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recent study conducted by Legrand found that over two-thirds (68.5%) of Brits are likely to purchase a smart home product in the next two years, and almost half (45.6%) would be more likely to purchase a home with smart technology installed, research has revealed. Despite demand increasing – and consumers recognising the value of introducing smart home devices to the home – the research shows that lack of product knowledge is a key barrier to homeowners purchasing technology. Other barriers outlined in the report include installation costs and ongoing subscriptions, to which the majority of respondents (85.4%) said they would prefer a one-off package with no subscriptions. The survey also revealed only 10% would go to an industry professional for information or advice, indicating an opportunity for contractors and electrical installers to become their customers’ smart home advisor.


It will be interesting to watch how demand for smart building tech continues to grow in the coming months -


NEWS 06


20,25 20


10 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update


4, 12-16, PRODUCT NEWS The latest new releases


INSTALLATION NEWS Completed projects by leading suppliers


REGULARS 10


26,30 34 35 COVER STORY


Timeguard on automatic PIR switching INDUSTRY NEWS


Light + Building & ESF Conference PRODUCT FINDER


Your guide to the latest releases BUYER’S GUIDE


The who’s who of the electrical industry


FEATURES 18


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OCTOBER 2022 VOLUME 61 NUMBER 10 24 29 30


COMPANY UPDATE The latest from Univolt


ELECTRIC HEATING Thermosphere on low-carbon alternatives


EV CHARGING Insights from NAPIT


CABLE MANAGEMENT Converting AWG to metric


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and how the electrical industry rises to the challenge. On a similar note, on page 32, ESP’s Katie Plumstead takes a look at exterior security lighting, including increasingly sophisticated security solutions with the benefi t of remote monitoring via smartphone or tablet. Our cover story for this month, meanwhile, provides insights from Timeguard into automatic PIR switching, which the company believes will be more in demand than ever with the rising cost of energy prices. Plus, as always, the usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector.


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