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HOW AUTOMATION DIFFERS FROM MOTORIZATION?

In this modern age, it is not new for us to hear about automation and motorization. On most days, we often use either of the two without us realizing it.

But what do we know about automation and motorization? How is automation different from motorization? Motorized simply means that the appliance or equipment we use are being controlled by a battery-powered remote. We often find this technology in the air-condition, TV and now there are curtains, windows, gates among other that are being controlled by a remote. Light switch, ceiling fan and other things that we can switch on and off manually by certain switches are also considered as motorization.

However, automation on the other hand is a “little” different. Yes, little because automated appliance also uses a motor, but it is being programmed to function automatically via commands that are set using a computer.

HOW AUTOMATION DIFFERS FROM MOTORIZATION?

Automation is controlling certain areas in your home, office or even your car without needing human intervention. Some automation is being set on one device that control all appliances inside your home, offices, car, etc it can be set through a smart phone or tablet, most of the time we encounter them as voice assistants like “Alexa” or Google Home. Automation can be programmed to set high and low temperature for air-conditioning, set your light to different mood and the setting could depend on the time of the day, as well as the security and privacy needs. In automation, you can schedule the use of the utility in your home and control what vibe you want to feel for a day.

 

The choice between the two depends on the owner’s preference. If a person is most likely on a budget and still can keep up to a motorized appliance, or would rather use a battery-controlled remote to switch on and off the lights, the T.V. set, or the lampshade; it’s totally fine! Most of the older generation would prefer this, because the mindset is that “It’s just a simple thing to do daily though.” But, if a person has some extra budget, or they just really prefer the convenience of an automated home, office or car, they would go beyond! Because for them, it is not just convenience, it is also being wise with the use of their time, energy and being smart for their safety and privacy. All the more, both motorized and automated are made in this modern generation, but if you would prefer to be more advanced go for the latter.

 

The good news is, automating motorized items is not that complicated now a days! If you’re still thinking about it, I would suggest that you go beyond and start your smart home or your smart office. Take that ordinary-day-to-day-routine out of your mindset, but instead replace it with saving your time to have a more enjoyable and playful smart life. Now, do you want talk about this? Schedule a consultation now.

FUN THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO AT HOME THIS SUMMER

FUN THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO AT HOME THIS SUMMER

It’s that time of the year that kiddos get to take their sweet and most awaited summer vacation. For parents, it’s also an exciting time to do extra-curricular activities with their kids outside of school modules and schedules. The new normal makes it a bit challenging for parents to think outside of the usual summer outings and beach getaways they used to do yearly. Don’t worry because here’s a list of ideas you can do with your kids at home this Summer!

Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas

BEST MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

Mother’s Day is near and you’re surely on a hunt for the best gift for your super mom. You want that gift to be as unique and as thoughtful as it can be just like what your mom is to you right? If you are unsure where to start the gift-hunting, you have come to the right place. Here’s a list of Ideas for the best Mother’s Day Gift:

How to make every home a Smart Home?

Converting your home into a smart home doesn’t need to be expensive. To get you started, here are some affordable devices that will make your home a more convenient space to live in.

Smart Hub is the foundation of every smart home. It lets you seamlessly connect and control your smart devices using Wi-Fi or mesh network.

Smart Bulb lets you set the scene for every mood. This lets you control your lights using your phone. In addition, it will also turn on and off based on a condition or trigger – which is definitely a plus if you want to save energy and money.

Don’t have your phone with you? With a smart speaker linked to your smart devices, you can simply say, “Hey Google, turn on the lights.” or “Alexa, play upbeat music.” and let it do the work without much effort.

Smart security is one of the first steps in smart home automation. Most homeowners start with a smart lock to keep their home secured, making sure that their family is safe. Easily attach your smart lock on top of your home locks and lock your door from your phone.

If you have a lot of devices to control and plug in, you can set schedules and conditions on your smart plugs to save energy. And if you forget something was still turned on, you can easily turn it off remotely, even while being away from home.

We hope that this guide encourages you to turn your home into a smart home. Having these smart devices lets you easily live a convenient life while saving money and energy. If you want to upgrade, our experts are always happy to assist you. Contact us at info@beyondinnov.com today.

 

Why Simpnic is best amongst IoT?

We have on the previous blog the advantages of having a smart home that you can check on this link and on this blog we are introducing the Simpnic IoT. Simpnic originated from the concept of simple and technology. It’s a Japanese brand that is manufactured in Taiwan. They provide a professional and do it yourself solution for every home and it’s integrated of Zwave and WiFI protocol.

