Entertain Your Guests With Smart Home Automation | Z Wave India

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

A smart home without fun is so lame. When you have the latest and the best, gadgets and home of the future, then why not take some pride and introduce them to your guests. Smart home automation is a great conversation starter and introducing them to your friends is fun and entertaining as it is to use and live with them.  

Automate Your Living Room

Your living room is where you spend most of your time after your bedroom. Your guests spend all their time in your living room. It is the best place to start automating your home. Make your entrance as smart as you. 

Add a video doorbell and pair it with a digital door lock to remotely unlock your door for your friends and family. Automate your fan and AC to run as soon as someone sits on the couch. Couple these with Smart Switches, Smart TV, Mood lights, Bluetooth speakers to complete the perfect living room experience with Smart Home Gadgets.

Teach Them How To Voice Control Your Entertainment System

“Alexa, set movie night and play doctor strange“, can turn your entire living room into a movie theater. Teach your guests on how to give commands to Alexa for various things like, set volume to 80%, Lock and alarm the entire house for uninterrupted play. 

Mood Lighting Paired With Automatic Temperature Control

Lighting plays an important role in shaping the atmosphere of a space. Pendant lights with medium size updated colors set the mood. You can add depth and dimension to the dark spaces, as well as acting as a subtle accent, providing ambient lighting for reading or relaxing in a cozy corner of a room. Choose lights that fit effortlessly into its surroundings. 

Discover how smart your home entertainment can become. Learn about how Z-Wave India’s audio-video can work with you to create custom and automation of your home technology. 

Multi-Room Audio Entertainment Systems

Distributed audio system, ideal for controlling, sharing, and listening to audio systems in townhomes, luxury hotel suites, apartments, and small office buildings. The system can be controlled via the included remote control, from an included wall-mounted volume source control, or directly by the free standalone application for apple and android devices. 

Our system allows shared music and TV, wired or via Bluetooth with built-in speakers for a clean, professional source and appearance. Controlling your TV, projector, and speakers can be done with a customized tablet, smart device, and voice control to suit your unique needs.

Control all your home entertainment devices – set-top boxes, Blue Ray players, all from one easy to use and intuitive system.

Ways To Save Energy | Home Automation | Z Wave India

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

We are all looking to save energy, but a lot of don’t know-how. Here are 5 easy ways that we recommend you can use smart home automation to save energy and reduce your electricity and water bills. 

Smart Scenes

Smart home scenes are the routines that you set for your home using smart devices. A simple scene that turns off everything except for your refrigerator, alarm, and security systems and your bedroom. Set scenes to turn off everything when you are out, when you are on vacation, when not in use. 

Schedule Water Motors And Heaters

While scenes are an automated way to run routines to save energy, schedules are a way to save energy from bad habits. We all turn on the water heaters and forget to turn them off. Or the iron boxes or the water motors. An easy way to save energy from this bad habit is to set schedules to turn off the heaters, motors, or iron boxes after 5 or 10 mins in use, no matter when you use it. This actually gives you a lot of peace of mind too. Try it!

Windows And Shades

Invoke that nature lover in you. This tip to save energy will actually improve your health too. Letting natural air and light come in will actually cut down your use of electricity for lighting, ventilation, and cooling. Set automatic scheduled to open and close, windows, shades, doors, and ventilators for optimum use of natural resources.   

Use LED Strips

If you haven’t already, you should do it now. LED strips and bulbs are a great way to illuminate your rooms, corridors, stairs, and hallways. LED lights give out bright light and also allow you to choose the color of your choice as per your mood. You can pair these lights with motion detectors for even more savings. On average it is believed that LED bulbs cost less than 150 rupees per year to operate on regular use. 

Motion Activated Lights 

Do we need all the rooms, corridors, stairs, outdoor areas illuminated all the time? No. Set motion-activated lights wherever possible and add motion detectors when regular lights need to be there. Using light only when you need them will cut down 805 usages and improve your light’s life by the same. 

So, stop thinking and start doing. Saving energy is really important. It is really as easy as setting it up once and save energy for life. Easy habits, Smart life, automated living, home automation, you call it whatever you want, they all lead to the same choices. 

Z-Wave India has helped thousands of its customers set up energy-efficient homes. Let us help you help yourself save energy and reduce your power and utility bills.

