Pixl Canada installs the devices that make a home easier to run at any age: a video doorbell from $99, a smart thermostat for $129, home WiFi from $129, a WiFi camera for $89 and a keypad lock quoted from a photo. A doorbell, thermostat and WiFi set is $357 before tax. We do not install medical alerts or monitoring.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Prices checked October 31, 2026. 8 min read.
- Doorbell, thermostat, WiFi, camera and lock devices set up
- Fixed price from photos, even if you book from another city
- Pay after the job
- No medical alerts or monitoring
What does Pixl install for aging in place, and what does it cost?
Aging in place means staying in your own home as you get older. A 2025 Ipsos survey commissioned by HomeEquity Bank found that 90% of Canadians aged 45 and older would choose in-home care over long-term care if they needed extra support. Pixl Canada does not provide care. It installs the everyday devices that make a home easier to run: seeing who is at the door, controlling the heat from a phone, a lock that does not need a hidden key, and WiFi that reaches every room.
| Device | Pixl price | What it covers | Not in the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery video doorbell | $99 | Mount it, connect it to WiFi, set up alerts. See video doorbell installation | The doorbell, any paid plan |
| Wired video doorbell on existing wiring | $149 | Mount it, connect it to your chime and WiFi, set up alerts | The doorbell, a new transformer |
| Smart thermostat | $129 | Swap, WiFi connection, app and schedule. +$50 if a C-wire adapter is needed. See smart thermostat installation | The thermostat |
| Home WiFi or mesh setup | From $129 | Place the router or nodes, connect devices, check coverage. See home WiFi and mesh installation | The router or mesh kit |
| WiFi camera, indoor or outdoor | $89 each when added to a visit | Mounting and app setup | The camera |
| Keypad smart lock | Quoted from a photo | Fit the lock, set codes, test the bolt. Labour is typically about $150 to $350, a market estimate. See smart lock installation | The lock. This is not a fixed Pixl price |
Prices as posted on our installation price list, checked October 31, 2026. New wiring, gas work and hard-wired connections are not in the posted prices. Ask for a quote.
Which everyday task does each device help with?
| Everyday task | Device | What changes | Pixl price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeing who is at the door | Video doorbell | You see the visitor, and on most models talk to them, from a phone or tablet without going to the door | $99 or $149 |
| Keys, lockouts and visitors | Keypad smart lock | On most keypad models a code works for family or a helper and can be removed later, and a physical key stays as backup. Check your product’s datasheet | Quoted from a photo |
| A house that is too cold or warm | Smart thermostat | Family can see and change the temperature from a phone, if your brand supports sharing | $129 |
| Calls, video and TV drop in some rooms | Home WiFi or mesh | Coverage in the bedroom, kitchen and entry, not just near the router | From $129 |
| Seeing a porch, hall or driveway | WiFi camera | A live view and alerts for one shared area. Ask your parent first | $89 each |
A wired doorbell is worth a look for anyone who does not want a battery to recharge. See wired vs battery video doorbell. Thinking about a lock? Read which smart lock fits your door.
Send photos of the door, thermostat and router
You get a fixed price before you book, even if you are booking from another city. You pay after the job. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
What do four example sets cost?
These sets add posted Pixl prices. The lock is a market estimate because Pixl quotes locks from a photo of the door. Devices are bought separately.
| Set | What is installed | Calculation | Pixl installation total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door and heat | Battery doorbell, smart thermostat | $99 + $129 | $228 |
| Door, heat and WiFi | Battery doorbell, thermostat, home WiFi setup | $99 + $129 + from $129 | from $357 |
| Door, heat, WiFi and lock | The set above plus a keypad lock | $357 + $150 to $350 | from $507 to $707 |
| The full set with one camera | The set above plus one WiFi camera | $507 to $707 + $89 | from $596 to $796 |
Swap in the wired doorbell and the second set becomes $149 + $129 + from $129 = from $407. If the thermostat needs a C-wire adapter, add $50. For how these sets change by home type, see smart home packages by home type, and for the full cost picture read smart home installation cost in Canada.
How do you book a smart home setup for a parent?
