MOTOR BLINDS IN PORT STEPHENS
Smart Home Automation Systems
In addition to carrying an extensive range of blinds, shutters and awnings from Luxaflex®, our window fashion experts at Simply Smarter Blinds are fully qualified to install smart home automation systems, including remote control, sensor and smartphone options.
We can tailor an automation package to meet your exact needs and budget, whether you want the convenience of motorised blinds, automated awnings or other features. The cordless operation of our motorised systems also makes them a great choice for homes with children and pets, reducing the risk of injury from cords and chains.
Speak to our team on 0408 680 835 today about our full range of automation solutions available throughout Hawks Nest, Medowie, Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point, North Arm Cove, Corlette and surrounding areas of Port Stephens.
What are the benefits of Home Automation?
Luxaflex motorised window coverings can be integrated into many different home automation systems, both wireless and hardwired, giving you the ultimate smart home experience.
Home-automation systems control devices automatically by switching on/off and adjusting settings at pre-set times or in response to environmental changes, e.g. the external temperature reaches a certain point, which triggers air-conditioner to switch on and blinds to come down in the house.
The benefits of home automation include:
- Reduced energy consumption: Control heating, cooling and lighting through window coverings, thermostats, air-conditioners, fans and lights. Home automation allows each device to work individually or together based on user preferences or external conditions.
- Convenience: Automatically carry out routine tasks that would be performed daily, whereby at the press of a single button when leaving the house - the lights will switch off, blinds come down and the security system is activated.
- Comfort: Set the perfect ambience for the theatre room by a single button press, lights will dim, blinds come down, the air conditioner will turn on to your preferred temperature and your projector and AV system switch on.
- Security: Configure the home automation system to give the illusion someone is home by having your lights turn on/off as well as having your blinds open and close while on holidays.
Which Solution is right for me?
Luxaflex Window Fashions has a wide range of internal and external products that can be controlled from a central hub, offering a low-cost home automation solution for window coverings that allows smartphones and tablets to operate, set scenes and schedules, and even operate remotely when you are away from home.
Integrating into 3rd party home-automation systems is also possible via various connection methods, including wireless ZigBee, Dry Contact (Open, Common, Close), RS-232 Serial and 4 core power cabling (2x active, natural & earth). These methods may require additional relays, modules or interfaces to allow integration into the home-automation system.
A wide range of automation systems are available, which are traditionally broken up into two categories:
- Wireless systems: Designed for installation into existing houses without hardwired systems. Wireless technology eliminates the need to run cables behind walls which allows for easy installation and setup. ‘Do-it-yourself’ solutions are becoming increasingly popular with examples including Google Home, Control4 and IFTTT (If This, Then That).
- Hardwired systems: Typically seen in new home builds, hardwired systems require each switch, sensor or device to be centralised to one location through wiring. These wired systems are extremely reliable as each device is hardwired, eliminating communication and interference issues. Due to the increased complexity of installation, it is advised that a professional design and install hardwired systems. Examples of hardwired home automation systems include C-Bus® and Dynalite®.
