Smart Homes…..and all the trimmings!
Last week we met with Pat Kenny on Newstalk FM, to discuss home technology and how it can bring added convenience, comfort and energy saving to any home. We also had a lot of interest from Pat’s listeners about what gadgets and gizmos are available on the market that can be integrated and used in our homes to make all our lives a little easier. Given that Science Week, and Christmas, is just around the corner, I thought it would be a...
A strong network is fundamental to a well connected home
While the network is a vitally important element of a connected home, it can be often overlooked, until connections are interrupted or fall over and you are left completely offline. In an average home today there are many internet-connected devices—smart TVs, streaming products, laptops, iPads, smartphones, gaming consoles, and much more. A secure and stable network is not only important—it’s critical, especially when it comes to...
Security – How robust is yours?
It’s that time of year again, and as the evenings draw in, the leaves start to fall and each day it seems the temperature drops. Farewell to the sandals, hello to the woolly slippers! Now is the time we tend to get winter ready and there are lots of things to think of – am I wardrobe ready? Is the boiler serviced? Is my home secure……? Figures taken from the Garda crime statistics show that in winter, burglaries increase by 25% and...
Building your dream home? Plan for a smart home.
Whether you are building from scratch or renovating an existing home, there are so many things to consider when putting your plan together. To begin with, it is critical to choose the right architect to deliver a really good design that matches your vision. Then you have to make sure that your perfect design delivers functional living spaces in an eco-friendly and economical way. Choices include – what materials to use in your...
Home Automation – Leave it to the professionals
Despite advances in the home technology system setup, most home automation systems work best when designed and installed by a trained professional. As home automation systems become the mainstream when renovating and building your new home, you will find many do-it-yourself systems hitting the market, consumers are faced with the decision on whether to tackle the setup of a home automation system themselves or to hire a professional...
Checking in on things from the poolside?
Holiday season is upon us and we all long to feel the sun on our back, to kick back on a lounger by the pool and relax. Emptying our minds of daily work and life routines, with a cool drink in one hand and some good reading material in the other – we have arrived! While on holidays we do not want to be concerned about whether we locked the front door before we left or weather we unplugged the iron! Smart home technology gives us the...