Smart Home Automation Security System – 2020 | Z Wave India

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

Security Has Changed In The Modern Home

Technology has contributed to changing the concept of the Smart Home Security System. It has transformed from a basic lock and key security idea to executing complex security frameworks utilizing cameras, amplifiers, contact sensors, vicinity sensors, cautions, quiet alerts

By associating present-day homes to the Internet which is well known today, clients can access and control their homes remotely whenever and from anyplace on the planet.  An expansion in handling the intensity of recently planned processors and the significant decrease in control utilization, cost, and size of new hardware gadgets empowers individuals to know and control each aspect of their home, like which door or a window is open,  which device or light is switched on, and which rooms are occupied.  Inhabitants can keep an eye on their home using live video and audio feeds from different parts of their home.  They can be aware of various natural factors inside and outside their home, similar to moistness, temperature, and light force. In a Wireless Sensor Actor Network, sensors assemble data about the physical world or condition around them. Actors perform the appropriate actions on the environment as directed by the user or any other party.  Upgrades in Wireless Sensor Actor Networks are surely a contributing variable in the prominence of brilliant homes.  Joining Ubiquitous Computing, Wireless Sensor Actor Networks and the notoriety of the Internet has permitted originators, specialists, and analysts to think of effective strategies to permit home occupants to access and control every single part of their home, including the earth.

Challenges In Home Automation Security

In this area, we talk about why The Smart Home Automation system is such an appealing objective for an assailant and the difficulties looked by a home automation system from the perspective of the mortgage holder and security engineer.

Home Automation Systems Such Attractive Targets For An Attacker

• Information, data, video, or sound feeds accessible from home are quite often close to home.
• Practically all savvy homes are associated with the Internet all day, 24/7. This allows an attacker to be anywhere in the world and can still be targeting the home. Additionally, an attacker would cherry be able to pick the moment of attack.
•  Home automation frameworks don’t have a committed framework manager, in contrast to a customary system, which implies that aggressors can do their “footprinting” productively with relatively less checking. When the network is compromised, there is also very little chance of detection.
•  A homeowner who is also the system administrator may be reluctant to do the upgrades or patches necessary, like a homeowner’s reluctance to do the plumbing. In addition to this, home automation frameworks could look extremely confused with standard non-well-informed property holders.
• Home automation frameworks typically comprise of gadgets having a place with various makers. Each comes with its own vulnerabilities. Moreover, home inhabitants who are not experts on networking or security do the upgrade or reconfiguration of their own home networks, unlike researchers do in the labs, which brings in its own set of vulnerabilities.
• An aggressor consistently has the decision to examine the Internet for a particular defenselessness having a place with a particular home automation gadget from a specific producer. An attacker can keep up the checking procedure until finding the particular powerlessness they are hoping to abuse.

Smart Home Gadgets – 2020 | Smart Home Controls | Z-Wave India

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

Smart Home Gadgets

Whether it is for your home or a flat that you are renting out, adding a few Smart Home Gadgets will give you a lot of mileage in terms of increasing your property value. Let’s go over a few things you can do today to double your property value.

Lighting Controls –

Add Smart Switches and sensors that detect ambient lighting and provide only the amount of light required based on the settings and environment. 

Security / Monitoring –

Add security cameras to monitor activity in your building, be alerted when someone enters or leaves, monitor babies and children. 

Door Locks-

Lock or unlock doors, set new access codes, monitor door activity, and remotely view who is at your door. Get video door phones, better if you pair it with a digital lock.

HVAC Controls –

Get full control of your heating and cooling systems based on energy savings profile, occupancy, or time of the day. 

Windows & Blinds –

Set automatic opening and closing of your window coverings or shades based on energy profile savings settings and current climate conditions. 

Water / Humidity-

Add sensors that detect leaks, or excess humidity, instantly. Report the problem and can shut off water supplies automatically, thereby saving a lot of damage. 

Entertainment –

Fully integrate your audio video systems like TV, home theater systems, speakers with streaming entertainment, and home theater components. 

Appliances –

Integration with smart enabled appliances such as washers and kitchen equipment would help you modernize your home and save you a lot on your utility bills. 

House And Garden –

Integrated control and monitoring of smart gardens and household robots such as vacuums, lawnmowers, and coffee machines. 

A security Alarm system that includes Door window sensors, motion detectors, infrared light compatible all-weather outdoor cameras. 

If you already own a home or rent an apartment and thinking of adding some more comfort, convenience, luxury, and security to it. Making a few simple changes and adding smart home automation products suggested by our experts will increase your property value.

Smart Home Automation Sensors | Hogar Controls | Z-Wave India

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

Smart Home Automation Sensors 

Temperature controls include Fan speed control, Outdoor temperature trigger, Environmental sensors, Analogue and Relay modules

Smart Home automation sensor products can maintain your home at a comfortable level at all times, monitoring temperature and humidity levels automatically. Avoid getting up or even be at home at all times to adjust the temperature. 

With our Smart Home Automation Sensors range of products, you can control multiple rooms from one location and easily schedule and pre-set temperature set points. Fan, AC, and cooler automation can be achieved very easily and effortlessly. 

