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Home Automation and Security

As our smartphones get smaller and our appetite for electronic solutions grows, we are also demanding more from it in our homes. In this edition we take a look at some of the products that can improve the security, accessibility or comfort of our homes.

May 2014

Affordable Wireless Automation for Roller Blinds

Ideal for retro-fitting an existing home or office, or keeping automation costs down on a new-build, Q-motion wireless automated rollershades cost much less than you might think.

Interlock’s New Elevation Window Control System

Interlock’s New Elevation Window Control System

Martyn, a new home owner, was looking for a solution to manage the opening of the hard-to-reach windows of his new beautiful beach house in Ohope. 

Electronic Tapware Solutions

Electronic Tapware Solutions

The Foreno Hands Free Mixer has been designed to provide a fully automated and touch-free operation for both residential and commercial fitouts.

Automated Cavity Sliders for the Home

Automated Cavity Sliders for the Home

With a successful track record manufacturing automated cavity sliders for the commercial sector, CS For Doors has turned its focus to the residential market to provide reliable, serviceable pocket door automation for the home.

Fully Motorised Blind Systems for Outdoor Rooms

Fully Motorised Blind Systems for Outdoor Rooms

Louvretec's Outdoor Room, created with a Louvretec Opening Roof and using the Outdoor Blind system, provides electronic solutions that not only improve the comfort of a home, but are aesthetically pleasing and add value.  

Fireplace Control from Anywhere, Anytime

Fireplace Control from Anywhere, Anytime

We live in an age where technology can respond to virtually to almost any need, from providing a tool for instantaneous connectivity with other people to remotely switching on our fireplaces.

Automated Home Heating Solutions from Leap

Automated Home Heating Solutions from Leap

Leap’s customised heating systems come complete with automated controllers that can be easily programmed to a homeowner’s requirements.

The Evolution of Home Security

The Evolution of Home Security

The evolution of home security has seen the move from aluminium grille screen doors that visually deter unwanted intruders, to virtually translucent screens with exceptional security qualities.  

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