Automation, security and control > Home automation and control

Collaboration delivers next-gen networking to tenants and residents

15 March, 2022

Property owners will be able to turn their apartment buildings into smart homes, with residents able to connect to thousands of devices across hundreds of brands.


How Australians feel about smart home technology

23 February, 2022

Australians aged 55 to 65+ years have embraced smart home devices and become more tech-savvy, according to new statistics — and they're not the only ones.


Preventing cyber attacks on smart buildings

14 December, 2021

Smart building installations — including those based on KNX — are increasingly becoming the subject of cyber attacks.


Smart homes need to get smarter on energy use

16 November, 2021 by Chris Kerr, Vice President of Home & Distribution at Clipsal by Schneider Electric

The average 'smart home' in Australia just isn't that clever.


Clipsal Wiser Smart Home automation system

16 September, 2021

The Clipsal Wiser Smart Home automation system offers affordable, easy to use home automation via a central Wi-Fi hub and a single iOS or Android app.


Energy planning for the homes of the future

16 July, 2021

How might digital lifestyles within the home affect energy planning for future residential living?


Legrand Australia Excel Life Smart switches

22 June, 2021

Excel Life Smart by Legrand Australia is a range of smart switches and power points that integrate with smart home technology by Netatmo.


Smart homes in a post-pandemic world

01 June, 2021 by Dannielle Furness

What changes will 'the new normal' bring for the home automation industry?


CEDIA releases Australian smart home industry study

07 April, 2021

CEDIA has released what it describes as a 'first-of-its-kind study' of the Australian smart home industry.


New KNX training

10 March, 2021

For those interested in KNX training, the new Hybrid Basic Training program from CEDIA and Ivory Egg is designed to offer an easier way for you to get certified, with less time out of your business.


Seniors and smart homes: bridging the divide

03 March, 2021

Readily available off-the-shelf smart home devices can support the wellbeing and independence of older Australians according to new research.


Nature Remo 3 device automation

25 February, 2021

The Nature Remo 3 is a tiny, wall-mounted device that uses built-in sensors and a connected smartphone app to control AC and other appliances.


Keeping it simple with KNX

11 February, 2021 by Mark Warburton, Director

To the uninitiated, KNX can seem complex and pretty daunting. The reality is a little different.


Smart home training on offer

10 February, 2021

Awareness of smart devices and home automation systems is growing, giving electricans and cablers the opportunity for additional revenue.


Truly transformational home automation

11 December, 2020

An ambitious project using ABB i-bus KNX technology includes a suite of automated features.


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