Simpnic automates your home to give every household a comfort, security, safety, and well-being applications that everyone wishes for. 

It assists every user in fulfilling his/her dreams of building a smart and simple living environment and cost-effective way.

Simpnic is different from other IoT brands because controls and automation will work even without an internet connection.

The Simpnic Starter Kit 

Simp Keeper

The heart of Simpnic smart home system.

It connects all SiMPNiC devices and operates as the center of its eco-system. Easy to set up by LAN or Wi-Fi. Even if your home router does not work, SiMP Keeper still controls all connected devices, and automation runs as usual. Most important of all, it does not store your data and keep your privacy.

It works seamlessly with the brain, SiMPNiC App, which supports both iOS and Android. 

Simp Bulb

Not just a bulb

SiMP Bulb provides you the freedom of atmosphere control. With the scene and automation setting, you can enjoy the right ambiance at the right time.

In the morning, the white lighting helps you get up easily. When you go home after work, the warm lighting gives you a relaxing comfortable ambiance. It can also amaze your friends when it turns to party mode. 

Connected with sensors, SiMP Bulb also acts as a notification sender.

Simp Motion Sensor

Capture anything that matters.

To protect your home from invasion, SiMP Motion Sensor acts as a trigger to turn on other devices. Its long sensing distance and wide sensing range ensure everything in its hold. Notification will also push to your smartphone.

Simp Contact Sensor

Compact, small, and easy to install.

SiMP Contact Sensor can simply be installed on your window or doors. When you’re away from home, turn it on to send notifications when there is an invasion.

Simp Plug

On or off, as you wish.

SiMP Plug enables you to turn on/ off home appliances anytime, anywhere, anyhow. By setting automation in your SiMPNiC App, you can power on/ off the specific appliance at a specific time point.

Simp Remote

Powerful Multi Remote Control

SiMP Remote is a simple, clever device to integrate all your remote controls into one. You can use it to control your air conditioner, television, and other home appliances.

You can find most major brands in SiMPNiC App, and only use your smartphone to control many of your appliances. There is even a “Learn Mode” to customize your remote control into the App.

The Simpnic Beauty Box

Simp Strip

Change Light Color in One Touch

SiMP Strip enables you to control your light by pushing the control button. You can use it as the illumination for home theater, or indicator light when you wake up at night.

SiMP Home Kit provides a complete yet affordable Eco-System for Smart Home freshmen. You don’t need to spend a lot of time and money on comparing and buying additional expensive appliances. Upgrade your home,  just by one kit from SiMPNiC.

Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or e-mail us at info@beyondinnov.com to get in touch with our experts.

 

WHY CHOOSE TO HAVE A SMART HOME?

The home can be called smart when it has a range of smart devices that you can control remotely by setting them the way you like to automatize your house maintenance and it starts when IoT (Internet of Things) is involved. Internet of Things (IoT) is anything connected to the internet. It represents all internet-powered devices, connected to each other and they share data and information through the internet.

How IoT in Smart Home Works?

The Internet of Things (IoT) provides all the devices with internet access which broadens the possibilities of such a home network. IoT applications allow you to connect devices to each other and letting them communicate without your participation. 

Benefits of IoT Smart Home Technologies

Smart homes offer several advantages and here are some of them:

1) Control and Monitoring

It improves the way you can control and monitor what’s taking place at your home.

2) Cost and Energy Savings

Having a smart home, you can easily optimize electric usage and adjust your settings in a more cost-saving way. 

3) Environment Impact

Enjoying a smart home will not just help you to cut down your bills, energy savings help to reduce a negative impact on the environment and live a ‘greener’ life.

4) Security

The smart home security system is a great tool for protecting your property since it provides total control of everything inside and outside of your home. 

5) Comfort

People always wanted to have everything in a more comfortable and convenient way, and IoT in smart homes will be the best answer to give the best comfort that we all deserve. 

We are always here to assist and help if you’re looking for a smart home solution. Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or e-mail us at info@beyondinnov.com to get in touch with our experts.

 

BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROMO 2020

 

We know that you have been waiting for this so check this EXCLUSIVE BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROMO inclusive of labor and battery replacement.

Here’s the guideline for your reference:

  • The Battery Replacement Promo is available only for the following items:

                   Charge 3, Flip 4, Xtreme, Pulse 3, Go+Play Mini

  • Each client may avail the 100% promo, on a 1 is to 1 basis per model.
  • Battery replacement promo is valid only at Beyond Innovations, Inc. Service Center and only available to battery issue replacements.
  • Promo price already includes spare parts and diagnosis/labor price charges.
  • Full Straight payments – Cash, Credit card/Paymaya, Online BDO Cash fund transfer.

