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The world’s leading IoT platform The Timeguard development team chose the proven Tuya Smart IoT (Internet of Things) platform for control of its Wi-Fi Accessories range of Wi- Fi controlled devices. Tuya works with Alexa and Google Assistant and enables consumers to control all of their smart home devices from a single free app, as well as any of the other 90,000 compatible products from other manufacturers. It’s pretty much become the de-facto standard for Wi-Fi. Of course, not all Tuya-compatible devices are equal! It all depends what
functionality manufacturers decide to build in to their devices and what levels of sophistication they choose to offer users. While the processes for tailoring the Tuya app and getting devices approved is quite robust, a quick Internet search of reviews will tell you that some manufacturer’s devices have confused and disappointed end users. It stands to reason that branded quality will have growing value. With Timeguard, you know for sure that genuine Tuya chips have been used, and that good support (from online videos to real people are at the end of the phone line) is provided. Wi-Fi is of course ideal for most home control applications because it
connects to an existing network hub or router, which means that a PC doesn’t have to be left on to access a remote device like a camera or switches.
The Timeguard Wi-Fi Accessories range As ever, the Timeguard approach has been to look at the market, see what devices are available, and then apply lateral thinking to make them do more, and do it better. The Timeguard Wi-Fi Accessories range includes the following products.
Twin socket: These 13A (3kW) sockets for professional installation also provided a handy USB port. Daily and weekly timing programmes and countdown timing are offered via the app, with each socket under individual control.
10A in-Line connector: The in-line adaptor enables installers to bring Wi-Fi functionality to pretty much any device or appliance and is a welcome products in the range where you want to automate an existing light fitting? Just wire this in and pop it through the ceiling aperture or in-line with the power cord of an appliance.
Indoor camera: Highly-specified with high-resolution two-way audio, night vision, detection masking, and complete with a USB power supply adaptor, these cameras will get the job done. The choice of SD storage or easy upload to subscription-based cloud storage.
Doorbell with chime:Wait for someone to press the bell or be notified as they approach the built-in PIR detector. Everything you need to get set up is supplied including a plug in Wi-Fi door chime. You’d be surprised how many Wi-Fi doorbells come without a chime! Multiple chimes can be connected, and they plug in to any 13A socket. The doorbell has reliable, Panasonic-branded batteries and is easily recharged via its USB cable when needed (a single charge should last for several months.
Plug In timer adapter: Small but mighty, these 13a (3kW) adaptors offer daily or weekly programming as well as countdown timing and overload protection. Furthermore, ‘Power Monitoring’ lets users see at a glance how much power a connected device is using. These are timers you can trust.
3-way trailing socket with 2 USB:
Pretty much all you need in a single device! Users can time and control each socket individually and the USB chargers. Manual over-ride is built in.
Bayonet lamp holder adapter: At last a lamp holder adaptor that will hold a standard BC/B22 bayonet lamp. Naturally daily/weekly and countdown timing are also provided by Timeguard.
So there you are: everything wholesalers’ trade
customers need to supply smart home control that they and their customers can trust.
For more information, visit
www.timeguard.com
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