Automation

Automation is one of the fastest growing areas in homes today. hdAv realises that you want simplicity and convenience. Home automation is the process of programming your home's system to be easily accessed through touch screen control panels and conventional lighting wall switches.

Entertainment - Home automation began with this category which includes audio and video switching and distribution. Multiple audio or video sources can be selected and distributed to one or more rooms.

Home automation can also provide a remote interface to home appliances or the automation system itself, via telephone line, wireless transmission or the internet, to provide control and monitoring via a smart phone or web browser.

Make your home intuitive to your needs, moods and lifestyle. With a simple touch of a button, any multitude of scenes can transform your home. Press “I’m Home” and have a lighting pathway illuminate your hall into the kitchen, you hear your favourite music emanating throughout, the temperature is set to a comfortable 24 degrees and your shades open so you get a glimpse of your gorgeous views. You are now living the life of convenience – and loving it!

One-touch systems are the superior way to control your household. Wireless coffee-table touch screens, in-wall touch panels and hand held controllers strategically placed throughout your home allow you to choose your music, access different video sources, change lighting conditions, regulate heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) settings and monitor your security system, control water features and pool filters etc from anywhere in the house - all with the touch of a button.

The experienced programmers at hdAv are specially trained to make ease-of-use the top priority in system programming. Anything is possible with home automation, and the experts at hdAv can design a home automation system that is ideal for your lifestyle.

An example of a remote monitoring in home automation could be when a smoke detector detects a fire or smoke condition, then all lights in the house will blink to alert any occupants of the house to the possible fire. If the house is equipped with a home cinema or media room, a home automation system can shut down all audio and video components to avoid distractions, or make an audible announcement. The system could also call the home owner on their mobile phone to alert them, or call the fire department or alarm monitoring company.

Lighting control is also beneficial for security reasons. When you are away, your lights can tell a different story with lights illuminating on and off at random. Plus, you never walk into a dark house. Either by simply walking in or by a touch of a button you can illuminate a walkway from your entry point to the kitchen, or illuminate the entire house. Integrate your lighting with your security system and if your alarm is activated by an intruder, your entire house can blink to help authorities find your home quickly and to scare away your unwanted visitor.

Lighting control gives you the ability to add to the beauty of your home and décor with an infinite variety of customised room and whole-house lighting scenes. One touch can dim lights for a soft romantic dinner while another illuminates the house and outdoor areas for a party.

Lighting - Automated lighting revolutionises your lifestyle in more ways than you can imagine! When you are able to control the lighting in your home, you are able to enhance the security when away, save energy, create the perfect ambiance for entertaining and add a level of convenience that you wonder how you ever lived without. hdAv brings a level of expertise to your project so whether you decide to control your entire house, or main living areas, the result is simply amazing. By working with you or your architect and building contractor, we can transform ordinary lighting into an elegant system of lighting control to enhance your home's beauty and giving you freedom to easily set any mood you desire.

Along with touch panels, keypads provide a clean, elegant look by combining the functions of many standard switches and dimmers into a single wall control. They can also be matched to your home's colours and décor. Transform the large bank of light switches often found in many areas in a home to the elegant simplicity of a single keypad to reduce wall clutter.

In summary these are just a few of many enhancements automation can bring to your home and lifestyle. Ask your consultant how hdAv can make your system unique to YOU. Our seasoned programmers work closely with you to ensure the programming of your touch panel is intuitive to your usage. Your team at hdAv will work with you to find your solution that will integrate seamlessly into your current or future home automation system.

Surveillance - At hdAv, we believe your investments and family should be protected. A video surveillance system brings you peace of mind with the ability to monitor your home inside and out. You can record all activity or have the DVR activated only when movement is detected. You may also view your cameras on any or all TV’s within your home, or via the internet if you are away. Or if you prefer a more advanced camera usage, you may opt for a camera with manual pan/tilt/zoom features.

Security - hdAv partners with the security provider who will best solve your security requirements. Our recommended company is a trusted partner of hdAv whom we have been working with for many years. Your home will be equipped with the most advanced and reliable security technology available. Your home should be a place where you and your family feel safe, and today’s technology makes it easier than ever to have the necessary security. hdAv can also integrate your security system with your home automation and control system.

Energy Management - Make an impact on Mother Earth’s resources and your own with the Energy Management Solution from hdAv. With the touch of a button you can see recommended strategies for adjusting your home’s energy consumption and the exact dollar amount you will save by taking action. This award-winning solution will actually calculate your costs based on local power settings, enabling you to manage your energy usage simply and intuitively.

Shade Control - Enhance the experience of watching movies and television or simply enjoy your home in its best light through automatic shade control. We can provide you with the ability to raise or lower your shades through your touch panel or have them set to an astronomical clock. Either way, put the giant ladder, ugly long cord or finicky remote away – because you will never need them again. hdAv seamlessly integrates your shades into your home’s control system. hdAv can install motorized shade systems that can be raised and lowered with a remote control or through your home automation system. You’ll wonder how you ever managed in the past!

Climate Control - The convenience of controlling your climate and thermostats in your home is immeasurable. From any touch panel, you are able to adjust the temperature without interrupting your movie or finding the correct thermostat to adjust. Simply raise or lower the heat or cooling to your comfort level from any in-wall or hand held touch panel throughout your home. Plus, when we plan your project and work together we can wire your thermostats to an out-of-sight area to reduce wall-clutter.

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