HOME AUTOMATION

	What is Home Automation?

Home Automation is the integration and control of lighting, security, home theatre equipment, motorised blinds and curtains, irrigation systems, climate control and more.

A true 'smart' home should be intuitive and simple to use, meaning everyone in the family can operate and enjoy the experience. The result is a 'smart' system that enhances and simplifies your life and never complicates it.

	Hello, Goodbye, Goodnight

The real power and benefits of home automation are realised when you implement whole home control, giving you command of all the systems in your home with one simple touch of a button.

	Hello...

You pull into the driveway after work knowing that your security lighting automatically turned on at sunset, not only safeguarding your home, but providing you with enough light to guarantee a safe entry.

With one button press from your keyfob, your alarm system is disarmed and you have lit a pathway to the kitchen - up the long hallway and past the living room - turned on the multi-room audio system to hear your favourite tunes and activated the air conditioner to set the house to the perfect temperature. Your home automation system does much more than provide safe access......it's your key to comfortable and welcoming environment.

	Goodbye...

You're running late, the dinner party started over an hour ago and you're the guest of honour! You like to be fashionably late but this is ridiculous.......the music is blaring and you've turned on just about every light in the house while getting ready.

But you don't need to worry, as you head for the front door, and continue to the car, simply press a button on your keyfob and the house goes into goodbye mode. The alarm system arms... lights, TV's and stereos turn off...blinds and curtains close and air conditioners turn off or down. Of course, the security lighting stays on (who knows what time you'll be home?) and even simulates occupancy by switching lights on and off in different parts of the house at varying times.

Relax........and enjoy your evening!

	Goodnight...

It's late and you're starting to nod off reading a good book in bed. The kids have gone out and left the TV and lights on downstairs.......again! No need to get up, just press the 'Goodnight' button on the control panel located at your beside. The security system arms, the home theatre shuts down, the downstairs lights are turned off and the lights in the master bedroom dim slowly to off, allowing you time to settle in for a restful nights sleep knowing that should an intruder try and force entry through a door or window protected by the security system that all the lights will turn on full and scare them off before getting inside.

Oh and don't worry about the external security lighting......it'll stay on all night so the kids can get in safely, then automatically switch off 5 minutes before sunrise ensuring you don't waste energy or money.

	What Next?

There are some simple yet powerful lifestyle advantages in installing a Home Automation system...... comfort, convenience, safety, savings. The beauty of home automation is that it's as little or as much as you want it to be and it's as individual as you are.

Contact us and we can advise on the possibilities for your home.