Electricians who do more than wiring. UniFi security cameras, whole-home Wi-Fi and smart entry, designed and installed by Tom, based just up the road in Kew.
Video calls that drop out in the study. A rear lane you can’t see from the house. A doorbell app, a camera app and a Wi-Fi app that don’t talk to each other. Hawthorn homes mix period character with modern living, and that’s where we come in.
The Electric Crew is a family-run team of licensed electricians based just up the road in Kew. We specialise in security cameras, whole-home Wi-Fi and smart entry, all built on UniFi, alongside smart lighting, garden lighting and everyday electrical work.
Clients are often surprised we’re not “just” electricians. Tom, our director, can sort out your Wi-Fi, cameras, doorbell, automation, TVs and speakers as well as your wiring, and he designs and programs every system himself.
★★★★★
Tom, Rodney and Joe were great. I set up a UniFi wifi home network, mounted a TV, and made my driveway gate and garage door controllable via my phone. Tom was able to work out what I needed (including hardware requirements), and also made some additional suggestions which I was happy to go with… After all was done, I had hardware all neatly set up and the phone apps downloaded and ready to go.
— Amir Lopez, Google review
One System, One App: Why We Use UniFi
Most homes end up with a patchwork: a router from the internet provider, a battery doorbell, a couple of Wi-Fi cameras, each with its own app and its own subscription. We replace that with UniFi, a professional-grade platform where your Wi-Fi, security cameras, video doorbell and door access all work together and are managed from one app.
- Cameras that don’t drop out: wired cameras record locally, with no batteries to charge and no monthly subscription fees
- Wi-Fi in every room: access points placed where you need them, not one router struggling through brick walls
- See it all in one place: doorbell, cameras and door access in a single app on your phone
- Built to grow: start with Wi-Fi or a few cameras and add more later without starting again
What We Do for Hawthorn Homes
From security and Wi-Fi to lighting and everyday electrical work, one crew looks after it all, designed to work together.
Security Cameras
UniFi cameras covering entries, side paths and rear lanes, with clear night vision and no subscription fees.
Wi-Fi & Home Networks
Access points placed where you need them, for reliable Wi-Fi through thick brick walls and out into the garden.
Doorbells & Access Control
See, speak to and let in visitors from anywhere, with your doorbell, cameras and Wi-Fi in one app.
Smart Lighting with Shelly
Control lights and appliances from your phone and monitor energy use, without replacing your switches.
Garden Lighting
Copper garden, path and feature lighting, automated to switch on at sunset and adjust with the seasons.
Rental Properties
Door codes for tenants and trades, cameras you can check, and heating you can switch off without driving over.
We also look after switchboard upgrades, LED lighting, power points, ceiling fans, ovens and cooktops, and smoke alarms, all done neatly and tidied up afterwards.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a free consultation. Tom will come out, look at your home and talk you through your options.
Past Projects in the Hawthorn Area
Pool House Internet & Automated Garden Lighting
We extended the internet through the garden to this client’s pool house to fix their connectivity problems, then automated their outdoor lighting with schedules and wireless control of indoor and garden lights. Read more about this automated lighting project here
LED Downlight Upgrade in a Hawthorn Unit
We replaced old halogen downlights with warm, efficient LEDs that keep the ambience of the original lighting, and upgraded the smoke alarm to a quality Clipsal unit while we were there.
Same-Day Fault Finding: Sump Pump & Heating
We tracked down a fault with a sump pump’s emergency light and alarm, then diagnosed a heating isolator issue, sourced new parts and had everything working again the same day.
Internet for a Hawthorn Rental Property
We installed a high-speed cable internet point in the middle of this rental home, giving tenants reliable internet throughout the house.
Hawthorn Electrician FAQs
How much does a home security camera system cost?
Most professionally installed home camera systems cost between $1,500 and $5,000, including cameras, cabling and setup. A typical home needs 3 to 6 cameras for full coverage.
Should we fix our Wi-Fi before adding cameras or automation?
Usually, yes. Cameras and smart devices are only as reliable as the network underneath, so we often start with a UniFi Wi-Fi upgrade and build from there.
Can I manage my rental property’s access and cameras remotely?
Yes. We set up app control for door access, cameras, lighting and heating, with temporary codes for tenants, guests or trades.
Do you still do smaller electrical jobs?
Yes. We’re happy to help with everyday electrical work, and it’s often a good chance to talk through upgrades like Wi-Fi or security while we’re there.
Book your free consultation
Tell us a bit about your home and what you’d like to improve. Tom will be in touch to arrange a time to come out.
- Send your details or give Tom a call
- Tom visits and walks through your home with you
- You get honest advice and a clear quote
Prefer to talk? 📞 0404 828 977
★★★★★ 5.0 from 62 Google reviews · Licensed electricians · Family-run since 2014