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Building Automation – Creating Smarter Homes for Smart Consumers By Asad Zaidi, channel marketing manager – Smart Space, Schneider Electric
An automated home brings together many control aspects including security, lighting, temperature, audio and video entertainment systems, blinds and curtains, sprinklers etc. You can enter your home and find the temperature perfectly set for your arrival, or have the lights go up as the sun goes down, or even unlock your front door with a smartphone; the possibilities are endless. There are different types of systems in the market capable of automating a stand-alone devices like cameras or heating etc., but a fully integrated system can incorporate all of these disparate systems and combine them into one single point of control or an application. All of these connected elements work together to make the home more energy efficient, more convenient and safer for the homeowner.
Home is where the smart is
In a home, different systems like lighting, heating and cooling can be automated to improve conservation, convenience and safety. Households benefit further if these home automation systems provide users with information on their energy consumption trends. Home automation systems such as Schneider Electric’s Clipsal C-Bus Home Automation System gives homeowners an insight on their energy use by centralising control of key home devices and services, collecting data on usage and consumption at the same time. Furthermore, the Clipsal C-Bus from Schneider
Electric brings this centralisation to an even higher level. Heating, lighting, entertainment and security features such as alarms and locks converge into one integrated solution. As a security solution, it can provide peace of mind and protection for your loved ones whether you are there with them or away. Whether you are throwing a dinner party for your friends or enjoying a quiet night in with your family, Clipsal C-Bus simplifies your life by integrating all your devices into one single controller, allowing you to relax and enjoy your home. Using a mobile device, a touch screen or a simple push of a button, you can secure the home and create an ambiance perfect for the moment.
www.architectsdatafile.co.uk We are looking to drive the change in what
homes can do for their owners. Together with architects, engineers, electricians and other partners, we are bringing connectivity to homes through solutions like Clipsal C-Bus, KNX and different other platforms. These technologies connect a wide variety of devices, allowing home owners to control everything from lighting and temperature to audio and video systems.
Increased comfort, lower bills
By integrating energy management with other home control functions, the C-Bus and KNX home control systems go beyond automation. They turn homes into smarter living spaces. They let us monitor and manage our homes to maximise energy efficiency and lower energy bills, either wirelessly in the home or remotely from work, during leisure and even further afield. This combination of mobile devices and remotely operated technology has given us this freedom and it’s transforming how we live. C-Bus Wiser lets you program, monitor and
operate your home’s heating and air conditioning, lighting, appliances, electronics and security
systems while home or away and adjust them according to what you want to pay each month. Without sacrificing convenience or comfort, you can make smart decisions and choices that can achieve savings of up to 30 per cent on your home’s annual energy costs. There’s both a growing need and desire for
people to be more energy efficient than ever before. Stories regarding global warming and rising energy costs are always in the headlines, and home- owners are increasingly worried about keeping their utility bills in check. However, people looking at installing a smart home system also want an element of style and flexibility, so a connected system that can be updated and added to over time is very much in line with people’s habits and needs. Energy efficiency is all about controlling your habits more readily and looking for ways to lower your carbon footprint, but there doesn’t have to be a compromise with style and aesthetics. There’s a very clear drive towards this when so much of our lives are already integrated with technology – and people are looking for this to be extended into their homes.
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