Smart home, tailored to how you live
Six real-life examples of how OnGrid adapts to different routines — and arrives pre-configured for all of them.
Build My Smart HomeEvery home is different. These use cases show how OnGrid adapts to real routines — not generic bundles. Each setup can be customized exactly to how you live.
01 — Everyday Life
Everyday Convenience
Make daily life effortless. Lights that come on when you arrive, plugs that cut off at night, and routines that run without you thinking about them.
What it helps with
- Lights that adjust automatically to time of day
- Smart plugs that cut power to idle devices overnight
- Morning and evening routines that just run
- Voice control for lights, temperature, and more
How it works
Your hub runs routines locally — no internet required for basic automations. Lights come on when your schedule says, and turn off when they should. Adjust anything from the Google Home app or just say it out loud.
02 — Peace of Mind
Home Security & Awareness
Keep an eye on what matters. Cameras that alert you the moment something happens, a doorbell that shows you who's there, and sensors that tell you when doors open.
What it helps with
- Motion alerts on your phone when cameras detect activity
- Two-way audio with front door visitors from anywhere
- Door and window sensors for instant open/close alerts
- View live feeds from the Google Home app
How it works
Cameras and sensors connect to your Google Home account before shipping. Alerts go straight to your phone. You can pull up a live view at any time, from anywhere.
03 — Smart Usage
Energy Efficiency
Stop paying for energy you're not using. Automations that turn off lights in empty rooms, plugs that cut standby power, and schedules that work around your actual routine.
What it helps with
- Lights that switch off automatically when rooms are empty
- Plugs that eliminate standby power drain overnight
- Schedules that match your actual daily pattern
How it works
You set the schedules in the Smart Home Builder. We configure them before it ships. The system runs independently — no app interaction needed for day-to-day savings.
04 — Better Sleep
Night & Wind-Down Routine
Build a nightly routine that signals your brain it's time to rest. Lights that gradually dim, devices that power off, and a quiet home that sets itself up for sleep.
What it helps with
- Lights that dim slowly from 9pm to create a sleep cue
- TV and entertainment plugs that cut off at a set time
- A single 'Goodnight' voice command that does everything
How it works
Your wind-down routine is pre-programd and ready from day one. Say 'Hey Google, goodnight' or let it trigger automatically at your set time. The bedroom dims, devices power off, the home goes quiet.
05 — Home Office
Work From Home Setup
A home office that works as hard as you do. Focus lighting, DND routines, and an environment that helps you stay in the zone — without reaching for a single switch.
What it helps with
- Bright focused lighting that switches on at your start time
- A 'Focus mode' routine that mutes notifications and dims other rooms
- End-of-day routine that signals the work day is done
How it works
Your work schedule is built into your setup. Start time triggers office lights and focus mode. End time winds things back down. No manual switching — the environment responds to your calendar.
06 — Multiple People
Family Home Automation
A smart home for everyone who lives in it. Multiple Google accounts, room-by-room control, shared routines, and individual device access — all from the same system.
What it helps with
- Up to 6 Google accounts sharing the same home
- Room-by-room control so everyone has their own space
- Shared routines like 'School morning' or 'Family movie night'
- Kids can use voice without accessing every device
How it works
We set up the home with your primary account and structure the rooms for your household. Add family members in the Google Home app after delivery — they get access immediately, no reconfiguration needed.
The OnGrid difference
Every use case. Zero setup.
Every use case on this page arrives pre-configured. We handle the setup — you just plug in and start using your home differently.