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NEWS

To improve safety and enhance energy efficiency in

the residential sector

omeowners all over the world requiring no additional wiring, as it uses the existing electrical infrastructure. To upgrade or
are looking for simple and cost- extend an installation, Arteor with Netatmo wireless connected controls can be paired with
Hefficient ways to have a perfectly wired devices. Selected scenarios can be modified and upgraded at any time, according to
connected home. The investment changing needs. By using wireless switches, users have their controls always exactly where
in a home is one of our greatest they want them. If furniture is re-arranged or small children need to be able to reach a
commitments, which is why it’s important switch, the wireless switches can be repositioned easily at any time. All functions can also
to enhance the value of our property be used in the traditional way via switches on the wall. Arteor with Netatmo creates central
by maximising comfort and improving control of lights, curtains and roller blinds and also manages scenarios in and away from
security at home. According to Legrand the home. A single press of a button turns off the lights and closes curtains and shutters,
specialists, smart homes are no longer an as the user leaves home. A scenario can be set to switch off lights and socket outlets when
intimidating and unaffordable luxury, but users go to bed and in the morning, they can enjoy the ‘wake up’ scenario, where a soft
with the advancement of user-friendly light comes on and curtains automatically open. It is also possible to simulate presence
technology, home automation is now when no one is at home.
easily attainable. Through the company’s In the event of a power failure, fire alarm signal or safety siren while users are away,
‘Arteor with Netatmo’ solution, which is the app gives an automatic alert so appropriate action can be taken. Greater energy
easy to install, configure and use, Legrand efficiency is achieved by checking real-time energy consumption and doing in-depth
has made smart homes a reality for South analysis. The range encompasses connected security, energy, weather and air care products
African homeowners. which are all designed to save energy, while enhancing comfort in the home. Legrand
Arteor with Netatmo is a collection is committed to making smart connected homes easily accessible for South African
of connected switches and socket outlets homeowners and continues to develop new products and upgrade existing systems, to
that make home automation effortless. ensure the best smart home experience. The company’s team of home automation experts
This convenient system adds comfort, offers a technical advisory and support service throughout the country.
simplicity and safety to daily life, at the
same time ensuring energy savings to Contact Internal Sales, Legrand SA, Phone 011 444-7971,
combat escalating electricity costs. These legrand.south-africa@legrand.co.za, www.legrand.co.za
products use radio technology and Wi-Fi
enabled solutions, 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,

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