Benson Automation and Electric — Smart Home Automation Showcase
BENSON AUTOMATION AND ELECTRIC
Licensed Electrical Contractor · Eveleth, MN
SMART HOME
Automation showcase
Wake up the natural way
Instead of a jarring alarm, your home gently prepares you — curtains open slowly, the thermostat warms up, and coffee is ready when you walk downstairs. All automated, every morning.
Morning timeline
6:15 am
Bedroom curtains open — 25%
Automated blinds begin opening slowly, letting the first light of morning in without harsh brightness.
Sunrise simulation
6:25 am
Curtains open to 60% + thermostat adjusts
More light floods in. Thermostat raises to morning comfort temperature — heat starts before you get up.
Climate pre-heat
6:30 am
Alarm time — curtains fully open
Full natural light. Your body has been gently preparing for 15 minutes. No jarring buzzer.
Natural wake
6:35 am
Kitchen lights on + coffee maker starts
Walk downstairs to a lit kitchen and fresh coffee already brewing — smart switch triggers the outlet automatically.
Outlet automation
7:00 am
Porch & garage lights on for departure
Exterior lights activate as you head out. Motion sensor confirms you've left and sets the home to away mode.
Departure mode
Live preview — drag the slider to see your morning unfold
6:00 am
7:00 am
Curtains
0%
Kitchen lights
Off
Thermostat
64°F
Coffee maker
Off
App control
Adjust any time from your phone
Weekday schedules
Different routine on weekdays vs weekends
Seasonal adapt
Adjusts to actual sunrise time year-round
Your home knows when you're coming and going
Using your phone's location, your home automatically adjusts — lights, locks, thermostat, and garage — without you touching a single switch.
Select a scenario
Active automations
Auto-lock
Deadbolts engage when the last person leaves
Energy saving
HVAC drops to setback when nobody's home
Peace of mind
Alerts when kids arrive home from school
Multi-person
Waits until everyone leaves to activate away mode
LED staircase lighting that flows with you
Motion-activated LED strips under each step light up in sequence as you walk — up or down. At night, a soft amber glow keeps the path lit without blinding anyone at 2am.
Each step has an LED strip that activates in sequence — flowing from bottom to top as you go up, top to bottom as you go down. Tap a button below to see it in action.
Night mode
Soft amber glow — no blinding lights at 2am
Fully adjustable
Brightness, color temp, and step delay
Safety first
Always-on path lighting for kids and seniors
Custom colors
Match any home decor or season
Know what's happening at your cabin — from anywhere
Whether it's January and the pipes could freeze or you haven't been up since Labor Day, your cabin reports back to your phone around the clock. Power, temperature, moisture, and security — all monitored remotely.
Power monitor
Live circuit usage
Connected
Total draw
342W
Moisture & leak detection
Remote controls
Climate control
Cabin interior temp
--°F
Select a season to see cabin status
Door & lock
Check and lock the cabin door from anywhere — no more "did I lock it?" worry
Instant alerts
Text or app notification for any event
Event log
Full history of every alert and status change
Freeze protection
Alert if temp drops near pipe-freeze range
Offline alert
Notified if cabin loses power or internet
Ready to automate your home?
Benson installs Shelly smart switches, automated lighting, and full home automation systems across the Iron Range. Free on-site consultation.