- Send photos and the address. Text photos of the front door, the wires behind the thermostat and the WiFi router to (587) 899-7495, with who will be home. Our quote from photos page shows what helps.
- Get a fixed price. We confirm the total with you before you book, including whether the C-wire adapter or a lock quote applies.
- Pick a time. We book a time that works, 7 days a week. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
- We install and set up. We mount and connect each device and set up the apps on the phone of the person who will use them. We show how it works before we leave.
- You pay after the job. Credit or debit card, e-transfer or cash.
Moving a parent into a new home? See installation by project. Each brand has its own app, so choosing devices from one maker where you can keeps the number of apps small. See Google Home vs Alexa vs Apple Home vs SmartThings.
You, or a parent you help, want a doorbell, thermostat, lock, WiFi or camera installed and set up on a phone, with one price before you book and payment after the job.
You need a medical alert, fall detection, emergency response or in-home care. Those are separate services that Pixl does not provide or monitor. Ask your care team or a dedicated provider.
What should you agree on before installing cameras and a doorbell?
Talk to the person who lives in the home before anything goes on a wall. Agree who gets alerts, who can change the temperature and where a camera may point. Keep cameras to shared areas such as an entry, not bedrooms or bathrooms. In a condo or retirement residence, ask the building first. We do not give legal advice. Read doorbell camera privacy rules and doorbell cameras in Canadian condos.
Book a setup for yourself or a parent
A starter set of doorbell, thermostat and WiFi is $357 before tax. You pay after the job.
Smart home for seniors: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a smart home for a senior parent?
A starter set of a battery video doorbell, a smart thermostat and home WiFi setup is $357 before tax at posted Pixl prices, with the WiFi price shown as a from price. A keypad smart lock adds about $150 to $350 in labour, a market estimate. Devices are bought separately. You pay after the job.
Can I book for my parent from another city?
Yes. Text us the address, photos of the front door and the wires behind the thermostat, and who will be home. We confirm the price with you before you book, and you pay after the job. Ask your parent first so the visit is welcome and the app sign-ins are theirs.
Do you install medical alert buttons or fall detection?
No. Pixl installs the doorbell, thermostat, WiFi, camera and lock devices on this page. We do not install or monitor medical alerts. For emergency response or care, speak with your care team or a dedicated provider.
Is a wired or a battery doorbell easier for an older adult?
A wired doorbell on existing wiring never needs charging, which removes a recurring chore, and costs $149. A battery doorbell is $99 and fits any door, but it needs recharging and Canadian winters shorten battery life.
Can family see the doorbell or change the thermostat?
Most smart device apps let more than one person sign in or be added, but each brand does it differently. Tell us who should get alerts and who can change the temperature, and we set up the sharing option your brand offers. Check your product’s app for what it supports.
Is it okay to put a camera in a parent’s home?
Get your parent’s agreement first, and keep cameras to shared areas such as an entry or hallway, not bedrooms or bathrooms. Doorbell and hallway views can raise privacy and building-rule questions. We do not give legal advice.
Can you install this in a condo or retirement residence?
Often yes, but many buildings control door hardware and cameras. Ask the board or manager first. A battery doorbell and a thermostat swap are the simplest, and we flag the rules we know of before you book.
Can you do it today?
Same-day service is available when we have an opening. Text photos of the door, the thermostat wires and your WiFi router to (587) 899-7495 and we tell you what we can do today.
Ready to make the home easier to run?
Text photos of the door, the thermostat wires and the router, and you get a fixed price before you book. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
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Sources and method. Pixl prices are the posted prices on our smart home, video doorbell, smart thermostat and WiFi installation pages. The lock labour range is a market estimate from our smart lock installation page, not a fixed Pixl price. The survey figure is from a 2025 HomeEquity Bank and Ipsos survey of 1,001 Canadians aged 45 and older, a lender-commissioned poll. Totals are calculated with Python by adding prices: 99 + 129 = 228; 99 + 129 + 129 = 357; 357 + 150 = 507; 357 + 350 = 707; 507 + 89 = 596; 707 + 89 = 796; 149 + 129 + 129 = 407. Pixl does not install or monitor medical alerts.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.