last updated 2nd June 05
by 4ecotips.com

Voice or web interface provides unique contact

Where ever you are in the world you can now you can now control your home system via a fixed or mobile phone.

Honeywell’s Hometronic HCI300 voice and web interface allows users to switch remotely between various lifestyle profiles, which they can preset, and also receive preset telephone alarm messages. Messages might, for example, be triggered by a smoke alarm, water leakage, intruder detection and temperature extremes.

A wireless automation system, it is said to enable homeowners to enhance their lifestyle, comfort and security. It integrates home systems such as lighting, appliances and heating.
And as it uses secure and reliable RF (radio frequency) links throughout the home, it is quick and easy to install without wiring and damaging home decorations.

A voice and web interface enables users to use a phone to switch between various lifestyle profiles, which they can preset. These tell Hometronic what to do, how and when.

For example, each profile can be programmed with various lighting patterns, inside and outside the home, for selection at the touch of a button within the home or remotely by phone. A profile can regulate the temperature to unique values in each room and adjust these values at times chosen by the user.

It can switch on appliances, lights and services at pre-programmed times or in response to certain events; so blinds and curtains, if they have been automated, are closed when it gets dark, or a garden sprinkler is started when it is too dry.

For example, the homeowner can set a 'holiday' profile that saves energy by reducing temperatures throughout the home to lower values while the house is unoccupied, then raises them again automatically before the expected homecoming.

If the family decides to return earlier, they can select the ‘arriving’ profile to start the heating so the home is comfortable for their return.

Similarly, they can extend or switch into the holiday mode if they are away unexpectedly or decide to extend their absence.