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Take a look at some of our recent successes, awards and information about home automation systems in the UK.

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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)

Clearly Automated Recognised as a Lutron Platinum Dealer for 2025

Clearly Automated has achieved Lutron Platinum Dealer status for 2025, making it one of only three Platinum installers in the North of England.

Clearly Automated Recognised as a Lutron Platinum Dealer for 2025

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

Clearly Automated Wins at 2021 Lutron Excellence awards

Clearly Automated has been recognised at the 2021 Lutron Excellence Awards, winning Best Palladiom, Sivoia QS or Triathlon Shading Project.

Clearly Automated Wins at 2021 Lutron Excellence awards

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

Clearly Automated Wins Judges’ Choice at the 2019 Lutron Excellence Awards

Clearly Automated has been awarded the prestigious Judges’ Choice honour at the 2019 Lutron Excellence Awards.

Clearly Automated Wins Judges’ Choice at the 2019 Lutron Excellence Awards

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

Clearly Automated Wins ‘Best Integrated Home’ at the 2017 CEDIA Awards

Clearly Automated has been awarded the prestigious CEDIA Award for Best Integrated Home – Level III in the EMEA region.

Clearly Automated Wins ‘Best Integrated Home’ at the 2017 CEDIA Awards

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.

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10 Things to Know About Lutron Lighting Systems

10 Things to Know About Lutron Lighting Systems

Lutron Blinds Costs UK: Price Guide & Comparisons for 2025

Lutron Blinds Costs UK: Price Guide & Comparisons for 2025

38 Smart Home Automation Market Statistics (2025 Data)

38 Smart Home Automation Market Statistics (2025 Data)

Clearly Automated Recognised as a Lutron Platinum Dealer for 2025

Clearly Automated Recognised as a Lutron Platinum Dealer for 2025

TV Room vs Media Room vs Home Cinema

TV Room vs Media Room vs Home Cinema

The future is here – temperature control blinds

The future is here – temperature control blinds

Didn’t have your blinds fitted in the initial build? No problem

Didn’t have your blinds fitted in the initial build? No problem

A Perfectionist’s Electric Blind

A Perfectionist’s Electric Blind

What is smart building technology?

What is smart building technology?

4 Ways to Make your Home an Entertainment Hub

4 Ways to Make your Home an Entertainment Hub

Clearly Automated Wins at 2021 Lutron Excellence awards

Clearly Automated Wins at 2021 Lutron Excellence awards

Home Cinema – Large Screen TV v Projector

Home Cinema – Large Screen TV v Projector

Home Cinema – whether you’re in or outside London

Home Cinema – whether you’re in or outside London

Clearly Automated Wins Judges’ Choice at the 2019 Lutron Excellence Awards

Clearly Automated Wins Judges’ Choice at the 2019 Lutron Excellence Awards

Want a smart home? Start by ditching that free router. Here’s why.

Want a smart home? Start by ditching that free router. Here’s why.

A Bit About Subwoofers

A Bit About Subwoofers

Smart Security on the rise

Smart Security on the rise

As the days shorten lets talk lighting design

As the days shorten lets talk lighting design

From Julie to Alexa – the evolution of voice activation

From Julie to Alexa – the evolution of voice activation

Staying warm the smart way

Staying warm the smart way

Lights, camera, action: Honouring Richard Kelly & Tom Dixon

Lights, camera, action: Honouring Richard Kelly & Tom Dixon

I have a dream….to build on a brownfield site?

I have a dream….to build on a brownfield site?

Let there Be Light – The History of Artificial Light

Let there Be Light – The History of Artificial Light

Clearly Automated Wins ‘Best Integrated Home’ at the 2017 CEDIA Awards

Clearly Automated Wins ‘Best Integrated Home’ at the 2017 CEDIA Awards

The Evolution of Home Automation

The Evolution of Home Automation

Rack ‘em up!

Rack ‘em up!

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