That “damn it!” moment.
You’ve left the house and spot a light still on as you pull away. Once parked, switch it off in the app instead of heading back.
A little control. A lot less backtracking.HALO smart home
A smarter home.
Your way.
Familiar switches. Thoughtful lighting. Everyday things working together. See HALO in The DIY Guy’s home, then build a setup that suits yours.
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01 / Why HALO
Real life.
A little easier.
You choose where smart control helps — and where the ordinary switch still feels right.
Everyone stays in the loop.
Not everyone wants a fully automated home. Smart wall switches keep familiar manual control for the whole household.
Use the switch. Or the app. Both belong.One room is a good start.
Begin with a hub or gateway and one useful upgrade. Add the next room when it makes sense for you.
Hub → one room → more when you’re readyA system that grows together
Why a Zigbee backbone?
A sensor notices you. A light responds. The difference is the route that command takes.
HALO · Zigbee
Sensor
HALO hub
Light×
Light responds
Devices → hub → devices
Local routines can run through the hub.
Typical cloud-based Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi router
Cloud
Light×
Light responds
Devices → router → cloud
Cloud actions use your internet connection.
Power must remain on. HALO devices must be paired and the routine stored locally. Remote access and cloud voice services need internet on both systems. Some Wi-Fi products support local control too. Illustration of control, not a power cut: a cloud-controlled light may stay in its last state when the internet drops.
Compare the approaches
| Compare the approaches | HALO · Zigbee | Typical cloud-based Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Devices join a hub; the hub connects to your router. | Devices usually join your Wi-Fi individually. |
| Growing the system | Compatible mains-powered Zigbee devices can relay the signal. | Coverage depends on your Wi-Fi router, access points or mesh. |
| Internet interruption | Supported local routines can continue with power. | Cloud actions stop; local support varies by product. |
| Choosing devices | Check exact hub and device compatibility. | Check each product’s app, integrations and local features. |
Walls, distance, placement and 2.4 GHz interference affect both systems. Zigbee is not a blanket compatibility guarantee.
Your home, one choice at a time
Let’s build your starting point.
Choose a hub, then take each room upgrade in turn. Keep what is useful and skip the rest.
01 / Hub
First, your
starting point.
A discreet gateway or a touch panel? Choose how you want to bring the system together.
You may already have your starting point.
A compatible Zigbee 3.0 hub may work. Check the exact HALO model, supported features and your hub’s device list before buying. VIVOE app features and integrations vary by hub.
Check compatibility with us ↗Let’s check the connection first.
The HALO Gateway uses Ethernet. Hub Mini and Hub Max connect by Wi-Fi and use mains power for wall installation. Explore a panel or ask us to check another compatible hub.
Help me choose ↗
Your suggested starting point
Zigbee Gateway
The discreet starting point. No screen, just the connection your devices need.
Ethernet · 5V USB-C power
Connect to your router and a suitable USB power supply. No wall-panel wiring.
£29.99Product details ↗
Your suggested starting point
Hub Mini
A compact touchscreen, with Alexa built in.
Wi-Fi · live + neutral mains
Plan a suitable wall location and qualified mains installation.
Zigbee hub built in — no extra gateway needed.
£129.99Product details ↗
Your suggested starting point
Hub Max
A bigger touchscreen, with Alexa built in.
Wi-Fi · mains wall installation
Plan a suitable wall location and qualified mains installation. Check the product for supported power options.
Zigbee hub built in — no extra gateway needed.
£349.99Product details ↗Changing your hub keeps the room upgrades you have chosen.
Choose your hub, or continue with a compatible one you already own.
Compare the three hubs
| Model | Connects to your router | Control style | Power for installation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigbee Gateway | Ethernet cable | App / connected controls | 5V USB-C |
| Hub Mini | Wi-Fi | Touchscreen + Alexa | Live + neutral mains |
| Hub Max | Wi-Fi | 10.1-inch touchscreen + Alexa | Live + neutral mains |
02 / Switches
Keep it familiar.
Make it smarter.
Keep the lights you love and the wall control everyone understands. Add app control and routines to the same lighting circuits.
You like the automation. Someone else just wants to press a switch. Both can feel at home.
Everyone’s still included.
Press the wall control as usual. No phone, app lesson or change of habit for the rest of the household.
A second way to take control.
Check and switch connected lights in the app, including from away with an internet connection.
Ready when you want more.
Add a scene, schedule or sensor routine through your hub. Keep manual control alongside it.
Choose 1, 2 or 3 gang for the circuits you want to control.
Inline dimming module
Want adjustable brightness instead? An inline dimmer works with suitable dimmable lighting circuits. It is a different job from a simple on/off switch.
Need extra back-box space?
Optional 15mm spacers. Check fit and wiring with your installer.
Mains devices need a suitable circuit and qualified installation. Check the load, wiring and back-box space.
Optional — choose quantities, or continue without adding anything.
03 / Sensing
Automate only
where it helps.
Passing through a hallway? Motion can do the job. Sitting with a book? Presence sensing helps keep a room responsive while you stay still.
Example: hallway lights on as you pass; living-room lights remain on while you read.
PIR motionMovement detected
mmWave presenceOccupancy detected
Passing through? Choose PIR.
Changing the example highlights a recommendation. Add the sensor only if it suits your room.
Recommended for passing through
Battery PIR sensor
Hallways, cupboards and landings. Battery power makes it easy to place.
£24.99Product details ↗
Recommended for staying in the room
240V presence sensor
Lounges, desks and reading spots. mmWave detects smaller movements; a 240V supply is required.
£44.99Product details ↗
Illustrative comparison. Placement, sensitivity and delays affect real detection. PIR uses AAA batteries; the presence sensor needs 240V installation.
