Smart home installations in Kathmandu Valley have grown 40% year-over-year, according to data from the Nepal Home Automation Association.
The driver isn't novelty — it's bills. As NEA tariffs climb and load-shedding patterns return seasonally, automation that turns off standby loads, dims lighting, and schedules HVAC pays back faster than it ever has.
The most-installed categories: smart locks (replacing traditional keys for rental properties and Airbnb), automated gates, and central control panels that integrate solar inverters with home circuits.
Installers report a clear shift in customer profile. Five years ago, smart-home was a luxury for tech enthusiasts. Today, the typical buyer is a family upgrading their existing home — not a tech early-adopter.
