Why a Smart Skylight Is Worth It
Venting skylights are great until you leave one open and a summer storm rolls through. Smart rain-sensor skylights fix that. A small moisture sensor on the frame detects the first drops and closes the sash automatically, whether you are home, at work or at the cottage.
Add a remote, a wall keypad or an app, and you can open the skylight to let heat out on a hot afternoon before you even get home.
The 4 Ways Smart Skylights Make Life Easier
- Automatic rain closing at the first drops.
- Remote and app control from anywhere.
- Scheduled venting to clear summer heat.
- Climate automation with indoor temperature and humidity sensors.
Residential Smart Skylights
Kitchens
Vent cooking heat, close for rain.
Bathrooms
Humidity-triggered venting.
Bedrooms
Fresh air at night, closed if it rains.
Sunrooms
Heat control on hot days.
Lofts
Out-of-reach units controlled by keypad.
Cottages
Look after themselves while you are away.
Commercial Smart Skylights
Offices
Automated ventilation.
Clinics
Quiet climate control.
Restaurants
Vent heat on busy nights.
Condo Amenities
Keypad-managed common rooms.
Smart Options
Solar Smart Units
Velux VSS with built-in rain sensor.
Hardwired Electric
Velux VCS with KLR 200 keypad.
Sensor Add-Ons
For compatible electric units.
Velux Active
Indoor climate sensors and app.
Smart Skylight Components
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Rain sensor | Detects moisture and closes the sash |
| Motor | Opens and closes on command |
| Power | Solar battery or hardwired |
| Controls | Remote, KLR 200 keypad, app |
| Climate sensors | Temperature, humidity, CO2 triggers |
Our Smart Skylight Expertise
We install the skylight, coordinate the electrical permit when needed and pair every control. We test the rain sensor with water before we leave, so you know it works.
What Actually Stops Homeowners From Going Smart
“It’s just a gadget.”
In our opinion, the first storm it closes for you while you are out pays for the sensor.
“Wiring sounds messy.”
Solar units need no wiring at all.
“Apps are complicated.”
A remote or keypad works without any app.
“My skylight is too old.”
A solar replacement gives you everything in one swap.
Smart Skylight Timeline
Assessment
Use case and power source.
Ordering
One to two weeks.
Install
One day.
Setup
Controls paired and tested.
Smart Skylight Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For
The Unit
Smart venting skylight.
Power
Solar or hardwired.
ESA Permit
Only for hardwired.
Controls
Remote, keypad, app.
Sensors
Rain and climate.
Install
Framing, flashing and commissioning.
Smart Skylight vs Standard Installation vs Repair: Which Service You Need
New smart unit: this page. Adding a sensor to an existing electric unit: accessory add-on. Old manual unit: Velux replacement with a solar VSS.
Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type
Smart features apply to venting units, solar or hardwired. Fixed skylights do not open, so they do not need a rain sensor.
Smart Skylight Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week
Assessment in week one, delivery in one to two weeks, install and setup in a day.
Why Homeowners Trust Our Smart Installs
Tested sensors, permits handled and everything paired. You will recieve a quick tutorial before we pack up.