Automatic Control System Technology

You can keep your home at an eco-friendly and more energy-efficient temperature while you are out and program it to automatically adjust to more comfortable levels by the time you get home. AC’s in the house can be set to turn on every hour to run for 10 mins and turn off automatically, instead of running all night non-stop, thereby saving a ton of energy overnight. 

Windows and doors can be set to automatically open and close to leverage on the natural ventilation to cool your home. Doors and windows can be set to auto-close when AC is turned on saving a lot of energy.

Monitoring your AC consumption can easily help you detect wastage and over usage during a set time of the day. This will help you identify patterns and energy-saving settings that you can use to reduce your power bill.  

Control Everything With Your Smart Phone

Coming home early? Use your smartphone to turn on your AC and control the climate remotely, even set inside home temperature by monitoring the basement or outside temperature and humidity level.

Ask Alexa or Google Assistant to control and set the Fan Speed, AC temperature level, and windows blinds. Huge energy and money savings can be achieved, thanks to the demand-based energy use that can be achieved via a timer program with a temperature profile or even via a presence signal.

As the temperature variables of all the rooms are available centrally via the central system, heating and cooling energy can be generated according to demand and with a high level of efficiency.

Best Smart Home Automation India | Z Wave India

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

The year 2020 is going to be exciting for anyone who is going to get a new smart home automation system. The year 2019 has seen a huge growth in the number of new real estate projects. Homes in all the major cities and urban areas in India like Delhi, NCR, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai have all started getting automated. So let’s evaluate the Best Smart Home Automation 2020. 

But before we talk about the best, let’s take a look at the basics of any smart home automation project should offer. Automation ideas should cover these 4 major aspects. Operational efficiency, Safety first approach, Customized convenience, Future proof investment.

Perfect Smart Home Automation

The home automation system should improve operational efficiency, should bring in the energy and resource savings to the home. It should guarantee interoperability with other home automation companies. The new and advanced automation system allows flexible implementation and expansion of both small and big home automation projects.

A good smart home system should contribute enormously to the protection and safety of the people and the assets. It should recognize and report break-ins, fires, leaks, and power outages. Home automation ideas with safety first approach should include sensors like glass break, smoke, and motion detectors for complete in house safety. 

Customized convenience like automated lighting control, mood lighting, AC, Fan, and ventilation control, are all a must for the modern-day homes. 

About Us

Z-Wave India features compatible products from more than 40 different brands and smart home manufacturers worldwide. It also features over 600 active dealers, system installers, and solution providers nationwide who can make all your home automation ideas into a reality. As a leading home automation company, Z-Wave India offers a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of smart z-wave devices and enables a Millenial smart lifestyle with connected homes.

IFSEC India 2016 | HALL 11 STALL C140C

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

– Celebrating 10th anniversary, success with technology.

Z-Wave India provides its dealers and visitors with an opportunity to learn about the latest smart home technologies, industry trends, and best solutions to keep their business and clients growing. As part of the world’s leading portfolio of security and fire safety events, IFSEC India provides a platform as a trade show to showcase our best products and solutions as well as provide expertise and guidance to our clients and visitors.

When & Where

The tenth edition of IFSEC India will be on 8 – 10 December 2016 at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Where Z-Wave India will showcase cutting edge products from Hogar Controls, Revo, and many other industry-leading smart home brands.

About Hogar Controls

Hogar Controls is one of the leading providers of luxury all-in-one Smart Home Controller and Complete Smart Home Systems that rivals the elegance and power of all smart home systems.

India’s Biggest Smart Home Automation Dealers And Installers Network

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

Z-Wave India has the India’s biggest and largest smart home automation dealers and installers network across PAN India.

Whether you want to save energy or automate your appliances, Z-Wave India’s Smart Home Automation solution can be professionally installed anywhere in your home or in your office. From lights to windows, our professionally trained Smart Home dealers and installers have the skill and knowledge to properly install and integrate our z-wave smart home products with your existing standard electrical system to create the most comprehensive home automation solution in the industry. Z-Wave India has the most complete smart home solution in the industry including touch panel controls, lighting control, dimming solution, automatic scene control, AC control, Windows and Blinds control, Security Alarm system, Automatic door locks, remote monitoring, and wireless control whereas other smart home solutions available in the market can offer only one of the above features.

Before beginning a home automation installation, we recommend an audit by one of our Star Smart Home dealers or installers. A dealer or an installer will come and carefully inspect every room in your home to determine where they can automate and other additional features that you can get. Then your needs and tastes will be examined and custom made smart home solutions with a complete installation packing including Z-Wave India’s technical support for installation will be determined.

Please look for the ‘Z-Wave India Star Dealer or Installer 2017’ badge on the dealer or installers website to identify the Z-Wave India’s Star smart home dealer or installer.

