The automated smart home offers residents access to a host of great features that simplify, streamline and add extra convenience to everyday life. And when it comes to the functions within your home that you can automate, the options are almost limitless. So, how do you go about selecting the right automation features for you?…
It’s no secret technology evolves at a rapid pace, and it can be challenging to keep up with all the latest terms and developments. In the smart home one of those innovations is Z-Wave. Z-Wave is something we are often asked about here at Lera Smart Home Solutions as more and smart home appliances feature…
So, you’re planning on embracing all the convenience that smart home technology has to offer, but aren’t quite sure where to start? No problems. At Lera, we’ve kitted out thousands of homes with all the latest automation. Here’s our smart home checklist to see you on your way to enjoying all the intuition that smart…
Smart speakers have been the big news in home automation over the past few months, with three major players all vying for the Australian market, but the voice activation ability they utilise is far from new. So, what’s the big deal of voice activation and how does it help the smart home? A quick explainer Voice…
In recent years home automation has become more affordable, more accessible and a more common feature sought by buyers and home occupants alike. It owes much of its accessibility and prevalence to the innovation of the latter part of the 20th century. In this second instalment of our two-part series we explore the fascinating history…
While the truly automated smart home may be a relatively new innovation that comes to us courtesy of the internet and wireless technology, a stroll through the last century of history shows we’ve been transfixed with the idea of making our homes smarter and more intuitive for years. In this two-part series, we’ll offer a…
How you start your morning has the potential to affect how you feel throughout the rest of the day. If the morning is rushed, you tend to feel behind the eight-ball right from the start, but if it’s calm and organised, that sensation carries through to work, school and beyond. It’s all about routine, and…
Great position – tick. Great street appeal – tick. Smart home technology – tick. Automation is a feature many property buyers now seek as they go about the search for their ideal home, and this trend is only likely to rise in the coming years. So, what should you consider if automation is on your…
In the world of smart home technology, there’s a lot of talk at the moment about how smart homes will soon be able to harness the power of wearables to help improve the health of smart home occupants. But even without using wearables to monitor the health of residents, smart homes already have health benefits….
As the chill of winter sets in and the days are just that little bit shorter, there’s nothing nicer than coming home to a warm and welcoming house on a cool winter’s eve. With automated features like lighting, heating and unlocking, the smart home is fully equipped to offer this winter refuge, ensuring even the…
