Smart home automation in Kenya in 2026 costs KES 80,000–180,000 for a starter package (smart lock, 4-camera CCTV, smart switches, video doorbell) and KES 250,000–700,000 for a mid-range home package (full lighting control, gate automation, curtain motors, power backup for critical circuits). A premium whole-home system for a villa or luxury apartment costs KES 900,000–3,500,000+. The AALIS Studios smart home consultant service covers architectural design readiness, device procurement, installer coordination, and system commissioning — all as a single managed service.
- 01 · What Is Smart Home Automation in Kenya?
- 02 · Why Smart Homes Are Growing in Kenya 2026
- 03 · Six Categories of Home Automation Kenyans Buy
- 04 · Best Smart Home Devices in Kenya — With Prices
- 05 · Smart Home Costs by Budget Tier (Starter to Premium)
- 06 · Wireless vs Wired — Choosing Your Ecosystem
- 07 · How to Design a Smart-Ready House in Kenya
- 08 · Step-by-Step: Smart Home with AALIS Studios
- 09 · Smart Home Automation for Airbnb in Kenya
- 10 · Smart Homes for Diaspora Owners in Kenya
- 11 · What Internet & Wi-Fi a Smart Home Needs
- 12 · Smart Home Scenes & Automation Examples
- 13 · AALIS Smart Living Shop — Curated Devices & Packages
- 14 · Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 15 · Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's smart home market is growing fast. Statista projects its value at $63 million in 2026, driven by rising security concerns, frequent power outages, growing internet penetration, and the expansion of premium residential development across Nairobi and satellite towns. Container homes in Nanyuki, luxury villas in Karen, and premium apartments in Kilimani are all increasingly expected to offer some level of smart automation — whether for owner convenience, Airbnb appeal, or diaspora remote management. This guide, written by BORAQS-registered architects at Aalis Studios, covers everything you need to know: what smart home automation means in Kenya, what devices to buy at every budget, how much it costs, how to design your house to be automation-ready, and how to work with professionals to get a system that actually works — not a collection of apps that don't talk to each other.
What Is Smart Home Automation in Kenya?
Smart home automation is the integration of technology into your home's systems — lighting, security, access control, power management, comfort, and entertainment — so that they can be monitored, controlled, scheduled, or automated through apps, voice commands, sensors, or custom scenes. In Kenya, the most practical and widely adopted smart home categories are security (CCTV, smart locks, alarms), smart lighting (remote control, scheduling, scenes), smart power management (hybrid solar integration, backup priority circuits), and network infrastructure (Wi-Fi access points, structured cabling).
A smart home does not have to mean every device in every room managed by a central AI. For most Kenyan homeowners in 2026, a smart home means: you can check your CCTV from Mombasa, unlock your front door for a guest from Nairobi traffic, turn off the water heater you left on when you are already at the airport, and receive a push notification when your gate motor opens at 3am. That is enough to transform how you live, and it is achievable for KES 100,000–300,000.
For premium homes and villas, smart automation extends further: motorised blinds that close when the sun hits the west-facing lounge, lighting scenes that shift from work to evening to dinner, zoned audio that follows you through the house, and a hybrid inverter that seamlessly switches to battery when KPLC cuts out — maintaining your security system, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and refrigerator without interruption.
"The biggest mistake Kenyan homeowners make with smart homes is treating it as a gadget shopping exercise. A smart home is an ecosystem — it only works well when the devices, the network, and the architecture have all been designed to work together."
— Arch. Vincent Abuya, Principal Architect, Aalis StudiosWhy Smart Homes Are Growing in Kenya 2026
Six Categories of Smart Home Automation Kenyans Actually Buy
1. Security & Access Control
The most universally adopted category in Kenya. Includes smart locks, CCTV camera systems, video doorbells, alarm systems, gate motors, perimeter beams, motion sensors, door/window sensors, and video intercoms. Smart access control allows you to know who is entering your home, grant or revoke access remotely, and receive instant alerts for any unauthorised entry attempt — from anywhere in the world.
2. Smart Lighting & Power Control
Smart switches replace conventional wall switches to give you remote control, scheduling, and scene-setting capabilities over any light or appliance on that circuit — without changing the bulb. Smart sockets/plugs add intelligence to any non-smart appliance. Motion-triggered lighting eliminates wasted energy. Outdoor security lights that activate on detection deter intruders more effectively than always-on lighting.