Wave India | Hogar Controls | IFSec Day 1 Highlights

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

Thank You,

all for making the Day 1 @IFSec a grand success and fun at the same time. It was awesome to see all our Dealers and Installers come together and get hands-on experience with the awesome products we have lined for you guys this year.

Huge Crowds

Z-Wave India attracted huge crowds on Day 1. It’s amazing to see the number of people interested in smart home technology. These huge numbers only reiterate the service we provide and the trust our clients and dealers have in us

Positive Reviews

Hogar Controls products were well received by the dealers, installers, and attendees. Hogar Controls team relayed all the positive responses they are receiving online as well. Our attendee’s list was as diverse as the customers they represent. Homeowners, retailers, Interior designers, Builders, Professionals, realtors… They are gung-ho entrepreneurs, start-up trailblazers, savvy small business owners, and discerning homeowners. 

They all shared a common goal: To elevate their business and the quality of their service. They recognize the importance of compelling creative products and the need for quality that plays a crucial role in their business. This year Z-Wave India’s Smart Home Products portfolio has proved once again that people take notice when the products appear legitimate, well designed, and authentic.

Experts Weigh In On Current Smart Home Trends And Common Questions

05/05/2020 | Ashwanth k

1. Tell Me A Little About “Smart Homes” – What Is A Smart Home? How Do You Explain This To A Layperson?

Smart Home is a home that has intelligence built into it which can learn your preferences and behavior and adjust conditions accordingly. It usually has appliances and security systems that communicate with each other and can be set to control themselves or be controlled by a time schedule, or remotely from any location in the world by phone or internet. 
Any appliance in a home that runs on electricity can be connected to the home network and set to accept your commands. Whether you give that command by voice, remote control, tablet, or smartphone, the home can be set to react.
To put in in a lay man’s term, it’s like having an assistant dedicated to managing your home, wherein your home is your assistant.

2. Has The “Smart Homes” Trend Caught On In India Yet? Is It Expected To Grow Tremendously In The Future?

Yes, We have not only seen tech-savvy customers who want to modernize their homes but also started seeing property developers offering smart homes to their customers. They are already in great demand. Some basic ‘smart home’ features are being offered as default by almost all of the property developers across India, this is a great indicator that smart homes trend is already in India. 
Yes, we are expecting the smart home industry to grow exponentially from now. There’s a lot of scope in the industry. 

3. Reasons For “Smart Homes” Becoming So Popular These Days?

Smart homes are not just a ‘smart what-have-you?’ trend. They are going to be built with systems and sensors that make life more efficient and convenient. They have become a necessity because of the security features they come with an added energy-efficient consumption features. When everything in a house is having some ‘smartness’ built-in already, it only makes sense to connect them together and reap in full benefits. 

4. Popular Smart Home Technology/Facilities? (Lighting, Security, Climate Control, Etc)

There are quite a few technologies out there in the smart home industry, but the most popular one is Z-Wave. Brands like Fibaro that use Z-Wave technology are very popular. Anything that can be thought of, can be designed and implemented with this technology. A simple thing like a daily shower can be turned into an exhilarating experience. Control of the whole home can be at one’s fingertip, they don’t have to move or change a hundred things to manage their home. Facilities are endless with this technology. The mood can be set using lighting, music, video, fragrance, temperature. Energy-saving lighting, lights that follow them (illuminating only when needed). Automated curtains that can let sunlight in at right times saving energy. Auto door locks, window locks that operate when they approach them or can detect an intruder. Knowing who was at their doorstep even when they are in office, securing their homes when their kids are alone at home. Entertainment systems that remember when to turn on or off, can control their kids’ TV time, Can play according to the mood set. Entertaining their guests will be so easy. Systems that use personal clouds to have all their media accessible every time and anytime. Food processing units that remember when to turn on/off, maintain food temperature. 

5. Benefits/ Advantages Of Owning A Smart Home

Systems with Z-Wave can put devices on sleep mode, they can go to sleep and wake up when commands are given. Electricity consumption goes down when lights are automatically turned off in empty rooms, and rooms can be cooled based on who’s there at any given moment.
All the above facilities are benefits/ advantages of owning a smart home

6. Smart Homes And The Environment

Smart Homes provide solutions for sustainable living with contemporary style and in harmony with the environment. They can reboot a home and make it easy to live eco-friendly. Smart Homes are definitely eco-friendly. Sustainable living through technology can be attained with the help of state-of-the-art energy monitoring systems, energy efficiency, and green lifestyle choices. All the not so eco-friendly appliances can now be controlled well to reduce their impact on the environment. Smart Homes will help everyone reduce their carbon footprint. 

7. Process For Setting Up A Smart Home

Having a budget and talking to an expert like us is all it takes

8. Future Technologies To Watch Out For In Smart Homes

Many big corporations are entering into this industry now. Apple, Samsung, and Google may generate a lot of buzz in the future.