Does Alexa understand Indian accents and Hindi/Telugu?+
Alexa India supports Hindi and Indian-English natively; Telugu, Tamil, Bengali and Marathi are limited to specific intents. LiveInSmart programs scene names in the language your family actually uses ('Alexa, Cinema' or 'Alexa, Roshan Karo').
Can Alexa and Google both control the same house?+
Yes. Both connect to the same LiveInSmart hub — you can say 'Alexa, Movie Night' in the living room and 'Hey Google, turn off bedroom' in the bedroom on the same devices.
How do I convert my existing home into a smart home without rewiring?+
Use retrofit smart switch modules that sit behind your existing switchboards, Wi-Fi/Zigbee smart bulbs, an IR blaster to pool your AC/TV/set-top-box remotes, a smart Wi-Fi lock and a video door phone. LiveInSmart typically converts a 3BHK in 2–4 days with zero visible wiring change — the mechanical switches keep working and you get app + Alexa/Google control on top.
How much does it cost to convert a home into a smart home in India?+
A basic single-room retrofit starts around ₹35,000–₹55,000. A full 3BHK apartment with lighting, fans, curtains, one AC, video door phone and Alexa integration lands between ₹1.8–3.5 lakh. A wired KNX villa with lighting scenes, curtains, HVAC, security, home theatre and CCTV ranges ₹8–25 lakh. LiveInSmart designs the exact bill-of-materials against your house.
Which is better — Alexa or Google Home for an Indian home?+
Alexa is better for shopping/routines and has the widest local-skill support in India; Google Home is better for questions, calendar and multi-language conversation. Both control the same LiveInSmart lighting, curtains, AC, TV and locks. We usually deploy Alexa as primary and add Google Assistant as a secondary voice layer.
Will the smart home work during a power cut or internet outage?+
Yes. Every LiveInSmart switch and scene runs locally, so loss of internet does not disable lights, fans or curtains. During a power cut, the mechanical fallback on retrofit switches still works; for wired KNX installations we recommend a small UPS on the automation bus so scenes keep running.
Does LiveInSmart provide installation, calibration and AMC for smart homes?+
Yes. Every smart home we deploy includes site survey, single-line diagram, hardware supply, concealed cabling (where applicable), professional installation, scene programming, Alexa/Google onboarding, family handover and a 3-year installation warranty. Optional AMC covers annual health-checks, firmware updates and priority on-site response.