Due to the pandemic situation, we make sure to observe safety protocols, kindly check the additional guidelines that need to be followed:

  • Appointment basis only, clients to secure an appointment by calling Service Center Department numbers, messaging Viber (scan the code on the photo to message us) which is our official hotline for Battery Replacement Promo, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • A client with a confirmed appointment from nearby areas like Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, QC, and Marikina may avail pick-up and delivery from Beyond Innovations logistics with Php150.00 charge for ONE WAY and the client may also send their item through their choice of courier.
  • Warranty for battery replacement is valid for 7 days from the date of release from Beyond Innovations Service Center.
  • Implementing guidelines on sending the items will be discussed by the Service Center coordinator for transparency of the physical damaged and security of the item.
  • The client who wants to visit the Service Center to observe the actual testing of their item will have to secure an appointment prior to releasing it.

For clients outside Metro Manila, you may also avail the promo with additional guidelines:

  • Clients can send items through their choice of courier.
  • Clients will shoulder the delivery expenses.

Plus there’s more!

We also have a SPECIAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROMO FOR THE FRONTLINERS!

Front liners in the Medical Field (Nurses, Doctor, and the like) and in the Security Field (Army and Police) ONLY.

  • Valid ID or proof of document must be presented.
  • In case front liners are not available, an authorization letter is required to be presented.

 

 

 

 

 

GETTING STARTED WITH DISTANCE LEARNING

E-Learning

With the threat of COVID-19 to the health and safety of the public, educational institutions here in the Philippines are exploring new ways to still continue providing quality education to students. This blog will discuss distance learning and our innovative solutions that will help both teachers and students.

What is Distance Learning?

Distance learning describes any learning that happens without the physical presence of the student in school. Teachers can send lessons through email or through a reliable platform. The common type of distance learning is the online classes and webinars which are usually done through live video streaming.

Webinar

The rise of COVID-19 pandemic drives the teachers to look into possible applications of homeschooling to assure that the students will have continuous learning despite the pandemic situation. Here are some tips that can help teachers in creating sustainable and engaging homeschooling activities for their students:

Teacher

1. Just make it simple

Homeschooling will not be easy most especially when it comes to explaining and giving instructions to the students. This may result in a huge time-consumption because of the tasks that require a high level of focus and self-direction and that’s why it needs to be simple. Making it simple will greatly help in developing a smooth yet engaging distance learning experience.

Student doing activity

2. Keep it manageable

Keep in mind that assignments and output based activities should be manageable enough to be handled by the students. Everybody’s coping with this new normal situation so students should be given ample time to adapt. Giving multiple tasks as they start with distance learning might overwhelm them in the long run.

Distance Learning

3. Make yourself available

With the rapid transition to distance learning, expect multiple questions not just only from the students, but from their parents/guardians as well. As we adapt to the new normal, teachers must make the extra effort and needs to maximizing communication platforms such as messenger, SMS, and email that will greatly help them in addressing concerns.

Teacher using ViewSonic

4. Equip yourself with the right tools

Educational institutions should be able to equip the teachers with the right tools as they engage and interact with their students through distance learning.

The Innovative Solutions for Distance Learning

ViewSonic aim is to address the common issues in a typical distance learning ecosystem, such as proper student-teacher interaction, lesson plan preparation and presentation, and setting it all up in a single e-learning ecosystem.

They introduced a free solution called the ViewSonic’s myViewBoard E-learning Ecosystem to help solve these issues. The e-learning platform delivers complete tools that will make it easy for both teachers and students. Teachers can quickly create lessons using these tools to focus on student needs. It is stored on the internet drive so teachers can reach their students whether they are in the classroom or at home.

ViewSonic’s myViewBoard allows teachers to easily create digital lessons in order to bring studying to life. It helps teachers create more engaging lessons that are important for connecting with students.

ViewSonic’s myViewBoard also addresses one of the biggest obstacles in distance learning which is getting content to the students and then collecting it for assessment. With this kind of platform, organizing and digital assessments will be easier for the teachers.

ViewBoard IFP Display

They also introduce interactive display solutions with exceptional features that will help teachers as they present lessons and interact with their students. Here are some of the features of ViewSonic’s ViewBoard Interactive Flat Panel Display:

  1. Write and draw with a lag-free experience
  2. Annotate on top of any app
  3. Encourage group interaction
  4. A seamless experience with Google classrooms
  5. Scalable setup via optional Windows or Chrome-based slot-in boxes

ViewSonic Lifestyle

With the IFP displays and the e-learning ecosystem, lesson presentations and remote classroom interaction will be easier to achieve. The combined features of ViewBoard IFP display together with the exceptional feature of myViewBoard’s e-learning ecosystem will be able to help teachers and students as they adjust with distance learning.

