Smart Home

Handy tips to help you navigate the world of home automation with confidence.

Talk the talk 

• Home automation: The automatic control and monitoring of household appliances, lighting, heating, and other systems through a centralized system or remotely via smartphones, tablets, or computers.
• Smart home hub: A central hub that can communicate over a range of network protocols (for example wi-fi or Bluetooth) to connect various home automation devices.
• Bluetooth: Allows fixed and mobile devices to exchange data within wireless personal area networks (WPAN). Limited in range from 10 to 30 metres.
• Integration: The process of combining multiple smart home devices, technologies, or platforms to work together seamlessly.
• Voice Control: A feature that allows users to control smart home devices using spoken commands.
• Geo-fencing: A location-based feature used to trigger a pre-programmed function when your phone or tablet enters or leaves a virtual perimeter for a geographical area, such as your smart lights turning on when you pull into the driveway.

Smart security

• Visible security cameras are a proven deterrent to crime. However, you may also wish to consider areas that your cameras can be hidden from plain view, as well.
• Wi-fi-enabled outdoor smart security cameras provide round-the-clock surveillance, monitored via your smart device.
• Each security system may be a little different, so make sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

To ensure seamless connectivity between devices, it's best to call in a tech expert.