Auztech aim to provide a simple pathway between the user and the technology. This is paramount in creating an easy to use, yet powerful system that can be operated without the user having to think too hard about it. This is what we call the ‘Control Layer,’ which is a suite of products that sits over the top of all the other technologies. It includes hand held remote controls, wall mounted touch screens and controllers that communicate to all the other smart technologies and reduce the ‘wall acne’ that can result from too many independent services.
Home Automation is when this control layer is set up to perform routine & mundane tasks such as automatically activing your pool pump and sprinkler systems or automatically turning your lights on when you disarm your security system when you get home, or closing motorised blinds in the afternoon for privacy and turning all of the smart systems off when you leave at the touch of a goodbye button near the front door.
The lighting and building control suite is often considered the backbone of a Smart System. This technology is the smart solution that replaces the individual traditional systems such as light, fan and blind switches, whilst improving functionality, enhancing automation with one screen and one touch. The advantage of this system is that it is economical and environmentally friendly. It can also act as an energy management tool, to reduce a buildings electricity consumption and green- house gas emissions.
This service allows you to integrate all of your entertainment and electrical needs into one. This cable layer provides all of your phone, data and TV (Pay TV & Free to Air) points in home or commercial premises. The system provides you with the versatility of different phone lines to different outlets, or the ability to send your DVD player Foxtel or Security Camera vision, to any TV around the home. The home data network provides you with the ability to create a central home data network for sharing of printers, network drives and internet access across multiple PC’s. Home networking is the foundation of any intelligent home.
A dedicated home theatre can be many things; for the family to come together to watch hollywood blockbusters, a secure place for the kids to watch the Wiggles, a lively sports venue to watch the big grand final with your friends, or a comfortable room for the two of you to watch the latest romantic comedy.
Few people would deny the benefit of being able to play music all around the house, or to watch a central DVD or Foxtel on any TV. For entertaining, or just everyday life for families, playing music in different rooms or different TV shows and movies in various rooms, a well designed multi-room AV system can be your best friend. Auztech can provide all of this without impacting on your carefully planned décor, a well designed system will be visually discrete but aurally outstanding.
With more and more large glass windows appearing in modern homes, blinds and curtains are extremely important to maintain privacy whilst still maintaining views. Using blinds and curtains that are motorised means individual or banks of blinds can be operated with the touch of a button, or can operate automatically when integrated with an automation system. Imagine curtains on a west facing window that gradually close in the afternoon as the sun sets to prevent the heat and glare coming in, all automatically. This example assists in reducing damage & fading to furniture & fittings whilst at the same time reducing power usage by minimising the use of air-conditioning.
With the current focus on the environment, an energy efficient home brings huge rewards in cost savings and a green conscience. Solutions that use the efficient use of lighting, A/C and appliances can save a great deal of power. Through using home automation, you can save energy by not having lights left on, not having AV equipment on Standby power when not in use, getting the desired lighting effects using energy efficient globes and much better control of the A/C system. Home automation systems can also help efficiently manage water tanks, irrigation systems, Pool filters and pumps in such a way as to reduce the power consumed.
Technology has taken us to a new era in equipment, everything is faster, smaller, hotter (today’s equipment runs at much higher temperatures and the new digital age is much less tolerant to power pollution and voltage fluctuations) even the Power Utility Companies that supply the power to your premises, will recommend that all of their customers use quality filtered power protection. On top of this you may be surprised to learn that if you do not take “reasonable care” to protect your electrical equipment and it does get damaged your insurance company may not cover your claim. Ouch!! A small price to pay for protection of your electronic investment.
We use and recommend Thor which has a connected Equipment Warranty on all their plug-in range of products. Thor decided to stand by their products and have various levels of connected equipment cover from up to $100,000 to $500,000 depending on the product. Full conditions are documented and included with each product!
We can arrange for cabinetry to be custom built to suit the style & decore of your home whilst ensuring the equipment is housed correctly, is well ventilated and kept out of sight, reducing clutter & minising damage from dust & the elements.