The height of sophistication and luxury comes from fully automated lighting, heating and curtain systems.
Lighting
When you want to create the right mood for a quiet evening, or you are settling down to watch a movie or listen to some music you don’t need the hassle of running around switching some lights on, some off and dimming the rest. With an automated lighting system you can have a variety of preset lighting scenarios, linked through into ceiling, wall, floor and even table lamps and uplighters. All setup over your home network and all controlled with the press of a remote handset from the comfort of the sofa. But why stop there? Nowadays we all have different lighting requirements in the hall, dining area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom depending on the time of day, the need and the mood.
Heating
There are few houses that have a need for a constant temperature throughout. Bedrooms vary according to personal preference. Kitchens have to cope with ovens and living areas are best kept cosy. Now you can plan the precise temperature of various rooms, or zones, adjust them and manage them electronically. Furthermore, this can extend into the summer with the control of aircon systems. So, at the click of a button, you can boost the heating in all areas during cold spells, reduce it during mild periods and switch to summer mode when the timing suits you.
Homecare
Moving the household from daytime into evening time, bedtime and then daybreak can often involve a lot of additional work, not just with the heating and lighting. SmartHome, therefore, offer the ability to control such things as closing curtains, drapes or even blinds – either on a times basis or through manual control. In addition, automatic security locking of external doors, garages and outhouses is also straightforward. Indeed, remote water sensors can be placed in key areas to alert householders of leaks, floods or even just excessive damp conditions.