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The Smart Home market is a growing industry which can provide users with convince, comfort and safety. During the last decade the Smart Home market has grown exponentially in Australia, with an expected annual growth rate of 14.5%, reaching a market volume of US$2,245m by 2024 (Statista 2020). With this growth in mind, let’s look at how a smart home automation can provide great opportunities for installers and retailers in 2020 and beyond.
Read more: The Main Reasons to Invest in Home Automation Technology in 2020 and beyond
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Over the last few years people have shifted from “tap” to the convenience of voice control, with voice assistants rapidly growing in popularity in the market. In a recent Microsoft study, 72% of respondents reported using voice-activated search. In addition, a Gartner study predicted that 30% of all browsing sessions will include voice search by 2020, so how can we adapt to this growing trend?
Well, clearly voice assistants are already a popular feature for smart home automation devices but often users end up with multiple apps and multiple voice assistance connected to one smart home hub, this creates a confusing solution for users. Recently, Vera has announced that they have been working to fix this problem and released an exciting new platform: Ezlo VOI.
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Vera has created a new look for the Vera app dashboard, and it comes with several improvements to the overall experience that makes using Vera easier than ever.
This feature is now available on UI7. Here’s a quick overview of the key benefits.
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For over 12 years, Digital Home Systems has been pioneering in the world of Z-Wave Home Automation and we are proud and excited to announce that we are bringing in an exciting new platform for all to enjoy!
Read more: Digital Home Systems Partners with KNX and ComfortClick
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CoolAutomation has partnered with ActronAir, the manufacturer of premium, award winning, and Australian made air conditioning systems, to provide native compatibility for CooLinkBridge with a variety of ActronAir zone control air conditioning systems.
Read more: CoolAutomation and ActronAir Partner for simplified HVAC Automation
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Not since the long awaited final season of Game of Thrones has there been this much hype and anticipation surrounding a news release! Vera and Google have been working on this integration for over a year and we are extremely pleased to announce that all Vera gateways now natively integrate with Google Home!
Read more: Home Sweet Google Home! Vera's Native Integration with Google Assistant
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Vera's range of Smart Home controllers and cameras provide reliable and afforable Smart Home solutions for all users.
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Smart irrigation is not only convenient and cost-effective, but it’s also simply the right thing to do.
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One of the biggest consumers of energy in your home is your heating and cooling system. Including your climate control system into your Smart Home can save you quite a bit of money, help reduce your carbon footprint and also increase your comfort. It is easier than you think!
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Vera smart home gateways, like Vera Edge or Vera Plus are awesome yet affordable hubs which can transform your home into a true smart home. Using Z-Wave wireless technology makes it easier to start at a low budget and solve a few day-to-day problems and then expand to other areas of smart home automation at your wish.
Read more: REACTOR on Vera smart home gateways – An easy way to create automation
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Do you think voice activated lights or home appliances can only be found in James Bond or Sci Fi films? Not anymore with Amazon Echo and Z-Wave technologies!
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The QUBINO range of Z-Wave Smart Home devices are made by professionals, for professionals. They are designed for a quick and easy installation process that allows for increased comfort, safety and energy efficiency.
Read more: Digital Home Systems Introduces QUBINO Z-Wave Smart Home Devices
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Integrate is Australia’s premier annual AV and Integration trade show. Celebrating it's the tenth anniversary, this three-day event is a hub of activity for local and global brands to showcase solutions and products to AV technicians and corporate end users, meet with buyers, integrators and distributors, and celebrate the latest industry developments.
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The CoolMasterNet HVAC Interface and CoolLinkHub are now available. These state-of-the-art universal communication bridges allow you to integrate multiple HVAC systems (even from different manufacturers) with your Fibaro Home Center 2 home automation controller.
Read more: CoolMasterNet HVAC Interface and CoolLinkHub are Now Available
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We are excited to announce that our Director, Mr Jerzy Zywicki, will be presenting a Z-Wave information session at this year’s Integrate Expo on the 24th of August. He will cover the basics of Z-Wave and help you develop a better understanding of what it is capable of. You can read more about Integrate Speaker Series and book a seat on the Integrate Expo website.
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In a recent interview with SMAhome our Director, Jerzy Zywicki, discussed Z-Wave, the current smart home market and the latest developments for the Australian zConnect brand. For further insight into the current state of home automation in Australia read the article from SMAhome here.
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Silicon Labs have completed their acquisition of Sigma Designs Z-Wave business on April 18, 2018, including a team of approximately 100 employees. The acquisition means that Silicon Labs now comprise all short range IoT connectivity options including Zigbee and Bluetooth devices.
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Security devices like cameras and motion sensors are the key driving force behind smart home automation adoption according to many buyers at the 2018 SMAhome Expo, many of whom expressed an interest in being able to monitor their home while they are away. Manufacturers have kept a keen ear to market demandsand are constantly innovating to expand the capabilities of the smart home while also ensuring that it is easy to use and affordable.
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We are excited to announce that the Vera Plus is now available from Digital Home Systems Pty Ltd.
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Interested in becoming a Z-Wave Alliance member?
Now is the time!
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We are excited to announce that Vera gateways are now compatible with Amazon Alexa!
