What is the difference between smart home and home automation?

Smart home usually refers to the end-user experience — one app, scenes and voice. Home automation refers to the engineered system underneath: wiring, gateways, sensors and logic. Smart Citizens delivers both as one package.

Can I add home automation to an existing villa in Dubai?

Yes. Smart Citizens specializes in retrofits — most existing villas can be upgraded room-by-room without major construction, using a mix of wired and wireless devices on the Smart Citizens ecosystem.

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Written by Dr. Ashraf Nouri, Founder & CEOReviewed by Smart Citizens Technical TeamLast updated 13 June 2026