The promise of the automated home has escaped the mass market for some time now. Rapid technology leaps in the last decade moved the dream closer to reality, but still did not yield affordable, realistic opportunities for mass adoption of home automation. The missing link is the gateway in the home which will provide a vehicle to launch these advanced product and services in an incremental or a la carte approach. Home security is the entry point into the Digital Home. The uControl SMA Platform is the gateway to fulfill the promise of home automation.
uControl integrates a home automation platform into a simple, reasonably priced security system compatible with existing, installed systems and able to operate as a standalone unit. The uControl TouchScreen's security features serve as a natural gateway into your customers' homes. Bundling incremental, life-simplifying automation functionality through your home security offering provides you the opportunity to increase revenue and customer loyalty.
The uControl SMA platform offers customers a one stop opportunity to feel safe, go green, stay comfortable, and save money through lighting and temperature control. The American Lighting Association reports that household lighting accounts for up to 15% of home utility bills. uControl allows you to offer easy to use Green Tech services combining home controls, widget content (e.g. weather) and sensor activity to create energy efficiency solutions that match your customers' lifestyles. Lights and heating or air conditioning can automatically be activated or deactivated based on simple rules stored within the uControl platform – a great example of painless, cost-saving efficiency.
Because of uControl's open platform, new develoments in home control peripheral hardware and continued innovation from our widget community mean ongoing revenue opportunities for you.
Benefits of Automation
- Keyfob light control allows customers to light their homes before entering, both for safety and to create a welcoming environment
- Automated light control allows customers to suggest occupancy while away – even changing things once they are gone via their online portal.
- Non-occupancy sensors and auto regulations maximize energy efficiency and lead to greener living, while remote temperature controls still allow for pet comfort and other adjustments.
- Media/entertainment control is easily accessible via the home network and customizable widgets.
