuranceover$20,000

Home Warranty from the Building and Plumbing Commission covers contracts signed on or after 1 July 2026.

Applies to smart home installation jobs.

Cooling-off period5 business dayson contracts over $10,000

You can withdraw at any time in that period. It starts when you receive a copy of the signed contract.

Applies to smart home installation jobs.

A contract just for electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.

Sources: esv.vic.gov.au, Electricity Safety Act 1998, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, bpc.vic.gov.au, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Hiring smart home installers

How much do smart home installers typically charge?
Costs vary widely depending on the complexity of the job and the number of devices involved, and the live pricing shown on this page reflects current regional rates. Many installers charge a call-out fee plus an hourly labour rate, with parts or replacement devices added separately. After-hours attendance and significant network or wiring work generally increase the overall cost.
Do smart home installers charge call-out fees?
Call-out fees are common and are typically charged separately from hourly labour. Diagnostic visits and on-site troubleshooting profiles generally include a call-out component plus time on-site. After-hours or emergency work often attracts higher rates or multipliers.
What qualifications should I look for in a smart home installer?
Smart home installers are not covered by a single national licence, so look for recognised industry credentials and verifiable business registration. Useful signals include CEDIA membership or a CEDIA‑certified technician (EST or IST), SIAA or CITA affiliation, and trade memberships such as Master Electricians Australia or NECA. Also check for an active ABN (verifiable via the ABR) and appropriate public liability insurance.

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What happens after I submit my job, and how many tradies will contact me?
We email you your estimate and a link to your job. Up to 3 local tradies can take it and contact you to quote; only they get your name, phone and email, and you choose who to hire, if anyone. Read the full answer
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Does SureQuote check tradies' licences and insurance?
We collect each business's ABN, licence, insurance and warranty details and keep them as up to date as we can, so you can see them in one place on its profile. We don't guarantee them, so always check the licence yourself on the relevant licence register before you hire. Read the full answer

Questions about smart home installation in VIC

Do smart home installers need a licence in VIC?

Smart home installers need a licence in VIC for some jobs.

Mains wiring needs a licensed electrician. Cameras and alarms need a security licence. Data cabling needs a registered cabler. Other plug-in devices need no licence.

The licence is the Registered Electrical Contractor (REC).

How do I check a smart home installer's licence in VIC?

Ask the smart home installer for their licence number, then look them up on the Energy Safe Victoria public register.

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Who regulates smart home installers in VIC?

Smart home installers are regulated by Energy Safe Victoria.

Are there exceptions to the licence rule for smart home installers in VIC?

A contract just for electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.

You can install a security system at your own home, but anyone helping needs a licence.

Do I need a written contract with a smart home installer in VIC?

Smart home installation jobs over $10,000 need a written contract.

The contract must be in writing and set out all its terms. The price includes labour, materials and GST.

A contract just for electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.

How much deposit can a smart home installer ask for in VIC?

The cap is 5% of a contract price of $20,000 or more. It is 10% of a price under $20,000.

Applies to some smart home installation jobs.

A contract just for electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.

Does a smart home installer have to give me home warranty insurance in VIC?

Smart home installation jobs over $20,000 need home warranty insurance.

Home Warranty from the Building and Plumbing Commission covers contracts signed on or after 1 July 2026.

A contract just for electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.

Is there a cooling-off period for a contract with a smart home installer in VIC?

You have 5 business days to cool off on contracts over $10,000.

You can withdraw at any time in that period. It starts when you receive a copy of the signed contract.

A contract just for electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.

Sources: esv.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, police.vic.gov.au, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, bpc.vic.gov.au, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

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