A welcome change
11 April, 2017ABB has installed its innovative intercom technology at the Rivage Royale, one of the most recognisable residential buildings in Surfers Paradise. Boasting 176 luxury riverside apartments across 30 floors, the building offers breathtaking views out to the Pacific Ocean.
Clipsal opens new showroom in Canberra
04 April, 2017Clipsal by Schneider Electric has opened a new showroom in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Unlocking the value of automation
04 April, 2017 by Ben Green, Director, Smart SpaceThanks to the proliferation of IoT in recent years, automation today is part and parcel of an electrical contractor's toolkit. Indeed, an electrician's role is so much more than lights, switches and power points.
Home automation just got ridiculous
27 March, 2017In the age of increasing automation around the home, the yet-to-be-commercially-available ThreadRobe is taking things to new heights.
Chamberlain PowerLift MyQ smart home garage door opener
27 January, 2017Chamberlain has introduced a garage door automation solution — PowerLift MyQ. The DIY garage door opener offers users the ability to monitor and control their door using a smart device. Built using the company's encrypted MyQ technology platform, the app connects home owners to their home router, taking advantage of an increase in smart home connectivity.
Gathering momentum
13 December, 2016 by Peter GarrettThe Internet of Things has actually been around for some time. According to folklore, the phrase was coined by Kevin Ashton whille he was working for Procter and Gamble back in 1999. So if the phrase was first used all the way back then, why is it only gaining momentum now?
NERO wireless home automation
01 December, 2016Schneider Electric has partnered with Environexus to distribute NERO — a scalable and wireless home automation solution suitable for retrofitting, allowing consumers to create the ultimate smart home, one switch at a time.
Clipsal by Schneider Electric Iconic switches and sockets
18 October, 2016Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched the Iconic range of switches and sockets. The range incorporates smart home technology into one switch, including multiway dimming, app-enabled devices, smart timers, dimmers, USB chargers and network connection points.
ATEN names Madison Technologies as distributor
02 August, 2016ATEN ANZ, a recently formed subsidiary of ATEN International, has named Madison Technologies as an authorised distributor in Australia.
D-Link mydlink Home app
08 July, 2016D-Link has integrated IFTTT (if this, then that) functionality in the mydlink Home app across a range of devices including WiFi Smart Plugs, motion sensors and the WiFi Siren. Users can create conditional commands, referred to as 'recipes', and link multiple IFTTT products and apps together for a completely customisable home automation solution.
Google Home — the new kid on the block
20 May, 2016Google continues its quest for world domination, demonstrating a new virtual assistant hardware device — Home — which will hit the market later this year. The presentation was delivered by vice president of product management Mario Queiroz at the annual developers conference in Silicon Valley earlier this week.
Clipsal by Schneider Electric Saturn OneTouch switching and dimming controls
27 April, 2016Clipsal by Schneider Electric has updated the Saturn OneTouch range of touch-sensitive controls, which features multiway switching and dimming capability.
Repelec USBsockets wall socket range
31 March, 2016Repelec has released USBsockets, a patented wall socket range that combines an Australian Standard approved dual 240 V power socket with powerful 3.5 A twin USB-powered charging outlets.
Osram Lightify intelligent plug and switch
30 March, 2016The Lightify Switch and Lightify Plug from Osram provide smart home functionality. The switch can be individually configured for use with all Lightify products and the plug enables lights and other devices to be operated via smart control.
9 steps to home automation success
16 March, 2016 by David Gardner, Vice President, Clipsal & Schneider Electric Partner businessIt's common knowledge that the rise in the adoption of automation technologies presents significant opportunities for the electrical industry. What is discussed less often, however, is the role electricians, electrical contractors and integrators play in guiding and educating consumers about their options.
