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Welcome to SMAhome Winter Guidebook In-home robots are no longer the science fiction. From the unveiling of Asus Zenbo in 2016, Buddy of Blue Frog Robotics launched in early 2017 to the latest one Qubi from EQL Technology, they are here to help with everything from cooking and cleaning to childcare, elderly care and companionship for families. In the angle of technology development, the robot combines camera, sensors, and cloud platform to play as the ultimate smart home hub that is programed to control the connected devices and appliances at home, in the meanwhile, taking users’ voice commands to deliver what is needed. EQL Technology, a smart home startup launched by Taiwan-based Quanta Computer, talks about their perspectives on the future of in-home robots in the cover story on page 8. Not just robots, this winter edition is full of exciting smart home launches. We take a closer look into Google Home ecosystem after the giant’s launches of two new smart speakers, Google Mini and Max on page 10. While CES2018 is just few weeks away, we compiled our must-sees at the show on page 35. Take a peek before your trip to that mega show. Smart home technologies may be deployed in fields other
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than the home environment. Hotel is one of the cases. Hilton is bringing connected smart home to hotel rooms in 2018. Guests will be able to control the temperature in the room, and adjust lighting and stream media contents on TV with the Hilton Honors app. The “scenes” feature will allow guests to bring their favorite room setting to every Hilton rooms. Marriott further teams with Samsung and Legrand to unveil IoT hospitality. A collection of case stories about how smart home techs being helping the smarter and more efficient hotels and business operations is reported on page 26. They may give technology providers the valuable references when considering business expansion.
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Robot Qubi Aims to Be the Ultimate Smart Assistant Most robots in the market today are being promoted as companion robots that serve education or entertainment purposes. Qubi aims to do more than that, and can serve as a smart home control hub.
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18 Smart Button Still an Essential Smart Home Control Means 20 Smart Sensors and Buttons Serve the Elderly at Home Today 24 Popular Smart Buttons in the Market Today F o c u s
From Smart Home to Smart Business CES
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26 S mart Home Technologies Help Hotels and Rentals Being Smarter 30 Expanding Smart Home Solutions for Better Business Services & Surroundings
52 The Smart Home that Actively Thinks: ABB 54 How Smart Home Automation Tools are Simplifying the Lives of Property Managers and Attracting Renters: Rently 55 eQ-3’s Homematic IP Ensures Data Security in a Smart Home Environment 56 IoT Technologies Can Help Elderly Care Immensely: Full Enterprise 57 One Sharp Choice Leads to Unlimited Possibilities and Connections: Overkiz 58 Optimized Efficiency Solutions to Directly Reduce Home Energy Bills: NorthQ S o u r c i n g
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Google Home and Amazon Echo offer very similar use experience when it comes to home control. But Google’s edge lies in its more advanced language capability and AI in the cloud. The Google Home ecosystem is taking shape, and this may lead to greater smart home adoption in the next couple of years.
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Google Home Gains Popularity and on Its Way to Dominate Smart Home Space
oogle, Amazon and Apple are the biggest names in the still-developing smart home industry. The former two have launched speakers that can interpret human voice to turn on or off lights, thermostats, cameras, and various smart devices at home. Amazon appears to lead the way with its Alexa smart platform, which currently dominates the market by dictating compatibility from the greatest number of home appliances in the market. The e-commerce giant has also introduced the most number of voicerecognition devices, namely the Echo series, to enable even more home control possibilities. It does not necessarily mean Amazon will rule the market ever after. Google offers almost exactly the same services. The Google Assistant platform is also a popular integration choice for smart home product makers. The Google Home speakers have very similar functions as Amazon Echo. They are both great choices to control home devices with voice command. Google Home and Amazon Echo offer very similar use experience when it 10 mySMAhome.com 2017
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R n obert Thompson, Chief Enablement Architect for i.MX Applications Processors at NXP Semiconductors
“ When it comes to voice assistant, people want things that they are familiar with, that are compatible with their smartphones. And this may give Google Assistant an edge.”
Tom Leonard, n Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for Leviton’s Energy Management Controls & Automation Division
“ While Amazon may own a lot of the space today, Google has major potential with its wealth of data and processing power.”
comes to home control. Device makers essentially go through the same process when making Google Assistant or Alexa compatible products. The needed software and hardware components are very much alike. Google, however, has an edge over Amazon. That is, the great number of Android system users. There are two billion active users of Android phones. Consumers might be more likely to purchase Google Assistant devices because they are already used to it compared with Alexa, according to Robert Thompson, Chief Enablement Architect for i.MX Applications Processors at NXP Semiconductors. For example, when consumers see a voiceenabled coffeemaker, they’ll choose the one that works with Google. “When it comes to voice assistant, people want things that they are familiar with, that are compatible with their smartphones,” Thompson said.
Advanced Language Capability Google is also many steps ahead in its language ability. While Alexa currently supports only English and German,
Google has a much larger language knowledge because Android is available in 80 languages. “As of today, Google Home is deployed in more languages than Amazon and it is possible to use the Google Assistant from a smart phone,” said Jérôme Leroy, VP Sales & Marketing at smart lighting manufacturer WiZ. Some companies have also pointed out that Google provides a more intuitive, more natural language exchange experience. “Google Home allows user to naturally ask for switching on or off the light. To dim at the right level of intensity,” Leroy added.
AI in the Cloud In addition to its natural language ability, Google may also excel at cloud intelligence. Providing services and collecting data in many countries across the world, Google has accumulated vast amounts of data that can help it carry out analytics. The AI could be proven very useful in smart home applications. When a user talks to Google Home, the command will be sent to Google’s cloud, where the voice command is processed before the signal is passed to a home device.
“Really all the intelligence, such as asking a question or weather, goes on in the cloud, not the end devices,” NXP’s Thompson pointed out when asked to compare Alexa and Google Assistant from a home control perspective. Smart lighting solution company Leviton Manufacturing concurred. “While Amazon may own a lot of the space today, Google has major potential with its wealth of data and processing power,” said Tom Leonard, Vice President
GK Lee, Vice President n of mIoT Strategic Business Unit at D-Link
“ Now without the (Google Home) integration you can’t seem to sell your products in Best Buy or Walmart. It wasn’t like this 3-4 years ago. And this helps the (smart home) ecosystem to take shape.”
of Marketing and Product Management for Leviton’s Energy Management Controls & Automation Division. Google’s AI has drawn some attention in the industry. Startup company Lynky is making a Google Assistant-powered touchscreen speaker that looks similar to Amazon’s Echo Show. “We believe Google will lend its AI experience to help solve some vexing smart home challenges such as setup, automation creation, etc.,” said Lynky’s product
CD Liu, PM Director of n Good Way Technology
“ Google Assistant access data from the cloud, and as such, may have latency, Internet stability and security issues. Intruders may break in to control home devices without authorization.”
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manager Jerry Hou. Google is rolling out voice assistant on every Android phone, and has the potential to catch up very quickly to Alexa. The market could be dominated by both players in 2019, Thompson predicted.
Using Different Protocols In order to tap into the power of Google Home, connecting to Google’s cloud is required. A Wi-Fi device will usually connects via a router, while devices using Zigbee, Z-Wave or other protocols will need to be connected to a gateway. There are pros and cons to each method, said Chen Shaofeng, a software engineer at China-based Leedarson Lighting. A router can connects to only so many (fewer than 20) Wi-Fi devices, but a future smart home environment may need up to more 100 devices. Wi-Fi’s advantage is direct connection and no additional equipment is required. A gateway, on the other hand, can accommodate hundreds of Zigbee or Z-Wave devices. A gateway also enables better signal coverage. With Wi-Fi, a long distance to a router may compromise the
Chen Shaofeng, a n software engineer at China-based Leedarson Lighting.
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connectivity. Each of the two methods are suitable for different use cases, and the same lighting device may be made to enable Wi-Fi or gateway connectivity, to meet customers’ different demands, Chen said.
Two Ways to Enable Voice Control Manufacturers also often employ one of two ways to make their device compatible with Google Home. A manufacturer may embed an IoT module either right into a device or into a switch, said CD Liu, PM Director of electronics manufacturing company Good Way Technology.
