AWARD-WINNING AUTOMATION
An iPad docking station in the Kitchen allows for easy storage and convenient operation of the system
When property developer, Anaar Singh of Aston Residential
buyer. Integrated security, CCTV and access control,
Ltd commenced his latest refurbishment project, The
scene-setting lighting and an easily scalable, future-ready
Croft, incorporating smart home technology throughout
entertainment and communications system have all been
the property was top of his to-do list. Ask him why, and he
installed, but in an inherently flexible way. As the backbone
responds without hesitation, “These days home automation
to the technological provision, innovative AMX technology
systems are a prerequisite in the high-end housing market”,
allows the various operating platforms to communicate
but according to Singh, it’s the brands you incorporate
effectively throughout the house. This comprehensive
and the flexibility of the system that add the real value. “In
automation solution received recent recognition from
my experience,” he adds, “when a buyer in that market
trade association CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design &
views your property there are three things they want to
Installation Association) when it won the Best Integrated
know. One – have you got home automation installed?
Home under £30,000 category at the CEDIA Awards 2013.
Two – is it extendable? And, three – what brands have you included?” Anticipating such questions, Singh turned to
Providing precision control of all the automation elements,
leading systems integrator Lewis Building Technology who
the AMX system will simplify the way in which occupants
responded with what is now an award-winning automation
interact with the technology around them. Intuitive, fingertip
solution, built around a core AMX infrastructure, which is
control is afforded via the AMX Application downloaded
helping the property differentiate itself at this, the top end
onto iPads located throughout the property. Developed in
of the market.
conjunction with AMX’s authorised product partner Touch Panel Control, this innovative App transforms the iPad into a
The stunning character detached property in Hertfordshire,
fully functioning wireless touchpanel. Connecting as a native
which went on the market for £1.6 million, incorporates all
AMX device to the AMX NetLinx master, the Application
the systems and technologies expected by the discerning
provides real-time touch control of all the automation
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These days home automation systems are a prerequisite in the high-end housing market”, Said property developer, Anaar Singh. “When a buyer in that market views your property there are three things they want to know. One – have you got home automation installed? Two – is it extendable? And, three – what brands have you included?
The AMX App for iPad turns the tablet into a fully-functioning wireless touchpanel
functions. And, unlike other solutions, the Application interacts directly with the system controller to provide full MJPEG video support, control and feedback, as fast as a regular panel. An iPad docking station integrated into the kitchen allows for easy storage and convenient operation of the AMX control system, whilst an AMX TPControl plug-in for Sonos allows this popular wireless multi-room audio platform to be integrated and fully controlled by AMX. Centrally-located NI-2100 and NI-700 NetLinx controllers provide the brains behind the entire automation solution; communicating with all the equipment in the property, so that a single touch of the iPad starts all the action. This impressive automation system will provide The Croft’s owners with a highly flexible and extendable set-up that can be easily scaled as their needs change, with the addition of more modules and components. And, according to Singh,
Lewis Building Technology has received awards for this application of AMX technology
the feedback from the market has been incredibly positive. He said, “It’s a definite selling point and incorporating brands like AMX has given The Croft an advantage over other developments that might have inferior systems installed.” “The Croft was always going to be refurbished to a high specification and buyers in that market would not only expect to see quality fittings and materials, but a home automation system. It’s certainly something a lot more people are aware of these days.” Singh continues, “What I wanted and managed to achieve is a system that incorporates brands like AMX and Lutron that discerning customers will recognise and a system that they can easily extend.” And, with prestigious awards for Lewis Building Technology and The Croft now sold, it seems that this AMX-centric
AMX-controlled, whole home automation has been seamlessly integrated into the property
automation formula is certainly a winning one! A U T O M AT E
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CONNECT
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CONTROL
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MANAGE
AMX technology affords precision control of the property’s automation elements
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When property developer, Anaar Singh of Aston Residential
This comprehensive automation solution, which won the
Ltd commenced his latest refurbishment project, The
Best Integrated Home under £30,000 category at the CEDIA
Croft, incorporating smart home technology throughout
Awards 2013, incorporates all the systems and technologies
the property was top of his to-do list. Ask him why, and he
expected by the discerning buyer. Integrated security, CCTV
responds without hesitation “These days home automation
and access control, scene-setting lighting and an easily
systems are a prerequisite in the high-end housing market”,
scalable, future-ready entertainment and communications
but according to Singh, it’s the brands you incorporate
system have all been installed, but in an inherently flexible
and the flexibility of the system that add the real value.
way. As the backbone to the technological provision,
Anticipating this, Singh turned to leading systems integrator
innovative AMX technology allows the various operating
Lewis Building Technology who responded with what is
platforms to communicate effectively throughout the house.
now an award-winning automation solution, built around a core AMX infrastructure, which is helping the property differentiate itself at this, the top end of the market.
LOCATION Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
What I wanted to do and managed to achieve with The Croft, is a system that incorporates brands like AMX and Lutron that discerning customers will recognise. Anaar Singh, Aston Residential Ltd.
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