Egypt's new developments — the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, 6th of October and the compounds springing up around them — are being built to a modern standard, and buyers expect their homes to match. If you've just taken delivery of a unit, you're sitting on a rare, time-limited opportunity: the finishing stage. Plan your smart home now, and you get the best system at the lowest cost. Miss it, and you can still go smart — just with fewer options. Here's how to make the most of it.
Why the finishing stage is the golden window
During finishing (tashteeb), your walls and ceilings are still open. That means wiring for a full wired KNX system can be run cleanly, with no breaking, no dust and no repairs — at a fraction of what a retrofit later would cost. You also get the most capable, most stable system possible, designed around your exact floor plan.
What to plan before the walls close
Lighting control
Decide your zones and scenes now so switch points and wiring are placed perfectly — the difference between elegant and awkward.
Climate & curtains
Smart AC and motorised curtains are far easier to wire during finishing than to add afterwards.
Security & intercom
Camera positions, the gate intercom and access control should be planned with the layout, not bolted on later.
Networking backbone
Proper structured cabling now means fast, reliable Wi-Fi and a system that won't bottleneck as you add devices.
📷 Inline image — automation wiring being planned/run in a villa during the finishing stage (1200×700)
Already finished? You still have great options
If your unit is already done, it's not too late. Wireless solutions turn a finished home smart with no wall-breaking — see our guide on smart homes for apartments. You simply get the widest range of possibilities when you plan during finishing.
The best time to make a new home smart is before the walls close. The second-best time is now — wirelessly.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to install a smart home in a new property?
During the finishing (tashteeb) stage, before walls and ceilings are closed. Wiring then is far cheaper, cleaner and gives you the most capable system.
I've already finished my unit — is it too late?
Not at all. Wireless solutions add a smart home to a finished unit with no wall-breaking. You just get the widest options when you plan during finishing.
Do you work across all the new developments?
Yes — we serve the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, 6th of October and the surrounding compounds.