Research firm Statista has released its latest findings and forecasts relating to the smart home market, and notes the sector continues to enjoy substantial growth in Australia and worldwide. Here’s an insight into what components are driving that growth and how Australia compares to the US. Global growth for smart homes This year the global…
Passport? Check! Tickets? Check! But how will you secure your home in your absence? Whether it’s a business trip or a family getaway, if you’re planning on packing up and heading off for a holiday in 2019, here are the many ways the smart home has you covered. Smart home security We often talk about…
Behind smart home automation there is some nifty technology which allows your home to respond intuitively to your needs. One of the major tools in this technology is a phenomenon known as “If This, Then That” (IFTTT), which sounds pretty abstract but is actually a remarkably simple and neat solution to trigger routine events. In…
There’s a lot of talk about the nifty services that individual smart products can offer, but it’s not until you see a fully automated smart home in action that you really appreciate the lifestyle, security and convenience that cohesive smart home technology affords. Just to give you a taste, here are 10 things your smart…
As the smart home features more and more in news headlines and common parlance, we’re hearing a wealth of talk about what they are, what they aren’t and what they offer the everyday household resident. Some of these headlines make for great learning, but some are, well, a little off base. So, at Lera we’re…
The smart home industry is filled with a wealth of technological terms – some of which are simple, while others take a little explaining. If you’re dipping your toe into the waters of smart home technology and home automation, here’s the A-Z of smart home terms that you need to know. Automation Automation is the…
Whether you are looking to transform your existing property into a smart home or intend on building one from scratch, smart home technology is now more accessible and affordable than ever before. In most cases creating a smart home can even be completed using the existing wiring available in your home, with minimum disruption to…
Smart home technology and interconnected items are transforming far more than just the way we operate appliances within our homes. They are revolutionising our offices, our cities, our leisure activities and even the way we relate to the natural environment around us. Here is an insight into the way smart home technology is changing how…
As smart technology gains popularity, its uses are extending far beyond the automated home. In fact this year even big names in the hotel industry are getting in on the action, rolling out smart home features in their rooms. Here’s an insight into how smart home technology can be used in hotels, and why big…
In the world of home automation, we often refer to the “languages” that smart home appliances and devices speak, with two of the most common being Z-Wave and ZigBee. Basically, this “language”, or technology behind each, allows smart home devices to communicate with each other, so here’s a quick rundown of the difference between Z-Wave…