3. Power Resilience & Energy Management
The Kenya-specific automation priority. Hybrid inverter systems (Deye, Growatt) automatically switch to solar and battery power during outages — maintaining Wi-Fi, CCTV, gate motors, smart locks, and key appliances without interruption. Smart energy monitoring reveals which circuits consume the most and enables targeted efficiency improvements. Separate critical from non-critical circuits at the DB so backup power is not wasted on non-essential loads.
4. Comfort Automation — Curtains, Climate & Audio
Motorised curtains and blinds (WiFi curtain motors: KES 17,000–25,000 per window) automate privacy and solar heat management. Smart air conditioner controllers (IR-blaster based, KES 3,500–8,000) give remote control and scheduling over existing split units without replacement. Multi-room audio systems allow different music in different spaces. Voice assistants (Google Nest, Alexa Echo) provide hands-free control of the whole ecosystem.
5. Lifestyle & Management Automation
For Airbnb hosts: smart locks that generate guest-specific one-time access codes, CCTV for check-out verification, smart sockets that automatically power down entertainment at checkout time. For diaspora owners: motion alerts, caretaker access logs, gate activity notifications, and water leak sensors. For busy professionals: automated schedules that prepare the home before you arrive and secure it after you leave.
6. Smart Garden & Outdoor
Smart irrigation timers (WiFi garden timer: KES 4,500–12,000) that schedule watering based on time, day, or even weather data. Outdoor solar security lights. Solar garden path lights. Smart outdoor speakers for entertainment and ambient sound. Electric gate motors with app/phone control and access logs. All of these extend the smart home ecosystem beyond the building envelope to the full property.
Best Smart Home Devices in Kenya 2026 — AALIS Prices
Every device below is sourced from vetted suppliers, verified for Kenya wiring compatibility, delivered, installed, and commissioned — not just dropped off in a box. AALIS Studios prices cover the complete service: procurement, compatibility check, delivery coordination, professional installation, app setup, testing, and warranty support. For an exact quote on any device or package, contact us directly.
| Category & Device | AALIS Price (KES) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| 🔐 Security & Access Control | ||
| Smart Lock — fingerprint/keypad/app Tuya, TTLock, Yale compatible | 18,500 – 42,000 | Installation, app setup & access code configuration |
| Smart Lock — video intercom + lock Camera + fingerprint + app unlock | 42,000 – 80,000 | Full video intercom with gate/door release integration |
| CCTV 4-camera kit (Hikvision/Dahua) DVR, cables, power, hard drive | 48,000 – 72,000 | Installation, cabling, remote app setup & testing |
| CCTV 8-camera kit (Hikvision/Dahua) NVR, PoE switch, cables | 72,000 – 110,000 | HD, motion recording, mobile monitoring, full install |
| Solar CCTV camera (standalone WiFi) EZVIZ, Dahua solar-powered | 9,500 – 28,000 each | No power cable required — ideal for gates & remote points |
| Video doorbell (WiFi, 1080p) EZVIZ, Tuya-compatible | 9,500 – 26,000 | Two-way audio, motion alerts, night vision, app integration |
| Gate motor (swing or sliding) App + remote + manual override | 52,000 – 125,000 | Smart integration with intercom, app alerts, access log |
| Alarm system (intruder + siren) PIR sensors + door contacts + siren | 28,000 – 82,000 | App alerts, manual keypad, full sensor programming |
