Awnings and blinds - blindingly sensible!

Many properties today are being fitted with awnings, blinds and roller shutters in addition to the usual UK staple, curtains.

All of these devices can benefit from automation. Whether used for sun shading, security, privacy or a combination of these things, being able to link these items to an intelligent control system enables all sorts of things to be done;

For instance, you can use external awnings which can automatically extend and retract based on the temperature in a room, or the relative brightness level – Hometronic has a special Light Sensor which can measure the ambient light level. However, these awnings are sometimes quite delicate structures, which can be damaged by high winds. No problem; Hometronic has a Wind Sensor, which monitors wind speed and can automatically retract the awnings to avoid damage.

Security of your property can be enhanced by using Hometronic to control them. Blinds can also be linked to the Light Sensor, so as to automatically open them at sunrise, and lower them again at sunset, if desired. Don’t worry, you can manually override this if you want to, and also make the blind settings part of a Lifestyle so as to enable, or inhibit, this function.

Maybe you just want to indulge in the luxury of being able to open blinds or curtains from the comfort of your armchair, or maybe the size and location of the blinds, or your own mobility, make it difficult to operate them manually. No problem; with Hometronic’s Hand-held Remote control, you can operate them from anywhere in the house, with the touch of a button.

Many houses in continental Europe use external roller shutters, both to improve security, and to help keep the house cool in hot weather. Now some UK homes are using these devices. No problem for Hometronic; originally developed for the German market, Hometronic has special control modules for roller shutters, including special door contacts to ensure that you don’t get locked out inadvertently

Heating and Cooling Systems - Lighting controls - Blinds and Awnings - Security Systems - Devices - Honeywell Hometronic Manager