Although we talk about it more and more frequently, we really know how to distinguish between a traditional electrical system, a system home automation and una smart home?
Main differences between the types of systems
Let's take a step back: we can say that the exponential and continuous growth of the smart home sector and home automation is now there for all to see, becoming increasingly popular and making smart homes a solid reality. But, what are the differences between a traditional electrical system, a home automation electrical system and a smart home? Let's find out together in this short article.
Traditional electrical system: main features
Let's start from the "foundations", i.e. from the traditional electrical system. A traditional electrical system is exactly the standard system, that is, the one found in most homes. In a traditional electrical system, all electrical devices such as lighting, power sockets and shutters (if electric obviously) inside the house are controlled manually. In fact, it is possible to turn lights or other appliances on and off with a Zswitch Zor a button. This type of electrical system is the most "dated" one, as it does not offer the same type of comfort that a more innovative system can offer, such as home automation or smart.
Home automation: the comfort of home automation KNX or BTicino MyHome
Un home automation type electrical system, however, is a system that offers a much wider range of possibilities and functions that place the user of the home at the center of attention.
But what is home automation? It can be said that home automation is the enabling technology by automate ZeZZ controlZ intelligently the electrical systems of a house.
Surely, the best-known home automation electrical systems are those branded KNX oZ BTicino MyHome SCS. A KNX or MyHome SCS home automation electrical system allows you to control all electrical devices such as lighting, sockets, heating and many other devices electric totally automated Zand centralized. For example, thanks to this technology it is possible to program your system so that the lights - for example - turn on when the sun sets, and that the air conditioner activates when the temperature rises above a certain threshold. Or again, thanks to the geofencing, that the house gate opens when you arrive near your home.
In short, it can be said that the home automation electrical system offers a wide range of functions that allow you to enjoy your home in maximum comfort.
The smart home: voice control, remote control and automation
However, there is another type of system that is capable of Evolve the standard home automation KNX or MyHome SCS and elevate it to the nth degree: the smart home.
In a smart home, in fact, all the electrical devices are interconnected to each other and can be controlled by a single system or platform. Among the comforts and advantages offered by the smart home, without a doubt, there are the methods of controlling the connected home: voice control,Z control remote e automations.
Freedompro devices for the premium smart home
Freedompro was born with the aim of making the smart home accessible to everyone. To do this, we have developed Z two product lines: one for home automation electrical systems and one for traditional electrical systems.
Easykon: the solution to make home automation smart KNX and MyHome SCS
In the first case, it is about two bridge connected - Easykon for KNX e Easykon for MyHome - capable of making an electrical system truly smart home automation KNX ZoZ BTicino MyHome SCS.
Easykon makes it possible to integrate all home accessories into all the smart platforms on the market . The Freedompro devices, in fact, are compatible and certified with Apple Home, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistant to offer and guarantee the voice control, the control remote and the creation of automations based on their own habitudini personali.
Smart Modules: WiFi smart switches to make the traditional system smart
On the other hand, we have also thought of all those who live in a house with Ztraditional electrical systemZ and have always dreamed of having a professional smart home. The Freedompro solution is the Smart Modules, an evolving range of smart switches WiFi capable of transforming any traditional electrical system into a high-level smart home premium.
Designed to be installed in junction boxes, the smart switches Freedompro offer voice and remote control of multiple accessories individually or simultaneously. At the moment, the range has three products: the Light module, smart switch to Zcontrol the lights; the Shutter module, smart switch for the Zcontrol of electric shutters or curtains; and the Light & Shutter module, the hybrid version of the previous two.
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Freedompro smart devices: what's new in the coming months
Over the next few months, however, the range will be significantly expanded... not only will we introduce other types of WiFi junction box smart switches (such as the one for power sockets or generic dry contact switch), but we will also launch on the market i devices from junction box built-in. In other words, it will be the first line of professional and smallest quality WiFi smart switches ever! They can be installed behind the wall controls and disappear into the wall of the house...
Freedompro is a member of the Matter
associationObviously, the entire line of products to make the traditional electrical system smart is also compatible and certified with all the smart platforms on the market. But not only that, because Freedompro is finally also a member of the Matter.
associationMatter is the standard protocol for smart home automation Z created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. The Matter protocol aims to interconnect all smart home devices Z from different manufacturers, a value that Freedompro has been inspired by since day one. Maximum integration, ease of configuration and a fluid user interface guarantee security, reliability and an unparalleled user experience .
With Freedompro, the smart home is accessible to everyone... live your experience!