Jerry Hou, Product n Manager at Lynky
“ We believe Google will lend its AI experience to help solve some vexing smart home challenges such as setup, automation creation, etc.”
Philips Hue, for example, have Zigbee modules inside light bulbs. It’s convenient, but the drawback is that a module is thrown away when a bulb reaches the end of life. This adds up to costs. The other way is to place the module inside an in-wall light switch to enable voice control. This way the module can still be used when a light needs to be replaced.
Google Home Helps to Grow Smart Home Adoption Google’s push to enable voice control has its impact in the industry. As it requests Google Home integration from third-party manufacturers, it is actually beefing up its smart home ecosystem. “Now without the integration you can’t seem to sell your products in Best Buy or Walmart. It wasn’t like this 3-4 years ago. And this helps the ecosystem to take shape,” said GK Lee, Vice President of mIoT Strategic Business Unit at D-Link, a Taiwan-based networking product manufacturer. With the increased convenience, the next step is consumer education. It might be that in 2018 and 2019 a home without smart devices will be perceived as out of fashion. It’s just a matter of time, Lee added.
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environment. The sensor can facilitate the process of remote home automation for security and energy controls. Z1 is compatible with RF, ZigBee and Z-Wave accessories, supporting up to 160 wireless sensors. This essentially creates endless possibilities on providing home security, visual monitoring, home automation, energy management and emergency monitoring services. The extensive sensors and accessories supported by the Z1 system can help users live smarter and greener while bringing more convenience. Other Important Features The product is ideal for small- and mid-sized homeowners who are looking for a comprehensive smart home security system with expandability. Various components make up the Z1 security system. Among them is a powerful siren that can deter intruders to the house; a MicroSD slot to allow for local storage which protects user privacy. Also, the device is embedded with IR motion sensor which will activate the camera and trigger alerts when irregular presence is detected. Z1 comes with outer wooden design, but there are other options to fit with different decoration requirements of each house. On specifications, it comes with a backup battery for longer usage and it also supports voice prompt applications. Company’s Commitment to Excellence Climax Technology is a security, telecare and complete smart home solution provider that integrates security, senior care, home automation and energy management services. For over three decades, Climax has applied its expertise in telecommunication and wireless radio frequency to develop security mechanism for homes. The company strives to pursue perfection in delivering value and services with the objective of providing the best security and care for every home and individual. Quality control is critical in delivering products that meet customers’ demand. Climax is always looking for ways to make improvement. The company has installed manufacturing processes that surpass the requirement of ISO standards. As such, Climax’s products have superior quality, functionality and capabilities that can pass the most rigorous client demand, the company stressed.
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10 Google Home-Compatible Products The Nest Learning Thermostat Feeling too hot or too cold? Instead of getting up to make the adjustment on your thermostat, you may now do it via Google Home. Users may ask Google Home what the current temperature is or what the thermostat is set to. Users can make temperature adjustment by specifying a set degree, or just say “Make it cooler.” If there are multiple thermostats in the house, users can assign a name to each of them and then address them individually. The 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat is thinner and has a bigger and sharper display. With Farsight, it lights up when it sees a user coming and shows the time or temperature from across the room. The Nest Thermostat, which is the first thermostat to get ENERGY STAR certified, can also save energy. The best part about the Nest Learning Thermostat is that it can learn user habits after a week of training it. • Nest • nest.com
Philips Hue Users can switch on, dim, brighten and change color all through Google Home. There are a number of Philips Hue products. The starter set that includes a hub and three White and Color Ambiance lights is more versatile, because it supports different colors and temperatures. The Hue White Starter Kit doesn't have all the different colors, but still lets users set dimming levels. Expand the lighting system with up to 12 Hue accessories (sold separately), such as a Hue Dimmer Switch, Hue Tap, or Hue Motion Sensor. Install the LED lights as you would install ordinary bulbs and pair them with the Hue Bridge, which allows you to control smart-bulb-equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App. Users can control the lights with voice using Alexa and Apple HomeKit as well. Pair it for home automation with existing Nest or Samsung SmartThings system. • Philips • www2.meethue.com
Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat allows users to control from anywhere, via iPhone, iPad, Android or computer. The flexibility of the thermostat allows users to uniquely program their device as either a home or business thermostat and then offers scheduling features specific to their needs. Once set up with Google Home, a user can use voice command to adjust the temperature and get the current temperature or thermostat setting. Tell your Wi-Fi smart thermostat what temperature you prefer when you wake up, and you'll never have to endure another cold morning. This smart thermostat learns your heating and cooling cycle times to deliver just the right temperature. Users can remotely monitor and manage home's comfort and energy usage anytime, from anywhere. The function is available for iOS and Android devices. Temperature alerts and filter change reminders can be sent to connected network devices and displayed on Honeywell Wi-Fi smart thermostat. • Honeywell • yourhome.honeywell.com
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Insignia Wi-Fi Smart Plug Automate your home with this Insignia Wi-Fi smart plug. It controls most electrical devices, including lights, air conditioners and kitchen appliances, and its Insignia Connect app sets up to 10 timers, including daily and weekly schedules. This Insignia Wi-Fi smart plug links to your home's Wi-Fi network and is accessible from any location through an iOS or Android device. With Insignia Connect app, users can control, monitor and schedule indoor electronics using a smartphone. It works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so that users may turn on lights, coffeemakers, fans or a whole room on or off with the power of their voice. It is easy to use and install. Connect the mobile device to a Wi-Fi network, download and open the free Insignia Connect app, and plug the Smart Plug into an outlet. Can be used in a 2-prong outlet, by using a 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter. • Insignia • www.insigniaproducts.com
Chromecast is a media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. Simply use your mobile device and the TV you already own to cast your favorite TV shows, movies, music, sports, games, and more. Chromecast works with iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac, Windows laptop or Chromebook. With the help of Google Home, users can fire up video using just the power of their voice. With YouTube and Netflix both supported, unwinding in front of the TV is not easier. The little puck-size device connects to your home network via Wi-Fi. Once you've hooked it up, you can tell Google Home to play "Travelers" via Netflix on your Chromecast, and it'll start it right up for you. There are also audio-only and 4K versions of the Chromecast, depending on your needs. The new Chromecast has higher video resolution and lower buffering, thanks to the enhanced WiFi architecture. • Google • google.com
Samsung SmartThings The Samsung SmartThings home monitoring kit lets users control and monitor their home from anywhere in the world. The kit includes a Samsung SmartThings hub, two Samsung SmartThings multipurpose sensors, one Samsung SmartThings motion sensor and one Samsung SmartThings outlet. Users can monitor their home to protect their families and properties; automate lights and electronics; and create a safer, more efficient home that is set to their unique preferences. You can even keep an eye on things when you pair a compatible camera with your video-ready Samsung SmartThings hub. Google Home integration allow users to control connected lights, outlets and thermostats with the power of voice. They can voice commands as simple as "Ok Google, turn on the bedroom fan." The system may be set up to trigger lights to automatically turn on when there's motion and turn off when people leave. • Samsung • shop.smartthings.com
Logitech Harmony Elite Harmony Elite is a remote that offers powerful, intuitive way to control home entertainment. Harmony Elite goes beyond TV and movies. Use it to control the music from the kitchen, adjust the lights or the blinds from across town, based on the time of day. Compatible with Google Assistant for easy voice integration and activation. Get lighting, locks, thermostat and more to work together for one-touch experiences like 'welcome home' or 'good night.' Set room lighting to automatically dim when you start a movie. Turn on multiple devices at a touch, create custom schedules or trigger them with sensors. The Harmony app turns iOS or Android smartphones or tablets into personal universal remote controls for the whole house. The full-color touchscreen allows users to simply swipe and tap to control channels, movies, volume, 50 favorite channels and smart home devices like Philips Hue lights. • Logitech • www.logitech.com
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Wink Connected Hub The Wink Hub allows diverse collection of smart home products to speak the same wireless language, so that users can easily control them and customize their interactions, from the Wink app. Once everything is set up, users can ask Google Home to turn the lights off or on as well as turn the heat up or down. Among the Wink-compatible products are lighting offerings like the GE Link Starter Kit, and options from Philips and Sylvania; Lutron and Leviton switches and outlets; and Nest and Honeywell thermostats. The Wink app keeps users connected to their home - no matter where they are. Wink app is available for free at Apple App Store or Google Play. The hub supports multiple protocols like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Z-Wave and ZigBee. Wink Shortcuts allow users to control multiple products with a single tap from turning on lights in the morning to setting the mood for movie night. • Wink • www.wink.com
August Smart Lock With Google Home and Google Assistant support, users can now tell Google to lock or unlock their doors. If they forget, users may also ask Google to check if their doors have been locked. No need to walk back and check. If the door is unlocked, users may then lock it by voice. For now, unlocking the door by voice is not supported. Control access to your home with Google Assistant. Auto-unlock your door as you approach and automatically locks your door after you enter. And the 24/7 activity log lets users know who opened you door and when. The exterior door hardware stays the same. August Smart Lock replaces only the interior of your standard deadbolt. Secure Low Energy Bluetooth (LEB) syncs the lock to your smartphone. Retrofit installation works with most standard single cylinder deadbolts. Just connect Wi-Fi Bridge plugs into North American standard outlet. • August Home • august.com
iRobot Roomba Since earlier this year, all connected iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaners can be controlled via Google Assistant. With voice control, users can start, pause, stop and resume cleaning, locate the Roomba, ask it to return to home base and get its status. All this may also be accomplished via iRobot’s companion app. If there is more than one iRobot, a user will need to specify which device as part of his request. The patented 3-Stage Cleaning System is specially engineered to loosen, lift and suction everything from small particles to large debris from carpets and hard floors. Dirt Detect sensors alert the Roomba robot vacuum to clean more thoroughly on concentrated areas of dirt. Just press clean or schedule Roomba on the go with the iRobot Home App. A full suite of intelligent sensors guide the robot under and around furniture to help thoroughly clean the floor. • iRobot • store.irobot.com
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Smart Button Still an Essential Smart Home Control Means When it comes to smart home control, smart buttons have merits unfound in voice control or app control. It’s quick and convenient. And because of this, smart buttons are unlikely to be phased out in the near future.
