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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.

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.

Why Simpnic is best amongst IoT?

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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.

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Smart Home Automation ‐ Personalize Your Comfort Settings

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A smart home is one that provides comfort and convenience. With Control4 automation system, you will enjoy personalized comfort and convenience that delivers energy-efficient climate control that can be activated on a schedule, and can be integrated with your existing HVAC (heating, ventilation, and airconditioning), radiant flooring, forced air, dual fuel and geothermal systems. Manage your pool and spa, adjust your temperature and humidity according to season and weather conditions. You can also automate your sprinklers and lawn systems.

Enjoy a consistently comfortable and inviting home that automatically responds to your life and maximizes energy savings. Maintain consistent temperature through wireless thermostats, program your window shades, automate your sprinklers, and easily control your fireplace sensors are among the many things that you can do do personalize your comfort settings with Control 4.

Comfort and Convenience That Only a Smart Home Can Bring

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A smart home brings you a consistently comfortable and inviting home that automatically responds to your life and maximizes energy savings. It’s comfort and convenience at its best that only a smart home can bring. Smart, Comfortable and Convenient are the main benefits of having a smart home. Being comfortable encompasses more than just adjusting the temperature. Control humidity levels, automate shades, power on the hot tub on your way home, and program your entire house for maximum energy efficiency. Control4 works with the world’s leading brands, so it’s easy to integrate your automation system with radiant flooring, forced air, dual fuel and geothermal systems.

Smart and energy efficient climate control:

Wireless thermostats maintain consistent temperature and humidity control, regardless of the time of day or season.
Enjoy personalized comfort settings that can be recalled on a schedule or with just a few taps on your phone or touch screen.
Pool and spa controls make it easy to turn on the heat, set the temperature or crank the jets instantly, right from your smartphone.
Fireplace sensors are easily controlled from any device within the home. Press the customized “Romance” button and enjoy.
Program your window shades to lower during the hottest hours of the day, saving on air conditioning costs.
Automate your sprinklers and lawn systems to respond to weather conditions.

Benefits of Smart Home Automation for the Busy and Tired

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In this age of technology and given with so many choices to choose from with our time, everyone is busy with something these days. But we all have a share of coming home tired from work or whatever activity did we sink our teeth into for the day, so exhausted that we just crash on the sofa never wanting to move one bit. But you have to get up because you need to dim the lights and turn on the AC. And then, you suddenly remember to postpone sleep and just have a relaxing time for a bit. A movie night, perhaps?

This is where how you could appreciate more the idea of a smart home. Let alone a Smart home that matches your lifestyle. Smart Lighting and smart entertainment come into play. The total home theater experience. Automatically dim your lights when your movie starts to play. Since your smart house “knows” when you’re watching something, it can respond appropriately when distractions intrude on your viewing experience by pausing the movie, raising the lights and notifying you that someone is at the door. So many entertainment options and all of these in just a press of a button from a Control4 menu on an Ipad or any other Control4 touch screens in the house.

Here’s an excerpt of a tour of one posh penthouse in San Antonio, one of Control4 smart home stories:

Having already lived with automation at his ranch home and his company office, Richard knew a space of this size could truly take advantage of all things automation. “Home automation in a place like this is almost a must,” he says. The Control4 system controls myriad elements, including shades, lighting, and climate. “It has about every bell and whistle you’d want,” Richard notes. There are four entertainment centers on the system, eight televisions, and eight surround sound systems. LED lighting throughout the unit is on the system, including the blue highlights built into the bar. Richard is especially glad he decided to include the doorbell on the system because now he gets a text when someone rings the doorbell and he’s there. Automation has added a lot of convenience and has made a ton of clutter disappear. Richard replaced 77 remotes with one Control4 remote. “I had all these different remotes, for the TVs, the cable boxes, Amazon, Apple TV, the sound system, the fans,” Richard explains. “I was able to reduce all of that down to one portable. And it works! It’s totally reliable.”

Not surprisingly, and more than anything, this penthouse was built for entertaining, which automation supports in many ways. “Welcome” sensors detect when guests enter a room and automatically turn on lights and start the music. Even before Richard arrives, he can trigger the three in-house ice-makers remotely to start cranking out ice for a party. People operate the system using SR-260 handheld remotes, 7-inch touch screens, or their iPhones. Richard’s personal favorite feature? Having his beloved McIntosh sound system included in the automation. Now, he can adjust specific settings like the audio equalizer via Control4. “You just push a button and, boom, it sets it all up for you.”

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