Onwords Living Homes
Where homes evolve from smart to living
First came automation. Then smart homes.
Now comes the third generation, Living Homes by Onwords.
Evening scenes
Curtains & climate
Touch control
Voice & AI
The Onwords Promise
We build Living Homes, not just gadgets.
With our own AI Iniyal, in-house app, and end-to-end control, we automate anything.
If it's complex, challenge us.
The evolution of homes
Home Automation
Remote controls. Timers. Rule-based logic.
Useful, but mechanical. Homes waited for commands.
Smart Homes
Apps, voice assistants, cloud dependence.
Smarter, but fragmented. You still manage the home.
Living Homes by Onwords
Homes that understand how you live.
- They anticipate routines
- They work locally
- They feel natural for every age group
Onwords is the first company to define and build Living Homes.
Not automation. Not just smart. Alive to your life.
Four ways to build your Living Home
Every home is different. So is every budget.
Onwords offers four clear automation paths, all designed, installed, and supported by a single team. If you want the engineering difference before the price, start with the WiFi vs Z-Wave vs KNX vs Crestron ladder.
Unified Experience
Regardless of the hardware you choose, every Onwords Living Home delivers the same premium ecosystem.
Living Homes App
One app for everything
Voice Control
Siri, Alexa & Google
Hybrid Cloud
Works offline & online
AI Iniyal
Regional voice assistant
Lifetime Support
5-year warranty + service
Retrofit automation by Onwords
This is the smartest way to automate an existing home without breaking walls or changing switches.
What it is
Onwords-designed retrofit modules installed behind your existing switches. From PCB design to firmware, server, and mobile app, everything is built in-house by Onwords. This is the entry tier in our four smart home packages for Tamil Nadu, which run from about ₹50K to ₹60L.
Best for
How it works
- Works on Wi‑Fi
- No cloud dependency
- Local control by default
- Minimal wiring
- No pre-wiring required
- No physical changes to switches
Why it stands out
- • Designed specifically for Indian homes
- • Stable even during internet outages
- • Simple for parents and helpers
Your home continues to look the same. It just becomes intelligent.
Z-Wave (our main premium wireless) + Zigbee
A step up in design, feel, and scalability, without breaking walls.
What it is
Wireless touch switches using Z-Wave (our main premium wireless protocol) or Zigbee, connected through a central hub. Z-Wave and KNX are our two main protocols.
Design freedom
Choose from a huge catalogue of switches:
Touch, tap, or automate, all supported.
Best for
How it works
- Wireless communication
- Physical touch switches
- Requires a bridge / hub
- No pre-wiring required
Why it stands out
- • Elegant physical controls
- • Reliable wireless mesh
- • Wide design choices
Technology you feel, not just see on an app.
Global standard for serious automation
This is automation at its most robust and future-proof level.
What it is
KNX is a worldwide wired automation standard used in premium homes, hotels, and commercial buildings.
Best for
How it works
- Requires pre-wiring changes
- Centralised and distributed control
- Extremely stable and scalable
Why it stands out
- • Vendor-independent worldwide standard
- • Decades-long lifecycle
- • Works without cloud or internet
Build-once, live-for-decades automation.
The world's iconic luxury automation, now at Onwords
Crestron hardware. Onwords intelligence. One team.
What it is
Crestron is the global luxury automation brand behind the world's finest homes, yachts, and boardrooms. As an authorized Crestron dealer, Onwords designs, supplies, programs, and supports genuine Crestron systems locally. Processor options, room-by-room scope, and realistic project budgets are laid out in our guide to Crestron home automation in India.
Best for
How it works
- Crestron Home processor at the core
- Designer keypads, remotes & touchscreens
- Lighting, shading & AV as one system
- Living Homes app + AI Iniyal on top
Why it stands out
- • The global benchmark for luxury automation
- • Handcrafted keypads and remotes that feel premium
- • Local dealer design, installation, and support
Crestron craftsmanship, made intelligent by Onwords.
What makes an Onwords Living Home different
One system. One team. One responsibility.
No app overload.
No brand chaos.
No finger-pointing.
Why Onwords
We don't just automate homes.We build Living Homes that last decades.
Think, adapt, and stay reliable, without brand chaos or finger-pointing after install.
End-to-end ownership
Design, engineer, install, support. Hardware, software, AI, and app, all ours.
Four automation tiers
Retrofit, Z-Wave, KNX, or Crestron. Pick for your stage. One team for all.
Iniyal AI
Not a chatbot. Our own brain for control, support, and diagnostics.
Living Homes philosophy
Lights, climate, and security stay in sync with how you actually live.
Proven at scale
400+ homes, 40+ districts. Battle-tested in Indian houses, not labs.
Real teams
100+ experts, 30+ in-house developers. Support that stays after handover.
Gate + home as one
Gate automation is our flagship. Security and the home share one system.
Custom when it counts
If it exists, we automate it. If not, we build the logic and scenes.
The difference
Other brands sell devices. Other integrators stitch systems.
Onwords builds intelligent Living Homes that last.
For Builders & Architects
A full-stack automation partner for premium projects
From retrofit to KNX to Crestron, from gate to security to AI-driven Living Homes
Everything is engineered, installed, and supported in-house. No vendor coordination. No finger-pointing. One team, one responsibility. That single-team model is the reason builders shortlist us when they compare the best smart home companies in Tamil Nadu.
Full-stack engineering
Hardware, software, AI, app, all built by Onwords
Seamless integration
Works cleanly with your design, timelines, and standards
Long-term reliability
Works on day one and ten years later
Proven at scale
"Battle-tested in real Indian homes. Not experimental tech. Not vendor partnerships. Real, in-house expertise."
You design the space.
We make it intelligent, reliable, and future-ready.
How we work
Our process
Five steps. One team. From first call to long-term service.
Discover
Lifestyle, home type, and budget, mapped in one visit.
Design
Layouts, scenes, and expansion planned before install.
Build
Clean installation and tested programming on site.
Train
Family and staff leave confident using the system.
Support
Remote care and service that stays with the home.
Next step
Ready to build your Living Home?
Retrofit, KNX, or Crestron. One team designs, installs, and supports for years.
Talk to us before wiring or interiors start.