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here are a few ways to control smart devices at home. The current mainstream control means are voice command and mobile app. Voice command is also a trending topic, as many predict it will grow more popular in the smart home space. App control is also convenient. Smartphones' ubiquity, portability and ease of use make it an ideal connection point to other home devices. That’s not to say these control means are without drawbacks. Even though people speak different languages and may have different accents, English is the most often used voice command. Devices receiving voice also need to be in range, so that users don’t have to shout across the house. Last but not least, the presence of background noise may prevent proper sound receiving. Mobile app is not perfect, either. The act of taking out the phone, opening up the app, selecting and tapping command is complex enough. Turning on home appliances with a switch or remote sounds easier. This is how smart buttons come into existence. Small in size and acting like a remote, smart buttons let homeowners control smart devices with just a click or two. Fibaro is one of the better-known smart button
makers. Its product the Button, for example, can be used to activate scenes, turn devices on/off, raise or lower light brightness or music volume. “The Button is extremely flexible and can be integrated into the home or offices, offering control with different click sequences,” said Rich Bira, Managing Director of Fibaro USA. Most smart buttons function by connecting to the user’s smartphone via Bluetooth. Acting as a bridge, the phone will then relay the command to various home appliances. The phone either sends the signal directly to the device or communicates via Wi-Fi to a platform like IFTTT which will then trigger actions on the devices. Flic, one of the earliest smart buttons introduced to the market, is an example that does all these.
New Development in the Industry Shortcut Labs, the company behind Flic, is rolling out a new product called Flic Hub. The hub will receive Bluetooth signals from smart buttons, so that the buttons can work independently of a smartphone. The hub can communicate to devices at home using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (+ Ethernet), Infrared and a 3.5mm jack for audio, essentially allowing it to control a myriad of home appliances. “The beauty of the Hub is that you no longer have to rely on your phone
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commands. “Using the button to turn and control can be so much easier. There is no ambiguity and unlikely to have errors,” Huang added. Philio Technology’s round smart button lets users make incremental adjustments on lights, air conditioner and curtains to a certain degree, as opposed to completely turning on or off.
“One-touch control will continue to increase in demand due to its convenience, accessible price points and simplicity.”
“The demand for smart buttons, automating things, has increased.”
“Not until smart devices are more broadly adopted by the public can demand for smart buttons continue to grow.”
■ Rich Bira, Managing Director of Fibaro USA
■ Amir Sharifat, Co-founder of Flic maker Shortcut Labs
■ Farry Hsu, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at QBlinks
as the gateway, giving you a much more reliable and stable connection,” the company says. Flic Hub can link to up to 64 smart buttons. Production is already underway and shipping will start around early next year, according to Shortcut Labs cofounder Amir Sharifat. Another development of smart buttons is Apple HomeKit compatibility. HomeKit enables homeowners to invite another person via their Apple ID so they can control lights and heating in your house as well. This way, your partner and kids can use their mobile devices to set scenes in the rooms they’re in. “However, you’ll not want to give each and every visitor full access to your setup, and that’s where buttons come in,” said Lars Felber, PR Director of Elgato, a home automation enabler based in Germany. Besides Elgato, France-based smart home solution company Nodon also plans to add HomeKit compatibility to its smart button NIU. Released about a year ago, NIU connects to users’ smartphone via Bluetooth, and can trigger actions such as light control, music control and is also compatible with IFTTT to control even more appliances.
Uncertain Market Demand Despites smart button’s usefulness, not every business is upbeat about the market demand. Only a select group is adopting smart homes. As such, the demand for smart buttons is not growing, according to QBlinks, another early entrant in the smart button space. “Not until smart devices are more broadly adopted by the public can demand for smart buttons continue to grow. In other words, the next wave of demand will arrive only after smart appliances become universal,” said Farry Hsu, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at QBlinks. Philio Technology, an IoT solution company that also makes smart buttons, concurred. “The demand has not really picked up. The reason is that smart home is not universal. The price has to come down before there is more adoption,” said James Huang, CEO of Philio Technology. Smart buttons, thanks to their unique capability, will probably stay in homes in the foreseeable future, however. Voice command is the future trend, but it will take time, Huang said. Out of the 10 commands given, often only 3-4 is recognized, forcing users to repeat
Voice Command vs. Smart Buttons Some believe smart button and voice command are complimentary to each other. Voice command is ideal for spontaneous command. For example, when seeing a McDonald TV commercial, a user may want to place an order immediately, so they can just say, “OK Google, where is the closest McDonald.” For certain on-demand requests, voice command is easier. “Voice command has advanced features, and allows you to do whatever you want,” said Nodon CEO Thomas Gauthier. Smart buttons, on the other hand, are better for repetitive actions. For example, turning on the light and TV when arriving home, and shutting down everything when leaving the house. People could get tired of saying the same commands over and over every day, and using buttons to complete the tasks is easier, said Shortcut Labs’ Sharifat. Smart buttons also have a greater range than voice control. While voice control requires users to be near the voice assistant, smart buttons allow them to control their home automation and scenes from outside of the home. With Fibaro’s Key Fob, for example, a user could pull into their driveway in their vehicle and press a button that activates the “welcome home” scene, where the garage opens, and lights and heating turn on. “While voice control is certainly very popular, at Fibaro we believe in giving consumers several options for controlling their connected devices. One-touch control will continue to increase in demand due to its convenience, accessible price points and simplicity,” Bira said.
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Smart Sensors and Buttons Serve the Elderly at Home Today Many believe there is going to be much unmet demand in the elderly care market in the years to come. Smart devices may be used to answer some of the most pressing questions in the field. Sensors and buttons, which can transmit data instantaneously to the air, are currently the mostly widely adopted IoT devices in the home care space.
