Automating the home
What is home automation?
Home automation enables a chain of actions to take place from a single event.
Let’s say someone walks up to your front door, it triggers your doorbell camera’s motion detector. With home automation set up, the doorbell camera can record the visitor and switch on the porch and hallway lights simultaneously, making it safer for both parties or even to give the impression that you’re home when you’re not.
In short, home automation involves controlling devices within the home, remotely and automatically for added convenience.
The benefits of home automation
- Improved security
One of the biggest benefits of home automation is improved security. With home automation set up, users can see exactly who is approaching the home – whether at home or away. Rest assured you’ll be notified immediately every time, so preventative action can always be taken as soon as possible.
- Round the clock control from a single interface
By utilising purpose built apps, users can manage and control their security systems faster and more efficiently; putting them in control of their security, safety, and comfort, in and outside of the home.
- Energy savings and remote control of home appliances
Smart plugs enable users to save and monitor energy at home with remote access to power devices on and off – with home automation, you can schedule certain devices in the home to activate and switch off at certain times to save energy.
- Remote control of home appliances
Along with energy saving, home automation allows for remote control of home appliances. Check to see if the lights have been left on by accident or find out who is at your front door with instant video verification.
- Looking to the future
Home automation is here to stay. There’s a huge amount of customer interest for IoT devices and smart home technology; that means tech companies and innovators (like us!) are constantly evolving their offerings to meet demand, which in turn means bigger and better smart home technology is continually being released. To stay relevant in this growing market, getting to grips with home automation now will set you up nicely for the future.
Getting started with an integrated smart security and home automation solution
We offer a range of products for just about every room, inside and outside, that work well for smart security and home automation purposes.
Let’s take a look.
Controlling the smart home solution
HomeControl2.0
HomeControl2.0 is the platform that brings security, automation and video together and powers the integration. It is our highly advanced and simple-to-use smart device application that makes managing and controlling our smart home systems faster and more efficient; putting users in control of their security, safety and comfort, from anywhere. It can be connected to any existing or new Pyronix system that offers app control and connects via our PyronixCloud platform.
Android Tablet with HomeControlHUB
Our AndroidTablet offers a seamless interface for our HomeControlHUB app when connected to the same wireless network as the Enforcer V11 wireless control panel. Mounted or mobile, the AndroidTablet allows you to control your security settings and action keypad functions, view your camera system, control home automation devices, as well as the ability to surf the web and download apps. The interface smoothly combines with the Enforcer V11 system, and any of its installed cameras, to control security, video and automation.
Smart Home Products
DoorbellCam
The HomeControl DoorbellCam is our Wi-Fi doorbell camera, which can operate as a standalone device or with the alarm system. It offers main-entrance protection and two-way communication, so users can monitor, see and speak with visitors straight from the HomeControl2.0 app.
BatteryCam
Add video surveillance, anywhere with the BatteryCam. Its wireless design allows it to be placed wherever it’s required – indoor or outdoor. With 130-degree wide-angle view, motion detection, real-time notifications and push-to-talk functions, users are always connected to home.
SmartPlug
HomeControl2.0 is compatible with our SmartPlug. The SmartPlug enables on/off control of devices within the home, along with the ability to create scenes and automations to match user preferences. It can also be linked with other security devices to switch lamps on and other functions as they are triggered to match user preferences.
LightCamera
The LightCamera is an easy upsell on properties with existing outdoor lighting. It can be fitted as a standalone solution, or integrated within the Enforcer V11 system to not only illuminate the property and put intruders in the spotlight, but also provide active defence capabilities alongside voice push notifications, video verification and more. It is fitted with a 270 degree PIR sensor and provides every property with constant omnidirectional protection, whilst its 1080p Full-HD video provides clear and crisp images day and night, giving users the visual confirmation they need to take action. (Available on ProControl+. Coming soon to HomeControl2.0)
Smart Security
Enforcer V11
The Enforcer V11 is our all-in-one two-way wireless Grade 2 control panel, ideal for any residential or small-commercial use. It’s our most advanced system released to date and delivers real added value with every installation; security, automation and video that can be tailored, controlled, scheduled and delivered for any user preferences.
The system provides complete installation flexibility, with wireless and hybrid capability to provide a solution that works for your customers. Meanwhile, Wi-Fi built onboard enables quick connection to the customers’ existing router, while app-connectivity enables them to control and manage the system from one simple-to-use interface.
The XDL12TT-WE is our two-way wireless outdoor detector (IP55 rating), which is easy, flexible and non-invasive to install; there’s no need to dig up the garden or drill through walls for wiring or to set-up! The real genius of this product is that it can be adapted to suit coverage. Each lens can be restricted with inserts to adapt coverage area. For example, if the property is close to a main road or path with footfall, it can be adapted to reduce any false alarms.
MCEXTERNAL-WE
The MCEXTERNAL-WE is an outdoor magnetic contact, designed to secure properties by protecting gates, outbuildings and sheds. The IP66 rated device covers gaps up to 70mm and as soon as a gate is opened, the user is made aware via push notifications on our apps. What’s more, it can be linked to cameras for video verification, allowing you to create additional layers of protection to your security offering, with the user notified and able to then see what’s happening and take proactive action.
NANO/SHOCK-WE
The NANO/SHOCK-WE is Grade 2 accelerometer device with excellent wireless range and 2 years battery life. It’s been designed to fit inside uPVC frames to detect the opening of doors and windows. With superfast, wireless installation and calibration features such as auto-orientation and pin-hole sensitivity setup with LED indication, the NANO/SHOCK-WE is a fantastic addition to your home automation set-up.
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