Prefer manual control? Leave both at zero and continue.
04 / LED strips
Your LED strip.
Part of the same home.
Bring compatible LED strip into scenes alongside your switches and sensors. Choose the interface that matches the strip you already have or plan to install.
Example: a softer kitchen strip for the evening, controlled from the same app.
Interface only: LED strip and DC power supply are separate. Match strip type, voltage and channel load. Not for addressable pixel strips. Mains connections need a qualified installer.
Find compatible LED strip ↗Optional — choose quantities, or continue without adding anything.
05 / Plugs
Bring everyday things
into the picture.
Lamps, a suitable desk fan, seasonal lights. Add on/off control, schedules and energy monitoring to compatible plug-in devices.
An evening scene could bring the lamp and fairy lights on together. A schedule can turn them off later.
Three everyday possibilities
Try each device. These are illustrations, so choose appliances that safely resume when power returns.
Floor lamp
Desk fan
Seasonal lights
One pack contains four smart plugs. Quantity counts packs of four.
On/off switching, not dimming. Check the appliance instructions, plug load rating and safe behaviour when power returns. Smart functions require a compatible Zigbee hub; remote app control requires internet.
Optional — choose quantities, or continue without adding anything.
06 / Your setup
Your home.
Your starting point.
Here is what you chose. Where an existing kit covers those exact items for less, we have grouped them together.
Before you order
You are using an existing hub. Check exact-model compatibility before ordering.
Your selection includes mains-powered equipment. Plan suitable wiring, loads and qualified installation.
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Meet the possibilities
Each piece has
a part to play.
Explore what each device brings to your home. Use the filters to find the part you’re interested in, or build your setup above.
13 products shown
Controls
Smart switch · white
Keep the familiar.
Add the smart.
Your existing lighting circuits, with a clean white wall control and more ways to use them.
- 1, 2 or 3 gangs
- Wall, app and scene control
- On/off · compatible hub required
Sensing
240V presence sensor
Stay a while.
Stay noticed.
Our pick for reading, working or relaxing. mmWave detects smaller movements where a PIR may time out.
- 24GHz mmWave sensing
- Ceiling-mounted · 240V supply
- HALO hub · placement matters
Hubs
Hub Max
Your home,
in full view.
A generous wall touchscreen for bringing rooms, devices and favourite scenes together.
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Zigbee hub + Alexa built in
- Mains power · Wi-Fi connection
Hubs
Hub Mini
A small screen.
A daily shortcut.
The wall panel that puts your go-to scenes within reach, with a Zigbee hub and Alexa already inside.
- Touch, app and voice control
- No separate HALO gateway
- Mains power · Wi-Fi connection
Controls
Inline dimming module
The light you love.
The mood you choose.
An inline module adds smart brightness control to a suitable dimmable mains lighting circuit.
- Keep compatible light fittings
- App dimming and routines
- Mains installation · HALO hub required
Sensing
Battery PIR sensor
Just passing
through?
Our pick for hallways, cupboards and landings. Trigger a lighting routine when movement is detected.
- PIR motion detection
- 2 × AAA battery power
- Compatible Zigbee hub required
Controls
LED Smart Interface
Let your strip
join the scene.
Bring compatible LED strip into your HALO routines. Match the interface to single-colour, CCT or RGBW lighting.
- Three control types
- App, scene and brightness control
- Match strip, power supply and hub
Hubs
Zigbee Gateway
Big possibilities.
A small starting point.
Connect to your router, open the VIVOE app and start building the HALO setup you want.
- Ethernet connection
- USB-C power
- Up to 128 Zigbee devices
Accessories
USB Zigbee repeater
Help your signal
reach further.
Give an existing HALO Zigbee mesh a helping hand where coverage needs support.
- Compact USB-powered repeater
- Joins your existing hub
- Placement and surroundings matter
Controls
Smart plugs · pack of 4
Four plugs.
More possibilities.
Connect lamps and suitable plug-in devices to app control, schedules and the scenes you choose.
- Four plugs in the pack
- Energy monitoring
- On/off · compatible hub required
Accessories
15mm spacer · white
A little room
for a cleaner fit.
Add clearance behind a white HALO switch when the existing back box needs extra depth.
- 15mm extra clearance
- Designed for HALO switches
- Fit checked by your installer
Controls
Smart switch · black
Make a statement.
Keep it simple.
A black touch switch for a bolder finish, with everyday wall control the whole household can use.
- Black finish · 1–3 gangs
- Live-only or live-and-neutral wiring
- On/off · compatible hub required
Accessories
15mm spacer · black
The finishing
touch, in black.
Keep the black switch finish consistent while creating extra room behind it for installation.
- 15mm extra clearance
- Black finish
- Switch sold separately
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A little help with your setup
A real home. A real starting point.
Watch The DIY Guy put HALO to work, or talk through your own project with us.
A few useful things
before you start.
Do I need a hub for every room?
One hub is enough. Mains-powered HALO Zigbee products extend the range around your home, and our USB range extender can help if you need extra coverage.
Do switches and LED strips need the same controller?
No. A smart switch controls a suitable mains circuit. The inline dimmer is for compatible dimmable mains loads. A Smart Interface controls a matching low-voltage LED strip with the correct DC supply. Match the device to the job.
Can I start without mains wiring?
A Gateway with Ethernet and USB power, battery PIR and suitable plug-in lamps on smart plugs offers a route without installing a wall panel or 240V presence sensor. Check device compatibility and loads. The existing starter kits all include a mains-powered presence sensor.
Can I use the VIVOE app or voice control?
HALO hubs support the VIVOE app. Hub Mini and Hub Max both have Alexa built in. The Gateway supports Alexa through compatible app integration. Voice and remote access need internet; exact features depend on the device and hub.