Wrapping Up

Distance learning opens opportunities most especially in connecting the teachers and students in creative ways. Let us be open to new and innovative solutions as we live in this new normal and these new and innovative solutions such as ViewSonic’s myViewBoard and ViewSonic’s ViewBoard IFP displays will really be a big help to all educational institutions as well as to all teachers and students.

Are you a parent or a teacher? How do you prepare yourself for distance learning?

Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or e-mail us at info@beyondinnov.com to get in touch with our experts.

Entertainment Solution Wherever You Go

ViewSonic provides best-in-class screen performance with ultra-wide viewing angles. Crafted with sleek design, ViewSonic screen display products gives us the best viewing experience for home entertainment and multimedia applications. ViewSonic is known for its versatile connectivity from VGA, HDMI, USB, and microSD storage ports. With ViewSonic’s industry-leading 3-year limited warranty, any ViewSonic products is a perfect long-term investment for enterprise and home applications.

In collaboration with Harman Kardon, ViewSonic gives you its iF award-winning, ultra-portable LED projector – ViewSonic M1.This provides home theatre functionality with the added benefit of portability. Equipped with built-in battery and smart stand, you can view up to 100-inch of display with 360° projection anywhere you go.

The ViewSonic M1 is built with 3-in-1 metal stand for sturdy setup anywhere; which also doubles as a lens cover to protect the lens from being damage when being transported; and triples as a power sensor – just swivel the stand to uncover the lens and it powers the projector in an instant.

Watch your favorite movies or TV shows at your convenience with the ViewSonic M1’s 360-degree perfection projection that lets you project images onto the ceiling, wall, floor or anywhere you please. Lazy Sundays and bed weather has never been this fantastic.

The ViewSonic M1 is the only projector that offers on-board audio via dual Harman Kardon speakers. For occasional music playback, the ViewSonic M1 instantly transforms into a Harman Kardon speaker, ready to play any sound at different music modes with just a touch of a button.

The ViewSonic M1 is user-friendly with its Plug & Play feature. Just drive it with a laptop that has HDMI, USB Type C ports, microSD cards, or via its 16 GB internal memory; voila, you can watch movies in Full HD with live music experience.

With ViewSonic M1’s LED technology that offers up to 30,000 hours of usage, you can view true-to-life color. Thanks to ViewSonic SuperColor technology.

The ViewSonic M1 is a must-have for happy campers and pros-on-the-go. The built-in battery provides up to 6 hours of entertainment or visual presentation, making it less hassle when it comes to cords or finding a power source.

Talk to us and request a demo here to feel cinematic experience at the size of your palm.

Experience Meaningful Interaction in Your Smart Home

Imagine a world where all of your devices in your life are can be orchestrated to your liking and lifestyle. From security cameras, doors, windows, window blinds, speakers, up to the intricate details in your home such as heaters, appliances, and whatnot – what’s it like to have the power to control those things at your fingertips? With Control 4, you and your family can create personalized experiences that can enhance your life and work with added comfort, savings, convenience and most of all peace of mind.

Control4 offers the ultimate smart home automation solution by making the electronic components and systems you already use on a daily basis work together, seamlessly whether you’re home or away. By integrating everything from lighting, music, video, climate control, security—even smartphones and tablets—Control4 offers an automation design solution suited for your lifestyle.

Automate even just one room in your home with Control4, and expand as the time and budget allows. Here are some ideas on which room to automate first according to your priority:

Family Room – a place to relax and spend time together. With just one remote, you can control your TV, receiver, music, streaming content, etc. That same remote also controls your lights, shades, temperature and so much more.  For example, when you command “Movie Time”, automatically, your lights turn off, locks the doors, lower the shades and turn on your home theatre.

With integrated IP cameras and security systems, you can check who’s at the door safely without having the effort to open the door. Given that this is a busy area inside our homes where we occasionally let people come and go, it is better to have a little control in this area, especially for busy parents.

Kitchen – this is where automation meets personalization. You can initiate a “Cooking” scene to fill the room with upbeat music and bright lights while preparing meals; or “Entertain” scene which dims the lights and changes the music to let your guests enjoy their meal in a warm ambiance.

Theater – With just one tap, lights will dim, temperature will be set, and movie will start. Feel the cinematic experience automatically. Need to take a break or quick trip to the snack bar? You can automatically raise the lights to 50% when the movie is paused.

