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Home automation and energy consumption

Smart homes ain’t just about flashy gadgets — they’re about making your energy work smarter, saving you dollars, and helping the planet along the way. When you bring home automation into the mix, you get better control over how energy flows through your place, making your renovation or new build a real game-changer.
Stair lift

Smart homes for accessibility

Smart homes can create great opportunities for people with disabilities or physical impairments, providing them with the means to better take care of themselves.    Stairlifts...
What is home automation

How to make a smart home

See why rather than simply saying 'yes' to every fancy home automation gadget available, you need to be able to plan your smart home...

What is home automation?

Home automation is all about control—of lighting, heating, cooling, security, entertainment and more. At its core, it means using technology to make your home smarter, more efficient and easier to manage, whether you’re relaxing on the couch or away on holiday.

Cloud storage

An increasingly common way to store media and content, cloud storage takes advantage of fast internet speeds and large data centres to store your...

Personal Video Recorder (PVR)

PVRs, also known as 'Digital Video Recorders' (or DVRs) allow you to record what's on television and play it back when you're ready to...

Smart meters and home automation

Smart meters allow your electricity provider to communicate with and control specific appliances, and to provide information to your home automation systems. Read on...

Timer switches

Timers are another way that automation systems can help to ensure that your smart home activates the necessary functions at the right time of...

Home Theatre PC (HTPC)

Streaming sticks and smart TVs might dominate today’s living rooms, but a home theatre PC (HTPC) still offers serious advantages. Whether you're a movie buff, a gamer or someone who wants full control over their entertainment setup, a dedicated HTPC can be the most flexible and powerful option—especially in a purpose-built home theatre.
A motion sensor at night

Motion, light and climate sensors

Sensors are an vital part of any smart home. They can be used to detect intrusions, to tell when it's getting dark, and to...