Structured pre-wiring for phone, LAN, video and multi-room audio is the most basic and the least expensive aspect of home automation. It costs from $3,000 upwards. Every home should include structured pre-wiring.

C-Bus home automation prices start from $500 for a single C-Bus wireless light switch, or from $15,000 for a small home. C-Bus home automation can monitor and control lighting, electric blinds, automatic watering & water features, ceiling fans, exhaust fans, and more. Can I pre-wire for Clipsal C-Bus automation then install it later?

Inner Range Concept 4000 Security system prices may start from $3,000. These are professional modular expandable security systems - not your typical home security system. Integration of security with home automation options such as C-Bus home automation, access control (or "keyless entry") and SMS reporting and control are popular.

Linn audio-video system prices start from approximately $3,850 (e.g. Linn Classik Music, Linn Komponent 104 bookshelf speakers and Linn K20 speaker cable) and extend upwards, putting Linn quality within most peoples reach.