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have sensed the market potential and offered products/services that utilize IoT technologies. Motion sensor is a good tool to enable automation to assist the elderly. One application is placing it on the bedside to trigger light switching. This way, when an elderly person gets up from the bed to use the toilet in the middle of the night, the light will be switched on automatically, and he won’t have to bother with feeling for the switch in the dark. This solution is offered by Full Enterprise, an IoT enabler based in Taiwan. Falls most often occur in the bathroom and when the elderly get off the bed in the middle of the night, due to osteoporosis and the darkness, said James Yih, General Manager of Full Enterprise. “We have
programmed everything so that the lights will turn on and off automatically. IoT is completely applicable in such situations.” Sensors can also be deployed to track movement at home. Fibaro’s motion sensors, for example, can be installed in a home to detect if the resident is active and entering different areas of the home. If motion hasn’t been sensed, a caretaker will be signaled to check in on the resident. Door and window sensors can also send notifications if a resident has left or entered the home. Fibaro solutions are also extremely helpful for the elderly who want to remain in their homes but need the comfort of a watchful eye, said Rich Bira, Managing Director of Fibaro USA. "Sensors, controllers and other devices from Fibaro’s suite help families monitor their loved ones through real-time app
notifications, allowing them to safely age in place.”
AI to Detect Behavioral Changes The sensor technology can be pushed further to integrate artificial intelligence, which can identify which rooms are used at what times of the day, and determine if there are changes in the resident's habits that might indicate a health issue. Israel-based Essence Group has developed an algorithm-based system that monitors daily activities of elderly people who live at home by themselves. The company’s cloud will perform analytics with data collected from all the detection devices (sensors) around the house. Alerts to caretakers will be sent when anomalies or changes in the behaviors are detected. “It’s not an
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sensors tailor-made for this purpose. The sensors can be attached on a medicine container or even a water bottle, to track on the frequency of drug or water consumption. The company’s medication dispenser device can even lock the lid to prevent excessive consumption, or send a reminder and notification to caretakers if a senior has not taken the medicine on time. Another use of sensor in elderly care application is placing it in the bed. The sensor can measure pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or sleep quality. Although the measurement in the bedding may not be 100% accurate, it does provide a preliminary gauge of the user’s overall physical condition, and will detect major anomalies and send them to caretakers or doctors for diagnosis.
Push Button to Seek Help Another smart device that can be very helpful to assist seniors is button. With the push of a button, seniors may turn on the light or other home appliances for enhanced convenience. But the more common application is using it as a panic button for distress calls. Buttons can be placed in different areas of the house, like living room and bathroom, so that an elderly person can reach them whenever there is an emergency. By pressing the button, a notification will be sent to a family member or caretaker who will call back to check on the senior. The button can also be a portable
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device to let seniors send notifications for help more easily. NIU, a smart button provided by France-based home automation company NodOn, serves this purpose. NIU is available as an OEM solution. It connects to a smartphone App via Bluetooth. Thomas Gauthier, CEO of NodOn said, “One of our client, in the homecare sector, wanted a button to trigger an emergency call. We provided them NIU SDK to add the button to their App. This way, the user just uses the App of our client, and will be directly called back by a nurse or a doctor when he presses NIU.”
Upgraded Button with Fall Detection and Geolocation Besides sending distress calls, a button can be added with fall detection capability. The EPA button provided by Essence is a case in point. It also has geolocation capability, so when the user falls, an alert will be sent to family members or a monitoring center, and they’ll know where the user is and send help. The button works both indoors and outdoors. The button connects over RF to a home gateway, but will automatically switch to a user’s smartphone via Bluetooth when he leaves the house.
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“ Fall detection worn on the neck or wrist may generate many false alarms. The waist is the better place.” Many of the portable buttons hang over the user’s neck, but Silicon Valleybased startup ElderSens recently introduced a fall detector that is attached to the user’s waist. Fall detection essentially utilizes the sensor technology. “The waist is the most stable part of the body. Fall detection worn on the neck or wrist may generate many false alarms,” said Li Li, ElderSens’ Vice President of Technology Development. ElderSens’ fall detection system also features a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Hybrid indoor mesh network. It is a critical but not a mature technology, Li said. ElderSens sets up multiple routers in the house to create comprehensive coverage. This is needed in order to pinpoint the exact fall location indoors.
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Popular Smart Buttons in the Market Today Demand for smart buttons is closely related to consumer adoption of smart homes. Acting like a remote, the smallsized button remains a convenient smart home control means. A button can typically be configured to perform three control actions, which will be triggered by one press, two presses or a long press.
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lic is a wireless smart button that creates shortcuts for common tasks. With a one-click command, users can trigger actions to control lights, play music, call Uber or automate home scenarios with IFTTT. A click, two clicks and a hold can be customized configuration for different tasks. With just a click, Flic can share a user’s phone’s GPS location with his family and friends so they can follow the user on his way home. In the event of a distressed situation, a user can easily sound the alarm and send a distress message. Flic comes with a re-usable adhesive sticker so you can fixate it on any surface. You can easily peel it off and re-stick it again. Flic also comes with a Clip, so you can wear it on your clothes and bring it with you everywhere. Flic connects to your phone with Bluetooth Low Energy, giving it a range of roughly 50 meters. The battery lasts for a year with normal usage.
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Blinks is one of the earliest providers of smart buttons. Its Qmote S is an intuitive, single-button remote control which lets users perform actions on smartphone, even when it’s out of reach. Qmote S offers users easy and intuitive functionality, all at the click of a button. Using predefined click patterns to control functions on your smartphone, Qmote S turns your phone into a smart hub. Using predefined click patterns for functions, Qmote S can control music and alarm, find smartphone, activate Siri or Google, make a call, send location information, take photos or screenshots, record audio, start navigation and automate home. Qmote S works with IFTTT, Zapier and Muzzley. Qmote S uses Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 to connect with your phone. The changeable coin cell lithium battery can last for up to a year with regular use. And its waterresistant design allows you to use Qmote S anywhere, anytime. Different from its predecessor, Qmote, the exterior case of Qmote S is made of metallic-looking yet non-metal compound material for an optimized RF signal, and therefore no more antenna extension is needed.
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By Samantha Shen
Smart Home Technologies Help
HotelsandRentalsBeing Smarter For hotels, rental housing, or shared homes, smart home solution has been an emerging implementation as the busy homeowners and managers need a seamless and effective way to keep a full control of their properties. In the following examples, you can find remote property management system has created added values for owners and renters with considerate service, and smart lock solutions have greatly helped managing hotels and rental houses.
Vivint Smart Properties Ensures Fluent Managements of Rental Houses
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ince June this year, Vivint Smart Home has started to further integrate its comprehensive smart home systems and products into rental properties across US and Canada to enhance remote management. Under the Vivint Smart Properties program, property managers have options of a suite of professionally installed smart home products, including smart locks, doorbell cameras, indoor cameras, and thermostats. For every different cases, Vivint experts consult the developer, builder, or managers to identify their needs and customize the most suitable smart home packages with them. Property managers can manage through Vivint Site Manager, an easy-to-use monitoring dashboard, to deal with tenant service requests and vacant units from anywhere, enjoying the award-winning 24/7 system support. From the frontdoor, Vivint smart locks eliminates the time for exchanging keys in person by automatically providing keyless access codes, homeowners can see their guests enter the home with the doorbell camera. Also, with the motion sensors and smart thermostat in home, the guests can stay comfortable without boosting electricity bill. Placing tenant’s privacy at first place, the property managers or owners only have remote access to the full smart home system
Vivint smart home solution ensures a fluent rental property management.
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while the property is unoccupied. “Vivint Smart Properties provides property managers a way to quickly connect their renters to a home’s smart technology. And it also makes the transfer of properties to the next renter much more efficient,” explained Harrison Jenkins, Sr. Director of Product Management, Vivint Smart Home. “Another advantage is the ability to remotely manage individual vacant units. Owners can even manage the smart home technology when Wi-Fi connectivity isn’t available after a renter has moved out.” With abundant experience of installing smart home technologies into rental houses, Vivint Smart Properties has received many positive reviews from its users. “Renters get a lot more value out of rental properties because they’re in apartments with the latest smart home technology. For property managers, this added value creates opportunity for higher profitability,” concluded Jenkins.
