Summer is but a few weeks away, and with it comes the joy of outdoor entertaining, time spent by the pool and the welcome break of the Christmas holidays. As you ready to embrace all the fun and relaxation of another endless summer, here’s how it can be enjoyed in the smart home. Smart entertaining…
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…
You know that sinking feeling? The one where you’re entrenched in a demanding task at work or navigating peak hour traffic on the M4 when a pressing question begins to nag…did I turn the iron off, or did I shut the garage, lock the front door, leave the loungeroom lights on etc? In the smart…
Affordable, inobtrusive and accessible from anywhere in the world, CCTV has come a long way from the grainy pictures, clunky cameras and painstaking installation of 15 years ago. In fact, CCTV is now one of the most accessible features you can add to any smart home. Offering peace of mind and downright convenience, here are…
Peace of mind and security are one of the most valuable investments you can make in your home, but it’s no ‘do it yourself’ affair. Real security lies in a system that consistently and effectively monitors your home whether you’re there or away, allowing you the reassurance that your property and family are protected at…
When we think of the smart home, often attention turns to the interior – to lighting, entertainment and temperature control, but beyond the interior of the smart home, there’s also very real value in creating a smart garden technology. A place where lighting can be automated, temperature and soil conditions can be monitored and plants…
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…
Smart homes offer convenience, easy entertainment and everyday features at the touch of a button, but for many, the real allure of automation comes down to the simple aspect of safety with Smart Homes Safety. With the ability to remotely monitor your home, lock it and detect who’s doing what, when, smart technology takes the…