In the smart home we often talk about the actions, appliances and installation that come together to create a seamless smart home living. But what about the user interface, aka the app, that controls that experience? How simple is that app to use, and how readily does it respond to the user’s needs within the…
In business it’s all about the bottom line, so when you weigh up investing in new technology or an office refurbishment, chances are you want the guarantee of a financial return. Well, we’ve got some good news for you. Investing in properly installed, well chosen smart technology can help save you on office operating costs…
When people consider smart technology, they often envisage the glamour, gadgets and entertainment a smart home can deliver. And yes, these things are indeed drawcards of the smart home, and they certainly contribute to its increasing popularity. However, at its heart an automated home is not about glitz and gadgetry. Its true and ultimate focus…
Right about now hundreds of thousands of Australian households are preparing to head back to school. Whether you have tiny tots readying to enter school for the first time to savvy teens heading back to high school, the back to school routine places different demands on the average family household. If you’re looking to simplify,…
Each year the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas offers a glimpse into the world’s future technology with the smart home a prime area of focus. This year’s CES was no different, with a wealth of new smart appliances, hubs, fixtures and fittings unveiled between January 8 and 11. From shoes cleaners to app-controlled artworks…
Think you’re the only one sitting in traffic wondering whether you left the iron, oven or hair straightener on? Think again. Because according to a 2014 survey in the UK, “fear of leaving on” is a very real thing and it’s a lot more common that you think. Here’s an insight into the statistics of…
Smart home technology may offer major benefits like convenience, increased safety and improved energy efficiency but as The Conversation recently noted, it’s also downright fun. And make no mistake, that fun side of things is a factor when it comes to the increased adoption of smart home appliances and infrastructure. So, let’s take a look…
In 2018 a report into Australian housing revealed almost 10 per cent of the country’s population resides in apartments, units or semi-detached residences, with over 2.6 million strata title lots registered in Australia. And as more strata dwellings take up premium positions in the nation’s cities and major metropolitan areas, it’s a sector primed for…
Passport? Check! Tickets? Check! But how will you secure your home in your absence? Whether it’s a business trip or a family getaway, if you’re planning on packing up and heading off for a holiday in 2019, here are the many ways the smart home has you covered. Smart home security We often talk about…
In January this year LG Electronics US marketing vice-president David VanderWaal told those assembled at the Consumer Electronics Show, 2018 would be “the tipping point for the smart home and, more importantly, for the smart connected lifestyle”. As we round out the year his forecast appears to have been correct. Now, Australian households have on average…
