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Carlo Gavazzi smart-house home automation system provides a cost effective solution for automating any home

At the Home Technology Event, Carlo Gavazzi UK will be showcasing its new new 7 inch panel colour touch screen addition to the smart-house range. The touch screen displays can be positioned around the home and can be customised to suit each home owner’s requirements. Every aspect of the smart-house system can be controlled from one or more screens. The touch screen features colour touch screen technology and is based on the windows CE 6.0 p... [more]

Legrand to showcase Arteor wiring device and home automation range at CEDIA Home Technology Event

In the year since its launch Arteor has proved extremely popular with system integrators, interior designers, and specifiers, and has been used in a large number of installations – including the Prince of Wales’s Natural House, which was the focal point of this year’s Ideal Homes Show. At this month’s CEDIA Home Technology Event (June 28th – 30th at Excel London), Legrand will be showcasing its Arteor wiring device and home automation range; i... [more]

Optex energy-saving detectors manage power in Mayfair's Grosvenor House guest rooms

Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel in Mayfair, London, is a historic building and has been frequented by royalty, celebrities and business leaders since its opening in 1929. Optex Europe has been selected to provide energy-saving detectors in all of the guest rooms of the prestigious Grosvenor House. The planned power management system, specified and installed by Guestkey, will comprise some 500 MX40QZ and 500 FX-360 devices from Optex Europ... [more]

Carlo Gavazzi's BSQ-PIR360 ceiling mounted detector has a 360 degree detection angle for smart-house room occupancy

Carlo Gavazzi supports its extensive smart-house range with resources including installation guidance, and training courses providing hands on experience for electrical installers. Carlo Gavazzi has now added a new PIR with a full 360 degrees of cover to its smart-house range of building automation products. Just like other smart-house products the new device is powered by the smart-house 2 wire bus and is very easy to configure and commission... [more]

Practical tips to save money and energy this winter

The ECA offers householders practical steps to saving money and energy this winter with their Energy Saving Guide. These ideas, when combined, can save households £400 a year. Follow the ECA’s four simple-steps to save £400: 1. Install energy saving light bulbs – These are cheap and easy to install and can save up to £100 a year. 2. Set your thermostat correctly – Setting the thermostat between 18 and 21 degrees centigrade can save up to £... [more]

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