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Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has launched Wiser Home Control, a home control solution that interlinks the electrical, multimedia and telecommunications worlds to one user-friendly solution. It enables users to set programmes according to their preferred living patterns and control their home equipment from anywhere and at any time via 3G mobile phones or web-enabled devices. In normal homes, the television, audio-visual system, computer, lights, curtains and mobile phones may be user-friendly on their own, but each device works independently and has its own control devices. This means a myriad controls and switches, and added complexity for users.
 In conventional ‘smart’ homes, lighting, security system, home theatre, home appliances, computers and climate-control system may be integrated, but the system is always biased towards the device on which it is based. ‘Wiser’ homes are a step ahead of ‘smart’ homes. Wiser Home Control seamlessly connects and controls the many and different devices and technologies so that users are able to access and control the devices anytime and anywhere via preset shortcuts or direct control. In short, Wiser Home Control enables users to enjoy connectivity, comfort, convenience, entertainment and peace of mind 24/7. The same sophisticated, consistent and intuitive user interface is installed across different control devices such as 3G mobile phones and web-enabled devices. A user can use the mobile phone or computer to monitor if all is well at home when he or she is away and reset security systems if there are false alarms. Changes or adjustments to the programme can be easily made over the Internet, thereby reducing the need and cost for technician intervention, and the time spent waiting for a technician to arrive onsite. |
