Learning More about Home Automation in Melbourne
Home automation is the use of technology to automatically or remotely control electronic appliances in your home. It describes a home in which almost everything can be accessed and controlled through the Internet of Things (IoT). Fisher Brothers Electrical Contractors offers the best home automation services in Melbourne.
IoTs are devices that would normally not be connected to the internet but are connected to it, for example drapes that automatically open and close either in the morning or evening. Home automation includes these devices being able to trigger one another based on your desired settings.
Most IoTs are designed with sensors to give you information on what is going on around your home. They are designed to detect a variety of things, for example changes in temperature, motion or light.
Connection of IoT devices to the internet is achieved through communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, among others. Through this, you can trigger actuators that allow you to control your light switches, A/Cs, and other motorized valves remotely.
There are three different levels on which home automation operates.
- Monitoring: This involves you remotely observing your devices via an app. For example, checking whether the kids are asleep via a camera.
- Control: Involves the user being able to take remote control of these devices. For example, opening the gate for a visitor with the touch of a button/key.
- Automation: This allows you to set up IoT devices to trigger one another. For example, when your motion sensor detects movement in the backyard at night and it triggers your security light to turn on.
Home Automation Components
Home automation components include the basic things needed for the smooth operation of your home automation system. For example, smart wiring, remote control systems, and internet connectivity.
Remote Control
This can be achieved using a mobile application or a voice assistant.
A Mobile Application allows you to control your IoT devices in actual time from anywhere. You can use it to open or close your garage door from the comfort of your car as you leave or come back home.
The mobile application allows you to not only set schedules but also customize your device settings. Through it, for example, you can customize your A/C to start operating an hour before your return home to avoid coming back to a stuffy house.
Most of the mobile applications have been made to be compatible with your mobile devices and tablets.
Voice Assistants allow you to control your devices using your voice. You can easily change the lighting theme of your house using your voice. Imagine telling your home theatre device to play some motivational hits as you hit your workouts at home.
The three common voice assistants used by IoT devices include:
- Google Assistant: This is the most accurate voice assistant when it comes to understanding and answering your questions correctly. You can get a smart display or speaker for this.
- Alexa: This is an Amazon voice assistant which is built into Echo Dot and Echo Show devices. Most smart home devices from companies such as Vivint and Ring Alarm utilize it.
- Siri: This is Apple’s voice assistant. It is not common with most IoT devices because it is mainly used on iPhones and iPads.
Most manufacturers produce a range of smart devices but only a few will integrate well enough to complete your home automation system.
Fisher Brothers Electrical works with the support of Clipsal by Schneider to give you the best home automation experience in Melbourne. We use our best home automated system supplier’s Clipsal C-Bus system which suits a ranging budget and can be used for a simple or luxurious Home Automation installation.
Our consultant’s Clipsal C-Bus system is a family of home automation products that communicate with each other on a dedicated network. Installation also includes different non-C-Bus components.
Fisher Brother Electrical Contractors further compliments your home automation in Melbourne using Push by Schneider Electric. This is the most affordable and scalable home control system in the market. It allows you to virtually operate any of your IoT devices from your mobile device or tablet.
Through this you can achieve better connectivity, comfort, and control with your home automation.
We have a team of skilled and experienced workers whose main goal is to make your home automation dreams come to life. You can contact us on (03) 9532 0681 or visit our website for more information.
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