Smart Citizens Case Study

Smart Thermostat and Lighting Upgrade for an Apartment

Tenant wanted a small upgrade focused on AC control and modern lighting scenes.

Written by Dr. Ashraf Nouri, Founder & CEOReviewed by Smart Citizens Technical TeamLast updated 13 June 2026 (published 15 May 2026)

Area

Dubai (anonymized)

Property

1-bedroom apartment

Client

Resident tenant

Timeline

2 days

Challenge

Tenant wanted a small upgrade focused on AC control and modern lighting scenes.

Smart Citizens solution

Smart Citizens installed a smart thermostat and replaced key switches with smart dimmers.

Devices and systems installed

Smart thermostat
Smart dimmers
App control

Integration

Lightweight Smart Citizens App setup.

Outcome

Comfortable AC scheduling and modern scenes in a compact apartment.

Estimated benefit

Estimated benefit: better AC visibility and improved evening ambience.

Before

Default thermostat, on/off switches.

After

AC scheduled to lifestyle, dimmed scenes for evenings.

Frequently asked questions

+ How long does a project like this take?

Most thermostat & lighting projects in Dubai are scoped during a free site visit. Typical timelines range from a few days for apartments to 3–6 weeks for large villas, depending on cabling and finishing trades.

+ Does this require permission from the building or developer?

For apartments we usually only need a standard NOC. For villas, retrofits typically don't need approvals. Smart Citizens handles paperwork where required.

+ Is the system controlled from one app?

Yes. All Smart Citizens-deployed devices are unified in the Smart Citizens App, with role-based access for owner, family members and staff.

+ What happens after handover?

Every project includes onboarding, a 3-year replacement warranty on Smart Citizens devices, and an optional AMC for ongoing support and tuning.

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