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Employing energy efficiency in the smart home

Home automation has the potential to drastically reduce your power bills and environmental footprint through the use of smart switches, timers and monitoring. And there are a host of ways to maximise its full potential. Here are our top tips for employing energy efficiency in the smart home. It’s part design Creating a truly energy…

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Experience the smart home at the HIA Sydney Home Show

If you’ve ever wanted to witness smart home technology in action or talk to an expert about exactly how it works, then this month provides that opportunity as Lera Smart Home Solutions showcases its services and products at the iconic HIA Sydney Home Show. Held over three days at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, the…

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Looking after family with the smart home

Peace of mind is a major attribute of the smart home, and when it comes to family there are a wealth of benefits offered by simple smart home automation. From ensuring your loved ones are home safe and sound, to helping your children soothe into sleep, here are just some of the ways looking after…

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Four ways smart homes reduce break-ins

Security is a major concern for most home owners, with break-ins among the potential threats that many fear. And with statistics indicating a home in Australia is broken into roughly every three minutes, it’s a reasonable concern to have. The good news is the automated home can alleviate that threat, so here’s an insight into…

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Smart home news roundup

Smart home technology continues to evolve, offering more and more convenience for adopters looking to improve their everyday lives. Just months into 2018, there have been a host of new innovations and milestones, so let’s take a look at what’s making smart home news. Google Assistant hits 5000 Google Assistant now communicates with more than…

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Smart home tech becoming real estate essential

Smart home technology is emerging as a drawcard in the property market, with the installation of features like security systems, remote monitoring and automation now extending beyond the luxury and into the mainstream. Australian real estate publication, Elite Agent Magazine recently explained more and more agents are beginning to see the smart home as an…

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The difference between smart appliances and a smart home

From smart ovens to smart fridges, washers, dryers and voice assistants, there’s a whole host of smart items currently vying for consumer custom at any reputable appliance store. And it begs the question, what’s the difference between smart appliances and a smart home? Well let us take the time to explain… Smart appliances Ranging from…

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Making sense of sensors in the smart home

Sensors play an integral role in any smart home ecosystem allowing you to gauge the home environment, detect any danger and take action if required. Here’s the lowdown on sensors, what they offer and how they work to make the smart home a truly intuitive environment – Sensors for smart homes What sensors do Sensors…

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The smart doorbell

They may seem a humble feature, but the smart doorbell has hit the headlines recently. So, what can a smart doorbell offer that makes them so newsworthy? Here’s a quick rundown of smart doorbells, what to look for and how they benefit the smart home. Smart doorbells Smart doorbells are designed to take the legwork…

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Buying or selling a smart home? Here’s what to consider

As smart home technology becomes common, more and more buyers are seeking its attributes or capability in the hunt for the perfect home. In fact, real estate agents and developers alike are reporting smart capability is becoming a feature that buyers increasingly seek, with items like security, automated locking and remote monitoring among the prime…