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Cyber security and the smart home

Over recent years there’s been a lot of talk about the cyber security of smart homes, with many people under the misapprehension that just because your home accesses the internet, the smart home devices within it may be subject to hacking and threat. The reality is, ensuring the cyber security of your smart home is…

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A smart home is a house that can think for itself

In 2019 the news is awash with smart home products like lights, sensors, hubs, and voice activators, and that market is expected to boom a lot further in the coming years. While these products are integral to a smart home’s operation, at Lera we believe a smart home is so much more than the individual…

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Smart home technology for people with disabilities

When people consider smart technology, they often envisage the glamour, gadgets and entertainment a smart home can deliver. And yes, these things are indeed drawcards of the smart home, and they certainly contribute to its increasing popularity. However, at its heart an automated home is not about glitz and gadgetry. Its true and ultimate focus…

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Breeze through the morning in the smart home

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…

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Winter in the smart home

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…

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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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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…

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The small things that add up in the smart home

In the smart home world there’s a lot of talk about the big-ticket assets smart technology can offer, such as greater security, increased convenience and improved energy efficiency. But how does this technology help improve your lifestyle on an average given day? Well, the ultimate answer is each action the smart home undertakes is designed…

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Five questions to ask your smart home installer

A professionally installed smart home can offer a wealth of convenience, a host of lifestyle improvements and ultimately improve the value of your home, but not all smart home installation companies are equal. As with any service provider you employ to improve your property, you need to be selective about the company you engage to…