A recent article in the Daily Telegraph has highlighted the real estate value of the smart home, with the news outlet noting “creating a ‘smart home’ is now the smartest way to stand out from the crowd in today’s softer real estate market”. So, what’s involved in building or retrofitting a smart home, and which…
Google is just over two weeks away from its annual conference Google I/O, and experts are tipping not only will they reveal upgrades to the Android operating system, there will also be improvements to Google Assistant , and a new version of Google Home Hub revealed. So, what’s predicted to occur at Google I/O and…
An Australian study is set to examine how smart home technology alters the way we live, with four households currently being transformed into smart connected homes and used as ‘natural labs’. The study is being conducted by media agency Starcom in a bid to better identify changing consumer behaviour resulting from a more connected lifestyle,…
How much does a smart home cost? That’s one of the most common questions many people have about transforming their current property into a smart home or integrating smart technology into a new build. Well the answer is…it’s often a lot more affordable than you think. And now Lera Smart Home Solutions has two user-friendly…
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that add up to make a very real difference, and in the case of smart door and window sensors that’s definitely the case. When installed on your doors, windows, garage door or even cupboards, these tiny little sensors can bring a whole lot of peace of mind, convenience,…
In just a few short weeks Lera Smart Home Solutions will again return to Sydney’s biggest home show of the year, where we will showcase all the latest smart home solutions and walk property owners through the process of home automation. Running from April 5 to April 7, the HIA Home Show is held at…
Research firm Statista has released its latest findings and forecasts relating to the smart home market, and notes the sector continues to enjoy substantial growth in Australia and worldwide. Here’s an insight into what components are driving that growth and how Australia compares to the US. Global growth for smart homes This year the global…
Wi-Fi is set to get a whole lot faster, with a new generation of wireless technology being introduced later this year. Known as Wi-Fi 6, it’s set to double the speed of data transfer, while also allowing a more devices to connect over a single wireless network. So, let’s dive a little deeper into Wi-Fi…
Smart speaker adoption is expected to continue its rapid growth in the coming years, with Business Insider tipping in the US alone, the number of installed devices will quadruple by 2024. In Australia, the arrival of smart speakers might have lagged a little behind, but new statistics show local adoption is no less enthusiastic with…
Smart Implant transforms almost any appliance into smart home compatible Do you have a favourite vintage record player you’d love to integrate into your smart home? What about that older air conditioner you’d rather not replace but would love to see get smart? That’s all now possible courtesy of a new product that is about…
