Homeowners all over the world are looking for simple and cost-efficient ways to have a perfectly connected home. The investment in a home is one of our greatest commitments, which is why it’s important to enhance the value of our property by maximising comfort and improving security at home. According to Legrand specialists, smart homes are no longer an intimidating and unaffordable luxury, but with the advancement of user-friendly technology, home automation is now easily attainable. Through the company’s ‘Arteor with Netatmo’ solution, which is easy to install, configure and use, Legrand has made smart homes a reality for South African homeowners.

Arteor with Netatmo is a collection of connected switches and socket outlets that make home automation effortless. This convenient system adds comfort, simplicity and safety to daily life, at the same tine ensuring energy savings to combat escalating electricity costs. These products use a radio technology and Wi-Fi enabled solution which simplifies usage by making complex functions in home automation easy to use. The system offers homeowners and electricians the freedom to create a connected, customised home by combining controls and features which manage scenarios, create centralised functions, and allow the remote controlling of individual functions, using a few simple components. Legrand’s voice-control technology makes it even easier and more hygienic to control the home, by minimising the need to touch surfaces. Users simply need to give uncomplicated voice commands to Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa, to manage lights and home appliances, without lifting a finger. It’s as easy as saying: “OK Google, turn off my bedroom lights” – Google Home; “Hi Alexa, open my blinds to 50%” – Amazon Alexa; and “Hey Siri, turn on my kitchen socket.”

This flexible system is easily integrated into existing installations, requiring no additional wiring, as it uses the existing electrical infrastructure. To upgrade or extend an installation, Arteor with Netatmo wireless connected controls can be paired with wired devices. Selected scenarios can be modified and upgraded at any time, according to changing needs. By using wireless switches, users have their controls always exactly where they want them. If furniture is re-arranged or small children need to be able to reach a switch, the wireless switches can be repositioned easily at any time. All functions can also be used in the traditional way via switches on the wall. Arteor with Netatmo creates central control of lights, curtains and roller blinds and also manages scenarios in and away from the home. A single press of a button turns off the lights and closes curtains and shutters, as the user leaves home. A scenario can be set to switch off lights and socket outlets when users go to bed and in the morning, they can enjoy the ‘wake up’ scenario, where a soft light comes on and curtains automatically open. It is also possible to simulate presence when no one is at home.

In the event of a power failure, fire alarm signal or safety siren while users are away, the app gives an automatic alert so appropriate action can be taken. Greater energy efficiency is achieved by checking real-time energy consumption and doing in-depth analysis. The range encompasses connected security, energy, weather and air care products which are all designed to save energy, while enhancing comfort in the home. Legrand is committed to making smart connected homes easily accessible for South African homeowners and continues to develop new products and upgrade existing systems, to ensure the best smart home experience. The company’s team of home automation experts offers a technical advisory and support service throughout the country.

Contact Internal Sales, Legrand SA, Phone 011 444-7971, legrand.south-africa@legrand.co.za, www.legrand.co.za