Hoomvip and TESA ASSA ABLOY Together Offer 24-Hour Check-in for Rentals
▲ Spanish app-based rental service provider Hoomvip works with ASSA ABLOY on smart door locks.
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panish app-based rental management service provider Hoomvip offers tourist 24h free access to rental apartments, enables improved security, experiences and services in destination, and optimizes communication for both homeowners and renters. Hoomvip’s in-app access control is provided cooperatively with the ENTR smart door lock of TESA ASSA ABLOY. Owners can monitor property status at any moment, in real time, and allow 24h access to their guests to the portal of
the tourist apartment remotely. ENTR’s dualmotorized-cylinder design enables owners and guests to open up with either a key or via Bluetooth. With ENTR and Hoomvip, landlords no longer need to worry about key management. Simply send a digital key via the Hoomvip app or SMS instead of a physical key handover during check-in or check-out, saving time and money on transport. And for guests, the Hoomvip app contains easily accessible accommodation and destination information. It also enables easy 2-way communication between guest and owner, including post-stay evaluation. The app selects the best experiences and services in the city, with special offers for guests updated daily. Owners, can also earn money by offering their guests travel plans and services during their stay.
igloohome Locks Welcome Continuous Guests for Busy Homeowners
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ental housing access solution provider igloohome has its lock products designed with homeowners and property managers in mind. The igloohome team completely understands the inconvenience of rental hosts who spend a lot of time, effort and money on passing the keys to their guests. “Just in Asia Pacific, there are already 300 million travelers visiting this area annually, and there are 100 million units of secondary residences,” said Anthony Chow, CEO and Co-founder of igloohome, “Handing-over keys is especially inconvenient when there are flight delays or flights arriving in weekdays. Our products help rental hosts grant access remotely ▲ Anthony Chow, CEO and Co-founder of ▲ igloohome keyless lock system are customizable whenever they want, thus helping to manage igloohome for rental partners. this problem of key exchange.” of mind to both the hosts and guests by ensuring the properties are safe after igloohome door locks uses time-sensitive PIN the guest leaves. “The rental turnover of guests is very high, and it is crucial codes and Bluetooth, making keys granting to make sure there is no overlap of access with different guests. igloohome time-sensitive, suitable for rental housing products’ ability to work offline is of great importance to many rental hosts, as owners as the locks keep the property safe Wi-Fi in some rental housing may be intermittent,” said Chow. after the guest leaves, providing greater peace
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igloohome has major customers and partners in Asia Pacific and the USA, including Airbnb and HomeAway. The Airbnb Connect is a customized service provided purely for Airbnb hosts. It automates the generation of PIN codes for guests, only for the duration of their stay, and sends it to them. On the other hand,
Airbnb also recommends igloohome by listing the company as a suggested tools under “Host Assist”, a section where Airbnb hosts can find the products/services that Airbnb supports. Chow also mentioned that dashboard monitoring are available for igloohome’s B2B customers, making it easy for property managers or other hospitality players to monitor and manage multiple locks across multiple properties.
Nestech NFC Hotel Locks are Monitored as Easy as a Click
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aiwan-based Nestech Corporation is an ICT provider who specializes in integrated systems for keyless door locks and access control, with various types of NFC, BLE, Wi-Fi access control solutions that meet different home and hotel requirements. Its keyless solution has been widely applied in Indonesia, Thailand, Honduras and Chile, and has potential clients in Australia, Japan, and UAE. With Nestech’s NFC-based smart access control hospitality system, the hotel managers or Airbnb hosts could manage their properties remotely without internet connection. The system can be further engaged into Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or any wireless connection to have advanced extension applications. Its compatible app DSS HOTEL System 2.0 is a flexible inpocket front-desk management system for hotel managers or hosts to issue passcards or generate access codes on their NFC-enabled mobile devices, enabling guests to get access into hotel or house without wireless connection. “Our users don’t need to worry about wireless disconnection, unstable line, or hacker breakthrough issue. The clients can simply get access with NFC function, and takes the hotel staffs or hosts only a second to generate passwords in app,” explained Kristy Yeh, Marketing Manager of Nestech Corporation. Yeh also added that Nestech’s hotel systems can be combined with handy information such as dinning reservation, local cuisine finder, and customized services on users’ fingertips. “We want to create a VIP experience for travelers not only staying in the hotel with royal service, but have unforgettable fun to explore the beauty of their destination with enjoyable information.” ▲ Nestech develops NFC, BLE, Wi-Fi access control solutions that can differ traveler experience.
Kaba Saflok Quantum Locks Manage Security in Multiple Hotels
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for all guests under complicated visitor traffics. With over 150 years of experience, more than 9,000 associates worldwide, and 450 registered patents in 60 countries, Dormakaba group provides comprehensive access solutions and security controls to hotels, shops, sports facilities, airports, hospitals, at home or in the office.
Kaba’s subsidiary Saflok Quantum lock series is a popular choice among largescale hotels. For these hotels, customers’ safety and comfort are placed in top priority, and the Quantum Series locks reach both security and connected convenience. It has an awardwinning two-piece modular design with either magnetic stripe or RFID card reader. All locks in this series are Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatible, and can be operated through ▲ Kaba Saflok Quantum lock series is popular among high-end hotels. the Dormakaba mobile access solutions. Also combined with Saflok Messenger LENS wireless online Hotel authorities can also remotely manage all security issues. They are well system, the locks communicate with innotified with tamper-intention, ajar doors, or low-battery situations. For emergency room smart devices via the hotel network to incidents, the lock series allows alternative accesses like emergency key, mechanical automate lights, temperature, blinds and TV key (QuantumII) and electronic override, providing all users peace of mind. based on the guest’s personal preferences.
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By Samantha Shen
Expanding Smart Home Solutions for Better
Business Services & Surroundings Ongoing development of smart solutions are bringing more technologies and devices from home to smart businesses, helpfully removing the obstacles for an upgraded living experience and management. In the following five examples, we can find smart energy solutions in hotel, wireless air monitoring in museums, and home deliveries in America and northern Europe.
Costa Rica Olas Verdes Resort Becomes First LEED Platinum Hotel in the Country with Haiku Fans
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hen it comes to saving energy, people has air conditioner and lights first in mind. How do we apply and enjoy the functions of these products without paying expensive bills? The US-based fan and lighting expert Big Ass Fan Company has a solution. Olas Verdes Resort in Costa Rica wanted a LEED Platinum certification. The LEED Platinum certification is designed for hospitality industry and buildings
to lessen their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on environment. Hotels can be certified only with their eco-friendly practices, which often refer to energy and water efficiency. And Olas Verdes Resort worked with Haiku Fans by Big Ass Fan Company to achieve this certification. With the need to take advantage of the frequent winds and to minimize the heat generated by sun, Olas Verdes Resort installed 70 Haiku Fans to create the most energy efficient space. Every suite features two Haiku Fans, one in the bedroom and one in the living room. According to Olas Verdes Resort, the fans made it possible to eliminate air conditioning in the living room entirely. Fans are also installed in the resort’s offices, entertainment venue and restaurant. Also, the Haiku Fans comes with built-in LED lights, meaning a total of less lights needed in each suite. According to Olas Verdes Resort, the tourists have positive reviews on Haiku Fans, as it can create comfortable airflow in the room, keep mosquitoes away, and stay silent while operation.
Strict Art Protection Meets FilesThruTheAir Environmental Wi-Fi Sensors Plenty of smart homes include an environmental sensor in the appliance series, either for precisely monitoring the indoor air status or connecting with smart thermostats to complete personal environment adjustments. In larger occasions such as business and public areas, remote monitoring become even more important.
