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SONOS: Should we still be building music libraries? July 7, 2014. In keeping with my recent run of posts relating to the Sonos multiroom audio system I thought I would tackle the decisions made by many digital music enthusiasts. Namely, should I build a music library and if so, how and where should I store it? Options if you decide to build and store a music library. When creating your own music library a point to note is that Sonos does not support every file format available. For example it will play M...
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Major new incentive for energy efficient lighting control. September 5, 2014. Household Automation has been vigorously campaigning over the past few years to gain 0% VAT rating for lighting control in new build properties. MD of Household Automation Ltd; Andy Ellis reports…. What does this mean in reality? 8211; New build properties can now have intelligent lighting , heating and air-conditioning systems installed at 0% VAT. With major building construction companies now having to seriously consider a pr...
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Category Archives: Our Projects. Project Update: 10 years later. December 7, 2014. This article was written by a past customer who wanted to comment on a job we carried out about 10 years on…. This is an article that tries to explain my experiences of going from home automation novice, working out what I was trying to achieve, working with a specialist installer, implementing and finally living with a functioning home automation system for a few years. Given that I have a bit of interest in the applicati...
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The Panel – A solution for the automation installer | Household Automation Blog
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The Panel – A solution for the automation installer. February 19, 2014. Household Automation Ltd is always looking for ways to improve its service. We have come up with ‘The Panel’. A new approach to home automation installations. Our most recent commission was for a KNX lighting solution with smartphone control for a London town house. The concept of ‘The Panel’. Fix wiring is carried out by the site electrician who is provided with all documentation necessary, once the panel is powered he can physicall...
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Major new incentive for energy efficient lighting control. September 5, 2014. Household Automation has been vigorously campaigning over the past few years to gain 0% VAT rating for lighting control in new build properties. MD of Household Automation Ltd; Andy Ellis reports…. What does this mean in reality? 8211; New build properties can now have intelligent lighting , heating and air-conditioning systems installed at 0% VAT. With major building construction companies now having to seriously consider a pr...
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Building Research Establishment (BRE) and Comfort (Cytech) Home Control. January 31, 2014. Household Automation upgrades BRE display facility. Household Automation has recently had the privilege of providing the Building Research Establishment (BRE) with Comfort Intelligent Home equipment (from Cytech Technology Pte Ltd) to form part of a training and demonstration display at the BRE campus near Watford. The versatility and configurability of the Comfort system places it far beyond the standard ‘In...
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Project Update: 10 years later. December 7, 2014. This article was written by a past customer who wanted to comment on a job we carried out about 10 years on…. This is an article that tries to explain my experiences of going from home automation novice, working out what I was trying to achieve, working with a specialist installer, implementing and finally living with a functioning home automation system for a few years. Given that I have a bit of interest in the application of IT, this got me thinking ab...
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Home Automation – Security Alarm / Fire Alarm – How Can They Work Together? March 24, 2014. Household Automation explores how British Standards allow for a security alarm to act as a fire alarm. Most security and home automation systems are able to connect to smoke, heat and CO detectors to provide warnings of fire, Household Automation explores the viable possibilities using British Standard BS 5839-6:2004. A home automation or security system that is used as a fire alarm is classed as Grade C. The fire...
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SONOS: Should we still be building music libraries? July 7, 2014. In keeping with my recent run of posts relating to the Sonos multiroom audio system I thought I would tackle the decisions made by many digital music enthusiasts. Namely, should I build a music library and if so, how and where should I store it? Options if you decide to build and store a music library. When creating your own music library a point to note is that Sonos does not support every file format available. For example it will play M...
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Home Automation – Security Alarm / Fire Alarm – How Can They Work Together? | Household Automation Blog
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Home Automation – Security Alarm / Fire Alarm – How Can They Work Together? March 24, 2014. Household Automation explores how British Standards allow for a security alarm to act as a fire alarm. Most security and home automation systems are able to connect to smoke, heat and CO detectors to provide warnings of fire, Household Automation explores the viable possibilities using British Standard BS 5839-6:2004. A home automation or security system that is used as a fire alarm is classed as Grade C. The fire...
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