www.io-homecontrol.com io-homecontrol - 11/2009 - BC2-EN / illustrations Orlando Hoetzel Discover the home automation difference
Roof window Natural ventilation Light io-homecontrol is wireless, two-way, secure and shared by home specialists Assa Abloy, Ciat, Honeywell, Hörmann, Niko, Renson, Somfy, Velux, WindowMaster, and others. In a word... Roller shutter Cooling system Awning Temperature control thermostat Radiant floor Gateway Heating system Alarm central unit Alarm Garage door Heat pump Those major brands all use io-homecontrol in their products. The result: products work together, talk with each other and with users. Gate io-homecontrol opens the way to a different kind of home automation Interoperable With real-time feedback Easy and affordable Interoperable: products from different manufacturers work together in a consistent way. io-homecontrol + Home control: one io-homecontrol point is all you need to run every automatic component in your home.
Every io-homecontrol component in a home talks the same language. A single remote control is enough to open, close, lock, turn on, turn off, heat, ventilate, and more. You do what you want, where you want in your home, even when you are away. You create and set in motion scenarios which adapt to your lifestyle. interoperable Easy to install and use in any kind of new or existing home. Every new product installed joins the group of those already in your home. It automatically works with the remote control you already have. In the morning When the family gets up, roller shutters open, bathrooms and any other rooms you want are toasty, bedrooms air out for a few minutes. During the day Depending on the time of day, roller shutters close automatically to block out harsh sunlight, and roof windows in shadow open a crack to air out rooms. In the evening On coming home, the front gate and garage door open, the alarm is turned off, the entryway door unlocks, lights and the heating come on.
io-homecontrol uses a two-way radio protocol for communications at frequencies between 868 MHz and 870 MHz. The protocol is in compliance with European norm EN 300-220 for low-power radio applications. Each user command is always checked and confirmed by an audible or visual signal. No one can hack into your home, because information between io-homecontrol components is authenticated and secured, thanks to 128-bit key encryption. with instant feedback Anytime, you can check the status of your home or of a component (open/closed, on/off). No risk of radio interference, because the system has a listen-before-talk feature; if a frequency channel setting is blocked, the system hops to the next closest clear channel. On holidays or weekends io-homecontrol lets you simulate a presence in your home: roller shutters go up and down; lights go on and off. At the same time, the heating is on low, and the alarm is set. House doors, gates, garage doors, windows and anything else you want are closed. At night The heating is on low (and set to come back up in the morning), the alarm is set, the lights in each room are off, roller shutters are closed, and the front door is locked. You know everything is safe, because the little green light on your remote control display is fl ashing OK. You are ready for a peaceful night s sleep.
Add components one at a time, according to your needs: modify, combine, finish and improve your home as you go. No need to install a central control cabinet or plan on a wiring scheme; all you need is electricity for components. easy and affordable Any io-homecontrol component is quick and easy to install at no added cost. Combining io-homecontrol compatible products (windows, doors, locks, HVAC, etc.) substantially improves the energy efficiency of your home. Easy to improve, simple to install, without added cost or major works. With products known for their quality and reliability, io-homecontrol technology reduces the need for maintenance and service. In the winter Roller shutters go up to let the sun s rays naturally heat your home. At nightfall, the shutters go down to keep the heat in. You can save up to 10 percent on your heating bill. In the summer Roller shutters, facing the sun, go down but stay open a crack to let in the light. That way, you can keep your home as much as 9 C cooler, and reduce air-conditioning up to 28 percent. In the evening, roll up the shutters and open wide the windows to let in the cool of the night and ventilate your home. Air-conditioning and cooling systems can come on later.
The innovation in io-homecontrol reflects the ambitions of an open group of industrial firms, known for their expertise in home and building components. io-homecontrol, the home automation difference, imagined by specialists in the homebuilding business Through blending their knowledge and understanding, they offer you economical, reliable, simple and efficient solutions, which breathe new life into home control across a continuously growing range of compatible products. Each product, which has the io-homecontrol label, will lead you to discover new vistas of comfort, energy savings and security. ASSA ABLOY Global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. The group has annual sales of over EUR 3 billion. www.assaabloy.com As France s leading manufacturer in the fi eld of heating by heat pumps, refrigeration, air handling and heat exchange, CIAT is a major player in Europe s HVAC market. The company draws its strength from its capacity for innovation, its nine production sites located throughout the world (5 of which are based in France) and a presence in over 70 countries. A substantial industrial group, the CIAT group designs and markets expert solutions for buildings in the residential, service sector, healthcare and industrial sectors. The development of the CIAT group subscribes to optimising the use of energy, improving air quality and improving the comfort of atmospheres inside buildings. www.ciat.com HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL is a $36 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Honeywell products and services are used in more than 100 million homes and buildings worldwide. www.honeywell.com HÖRMANN is the only manufacturer worldwide that offers you doors, operators and loading technology from one source. We manufacture in highly-specialised factories using the latest production technologies. The integrated network of sales and service companies throughout Europe, and activities in the USA and China, make Hörmann your international partner for fi rst-class building products for domestic and industrial construction in a Quality without Compromise. www.hoermann.com NIKO NV, member of Niko Group designs and produces advanced solutions for electrical switching material, lighting control, home automation systems, intercom systems and videophones. All over the world, both individuals and professional customers choose for Niko s quality solutions because of their ease of installation, ease of use and their design. Niko commercializes its solutions all over Europe from offices in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Spain, but also via distributors throughout the world. The company was founded in 1919 and currently employs over 550 people. www.niko.be RENSON is a European trendsetter in ventilation and solar shading. Grounded in 1909, Renson develops and produces solutions aiming at a healthy and comfortable indoor climate with low energy consumption. www.renson.be SOMFY is the designer and world leader in Home Motion. Home Motion involves powering and moving house openings using Somfy motors, control units and automatic systems. By activating roller shutters, indoor blinds and awnings, gates and garage doors, Somfy makes users lives easier, offering them greater comfort, security and energy savings, and generating a new harmony in the home. www.somfy.com The VELUX Group creates better living environments with daylight and fresh air through the roof. The VELUX product programme contains a wide range of roof windows and skylights, along with solutions for fl at roofs. In addition, the VELUX Group offers many types of decoration and sun screening, roller shutters, installation products, products for remote control and thermal solar panels for installation in roofs. www.velux.com WINDOWMASTER Europe s leading supplier of solutions for controlled natural ventilation, with systems operating in more than 300 buildings in Europe. Additional solutions and products for smoke/heat exhaust with natural ventilation are provided to ensure safety in thousands of buildings across Europe. www.windowmaster.com Partners