With the sudden cold snap which has descended upon the UK in the last few weeks, we are sure you’ll agree that coming home to a dark, chilly house is not one of the pleasures of your day. Imagine if you could set your lights to come on before you put your key in the …
Category Archives: home controls
Ever feel like you’re constantly running around the house after everyone else? Well, with home automation systems that could all change. Tablet and smartphone controls allow the whole family to help run the home with just a touch or swipe. By installing KNX and DALI technologies all of your home’s features can easily be controlled …
With global consumer demand expected to rise by 40% by 2030, and the EU’s commitment to increase energy efficiency by 20% until 2020, it seems there’s no better time to invest in intelligent building technologies. From residential and commercial properties to wider roll outs in towns and cities, smart technologies are used to promote the …
As the summer months are nearing an end you’ll be forgiven for wanting to make the most of those long August nights. Barbeques at home or evening dinners away are perfect ways to finish the summer with friends, and with DALI outdoor lighting systems there’s no need for the fun to stop when the sun …
Did you know that one burglary happens every 40 seconds in the UK, and 44% of the time properties are empty when the crime takes place? This raises great concern for those of us wanting to get away during the summer months. Fortunately with an array of intelligent security options available there are ways of …
Figures out this week from the Office of National Statistics show that 48% of us are unsatisfied with our work/life balance. Long hours at the office combined with domestic chores at home mean that on average we’re only getting a fifth of our day to spend on leisure time. Intelligent technologies can help restore the …
January was a big month for technology. The 45th Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw tech enthusiasts from across the globe travel to Las Vegas to see what’s new and innovative in 2012. The CES attracts big companies, with the likes of Samsung, Google and Panasonic exhibiting new products and ideas, but is also a place …
Winter breaks are becoming hugely popular, with those who aren’t restricted by school holidays packing up and disappearing in search of winter sun or perfect white slopes. Back at home the rest of the country is left shivering through short days and long nights, their home heating and lighting working overtime. Due to this need …
The festive season is over and a new year is here. With many homeowners cowering by their letterboxes awaiting the first of the winter bills to arrive, what better time to make a new years resolution for energy efficiency. Following huge recent increases in the cost of fuel most are expecting their worst energy bills …
Effective use of lighting can make all the difference between a gloomy winters evening and a cosy, Christmassy night in. At this festive time of year the cold and dark outside gives us the opportunity to feel truly warm and snug inside our homes, and the use of decorative and atmospheric lighting can ensure you …
