Christian is the Managing Director of Clearly Automated. He founded the company back in 2005, and has since led the company to prestigious Lutron Excellence and CEDIA Home awards – both residential and commercial. Christian spends his free time walking, playing golf, travelling and reading.
10 Things to Know About Lutron Lighting Systems
Discover 10 things to know about Lutron lighting systems – including how Lutron works, its unique benefits, and why it's the world's #1 lighting control system.
10 Things to Know About Lutron Lighting Systems
Lutron Blinds Costs UK: Price Guide & Comparisons for 2025
A complete 2025 guide to Lutron blind costs in the UK. Compare prices for all Lutron rollers, Romans, drapery tracks, Triathlon blinds, wood blinds and more.
Lutron Blinds Costs UK: Price Guide & Comparisons for 2025
38 Smart Home Automation Market Statistics (2025 Data)
We've reviewed the latest data from industry-leading research firms to bring you a clear picture of the smart home automation market in 2025.
38 Smart Home Automation Market Statistics (2025 Data)
TV Room vs Media Room vs Home Cinema
We explore the differences between a media room, a TV room and a home cinema..
TV Room vs Media Room vs Home Cinema
The future is here – temperature control blinds
We explain how Verosol blinds are effective at controlling indoor temperatures – plus we share one of our Verosol installations in the UK.
The future is here – temperature control blinds
Didn’t have your blinds fitted in the initial build? No problem
A custom installation at a property in North Leeds shows why Lutron Triathlon Blinds a fantastic solution – especially for customers who didn't consider blinds during an initial build.
Didn’t have your blinds fitted in the initial build? No problem
A Perfectionist’s Electric Blind
Get to know Lutron's Palladiom shading systems, offering beautifully crafted control for lighting, shading and temperature.
A Perfectionist’s Electric Blind
What is smart building technology?
We explain the concept of a "smart building" and what it can do.
What is smart building technology?
4 Ways to Make your Home an Entertainment Hub
We explore four different ways to turn a room into an entertainment home, using smart automation technologies.
4 Ways to Make your Home an Entertainment Hub
Home Cinema – Large Screen TV v Projector
We explore the range of flat-screen TV technologies which can out-perform many TV projectors.
Home Cinema – Large Screen TV v Projector
Home Cinema – whether you’re in or outside London
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current options for home cinemas in smart home automation systems.
Home Cinema – whether you’re in or outside London
Want a smart home? Start by ditching that free router. Here’s why.
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current options in WiFi & networking for smart home automation projects.
Want a smart home? Start by ditching that free router. Here’s why.
A Bit About Subwoofers
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current options in subwoofers for smart home automation projects.
A Bit About Subwoofers
Smart Security on the rise
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current rise in smart security options for smart home automation.
Smart Security on the rise
As the days shorten lets talk lighting design
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current options in lighting design for smart home automation.
As the days shorten lets talk lighting design
From Julie to Alexa – the evolution of voice activation
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the history of voice activation for smart home automation projects.
From Julie to Alexa – the evolution of voice activation
Staying warm the smart way
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current options in heating systems for smart home automation projects.
Staying warm the smart way
Lights, camera, action: Honouring Richard Kelly & Tom Dixon
Join our Managing Director Christian Dodgson as we honour two lighting masterminds: Richard Kelly & Tom Dixon
Lights, camera, action: Honouring Richard Kelly & Tom Dixon
I have a dream….to build on a brownfield site?
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current options for developing on brownfield sites in the UK.
I have a dream….to build on a brownfield site?
Let there Be Light – The History of Artificial Light
Join our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, as we look at the history of artificial lighting.
Let there Be Light – The History of Artificial Light
The Evolution of Home Automation
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, revisits the history and evolution of smart home automation.
The Evolution of Home Automation
Rack ‘em up!
Our Managing Director, Christian Dodgson, reviews the current options in equipment racks and audiovisual solutions in smart home automation projects.
