Security – we all like to have peace of mind…
With the onset of the dark winter evenings we will all, once again, see the incidence of burglary and crime increase. Figures taken from the Garda crime statistics show that in winter, burglaries increase by 25% and that over 40% of burglaries in winter occur between 5pm and 11pm, when few of us may not yet be home from work. In designing our homes, and businesses, we want to have a property that we can secure, alarm and walk away...
Distributing Sky HD and HD devices via a HD Matrix
Written on 1st September, 2015 TV distribution is changing, over the years there have been a few options available, for example, using RF distribution and using a ‘Sky Eye’ to control your Sky box, all done pretty easily and cheaply albeit in standard definition. However with the latest Sky HD box, the manufacturer has chosen to remove the RF2 “out” connection which used to accommodate this type of simplistic system. The...
Future Proofing Your Home
As new housing starts to gear up, builders and buyers should be thinking about features that are in high-demand for this new generation of homes. With home automation topping most lists of the features that buyers are demanding, we thought you might be interested in a few hints and tips to ensure that your home has the right wiring and technology infrastructure to support your future smart home needs. Whether you’re building a new...
Home Cinema Ideas
Written on 4th June, 2015 Have you ever been given the task to select a movie on Netflix for the family or friends to watch? This can be a tricky task to say the least! The responsibility of picking a movie that’s right for the mood or for the specific group of people watching is not to be taken lightly. The wrong movie can easily kill the vibe of an otherwise enjoyable evening. The films we choose to watch are important, but the way...
The Swiss Job!
Written on 22nd May 2015 In late 2014 TechFit were asked by a Dublin architect to put together a specification for a new house build in Geneva, Switzerland. The house was 1 of 10 on an exclusive development on the shores of Lake Geneva. The client had very specific ideas on the home AV side of things. The wish-list included a full Lutron lighting system throughout the house, a 7.1 cinema room in the basement with stadium seating for...
