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The smart home inspiration series – Convenience

Smart living is all about convenience, about taking mundane everyday tasks and making them more intuitive, automated and easier to manage in a time-poor world. And each year we see products unveiled aimed specifically at accommodating this need for Smart home Convenience. From fridges that offer you meal advice to ovens that switch on as…

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Smart Home Inspiration Series – Home Entertainment

The automation of home entertainment continues to drive smart home adoption, with voice activators a major contributor to this growing field. Meanwhile, recent product launches like Apple HomePod speakers, and the arrival in Australia of the Amazon Echo range are propelling this trend further into the mainstream. In this edition of the Smart Home Inspiration…

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Smart home inspiration series – safety, security and care

Safety and security rank as some of the top priorities for many people considering the implementation of smart home technology. This sector is proving particularly attractive to older Australians but is in no way limited to an aging population. As part of our Smart Home Inspiration series, we look at some of the key ways…

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The smart home inspiration series – everyday living

With 2018 tipped to be the “year of the smart home” more and more everyday Australians are investigating how to apply this new technology to their existing world. Meanwhile, as a host of common household products board the smart home train, the potential to transform the way you live and the comfort you enjoy is…

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Top predictions for smart home technology in 2018

It comes as little surprise that we’re in the middle of a revolution where more items in our daily lives are now connected through the Internet of Things. In 2018 this industry will continue to grow, and a major driver of the adoption will be the smart home. Here are the top predictions for smart…

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The pitfalls of DIY smart home installation

DIY smart home installation – With so many smart products on the market, chances are you already have some interconnecting and operating within your home. And, while interconnected products are part of transforming your house into a smart home, the true art of creating a smart home that suits your needs is all about a seamless connection that…

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Considering getting smart in 2018? – here’s what you need to know

2018 looks set to be a watershed year in the adoption of smart home technology as a host of appliances, smart speakers and new technology hit the market and transform your smart home into Luxurious Smart Home. If you’re considering transforming your house into a Luxurious Smart Home in the New Year, here’s what you…

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Amazon Echo reaches Australian shores

In the world of Smart Home voice activators, Amazon Echo is one of the big names that readily springs to mind. But up until the launch of Amazon in Australia in early December, there had been no word when Echo would be available locally. Now it’s official, come early 2018 Amazon Echo will be here,…

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Meet FIBARO – a welcome guest in your home

At Lera, we are committed to finding effective and innovative solutions to provide the ultimate smart home. That’s why we’ve partnered with FIBARO, one of the most renowned brands in the smart home arena, to deliver intuitive products that cater to your individual needs. Here’s a little insight into the guest we welcome into our…

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Smart lighting – a simple thing that makes a big difference

One of the first areas that many people consider for automation within the smart home is lighting and it’s a simple feature that makes a very big difference to the quality of living inside your home. Here’s a guide to the convenience that smart lighting offers and how it can transform a property into a…