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Home Automation

Home Automation

 

Back when the video player first appeared the curse of the second remote came upon us. And now, with Sky, surround amplifiers, DVDs as well as your TV you can easily be sharing your sofa with 4 remote controls. 

We can sort that out. 1 remote can be programmed to control all of this kit more reliably and efficiently so you know there is only 1 device to find to do whatever you want.

We can also integrate your home lights, electric blinds and garden fountains if you wish. With one button touch you can turn on your TV, dim the living room, close the curtains and fire up the news. Or, in the bedroom, we can automatically turn off all the rest of the lights in the house, light the bedside lamps, close the blinds and switch on the heated blankets. All from one switch plate.

These controls can be in a familiar TV-remote shape or we can provide integration with touch-screens, control from your iPhone and now your iPad. And if you prefer the retro, "show it all off" look we can put all these controls on a touchscreen on the wall or even onto your light-switches.