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Ideas for a home that quietly looks after you.

Plain-language guides on home automation, retrofit wiring and getting the most from TouchX, Mosaic Pro, Smart Lock, sensors and the Tixa app.

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Home automation

What is a smart home, really?

Understand smart switches, scenes and routines, with a practical first-room example and the wiring and network checks to make.

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A clean wall with a modern switch panel

Comparisons

TouchX vs Mosaic Pro: which Tixa panel is right for your wall?

Compare TouchX glass panels and Mosaic Pro modular controls, including sockets, fan regulation, plate fit and model-specific features.

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Devices

Smart home without rewiring: how retrofit works

How Retrofit Pro can reuse a suitable switchboard, and why box depth, wiring, loads and network checks come before an installation promise.

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Bundles of coloured electrical cables

Comparisons

Retrofit vs rewiring: the honest comparison for Indian homes

Compare retrofit and planned wiring by site condition, installation scope, local control and expansion rather than blanket promises.

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Wall-mounted smart control panel

Devices

Choosing a TouchX layout for each room

Choose 2M to 12M TouchX formats by actual circuits, sockets, fan type and two-way needs, then match a listed configuration.

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Hyderabad

Smart home in Hyderabad: see it working before you buy

Find the Tixa Experience Centre in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, with visiting hours, directions and what to bring for a useful demo.

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Morning light coming through bedroom curtains

Guides

How to plan a ‘Good morning’ scene in the Tixa app

Plan and test a Good morning scene with supported Tixa devices, then check schedule, offline behaviour and voice compatibility.

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Morning light in a tidy bedroom

Home automation

Five routines worth setting up first

Five practical starter routines for supported lights, fans and appliances, with the compatibility checks needed before scheduling.

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Home automation

Smart home glossary: 20 terms explained in plain English

Twenty useful smart home terms, including circuits, M plate sizes, hubs, scenes, two-way control and the difference between Wi-Fi and internet.

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A light switch on a plain wall

Home automation

Does a smart switch work without Wi‑Fi? And 9 other questions people ask

Ten answers about Wi-Fi, internet, power cuts, hubs, fans, appliance ratings, rented homes and smart switch installation.

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Front door with a modern lock

Devices

Smart locks explained: keys, codes and who gets in

Choose a smart lock by door fit, supported access methods, battery procedures and service availability, with model-specific checks.

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Buying guides

The 10-point checklist before you buy any smart switch

Ten checks before ordering: board fit, circuits, neutral, fan type, heavy loads, two-way control, network, finish, warranty and installation.

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Devices

Sensors: the quiet part of a smart home

Plan motion and door sensing around placement, supported automation, hub requirements and the difference between sensors and cameras.

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Guides

Smart home for a 2BHK apartment: a room-by-room plan

An illustrative 2BHK room plan: list circuits, shared controls, fans, ACs and optional devices before choosing panel quantities.

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Switches and sockets on one plate

Devices

Mosaic Pro: switches and sockets on one plate

How to plan a Mosaic Pro modular plate with supported touch controls and accessories, checking plate series, module space and load ratings.

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A modern wooden apartment front door

Guides

Preparing for Tixa smart lock installation

Prepare for professional Tixa smart lock installation with door measurements, fit checks, approved setup and a practical handover checklist.

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Guides

Running your home from the Tixa app

Explore Tixa app homes, rooms, supported controls, scenes and schedules, with clear limits for offline access, voice and paid services.

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A living room with warm evening lighting

Home automation

Smart lighting ideas: 8 scenes that make a home feel different

Eight lighting scene ideas using supported switching or dimming, with checks for compatible LEDs, drivers, curtains and fan controls.

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A person checking a home app on their phone

Guides

Troubleshooting: 7 common smart home problems and how to fix them

Separate power, network, device and automation problems, with safe checks and the details Tixa support needs for model-specific help.

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