| 💡 Smart Lighting & Power Control | ||
| Smart switch (Tuya/Zigbee, 1-gang) App + voice + schedule control | 6,500 – 14,000 | Wiring check, installation & ecosystem integration |
| Smart switch (glass panel, premium) Backlit, scene-capable, 2–4 gang | 14,000 – 28,000 | Superior aesthetics — ideal for premium interiors |
| 6-inch control panel + Zigbee hub Controls 400K+ devices, LCD display | 32,000 – 52,000 | Central whole-home control hub — programmed & tested |
| Smart socket/plug (WiFi, energy monitoring) | 3,500 – 8,500 | Adds smart scheduling to any appliance |
| Smart LED bulbs (WiFi, colour-tunable) | 1,500 – 5,500 each | No switch change required — simplest smart upgrade |
| Smart outdoor light (solar PIR) | 4,000 – 12,000 each | No wiring — solar powered security & accent lighting |
| 🌞 Comfort & Lifestyle Automation | ||
| Motorised curtain motor (WiFi, 3.2m track) Tuya/SmartLife, Alexa/Google compatible | 24,000 – 36,000 | Silent, scheduled, app & voice control — installed & set up |
| Motorised curtain motor (WiFi, 5.2m track) | 28,000 – 42,000 | For wide sliding doors and panoramic openings |
| Smart AC controller (IR blaster) Tuya, compatible with any brand AC | 5,500 – 12,000 | Remote control + scheduling for existing split AC units |
| Smart irrigation timer (WiFi, 2-zone) | 7,000 – 18,000 | App & Alexa-controlled garden watering, fully set up |
| Voice assistant hub (Google Nest / Alexa Echo) | 10,000 – 32,000 | Central voice control hub, configured for your ecosystem |
| ⚡ Power Backup & Energy | ||
| Hybrid inverter 3kW (Growatt, Deye) | 90,000 – 165,000 | Solar + battery + grid — with app monitoring, EPRA-licensed install |
| Hybrid inverter 5kW (Deye, Growatt) | 135,000 – 250,000 | Whole-home capable — powers most Nairobi homes |
| Lithium battery 5kWh (48V, 100Ah) | 78,000 – 145,000 | 8–15 year lifespan — recommended over lead-acid |
| Complete 3kW solar package Panels + inverter + battery + installation | 320,000 – 520,000 | Full managed installation by EPRA-licensed technicians |
| Complete 5kW solar package | 510,000 – 760,000 | Powers 3–4BR home including AC & key appliances |
| 📡 Network & Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi access point (TP-Link EAP, Ubiquiti) | 12,000 – 42,000 | Ceiling-mount, PoE, managed — eliminates dead zones |
| PoE network switch (8-port) | 12,500 – 32,000 | Powers access points + IP cameras from one cable |
| UPS for router/CCTV/smart devices Keeps smart home online during power cuts | 14,000 – 38,000 | Critical for Kenya — maintains connectivity through KPLC outages |
| Starlink Satellite Internet For remote & off-grid properties | Enquire for quote | ~KES 8,500–10,000/month subscription; ideal for Nanyuki, Naivasha builds |
What AALIS Studios prices include. Every device we supply comes with compatibility verification for your specific wiring and ecosystem, sourcing from vetted suppliers, delivery coordination, professional installation, app setup and programming, system testing, and warranty support. This is a complete service — not just a device. Contact us for a project-specific quote.
Smart Home Automation Costs by Budget — Kenya 2026
Every smart home budget should be understood in two numbers: the hardware cost and the AALIS service price. The hardware cost is what you pay for the devices themselves. The AALIS service price adds design consultation, device procurement, installer coordination, programming, commissioning, and client handover — producing a system that actually works as an ecosystem, not a collection of apps.