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ilesThruTheAir, a brand of UK-based Corintech, manufactures its Wi-Fi connected environmental monitoring and data logging products with Telit Wi-Fi modules. The full range of FilesThruTheAir Wi-Fi data logging sensors measure temperature and humidity as part of a low cost environmental monitoring system used to observe, manage and record data. These Wi-Fi data loggers connect directly to an existing Wi-Fi network, transferring data wirelessly to either a PC on the same network, or straight to the FilesThruTheAir cloud platform for management. The platform can also analyze remote monitoring data of multiple devices from multiple locations. The monitoring technology is applied in many historic heritages in Antwerp, Belgium. The Museums and Heritage Association of Antwerp manages over 800,000 artifacts, 1.46 million books and around 9,500 archives in multiple sites across the city, including Rubens House (Rubenshuis), the former home and studio of the brilliant and versatile artist Peter Paul Rubens. 50 FilesThruTheAir Environmental Wi-Fi Sensors and cloud platform replaced the original sensors and loggers, cautiously taking care of the air conditions around all precious art pieces. FilesThruTheAir sensors not only remain stable temperature and humidity status but also report the data timely into the cloud
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platform for comprehensive analysis. Museums and Heritage Association of Antwerp enjoys FilesThruTheAir Environmental Wi-Fi Sensors with a constant monitoring of temperature and humidity from multiple sites. This enables the staffs to deal with artifact preserve in a more-efficient way. Another key is that FilesThruTheAir remote monitoring system provides automated alerts whenever it detects the temperature is going out of range. These alerts can be sent to multiple people so that they can be responded to within seconds.
Yale Locks Release One-time Code for PostNord Deliveries into Homes Smart home technologies are also greatly assisting business services nowadays, bringing value for service providers and retail consumers. According to international service provider Accenture, US$343 billion growth is predicted in parcel delivery service by 2020. Advanced delivery is now already available with smart homes, targeting busy homeowners, who barely have time shopping in malls and staying home waiting for deliverymen.
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▲ PostNord, leading supplier of logistics solutions within the Nordic region, has worked with ASSA ABLOY smart lock to develop in-home delivery project in Gothenburg, Sweden.
now be able to deliver items inside the front door in a secure way. The recipient doesn’t need to be at home or be available at a particular time, which makes it both simple and convenient.”
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August Home Partners with Walmart and Deliv to Deliver Packages Straight into Homes
▲ August Home, Walmart and Deliv have been cooperating to test new grocery shopping concepts in the Silicon Valley area.
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Homeowners, at the same time, are still in control of the experience the entire time. The moment the delivery arrives, they receive a notification on smartphone that the delivery is occurring. When connected to a home camera, they can even choose to watch the delivery take place in real-time video through the August app or view a recording of it any time through the August app. After the package is correctly placed, homeowners can watch the Deliv specialist exit and the door automatically locks behind them – securely with August’s DoorSense technology. Later, a final alert confirms the door is locked and delivery completed. “This may not be for everyone – and certainly not right away – but we want to offer customers the opportunity to help us shape what commerce will look like in the future,” said Sloan Eddleston, vice president of eCommerce Strategy & Business Operations at Walmart, in a statement.
New Amazon Key In-Home Kit Lets the Packages In
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▲ Amazon has introduced a new in-home delivery service compatible with its own smart doorbell and security camera.
Amazon expects to add more professional services such as home cleaning experts Merry Maids and pet sitters from Rover.com, as well as over 1,200 services into the comprehensive Amazon Home Services.
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From indoor air guardians to elegant lighting and connected health at home, welcome to SMAhome’s picks of CES 2018 mustsees for smart home, smart living and smart businesses.
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LANCEY Energy Storage Smart Electric Heater with Integrated Battery This product is announced as the Best of Innovations of Home Appliances at CES 2018! The smart heater by LANCEY Energy Storage is the first smart electric heater equipped with a battery and a native energy management system. Its heating blocks utilizes natural stone and IR radiating panel to ensure immediate warmth and comfort. The built-in battery charges during off-peak hours to effectively save energy consumption, and tunes the heater to home users’ needs during peak periods. Further, the built-in sensor enables the smart heater to adapt to users’ habits and ensure comfort. The compatible smart app, communicating through LoRa, allows users a seamless control of indoor temperature and radiator settings in real time. (lancey.fr / CES Booth: 50617)
This environmental sensor from Dension Senses detects indoor temperature, air quality and moisture levels of every room in a smart home. With the ability to sense smoke, it can help to protect all the precious and vulnerable objects and loved ones from potential danger. Further, with its automated programs, it optimizes the temperature based on users’ preferred daytime and night-time settings. To place this environmental sensor at a preferred place, users can attach it to the wallmounted sensor holder with just a single click with the practical magnetic solution. Users can get notifications when flaming or smoldering fire happens at home, or communicate with the sensor via Bluetooth to update holiday settings. (senses.dension.com / CES Booth: 41959)
Air, Water & Environment
Airgloss ComfortKit Airgloss Comfortkit includes an Airgloss Sensor, a Boiler Controller, an AirClip, USB cable, and fixing hardware. The sensor finds out where the indoor pollutants come from, monitors and controls temperature, humidity and air quality, and effectively safes energy. With intuitive temperature schedules based on users’ activities, it maintains the comfort all the time when users are at home. Also, the system provides customized advice and tips on handling indoor air pollutants, boosting energy saving and improving indoor environment quality, based on users’ Airgloss data. The Airgloss Sensor needs no button and touch. Users can simply control it with natural hand gestures, and simply complete tasks like adjusting temperature or checking sensor data. (www.airgloss.com / CES Booth: 52131) 36 mySMAhome.com 2017
MANN+HUMMEL OurAirNode Germany-based MANN+HUMMEL has more than 75 years of experience in filtration. OurAirNode air sensor can track and detect temperature, dust, humidity, air pressure, nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds (VOC), and relay all that information simply via Wi-Fi connection with the OurAir app on smartphone. Using the app, users will be able to view the continuous data of air quality in smart home, including the levels of toxins and allergens that make the home air hazardous. Also, when paired with air purifier devices, the protection of indoor air can be enhanced with air cleaning mechanism. A solution for automobiles is also available with another air purifier. (www.mann-hummel.com / CES Booth: 41945)
EQL PM2.5 Detector Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) are particles that may produce respiratory and cardiovascular illness. EQL PM2.5 Detector monitors indoor PM2.5 density in real time and sends instant notifications to users when poor air quality is detected. By simply connecting to Bluetooth, this PM2.5 Detector with built-in fan and filter can screen fine particles in the smart home. To be even smarter, users can link PM 2.5 Detector to air purifier at home with smart scenario settings. (www.eql.com.tw / CES Booth: 41961)
Airgloss Comfortkit, can be controlled simply with natural hand gestures instead of buttons.
