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FAQs Q: What is Home Automation/ Smart wiring/ Integration?
A: For some it may be something as simple as running some extra cables to future proof there home or automatic and scene control of a few lights. For others, home security may be the main application where this can be connected to lighting etc so upon arming the alarm this would turn off lights etc and include smoke detection units linked to turn on egress lighting as required. Others may choose to install Audio/ Hi Def video to multiple rooms with cover art for there music and
Q: Can I have one remote that controls all my TV and stereo etc?
A: Yes we can install an easy to use remote that will bring up an onscreen displays either on a local TV and on the remote itself to control your entire home including lighting, alarm, itunes “with cover art” and your collection of
Q:. Can I change my mind and include some options at a later date. Or make changes to the system? A: YES a smart wired home is flexible so you can include options later, linking systems together provided the cabling has been done correctly. There are also many retrofit type units wired and wireless that can cater for these scenarios to, so generally we can find a way. With a smart wired home you can at any stage make changes to the way the home is set up with programming changes to it if required as your needs change i.e you may later decide to link to the alarm or have a master off button at the bedside or change some lighting scene levels.
Q: What is Energy Management?
A: "Energy management" is a term that has a number of meanings, but is mainly relates to saving energy in businesses and homes. This can be done by having a smart wired house and use of occupancy sensors, timers and the likes added to the lighting, dimmed lights throughout to a lower level (in most cases no actual notice of actual light change) and this also increses lamp life. Also moving to the transfer of energy in the commercial sector where the cold side of the building could be heated by a ducted system from the warm side and as the sun moves through the day this changes to suit, also closing of louvers, blinds and the likes. There are many forms of energy management for further information on this. See also http://www.schneider-electric.co.nz/sites/new-zealand/en/solutions/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency.page
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