- ✓ 1 smart lock (fingerprint + app)
- ✓ 4-camera CCTV kit + mobile app
- ✓ 8–12 smart bulbs or 4–6 smart switches
- ✓ 2 smart sockets
- ✓ Video doorbell
- ✓ Basic Wi-Fi upgrade
- ✓ App setup and configuration
- ✓ Smart lock + video intercom
- ✓ 8-camera CCTV + NVR
- ✓ Full lighting control (selected rooms)
- ✓ Curtain automation (2–3 rooms)
- ✓ Gate motor + smart integration
- ✓ Critical circuit UPS (Wi-Fi/CCTV)
- ✓ Voice assistant hub
- ✓ Scenes: Away, Good Night, Welcome
- ✓ Wired or hybrid automation backbone
- ✓ Whole-home lighting control (all circuits)
- ✓ Curtain automation (all rooms)
- ✓ Multi-room audio system
- ✓ Smart irrigation + outdoor control
- ✓ Full hybrid solar + battery integration
- ✓ Structured network (Cat6, APs, rack)
- ✓ Custom scenes + dashboard
| Property Type | Smart Category | Hardware Budget (KES) | AALIS Service (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Bedsitter | Security + 1 smart lock | 45,000 – 80,000 | 65,000 – 120,000 |
| 1–2BR Apartment (Nairobi) | Starter package | 80,000 – 160,000 | 130,000 – 240,000 |
| 3BR Maisonette / Townhouse | Mid-range package | 200,000 – 480,000 | 320,000 – 720,000 |
| 4–5BR Villa / Large House | Full smart home | 400,000 – 900,000 | 620,000 – 1,400,000 |
| Luxury Villa / Premium Compound | Premium + solar + audio | 900,000 – 2,500,000+ | 1,400,000 – 3,800,000+ |
| Developer Project (apartment block) | Common areas + show unit | Per-unit rate + LOT | Engagement fee + per-unit |
| Airbnb Studio / Cabin (Nanyuki etc.) | Lock + CCTV + smart backup | 85,000 – 200,000 | 130,000 – 300,000 |
| Energy backup add-on (hybrid solar, any property type) | KES 250,000 – 1,500,000 | KES 380,000 – 2,200,000 | |
Wireless vs Wired Smart Home — Which Is Right for Kenya?
| Factor | Wireless (Wi-Fi / Zigbee / Z-Wave) | Wired (KNX / Control4 / DALI) |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | No dedicated cabling — retrofittable | Requires cabling during construction |
| Upfront Cost | Low — KES 80K–700K for most homes | High — KES 900K–5M+ for full install |
| Reliability | Good (depends on Wi-Fi quality) | Excellent — no network dependency |
| Scalability | Easily add devices at any time | Requires engineer for expansion |
| Speed of Setup | Hours to days — ideal for retrofits | Weeks to months — new build only |
| Long-term Stability | Good — platform risk (app shutdowns) | Excellent — 30+ year systems standard |
| Best For Kenya | Retrofits, apartments, budget builds | Luxury villas, new builds over KES 15M |
| Recommended Platforms | Tuya/SmartLife, Zigbee (Aqara), Matter | KNX, Control4, Legrand MyHome |
The Best Ecosystem for Most Kenyan Homes: Tuya / SmartLife
Tuya is the dominant smart home protocol in Kenya for good reason: it supports the widest range of locally available, affordable devices — smart locks, switches, CCTV cameras, curtain motors, AC controllers, sensors, and garden timers. Tuya devices integrate with Google Home and Alexa for voice control. The SmartLife app provides a single dashboard for all devices. Over 400,000 compatible devices exist in the ecosystem globally. For most Kenyan homes — apartments, maisonettes, townhouses, and holiday cabins — a Tuya-based wireless system is the most practical, cost-effective, and expandable approach.
What is Matter — and Should You Care?
Matter is a new smart home standard (2022+) created by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung to improve cross-brand compatibility. Matter-certified devices work across all major platforms without bridge devices. In Kenya's current market, Matter-certified devices remain limited and higher-priced. However, when specifying mid-to-premium systems, choosing Matter-compatible devices future-proofs your investment as the ecosystem matures. AALIS Studios recommends considering Matter compatibility for premium projects.
Critical for new Kenyan builds: If you are building a new house, the time to run conduits and cables for future smart home systems is before the walls are plastered. Running conduits costs almost nothing during construction. Running them retroactively through completed walls costs KES 500–1,500 per metre plus reinstatement of finishes. Plan your smart home infrastructure at the design stage.
How to Design a House in Kenya Ready for Smart Automation
Most smart home failures in Kenya are not device failures — they are infrastructure failures. The house was not built to support automation, and now every device installation is a compromise. Aalis Studios integrates smart home readiness into architectural and interior design from day one, treating it as a building system alongside electrical, plumbing, and mechanical — not as an afterthought. Here is what design readiness actually means.
