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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
