Legacy Home Automation Upgrades · Sydney
HPM iControl is discontinued.
Upgrade to C-Bus, properly.
Stuck dimmer channels, dead keypads, a touch screen that hasn't worked in years. We replace HPM iControl systems with Clipsal C-Bus — reusing your existing cabling wherever possible, and adding Apple Home control.
- NSW Licence 487170C
- C-Bus specialists, not generalists
- Apple Home compatible
- Greater Sydney
Quick Answer
HPM iControl is a discontinued Australian home automation platform — no spare parts, no manufacturer support, no upgrade path. Cync Electrical replaces iControl systems with Clipsal C-Bus, typically reusing the existing low-voltage cabling, restoring full keypad and dimmer function, and adding Apple Home/Siri control. Fixed-price packages start from $8,000 + GST. Not everything needs replacing, though — where a system is still serviceable we repair and reprogram iControl instead.
What HPM iControl was — and why it's failing now
A great concept for its time. Now an orphaned platform with no way forward.
HPM iControl
Late 1990s – 2010s
An Australian-designed home automation platform built on DIN-rail dimmer modules (including the CAT H2F2 range), relay outputs, and a proprietary bus network. Widely installed in high-end Sydney homes during the 2000s renovation boom. Manufacturing ceased years ago, and no replacement modules exist.
Why upgrade to C-Bus specifically
The natural replacement path
C-Bus shares the same fundamental architecture as iControl — DIN-rail modules in the switchboard, low-voltage data cabling to keypads and sensors. That means most of your existing cable runs can be reused, keeping the upgrade faster and less invasive than starting from scratch.
How iControl systems fail
They rarely die all at once. Here's the pattern we see across Sydney homes.
Stuck dimmer channels
CAT H2F2 and similar dimmer modules develop flickering, unresponsive, or fully dead outputs. No replacement modules are manufactured.
Communication faults
The proprietary bus network develops timing errors, dropping keypad commands intermittently and unpredictably.
Dead touch screens
Ageing touch panels lose backlight, freeze, or stop responding entirely — with no parts left to repair them.
No spare parts
iControl hardware was discontinued years ago. Once a module fails, there is no like-for-like replacement available in Australia.
No manufacturer support
Programming files, documentation, and technical support for iControl are effectively unavailable, making diagnosis slow and costly.
Reduced resale appeal
Buyers and agents increasingly flag unsupported automation systems as a defect during sale and pre-purchase inspections.
Before you replace it — is it actually beyond repair?
Not every iControl fault warrants a new system. Flat backup batteries, a dead keypad, a corroded bus crimp or a programming change are all repairable, and we still hold parts stock and run the original iBAS software. A replacement is the right answer when several modules have failed, when the parts can't be sourced, or when you want capability the platform never had.
See what we can repair on iControl — or send a photo of your switchboard and we'll tell you honestly which side you're on.
iControl vs. C-Bus, side by side
| Feature | HPM iControl | Clipsal C-Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer support | Discontinued | Active (Schneider Electric) |
| Spare parts availability | None | Stocked Australia-wide |
| Apple Home / Siri control | Not supported | Fully supported |
| Existing cabling reuse | — | Typically yes |
| Local technician availability | Very limited | Widely supported |
| Resale / compliance perception | Often flagged | Recognised standard |
The upgrade process
01
Site assessment
We inspect your existing iControl hardware, switchboard, and cabling to confirm scope.
02
Fixed-price quote
A clear, itemised quote within one business day — no surprises on site.
03
C-Bus module install
iControl dimmer and relay modules are replaced with C-Bus equivalents, reusing existing data cabling where possible.
04
Programming & testing
Scenes, schedules, and keypads are reprogrammed and tested end-to-end before handover.
05
Apple Home setup
Optional integration with Apple Home, giving you iPhone, iPad, and Siri control from day one.
What an upgrade costs
Exact pricing depends on circuit count and keypads — these are typical starting points.
Essential
$8,000 +GST
Smaller homes, up to ~20 circuits
- iControl dimmer/relay replacement
- Keypad reprogramming
- Full testing & handover
Standard
$14,000 +GST
Most homes, 20–40 circuits, touch screen included
- Everything in Essential
- Touch screen replacement
- Apple Home integration
- Scene & schedule programming
Whole-Home
POA
Large or multi-zone properties, 40+ circuits
- Everything in Standard
- Multi-zone scene design
- Blinds, AC, security integration
All prices exclude GST. Final pricing is confirmed after a site assessment.
What clients say
★★★★★
"Jason solved a really complex problem for our house with excellent professionalism and workmanship. Highly recommend, would def work with him again. On time delivery and within budget."
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No. HPM iControl is discontinued. No replacement dimmer or relay modules are manufactured, and no official technical support is available in Australia.
In most homes, yes. iControl and C-Bus both use DIN-rail modules and low-voltage data cabling, so the existing cable runs to keypads and sensors can typically be reused.
Fixed-price packages start from $8,000 + GST for smaller homes and scale with circuit count, keypads, and touch screens. An exact quote follows a site assessment.
Yes. C-Bus integrates with Apple Home through a local hub, giving full control via iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Siri, with automations running locally.
A typical home with 20–40 circuits takes two to four days on site, including module replacement, reprogramming, testing, and handover.
Often, yes. If the system still works and the fault is a battery, a keypad, a bus connection or programming, a repair is usually the sensible option — we still hold parts and run the original iBAS software. Replacement makes sense when several modules have failed, when parts can't be sourced, or when you want capability the platform never had. See our iControl repair page.
Request your fixed-price quote
Tell us about your iControl system and we'll come back with a quote within one business day.