If you have been considering converting your living area into a smart home now may be a good time to start your research. The Internet of Things (IoT) is allowing our household appliances and gadgets to work together, in turn making our lives much more straightforward, easier and cost-efficient. So why not venture into the...

We are the most technologically driven society that has ever existed. It dominates nearly everything we do. First, we  used smartphones, then smart TVs, so it makes sense that the natural progression is smart homes, also known as home automation systems. If you have accepted this fact, and are ready to make your life easier...

What would you consider is more important? Your own parking space, or the convenience of a 24/7 home assistant? NBN Co recently found that 44 percent of millennials would rather a smart apartment. So, what are the benefits of owning or renting a smart apartment?  Let’s dive in and discover what smart apartment trends are...

Smart Home automation is a technology of the future, today. Building control systems make 21st-century life more convenient, comfortable and safe. eKey has technology which utilises biometric processes. This technology makes it more convenient than ever to have reliable security. You no longer need to worry about stolen or lost cards and keys, forgotten codes...

We all love convenience. Having everything stored on your phone is a game changer, and don’t even get me started on food delivery! It’s no surprise that smart homes are now following a similar trend. High-tech devices are entering our homes to make modern life a lot easier and efficient. Although it sounds futuristic, smart...

10 ways to perfect your home automation   Technology is advancing, and it is advancing every day. The truth is we can’t see into the future, so we don’t know what is coming. But what we do know is that smart homes will become more common in the years to come. Home automation has the...

Five reasons to automate your home   Home automation is becoming common in homes around Australia. Home automation enables you to check and control lighting, heating, appliances, and security, however you may find yourself wondering, why? Why do you need to transform your home to a smart home? Well we have the ultimate list for...

Biometric authentication systems are becoming common in homes. A fingerprint scanner is the perfect example and can have many benefits. The frantic search for keys is not an enjoyable experience for anyone. Imagine there was a solution, a way to eradicate the need for keys. Problem solved! Biometric authentication systems allow people to be identifiable...

The Idea of a Smart Home:   Push controls is a smart home automation system installed into your home by an expert integrator. This system gives you the ability to control just about anything - from your lighting, home heating, ventilation and air conditioning, entertainment like TVs, Foxtel and networked home audio. A complete security...

Smart LED lights are light bulbs enabled by a wireless network. They can be scheduled, customised, and controlled remotely through a mobile app or through a home automation hub. You can program your smart LED lights to turn on automatically when the motion sensor is activated, or schedule it to turn on and off depending...

A smart thermostat is the latest smart technology that allows you to remotely access and control the temperature of your home through a smart device. Smart thermostats, which work through an internet connection, are one of the most commonly integrated systems in home automation.  A smart thermostat is powered by either of these two types...

When decorating a home, it is incredibly important to know the impacts of lighting design. The most critical factor is not the furniture, nor the colour scheme, it’s the ways in which the lighting reflects the intended mood of the house. Here are some smart home lighting ideas to help you find your desired look...