Case study soon
From five apps to one
Combining several brands' ecosystems into one local Home Assistant setup.
Smart home · IT support · Networking
Reliable technology, simplified.
We set up and look after the technology in your home or small business. Local-first, open source and built to last.
01 / Services
What we do.
One point of contact for the technology at home and at work. We plan it, build it and document it. If you want, we keep it running too.
01Main focus
Smart home integration
Home Assistant setups that run locally, respect your privacy and stay maintainable. We can advise you, build it for you, or build it and look after it.
02
IT support
Computers, accounts, printers, email, backups. Fixed remotely when possible and on-site when it isn't.
03
Networking
Wi-Fi that reaches every room, separate networks for smart devices and guests, and a router you don't have to think about.
04
Technical consulting
An honest second opinion before you buy. Hardware, software and setup choices explained without the jargon.
05
And everything around it
- Backups & recovery
- Email & domains
- Self-hosting
- New device setup
- Security check-ups
- Hardware advice
Not on the list? Ask anyway. If we can't help, we'll tell you who can.
02 / Smart home
Your home.
Your home.
Your data.
Your rules.
We build on Home Assistant, an open-source platform that runs on a small box in your home. Your data stays there, not on a company's servers. Lights, heating and locks keep working when the internet drops.
Private by default
Cameras, sensors and routines stay on your network. Nothing is sold, profiled or analysed.
Local & open source
Runs in your home and keeps working offline. Built on open tools with no licence fees.
Documented
Every setup comes with plain-language notes, so you or anyone else can maintain it.
No lock-in
You keep full admin access. Stay with us because it works, not because you have to.
Choose how involved we are
From a single consultation to fully looked after.
Some people want a plan they can build themselves. Others want it to just work. Pick the level that suits you, and change it whenever you like.
We plan, you build.
Remote or on-site sessionWe do
- Consultation on your home and goals
- Device & protocol recommendations
- A written architecture plan
- A shopping list with no fluff
- Answers while you build
You do
- Buy and install the hardware
- Set up Home Assistant
- Run and update it yourself
Best for: tinkerers who want a solid plan to start from.Ask about Advise
We build, you own it.
Everything in Advise, plusWe do
- Install Home Assistant on dedicated hardware
- Pair and organise your devices
- Automations & dashboards that fit your routine
- Backups set up from day one
- Documentation & a handover session
You do
- Live with it day to day
- Apply updates (we'll show you how)
- Call us when you want more
Best for: people who want it done right, and still want to own it.Ask about Build
We build it and look after it.
Everything in Build, plusWe do
- Tested updates, so you don't have to worry about them
- Regular backup checks
- Remote fixes when something acts up
- New automations on request
- Periodic check-ins
You do
- Enjoy it
- Keep full admin access
- Leave whenever you want
Best for: busy households that want it to just work.Ask about Care
Already have smart devices?
One app per brand? We bring them together.
We move what you already own into one clean Home Assistant setup. One app, one set of automations, and fewer cloud accounts. Anything that doesn't earn its place gets retired.
Philips HueIKEAGoogle HomeAmazon AlexaShellyTuyaSonosApple HomeNetatmoHome Assistant
Made to measure
Not built to connect? We can adapt it.
Some equipment was never meant to be smart, and some needs have no ready-made product. In those cases we design a custom solution: an adapted device, a purpose-built module or a bespoke integration, so it fits into your setup like everything else.
03 / Process
How it works.
Clear scope, a clear quote and no surprises. Most work happens remotely. We come on-site in Odense and Copenhagen.
01
Tell us
Describe what you need through the form or by email. A rough idea is enough.
02
Quote
We ask the right questions, then send a written scope and price.
03
Build
We set it up remotely or on-site, with as little disruption as possible.
04
Handover or care
You get the documentation and the keys. Or we keep looking after it.
04 / Projects
Selected work.
Case studies with the problem, the setup and the result. The first ones are on their way.
Case study soon
Wi-Fi in every room
A mesh and VLAN redesign that separates smart devices, guests and work.
Case study soon
An office that runs itself
Accounts, devices and backups organised, documented and monitored.
05 / About
Built to last.
Maquis Solutions is a Danish IT and smart home studio for homes and small businesses.
Technology should work quietly in the background, without unnecessary complexity.
We stand for resilience and independence. That's why we prefer open, well-supported tools over closed ecosystems, local control over cloud dependency, and clear documentation over "just call us". You talk to the same person from the first email to the last fix.
We work in English, Danish, German and French.
Where we work
On-site
Odense & Copenhagen
Installations, network work and anything that needs hands on hardware.
Remote
Anywhere
Support, consulting and Build & Care, wherever you have an internet connection.
06 / FAQ
Good questions.
The things people usually ask before getting in touch.
Does my smart home need the internet to work?
No. Home Assistant runs on a small device in your home, so lights, heating, locks and automations keep working when the internet is down. Only remote access and the few devices that depend on a manufacturer's cloud need a connection.
Can you use the smart devices I already have?
Usually, yes. Home Assistant works with thousands of devices, including Philips Hue, IKEA, Shelly, Sonos and most Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter products. We check compatibility before we send a quote.
What happens if I stop working with you?
Nothing breaks. You own the hardware, keep full admin access and have the documentation, so you or anyone else can take over.
How much does it cost?
Every home and office is different, so we quote each job upfront after a short conversation. The quote is free and without obligation.
Where do you work?
On-site in Copenhagen and Odense. Remote support, consulting and Build & Care work anywhere with an internet connection.
07 / Contact
Tell us what you need.
Every project starts with a free, no-obligation quote. A few lines are enough to get started.