C-Bus for Smart Homes – Professional Automation

We are loving the simplicity of using our phones to turn the office lights on and off, dim them when needed, and to be able to check whether all the lights have been turned off at the end of the day. It's a simple solution that can save your energy consumption and in turn, your wallet. Read on for more info, and when you're ready to install this into your new or existing home / office / building, contact us on 1300 459 525 or at info@proautomate.com.au. http://www.proautomate.com.au/services/residential-home-automation/c-bus-for-smart-homes/

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It's days like today (and yesterday, and the day before that...) that you wish your home air conditioning was automated, so that it turned on in enough time to cool the house down for you, so that when you get home from a hard days work it feels more like heaven than the fiery pits of hell. We can help you. Call us on 1300 459 525 to find out how easy it can be.

Push Controls - What if?

How smart is your home? Your office? Your workspace? In this age of technology, making your space a "smart" one is really easy, and very affordable. By integrating PUSH controls with your existing TV, sound bar, video projector, motorised blinds, gaming console or any other device, Professional Automation can turn your room into a space that is smart, simple and customised to your needs. After you've watched this video on PUSH controls, call Professional Automation on 1300 459 525 to find out how we can integrate PUSH into your space. https://youtu.be/LrqcwTGiEyY

How Lighting and Circadian Rhythm works – Professional Automation

2017 has well and truly started, and it's time to be MOTIVATED, ALERT and PRODUCTIVE! We can help you with that. How? By integrating a circadian rhythm lighting system into your workplace. Read http://www.proautomate.com.au/lighting-and-circadian-rythms/ for more.

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Happy Boxing Day! The team at Professional Automation hope you've all had a lovely Christmas Day, and are using today to recuperate, rest and relax. Here's a little Boxing Day info for you to read while you stumble out of bed and sip on your coffee... (taken from http://www.pauldenton.co.uk/Boxingday.htm) December 26th, is Boxing Day and is a holiday celebrated in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries. Boxing Day originated in England in the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen Victoria. For years in which the holiday falls on a weekend, the celebration is moved to make sure workers still get a day off (except in Canada, where it remains Dec. 26) In the UK it's classed as a Bank Holiday. Why Is Boxing Day Called Boxing Day? Boxing Day is so called because it was the custom on that day for tradesmen to collect their Christmas boxes or gifts in return for good and reliable service throughout the year. Boxing Day is also St. Stephen's Day. St Stephen was a little known saint who achieved eternal fame by being the first Christian to be martyred for his faith by being stoned to death shortly after Christ's crucifixion. He's also named in the Christmas song Good King Wenceslas How do we spend Boxing Day? Boxing Day is spent with family and friends at open gatherings with lots of food, fun, friendship and love. Food on boxing day usually includes left over turkey from the day before. This can be eaten in sandwiches or as a meal with vegetables, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Some people like to have cold ham in a buffet style so the cook can also have a rest and spend time with the family.

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If you're unsure about the benefits of installing a lighting system to improve #circadian rhythm control, have a look at this article from NASA's technology website. It makes perfect sense that your body's circadian rhythm would be a little out of tune (so to speak!) if you were working on the International Space Station, or during long-duration spaceflights, and what better way to regulate the sleep cycles of these astronauts than to incorporate a lighting system to improve circadian rhythm control. Read on to find out more: https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/KSC-TOPS-52

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Ever wondered why we feel drowsy when it's dark, alert and happy when it's a bright, sunny day, and how different lighting can affect our mood? (hence the term, mood lighting?!). It's all to do with our body's #circadian rhythm. Lighting plays an enormous effect on our general sense of #wellbeing, and can play a part in elevating our mood, our motivation and our productivity. If you work indoors, and even if you have windows, installing a circadian rhythm lighting system can have a very positive effect of the #productivity levels and #motivation of your team. Using a circadian rhythm lighting system has been shown to improve levels of #energy and #responsiveness, and decrease #apathy, #lethargy and #sleepiness. Read http://www.proautomate.com.au/lighting-and-circadian-rythms/ to find out more about circadian rhythm and lighting, then contact Professional Automation on 1300 459 525 to discuss the benefits of installing a circadian rhythm lighting system at your workplace / building / home.

Voice Control: taking home automation to the next level

Having recently attended training on voice control using the Amazon Echo, I found this article very pertinent. Enjoy :) https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectricAU/posts/1143187389050235

Did you watch "The Block" on Ch 9 last night? The contestants have been dealt one more challenge, and the preview for next week's show had a sneak peek of some incredible home automation - and I saw that one of the contestants has incorporated the #AmazonEcho aka #Alexa into their design! Can't wait for next week to see how they've used it.

Google Home vs. Amazon Echo: The battle begins

The Amazon Echo has some serious competition with the recent launch of Google Home. While Google Home has some absolutely amazing features, some very similar to the Echo, we don't think it'll quite compare to the Amazon Echo's smart home capabilities. CNET has published a side-by-side comparison of the two, which is definitely worth the time it takes to read it. Enjoy! https://www.cnet.com/au/news/google-home-vs-amazon-echo/

Introducing Amazon Echo

The Amazon Echo....it's amazing. The potential uses are just mind boggling. It blows other voice recognition devices out of the water, and absolutely has to be seen to be believed! Would love to hear your feedback after watching the video.

Are you a fan of Channel 9's "The Block"? I have it on good authority that over the next few weeks we will see some amazing home automation come in to play, the likes of which may completely amaze you. I, for one, haven't been watching it this season, but will be tuning in this week and next to see exactly what the contestants have in store for us!