Bedroom – from the time you first wake up until bed time, you can enjoy the automation in your bedroom. Just program a perfect “Wake-up” scene featuring your favorite music, followed by a gentle opening of the window blinds, and a brightening of the lights, and you’re ready to start the day. Going to bed? Just press the “Goodnight” button to turn off all the lights in your home, lock every door, adjust the thermostat and arm the security system. Control4 also notifies you if people are moving around the house, or if doors and windows are opening in hours when they shouldn’t be.

Patio – an automated exterior is like a breath of fresh air; because with Control4, your outdoor spaces are more comfortable and secured, even when you are entertaining your guests. Through your smartphone, you can heat up the pool or hot tub, create stunning lighting scenes at your backyard, and activate motion sensors for lights and alerts for late-night security.

With Control4, every interaction in your home saves you time and energy. Features mentioned are just a surface of Control4. As we introduce Control4 Smart Home OS 3, interaction in your smart home is more personalized and simplified, getting the most out of your smart home.

Just a few weeks ago, Control 4 launched OS3.  So what’s new about OS3? OS 3 has new features, a fresh interface, and tons of enhancements. With Control4 Smart Home OS 3, you can personalize your Smart Home OS with your favorite rooms, devices, and scenes according to your preference and lifestyle. We mentioned that you can control and give commands to your connected devices at home – well guess what – with Control4 Smart Home OS 3, you can now add customized wallpaper background in each of the rooms to match your interior décor.

The Control4 Smart Home OS 3 brings us its fresh interface, so the most important rooms and your favorite devices and scenes will be front and center, making it easier to find them when you need to. You can also organize your devices and scenes by category (Watch, Listen, Comfort, and Security) by just simply tapping the Control4 icon in the upper-left corner in the Control4 app or touch screen.

Another addition to the Smart Home OS upgrade is its wallpaper features. With Control4 Smart Home OS 3’s unmatched personalization and control capabilities, you can now customized your wallpaper for each space, based on your style and preference. Choose among the curated photos from top interior designers, pick your own photo from a personal library, or take and upload a photo in real time. View your own wallpaper on your mobile device, anywhere and anytime you want to.

Personalize your experience with Favorites. Control4 Smart Home OS 3 has added the Favorites feature to put your most-used icons, scenes, and rooms on the main dashboard screen. Interaction with this interface is perfect for all mobile users – just simply hold and drag your most-used icons, devices, scenes, and rooms – and manage your home whenever you need to, even when you’re away.

Feel the reimagined entertainment experience with the new Active Media Bar where you can easily control your favorite music and video content in one room or throughout the house. The Active Media Bar includes a large album art, easy access to Now Playing screen, fast volume adjustment with the new slider, and the ability to mute, pause, and skip music with just a quick tap. Control4 Smart Home OS 3 is supported by MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) to bring you studio quality sound into your home through streaming services like TIDAL. The Sessions screen makes it simple to keep track of what music or video that is playing in the entire house from a single location.

With Control4 Smart Home OS 3’s legible and larger controls, and fast response time, you can easily adjust your device settings in just a tap. The Control4 Smart Home OS 3’s new interface lets you easily view if the lights are on, the music that is currently playing in every room, and the temperature of your room. For your most-used rooms, just simply swipe between them and easily monitor your rooms in your mobile device.

Control4 values security and peace of mind. With Smart Home Automation, you don’t just add an extra layer of protection for your home, but also, you increase your property value. Trusted by homeowners and businesses, Control4 has been providing smart solutions to improve lives and increase safety than a typical home.

As the leading provider for automation and networking systems for homes and businesses, Control4 is recognized worldwide along with its dealers in their respective regions. Here are some awards bagged by Control4:

  • 2019 Residential Systems Stellar Service – Gold (Control4 Training Programs)
  • 2019 IOT Breakthrough Awards, Home Automation Company of the Year
  • 2018 CE Pro Brand Analysis (7 Categories)
    • Whole House Automation
    • Access Control
    • HVAC/Thermostat/Energy Management
    • Video Distribution Switchers/Extenders
    • Audio Amplifiers
    • Multi-room A/V Systems
    • Networking
  • 2017 Smart Building Award for Best Whole House Project
  • 2017 ISE Top New Technology Award Control and Automation Category (Control4 Dual Load Wireless Lighting)
  • 2017 CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis: Whole House Automation Brand
  • Home Theater Review’s Best of 2016 Award
  • 2016 Technology Integrator Impact! Award
  • 2016 Custom Integration Vendor of the Year
  • 2016 Best of ISE Award

You need a technology partner that will help you build a smart home from installation and beyond. Reach out to us here to get a seamless, fully-integrated smart home system now.