Sensative Strips Drip
Buoy Labs Water Monitor Buoy is a smart home water monitor that attaches to the existing water line and sends real-time data via Wi-Fi to the smartphone app that categorizes users’ water usage, alerts when it senses water leaks and high pressure, and notifies users to shut off water remotely. A plumber can install Buoy vertically or horizontally, inside or outside of the house, depending on the pipe settings. If a user is short on space between pipes, optional waterhorn accessory is there to help. (buoy.ai / CES Booth: 51529)
Thinner than 6 mm, Strips Drip can be placed anywhere with water leak to notify users earlier of a water issue, and prevent homes from unnecessary damage. With Strips Drip, users can not only saves water, but potentially prevent major damage that can be costly. Strips Drip also measures temperature and can let users know about potential freezing. It doesn’t need battery charging or replacing as the operating life is made to reach 10 years. (www.stripsbysensative.com / CES Booth: 2704) 2017 mySMAhome.com 37
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Anyware Smart Adaptor As a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree, the Smart Adaptor from Anyware Solutions is an all-inone smart device that combines lighting control and dimming, temperature and humidity sensor, sound sensor, and ambient lighting sensor. To complete home automation and control, Smart Adaptor detects intruders by sound, saves energy while home owners are away, reports indoor climate status, and of course, creates personal preferred lights at home. With connection to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the geofencing function can also be activated to further automate the home settings by identifying uses’ location, creating an efficient home energy usage. (anyware.solutions / CES Booth: Venetian Ballroom E/F)
Brilliant control is a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree. It eases the problem of looking for smartphones only to control lights, and replaces an existing light switch to give users an easy access to lighting and other smart home products like Sonos, Nest, and more. Brilliant Control has versions from one to four gangs. To control lights and home devices, simply swipe your finger up or down, hold the finger for dimming, or intuitively speak to Brilliant as it supports motion and voice control. With Amazon Alexa, users can also ask for news updates, sports, weather, or turn Brilliant into a video intercom. (www.brilliant.tech / CES Booth: Venetian Ballroom E/F)
Lighting: Indoor & Outdoor iDevice Dimmer Switch Following a set of lighting products, iDevice further strengths its product line with the dimmer switch in this summer. The hubless smart dimmer switch that is compatible with Siri, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, is a new option for both DIY-user and pro-installed smart homes. With intelligent features such as in-app dim range settings to prevent lowlevel bulb flicker and laststate brightness memory, users can truly personalize their lighting experience. For installation, iDevices Dimmer Switch is installed just like a traditional wall switch, and can be installed in single pole, 3- and 4-way setups with no extra wiring needed. Its built-in LED night light glows smoothly in the dark, allowing users to locate it anywhere with a wide range of color choices. (idevicesinc.com / CES Booth: 42514) 38 mySMAhome.com 2017
Anyware Smart Adaptor, combines lighting & dimmer control, temperature & humidity sensor, and sound sensor.
WiZ Lighting Family
Maximus Smart Security Light – Coach
All the lighting fixture of WiZ has the exclusive “WiZ DNA”. Users can enjoy full control of all lights from WiZ without hub, whether it’s through Wi-Fi, mobile data networks, IFTTT, the infrared remote or the existing switches. WiZ brings total flexibility with 64,000 shades of white and preset modes. With the adjustable whites and 16 million colors, WiZ lights are like music tracks that can be synchronized to make any room glow with stunning ambiences. And with voice controls like Amazon Alexa and Google Home, WiZ lights can complete custom skills even easier for users and upgrade the home with enjoyable dynamic lights. Every WiZ light, from lightbulb, table lamp, to in-ceiling downlight, has 2MB of flash memory to run complex software smoothly, manage secure updates and store as many settings as needed. Its in-app multiuser availability allows every user to have the same full control of the settings, at different locations. (www.wiz.world / CES Booth: 42908)
Coach is a member of the Maximus Smart Security Light series. As a porchlight, it does not just light up the doorway, but can be connected to Wi-Fi and stay linked with homeowners. With the 116º view HD camera and 17’ PIR motion detection at the bottom, Coach informs its owner instantly when someone is approaching the door. Users can talk to visitors or deliverymen through the two-way communication, or play pre-recorded sounds and siren to scare off suspects. With the smartphone app, captured footage is available for up to two hours in memory. Users can choose from a dusk-to-dawn preset, a separate weekend schedule, and customized light schedules to meet personal demands. When having a set of lights, Coach can sync its matching companions via Bluetooth. Last but not least, Coach is voice controllable via Amazon Alexa. (maximuslighting.com/ CES Booth: 42927)
MAXSA Innovations MotionActivated LED Outdoor Light This battery-powered Motion Activated LED Outdoor Light is ideal outdoors for porches, decks, keyholes, doorways or pathways, and indoors for closets, bathrooms or hallways. Its builtin 5 bright LED lights automatically turn on when motion is detected within 20 feet. The light head can swivel 360 degrees in any direction. (www.maxsainnovations. com / CES Booth: 43031)
Tittle Light Tittle is a 3D LED cube light that makes a lamp to reflect actively and colorfully to users’ current mood and music streams. When connected to smartphone via Wi-Fi, Tittle can visualize the music rhythm and chat emoji. With the “Paint” function, users can design their own emoji and send it directly to others. Tittle can also be used as visual alarm clocks and timer. (www.tittlelight.com / CES Booth: 40561)
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BUDDY Companion Robot BUDDY by Blue Frog Robotics is a home companion and personal assistant that is built on an open-source technology. BUDDY protects home from unusual situations, entertains the family with music and videos, acts as a calendar and alarm clock and interfaces with popular smart home solutions, among many other activities. Also, BUDDY recognize sounds and faces of different people, personalizing home scenarios for everyone. BUDDY is the Best of Innovation Awards of Robotics and Drones. (www.bluefrogrobotics.com / CES Booth: 50617)
Health & Home Care iHealth Smart Wireless GlucoMonitoring System The glucose monitoring system from iHelath tells user the consequence of blood testing in just five seconds! Simply download the app, connect testing device with Bluetooth, and it is ready to test. The app in this case, becomes users’ personal digital logbook that presents blood testing data in simple charts, numbers and graphics. By adding in meals, activities and treatments of the day, users will get a more detailed record and monitoring of their glucose progress, or get push notifications to remind of taking glucose readings, medication, or insulin. Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System is FDA approved and CE certified. When needed, the blood testing data is shareable with doctors for a better evaluation. (ihealthlabs.com / CES Booth: 43313)
BUDDY Companion Robot, patrols at home and serves as a guard or care-taker for home members.
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SleepScore Max Sleep Improve System SleepScore Max is powered by SleepScore Labs by ResMed technology, providing contactless sleep tracking that can first monitor users’ sleep without disturbing dreams, then provide customized sleep improvement suggestions for a better and deeper sleep. SleepScore Max asks users questions like how much caffeine and alcohol they take during day time, and start tracking while users are sleeping. It uses bio-motion sensor technology that measures respiration and body movements in each sleep stage. Later users get a score of their sleep with analysis including sleep duration, wake up times, light levels around you, and more. The measurements inform users with meaningful quality scores, personalized insights, and actionable advice for improving sleeping environment and quality. Further, users can set sleep goals in app and track day by day for the progress. (www.sleepscore.com / CES Booth: 43726)
H2 CARE Blood Pressure Monitoring Band H2 is the wearable blood pressure monitor that systematically manages users’ blood pressure and synchronizes the data via Bluetooth to the app dashboard. To make the record accurate, users can manually input daily intake food types, weight, smoking, drinking, etc, into the app and keep track of the nutrition facts. With the database, H2 offers advice of food menu and activities based on analyzed blood pressure and the other recorded personal data. It also provides daily news and information about hypertention. Moreover, in-app alarm settings are available for users to be reminded of medication and hospital reservations. (ihealthlabs.com / CES Booth: 43137)
Domalys Aladin Lamp Aladin is a care assistant for nocturnal wake-ups and movements at home. When sensing movements, Aladin illuminates the path with a progressive light to ensure secure steps. Also, it is able to detect falls of the elders at home and send instant alerts to the contacts in its telecare platform if an accident is detected. (www.aladin.io / CES Booth: 50876)
Medical Guardian Family Guardian Solution Combining the benefits of medical alert systems with activity monitoring, Family Guardian enables family, friends, and caregivers to stay updated on a loved one’s health and activity levels throughout the day. The solution includes a base station, UL bracket, medical alert help button, activity sensors, door contact sensor, and the compatible app. The water-resistant medical alert help button connects 24/7 with the care operating team that can handle emergency situations at home and provide immediate help. With the two-way speaker on the base station, users can also ask health questions or emergency requests with their care taker. (www.medicalguardian.com / CES Booth: 43855)
EarlySense Live + SmartShare Health Monitoring System The Live + SmartShare pack of sensor can track health rate, breathe, stress levels, and sleep cycle in real time. Live is an under-mattress health and sleep tracker that tracks users’ health and sleep trends, while the SmartShare subscription enables users to remotely access the dashboard for health data remotely. Users will receive instant alerts when ratings or scores are above or below a certain normal range, and detailed reports can be shared with doctors or caregivers, and other family members to assist health evaluation. Its daily health summary includes sleep score, heart beat rate, stressful, movement, and more. (www.earlysense.com / CES Booth: Suite 31-224)
Ellume·Lab Symptom Tester Ellume·Lab is a health technology that connects realtime diagnostics for doctors and users. Its detection and diagnostics includes common conditions such as Group A Streptococcus, influenza, strep throat, and chlamydia. With immunoassay nano-reader, Ellume·Lab tests use next generation fluorescent detection to create high-performance diagnostics in only seven minutes, allowing the heath professionals to diagnose, test and treat in a single consultation at home, and serve as a reference for doctors. With two independent testing ports, users can run two separate health tests simultaneously. (www.ellumehealth.com / CES Booth: 43025) 2017 mySMAhome.com 41
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Colorfy Triggr Triggr senses indoor location of its users, and automates the preset home settings based on presence and proximity of people. Using Triggr Beacons with the latest sensors, Triggr detects nearby people and things and allows users to trigger actions by presence. Different sections of a room are allowed for different triggered actions. Its capable automatic actions include music streaming, ambient lights, A/C temperature, and alarm clock and alarm system. (www.colorfy.me / CES Booth: 2401)
The camera by Lighthouse equips smart AI. Users can preset questions to let Lighthouse Camera focus on specific home events while family members are away, and keep them notified at real time. Lighthouse camera’s AI monitoring eliminates false alerts like pet movements using a 3D sensor and machine learning, so it only notifies users when it detects actual movement triggered by a person it doesn’t recognize. In the app interface, users can simply ask questions to search for home videos accordingly. Moreover, Lighthouse Camera recognizes natural gestures like a simple wave. Children can wave to the camera to send their parents a hello that goes right to the smartphone. (www.light.house / CES Booth: Venetian Ballroom E/F)
Security & Control Lighthouse Camera, can answer questions regaring home safety, "Who did you see at the front door while I was out?"
