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Marc L.
Philadelphia, PA
Smart Device Installation
Smart Doorbell, Camera, Intercom and Thermostat Installation
We mount and wire the smart devices you bought, or help you choose them, and make sure each one has steady power so it stays online.
Lic. #37352
City of Philadelphia L&I
ICC Certified
Commercial Electrical Inspector
Built to the NEC
Code-compliant installs
5 Service Areas
Philadelphia & the Main Line
Know the Signs
Doorbells, Cameras, Intercoms and Thermostats
Each smart device has its own power needs. A video doorbell needs a transformer with enough voltage, and many older chime transformers fall short, which leads to reboots and dropped video. Wired security cameras need power at each mounting spot, from an outdoor-rated outlet or a low-voltage cable run. Intercom systems need cable between stations and a power supply. Smart thermostats often need a C-wire for steady 24-volt power. When these needs go unmet, devices drop offline, drain batteries or quit in cold weather. We look at the device and the wiring together and fix the power side before we mount anything.
Devices We Install
- Video doorbells and chimes
- Indoor and outdoor cameras
- Door and gate intercoms
- Smart thermostats
- Hardwired smart smoke alarms
How We Do It
Clean Installs, Inside and Out
Outdoor devices face rain, snow and summer heat, so we use weather-rated boxes and seal each opening in the wall. For cameras, we plan the views with you first: driveway, front door, back yard and side gates. We run cable through walls, attics and basements where we can, so you don't see wires stapled across the siding. Inside, we mount intercom stations and thermostats at a comfortable height and keep holes small. Electrical Hazards, Inc. holds City of Philadelphia license #37352, so any new circuit or outlet we add for a device goes in to the National Electrical Code, with a permit when one is required.
How We Install
- Camera views planned with you
- Cable hidden where possible
- Weather-rated outdoor boxes
- New outlets or circuits to code
- Each device tested and online
Why It Pays Off
Devices That Work Together
Smart devices are more useful when they share one app or one hub. Before you buy, we can help you pick a doorbell, cameras and a thermostat that work with the same system, whether that is Google Home, Amazon Alexa or Apple Home. If you already bought your devices, we install those. At the end, we connect each one to your Wi-Fi, check the signal at every mounting spot and show you how to use the app. For light switches, dimmers and whole-home lighting control, see our smart home integration service.
What You Get at the End
- Devices connected to your Wi-Fi
- Signal checked at each device
- An app walkthrough with you
- Devices you already own installed
- A tidy, finished look
Got a Box of Smart Devices Waiting?
Call Electrical Hazards, Inc. at (267) 977-2106. Tell us what you bought or what you want, and we will check the wiring each device needs and give you a clear price.
Step by Step
How a Smart Device Install Works
01
Device List
Tell us what you have or want to buy.
02
Wiring Check
We check transformers, C-wires and power at each spot.
03
Install
We mount, wire and seal each device.
04
Connect & Show
We connect the devices and walk you through the app.
Why Us
Why Hire an Electrician for Smart Devices
Most smart device problems are power problems, and power is our trade.
Philadelphia Lic. #37352
ICC Certified Commercial Electrical Inspector on our team
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
NAT-F164781-2 · lead-safe practices in pre-1978 homes
Power Done Right
Correct transformers, C-wires and circuits.
Neat Wiring
Cable hidden inside walls where we can.
Weatherproof Outside
Sealed, outdoor-rated mounting.
One Trip for Several
We can install several devices in one visit.
Services
Smart Device Services
The smart devices homeowners ask us to install most.
Video Doorbells
Transformer checked or replaced for steady power.
Security Cameras
Indoor and outdoor cameras with clean cable runs.
Intercom Systems
Door, gate and room-to-room stations.
Smart Thermostats
C-wire added so the thermostat stays powered.
Smart Home Integration
Smart switches, dimmers and lighting control.
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Real Feedback From Our Customers
“TOTALLY SATISFIED. Great price, work was completed on time and very professional.”
Job: New 220-volt line
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Sean
Philadelphia, PA
“It's all I was looking for: great price, professional, and done right…”
Job: 220-volt line
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Sean
Philadelphia, PA · repeat customer
Service Area
Smart Device Installs Near You
We install smart doorbells, cameras, intercoms and thermostats in Philadelphia, Lower Merion, Upper Merion, Wayne and Berwyn. Pick your area to learn more.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you install a wired video doorbell if I have no doorbell wiring?
Often, yes. We can run low-voltage wire from a new transformer. If running wire is not practical, a battery model is the fallback.
Do security cameras need an outlet at each camera?
Wired cameras need power at each spot. It can come from an outlet, a low-voltage power supply, or one network cable that carries power and data, called PoE.
What does an intercom installation involve?
We run cable between the door station and the indoor units, mount the power supply and test audio, video and the door release if your system has one.
My thermostat has no C-wire. Can you still install a smart one?
Yes. We can add a C-wire from the furnace or air handler, or install an adapter made for your thermostat.
Where should outdoor cameras go?
Most homes start with the front door, driveway and back entry. We plan angles with you and avoid spots that look into a neighbor's windows.
Request a Callback
Leave your name and number, tell us a little about the job, and one of our electricians will call you back.
- (267) 977-2106
- 145 W Swedesford Rd #1123, Wayne, PA 19087
- Philadelphia Electrical Contractor Lic. #37352
- mal@electrical-hazards.com