How to Get a Smart Home with AALIS Studios — 10 Steps
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Smart Home Automation for Airbnb in Kenya
Smart home automation is one of the highest-ROI investments available for Airbnb hosts in Kenya. The combination of smart locks (eliminating key logistics), CCTV (enabling remote check-out verification), and backup power (ensuring guests never experience an outage) consistently drives higher nightly rates, better reviews, and more efficient operations.
| Feature | Guest Benefit | Rate Impact | Hardware Cost (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart lock + SMS access codes | Self check-in, no key collection | +10–20% rate premium | 18,500 – 42,000 |
| CCTV (exterior + common areas) | Security confidence for guests | +5–15% rate premium | 48,000 – 110,000 |
| Hybrid solar backup | No outage experience — 5-star stay | +15–35% rate premium | 250,000 – 550,000 |
| Smart lighting (scenes) | Premium atmosphere, photography appeal | +10–20% rate premium | 40,000 – 120,000 |
| Motorised curtains | Privacy + scenic view management | +10–15% rate premium | 35,000 – 80,000 |
| Smart TV + multi-room audio | Premium entertainment experience | +5–15% rate premium | 35,000 – 90,000 |
| Starlink internet (remote cabins) | High-speed connectivity anywhere | +20–40% rate premium | 55,000 + KES 8,500/mo |
| Recommended Airbnb starter pack | Smart lock + CCTV + UPS + smart lighting | +25–50% combined premium | KES 130,000 – 300,000 |
"A container cabin in Nanyuki with Starlink, a smart lock, solar backup, and motorised curtains can command KES 20,000/night. The same cabin without these features might earn KES 8,000/night. The smart home investment pays back in 3–6 months of differential revenue."
— Aalis Studios Airbnb Investment AnalysisAALIS Airbnb Turnkey Smart Package
For container home and cabin Airbnb builds in Nanyuki, Naivasha, Kijabe, Kilifi, and other scenic locations, AALIS Studios offers an Airbnb Turnkey Smart Package that combines the container home design service with full smart home specification and procurement. The package includes: smart lock, 4-camera solar CCTV, hybrid solar inverter + battery, Starlink provision, smart outdoor lighting, motorised curtains for key rooms, voice assistant, and programmed scenes including Airbnb Guest Mode and Turnover Mode. Total smart home element: KES 280,000–650,000 depending on solar system size.
Smart Home Automation for Diaspora Homeowners in Kenya
For Kenyans in the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia who own property at home, smart home automation is not a luxury — it is essential infrastructure for remote property management. A smart home eliminates the reliance on caretakers or family members to physically check the property, allows you to verify activity remotely, and gives you confidence that your investment is secure even when you are 10,000km away.
What Internet & Wi-Fi Does a Smart Home in Kenya Need?
A smart home does not need gigabit internet. It needs reliable, stable connectivity and proper Wi-Fi coverage. Most smart home device commands use kilobytes of data. What kills smart home systems is not bandwidth — it is poor Wi-Fi coverage that causes devices to drop offline, and internet instability that breaks remote access.
| Provider / Type | Speed Range | Monthly Cost (KES) | Smart Home Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom Home Fibre | 15 Mbps – 1 Gbps | 3,000 – 10,000 | Excellent — most stable option in coverage areas |
| Zuku Fibre | 10 Mbps – 400 Mbps | 2,500 – 9,500 | Good — wide Nairobi coverage |
| Jamii Fibre / Faiba | 10 Mbps – 200 Mbps | 2,000 – 6,500 | Good — growing coverage |
| Safaricom 4G Home Router | 10 – 100 Mbps | 3,000 – 6,000 | Adequate — less stable, good fallback |
| Airtel 5G Home Router | 50 – 500 Mbps | 3,500 – 7,500 | Good where 5G coverage available |
| Starlink Satellite | 50 – 200 Mbps | 8,500 – 10,000 | Excellent — only option for remote/off-grid properties |
Wi-Fi Coverage — The Critical Investment
Most smart home failures in Kenya come not from the devices but from the Wi-Fi. A single TP-Link router in the sitting room of a 3-bedroom maisonette leaves dead zones in every bedroom, the kitchen, and the compound. Smart switches, cameras, and locks in those zones go offline. The solution is a properly designed Wi-Fi mesh system using ceiling-mounted access points — one per zone. A 3-bedroom maisonette typically needs 2–3 access points (budget KES 8,000–28,000 each) connected by Cat6 cable to a PoE switch. This is the most important network investment for any smart home in Kenya.
