Connecting Sonos to Your Smart Lighting System

Imagine this: you walk into your living room and, with a single tap or voice command, your favourite playlist starts while the lights dim to a warm evening glow. No remotes. No fuss. Just seamless control and atmosphere.

At Smart Ohm, we specialise in helping homeowners across Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and surrounding villages integrate their Sonos speakers with smart lighting systems to create personalised scenes that transform the way you experience music, lighting and home automation.

Whether you're setting the mood for dinner, relaxing with a podcast, or getting ready for a family movie night — smart lighting and audio integration brings your home to life.

Why Connect Sonos to Your Smart Lighting?

Combining Sonos with smart lighting enhances both systems and creates true lifestyle automation. Benefits include:

🎵 Mood-based scenes: Automatically adjust lighting and music for relaxing, entertaining or waking up

🕹 One-tap control: Use a wall switch, app, or voice command to launch your favourite lighting/audio combo

🔁 Streamlined routines: Set lighting and audio to activate at set times, or when you enter a room

🔊 Smarter zones: Control audio and lighting independently or in sync, room by room

With Smart Ohm, you can start small — and scale up as your needs grow.

Sonos + Smart Lighting: What Systems Can Be Integrated?

We work with a variety of reliable and flexible smart lighting systems that allow for seamless Sonos integration — from simple scene triggers to full-home automation.

💡 Rako

Rako’s wireless and wired lighting systems are ideal for retrofit or new-build properties. With scene-setting capabilities and programmable keypads, it’s easy to link lighting moods with Sonos playback using Rako Bridges and app integrations.

💡 Lutron RA2 Select

This premium, yet accessible system offers smooth dimming, time-based lighting, and native integration with smart speakers. We can configure Lutron Pico remotes or app routines to trigger music and lighting together.

💡 Shelly

For more budget-conscious or flexible installs, Shelly’s Wi-Fi relays allow simple automation and scene creation via platforms like Alexa, Home Assistant, or Apple HomeKit — where Sonos control can be built into voice routines or app-based automation.

💡 Rithum Switches

Rithum offers an elegant wall-mounted touchscreen that controls both lighting and Sonos in one interface. We configure Rithum switches to provide one-touch access to lighting scenes and favourite playlists, all without needing an app.

Looking for Deeper Integration? Control4 Has You Covered

For clients who want more sophisticated automation — across audio, video, lighting, heating and security — we can integrate Sonos and lighting into a Control4 system via our trusted installation partner.

• Benefits of Control4 integration include:
• Unified control of lighting, music, TVs and blinds
• Wall keypads or touchscreen panels programmed for scenes
• Voice control via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
• Custom automation like “Morning Mode” or “Evening Relax”
• Multi-room audio synced with lighting ambience

Control4 turns your home into a fully unified smart environment, and we work closely with an approved partner to ensure every system is set up to your preferences.

How We Integrate Sonos and Lighting in Leeds, Harrogate & Wetherby Homes

At Smart Ohm, we install and configure Sonos speakers, amps, and soundbars as part of full smart home projects — or we can upgrade and integrate your existing Sonos setup.

We serve:

🏘 Leeds suburbs – Alwoodley, Adel, Roundhay, Moortown, Chapel Allerton

🏞 Wetherby villages – Collingham, Linton, East Keswick, Spofforth, Boston Spa

🌳 Harrogate area – Pannal, Oatlands, Follifoot, and surrounding communities

Each project is tailored to your home layout, budget, and lifestyle goals — from single-room mood scenes to full-property automation.

How It Works: A Typical Smart Ohm Setup

Initial Consultation – We assess your needs, existing tech, and desired outcomes

System Design – We choose the best lighting system (Rako, Lutron, Shelly) and Sonos products for your home

Installation – We supply, install and configure all equipment to professional standards

Integration – We link lighting and audio via app-based routines, smart switches, or a unified platform like Control4

Support & Training – We show you how to use your system, and offer ongoing support if needed

We also install structured cabling and Wi-Fi access points to ensure your Sonos system and smart devices run flawlessly — no buffering, no dropouts.

Trust Smart Ohm With Your Smart Home Integration

Choosing the right installer is key when connecting multiple smart systems. Here’s why Leeds and Harrogate homeowners trust Smart Ohm:

✅ NAPIT Registered

🏅 Trustmark Approved

🎓 Manufacturer-trained on Rako, Lutron RA2 Select, Rithum and Shelly

🤝 Control4 integration via trusted partner

🔧 Experienced in both new builds and retrofit installs

🌍 Local expertise across Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby & beyond

We bring deep knowledge and practical experience to every job, ensuring your Sonos and lighting work exactly how you want — every time.

FAQs: Sonos + Smart Lighting Integration

❓ Can I integrate my existing Sonos system with smart lighting?

Yes. We regularly link legacy Sonos setups to modern lighting systems via app routines, Rithum panels, or control platforms like Control4 or Home Assistant.

❓ Do I need Control4 to automate Sonos and lights together?

Not at all. Control4 offers the deepest integration, but you can create excellent scenes using Rako, Lutron RA2 Select, or even Shelly with Alexa or Rithum.

❓ How much does it cost to integrate Sonos with smart lighting?

Scene-based setups using Rako or Shelly typically start from £800–£2,000+ depending on the number of rooms. Full Control4 systems are priced on a project basis.

❓ Can I control everything from my phone or voice assistant?

Absolutely. Most systems we install support mobile apps, Alexa, or Apple HomeKit voice commands for effortless control.

Ready to Sync Your Sound and Lighting?

Whether you're planning a smart home from scratch or want to upgrade your existing Sonos setup, Smart Ohm makes it easy to create connected, immersive experiences.

📞 Call us today to discuss your Sonos and lighting integration
📍 Serving Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby, and surrounding villages