As the smart home features more and more in news headlines and common parlance, we’re hearing a wealth of talk about what they are, what they aren’t and what they offer the everyday household resident. Some of these headlines make for great learning, but some are, well, a little off base. So, at Lera we’re…
It might be called the smart “home” but increasingly “apartments” are adopting automated technology to improve the access, liveability and convenience of strata living for residents. From power savings to concierge services and better security, the benefits of automation are being embraced by apartment developers and residents alike. Here’s a quick insight into what smart…
The smart home industry is filled with a wealth of technological terms – some of which are simple, while others take a little explaining. If you’re dipping your toe into the waters of smart home technology and home automation, here’s the A-Z of smart home terms that you need to know. Automation Automation is the…
Lighting has the potential to transform an environment, taking it from subdued and intimate to bold and exciting in a second. It’s the ability to do this automatically that makes lighting one of the most popular features in the smart home world. So, let’s flick the switch on lighting, looking at all the things smart…
Safety is a feature of the smart home that many people actively seek, and when you put it in perspective it’s an investment that can pay off in ways you never dreamed of. From sensors that alert people to fire to voice activated emergency calls, the smart home can potentially save lives. Here’s an insight…
Whether you are looking to transform your existing property into a smart home or intend on building one from scratch, smart home technology is now more accessible and affordable than ever before. In most cases creating a smart home can even be completed using the existing wiring available in your home, with minimum disruption to…
Smart home technology and interconnected items are transforming far more than just the way we operate appliances within our homes. They are revolutionising our offices, our cities, our leisure activities and even the way we relate to the natural environment around us. Here is an insight into the way smart home technology is changing how…
A true smart home is all about an effortless, seamless experience where everything just works. Yet behind that convenience is a host of interconnected technology and communication that quietly ensures everything functions as it should, in the blink of an eye and without second thought. That’s just one of the major reasons professional installation and…
As smart technology gains popularity, its uses are extending far beyond the automated home. In fact this year even big names in the hotel industry are getting in on the action, rolling out smart home features in their rooms. Here’s an insight into how smart home technology can be used in hotels, and why big…
In the world of home automation, we often refer to the “languages” that smart home appliances and devices speak, with two of the most common being Z-Wave and ZigBee. Basically, this “language”, or technology behind each, allows smart home devices to communicate with each other, so here’s a quick rundown of the difference between Z-Wave…