Smart Home Scenes & Automation Examples for Kenya
A smart home without scenes is just a collection of remote controls. Scenes are where automation becomes genuinely transformative — a single tap, voice command, or sensor trigger activates a choreographed set of device actions that would otherwise require multiple individual steps. Here are the most useful automation scenes for Kenyan homes.
| Scene Name | Trigger | What Happens | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Home | App/location / gate opens | Gate opens, courtyard lights on, front door unlocked, AC activates, selected music starts | All homes |
| Good Morning | Schedule (e.g. 6:15am) | Bedroom curtains open, kettle socket activates, water heater turns on, gentle lighting ramps up | All homes |
| Good Night | Voice / app | All lights off except bedroom, doors locked, alarm armed, CCTV motion recording enabled | All homes |
| Away Mode | Voice / app before leaving | All lights off, AC off, gate locked, alarm armed, cameras on alert, caretaker notified | All homes |
| Loadshedding Mode | Power outage detected | Non-critical circuits drop, inverter takes over, status notification sent to owner's phone | All Kenya homes |
| Airbnb Guest Mode | Guest access code used | Welcome lights on, AC activates, specific channels on TV, checkout time set in calendar | Airbnb hosts |
| Airbnb Turnover Mode | Checkout time schedule | Guest code deactivated, cleaning team code activates, photos taken by doorbell camera | Airbnb hosts |
| Security Alert | Motion detected after hours | Outdoor lights flash, siren activates 30 seconds, phone alert sent, recording starts | All homes |
| Vacation Mode | Long-away schedule | Lights simulate occupancy, cameras on max alert, caretaker schedule access enabled | Diaspora owners |
| Evening Entertaining | Voice / app | Lounge lights dim to 60%, music on, kitchen lights bright, outdoor lights on, AC on | Premium homes |
AALIS Smart Living Essentials — Curated Devices for Kenya
AALIS Studios does not position itself as a discount electronics retailer. We operate as a design-led procurement partner: sourcing, verifying compatibility, coordinating installation, and providing warranty support for everything we supply. The items below are selected for Kenya's specific conditions — the climate, the voltage fluctuations, the KPLC outage frequency, and the locally available support ecosystem. All prices include sourcing, delivery, and installation coordination.
Security Starter Pack — Most Popular First Purchase
Smart Lock — Fingerprint + App + Keypad
Hikvision 4-Camera CCTV Kit
Tuya Glass Smart Switch (1–4 gang)
WiFi Video Doorbell (1080p, two-way)
Comfort & Lifestyle Upgrades
WiFi Curtain Motor Kit (3.2m or 5.2m)
Smart AC Controller (IR blaster, any brand)
Google Nest Hub / Alexa Echo (4th Gen)
UPS for Critical Smart Home Circuits
Network Infrastructure
TP-Link EAP Ceiling Access Point
8-Port PoE Network Switch
Common Smart Home Mistakes in Kenya — and How to Avoid Them
✓ What Works in Kenya
- Starting with security (lock + CCTV) — highest daily value
- One ecosystem (Tuya) — consistent compatibility
- Multiple ceiling-mount access points — full coverage
- UPS for critical circuits — continuity through outages
- Smart switches over smart bulbs for most circuits
- Running conduits during construction — future-proof
- EPRA-licensed electrician for hardwired installations
- Neutral wire specified at all switch points
- Solar/battery integration for reliable smart home operation
- Professional programming and scene creation
✕ Common Mistakes in Kenya
- Buying random unbranded devices from multiple apps
- Installing smart switches without neutral wire — fires/damage risk
- Single router for a large house — dead zones everywhere
- No UPS — every KPLC cut disconnects all smart devices
- Smart bulbs in circuits where switch cuts power entirely
- No conduit planning during construction — expensive retrofits
- Using an unlicensed fundi for smart switch installation
- Mixing ecosystems (Tuya + Xiaomi + HomeKit) without a bridge
- No backup power planning — system down during outages
- Choosing cheapest devices without compatibility verification
Safety warning. Smart switch installation in Kenya requires an EPRA-licensed electrician. Incorrectly wired smart switches in homes without neutral wire can cause arcing, appliance damage, or fire. Never self-install smart switches behind your existing wall plates without first verifying your wiring type. AALIS Studios always includes a wiring assessment before any smart switch procurement.