Welcome Home automation presentation agenda. History of home automation & growth Cabling and networks Lighting control Energy management & heating Security Entertainment Complete integration Assisted Living Regulation
History of Home Automation 1966 Westinghouse created the first automated home 1980 s X10 and IR systems available 1990 s Integration of RF two way wireless systems 2000 s Z-wave, Zigbee and other dedicated protocols
The future is now! THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOME Massive growth in Smart phones, ipad's etc People are accustomed to technology- cars auto detect rain, security etc. 73% of people said that not having TV and internet is the worst possible thing that could happen in the home above home flooding SOURCE: CEDIA 2013
Cabling infrastructure considerations Cable Infrastructure for new Builds Communications Security Lighting Entertainment Incoming services- sky, cable TV, Eircom, broadband etc Advantages Makes integration and introduction of technology to a home easy Aesthetics improved- no clutter in rooms or wall acne Can expand and upgrade over time
Networks Wired & Wireless Most devices in home now wireless Less of demand for wired networks but still important Considerations for Wi-Fi The Build structure of the home Faraday Cage Congestion- many devices on network The increase in Zigbee and Z-wave devices Open sources with many compatible devices Does not congest Wi-Fi Network
Lighting control New Homes- Din/Bus rail solutions Existing Homes- Wireless Zigbee devices Advantages Energy Savings Dimming Scenes- a sense of luxury and convenience Complete house control and commercial solutions Integration- heating, curtains and blinds Security- holiday mode LED Lighting Lighting Design Full lighting plans for new homes Sensible Solutions
Energy Management Studies suggest 20% of all electricity produced is used for lighting but 50% is wasted by inefficient lighting sources or careless consumers Source: Energy Conservation Enhancement With a managed control system a typical 3- bedroom home, over 385 Kgs of CO2 emissions could be eliminated each year. That is the equivalent to not driving your car for a month.
Heating Control Energy Management Adjust heating automatically to respond to the outside temperature, season or time of day. Personalised Control Set a heating and cooling schedule personalized to your lifestyle that can be activated by a single touch. Remote Management Control the temperature remotely from whether you're in the next room or another country Adaptive Control- responds to your own usage patterns
Security Receive email alerts based on security-related actions Use IP cameras to keep an eye on your home, no matter where you are Lock the whole house in one touch Access your security features from your mobile phone or tablet Program your lights to mimic your usual patterns to appear as if you re home, even when you re not
Audio visual distribution HD Distribution- HDBaseT, 4K, 3D Centralised Entertainment Instant Access- Streaming Media Spotify Netflix Apple TV Demand for instant entertainment
HD-baseT video distribution
Distributed audio Wired and Wireless Options Sonos Nuvo/Russound Take Control of your music Internet Radio Streaming Audio Spotify integration Shared Libraries Party Mode
Communication and entertainment Home Cinema Surround Sound Full integration, options available Smart TVs- Internet YouTube Skype Motion control
Complete home control Home Automation Remote Access Uniform Control- Remotes, Touchscreen, Smart Devices Flexible Solutions Programming Control Reductions in overall cost
Commercial Projects Boardroom Solutions Networks Energy Management Curtain and Blinds control Security Access
Assisted Living Enabling independence for people with disabilities Interfaces need to be simplified Two way feedback for people with cognitive issues Monitoring integration Alerts and alarms Access management
Regulation Certified Associations- Cedia or Info-Comm Qualified- Networks, AV, Lighting Systems etc Customer Support and Maintenance Meet all regulations Quality Installations and Peace of Mind
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