ControlAny Smart BEAK BEAK is a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree. It controls everything in home remotely and strives to make smart devices even smarter. It currently works with 500+ brands, 2000+ models, and 65000+ commands for different appliances. Users can set modes in the system to enjoy live match at any time and pause the game when getting incoming calls, or sooth themselves in the relaxing mode with favorite music streaming in the whole room. (www.controlany.com / CES Booth: 52127) 42 mySMAhome.com 2017
Fingbox Network Control
Mitipi Virtual Roommate
Bitdefender BOX2
Mitipi is a virtual roommate of smart home. It ensures that users’ house never seem empty when by creating light and mimicking acoustic effects while activated. Through the intelligent control of Mitipi, people from outside will have the impression of residents who are moving around the room and following everyday routines. Its control ranges from television, listening to music, cooking sounds, shower sounds, and more. (mitipi.com / CES Booth: 51934)
BOX2 protects smart home networks and data from malware, stolen passwords, identity theft, spying, and enhances cybersecurity for all connected devices. From the compatible smartphone app, users can monitor network safety and the connection of all protected devices. Parents can also monitor children’s online activities and manage screen time through BOX2. (www.bitdefender.com / CES Booth: 40349)
The little blue Fingbox by Fing can scan, secure, manage and troubleshoot any network in the smart home and protect users’ Wi-Fi connected data. While browsing in the network, Fingbox blocks suspicious device, checks hacker threat, identifies bandwidth hog, and serves as a home digital fence. When it senses suspicious intruders to the network, users can get instant alert from the smartphone app and make reactions right away. (www.fing.io / CES Booth: 50010)
Ausweis Lock Controller Ausweis is lock solution that provides safe access and peace access sharing of home and apartment. With the compatible smartphone app, homeowners can easily unlock the door or create any number of digital keys in a click. Ausweis enables multi-object controls in one account and individual access schedules. Users can also get instant notifications in hacking attempt. (www.ausweis.io / CES Booth: 51875)
VuPoint Solutions Toucan Outdoor Wireless Security Camera Wi-Fi enabled and weatherproof Toucan comes with a camera and a smart socket for light fixtures, a PIR motion detector, a smart sensor, and more. Via the compatible Kuna app, users can receive alerts, view live video, and speak directly to those at the door. (www.vupointsolutions.com / CES Booth: 41261)
Olive&Dove Remo+ DoorCam DoorCam monitors any entry way as it is a wirefree and over-the-door smart HD camera with built in motion sensor, two-way audio, and night vision. DoorCam can be self-installed in seconds and last up to 12 months until batteries need to be replaced. The antenna and Wi-Fi chipset can be placed separately inside the user’s home to limit Wi-Fi connection interference from thick building materials. (remoplus.co / CES Booth: 40047)
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Marriott Works on IoT Hotel Rooms
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lobal hotel Marriott International has teamed with Samsung and Legrand to launch the hospitality industry’s IoT hotel room to inspire the ultimate hotel experience of the future. The IoT Guestroom Lab, powered by Marriott’s Innovation Lab is working towards a future where hotel owners would have a flexible end-to-end solution that requires minimal equipment, while customers would enjoy an integrated experience with access to their own data and information, as well as accessible voice and mobile-optimized controls. Such systems would also benefit hotel operations and improve personalized services.
Assa Abloy Acquires August Home
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ssa Abloy, the company that owns the Yale brand, announced its acquisition of August Home. The terms were not disclosed, and August Home will remain as an independent operation. August Home has done well in the rising smart home sector with its smart locks and smart doorbells. It has raised US$25 million recently and the investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Qualcomm and Liberty Mutual.
GE Smart Bulbs launches C-Reach Hub
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sing the Bluetooth technology, GE’s C-series smart light bulbs have the advantage to work without a control hub. However, the system also means that users cannot control GE’s light bulbs remotely. To expand the use context, the company has introduced a hub called the C-Reach to add Wi-Fi connection to its light bulbs. The hub also brings Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control.
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Hilton to Bring Connected Smart Home to Hotel Rooms in 2018
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mart home technology exists not just in the residential space, but also in hotel rooms. Hotel chain Hilton has announced a plan to roll out mobile-connected rooms in 2018, allowing users to access smart home features via the Hilton Honors app. Guests will be able to control the temperature in the room, adjust lighting and stream media contents on TV. The “scenes” feature will allow guests to bring their favorite room setting to every Hilton rooms.
Australian Energy Provider Origin Launches Smart Home Starter Kit
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ustralian energy provider Origin has entered the smart home market by launching a smart home kit that helps customers conserve energy and build a smart home with affordable gadgets. The smart home kit, named Home HQ and costs AU$199, includes a smart plug, a smart bulb, two entry sensors, a motion sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor and a gateway that connects to the home Wi-Fi.
Semiconductor Launches
ASIAN HEADLINES
• Joint Force
Baidu Launches Smart Speaker ‘Raven H’
Silicon Labs acquired Sigma Designs for US$7.05 per share in a cash transaction valued at approximately US$282 million
• Edge Computing NXP Semiconductors announced support for the public beta of Google Cloud IoT Core, a fully managed service on Google Cloud Platform to securely connect and manage IoT devices at scale.
• New SDK Intel unveiled a new software development kit that helps thirdparty developers create Amazon Alexapowered devices more efficiently.
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LG Smart Speaker Integrates Clova
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o further expand the capability of its smart speaker ThinQ Hub, LG announced it will integrate Clova, an AI platform developed by major search engine Naver in South Korea. Existing ThinQ Hub owners can get Clova via a firmware update as the speaker comes with LG’s own AI platform originally. Through this integration, ThinQ Hub owners will get access to Naver’s news, translation, search and streaming music services.
hinese Internet giant Baidu is collaborating with Swedish manufacturer Teenage Engineering on a new smart speaker. Baidu’s speaker “Raven H” looks like a stack of colorful plastic blocks featuring a touchsensitive LED array on the top. The LED array with builtin microphones is detachable and works like a remote control. The rest of the body includes a speaker, more microphones and a rechargeable battery so that it can be placed around the home. It will run on Baidu’s DuerOS. Besides playing music, the speaker enables users to control smart lights, call a taxi, search information, and schedule the TV to turn on at certain times when the user’s favorite shows are on.
Samsung Bixby Upgrades to Its Second Generation
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amsung has announced an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence voice service Bixby, which will appear in the company’s smart TVs and refrigerators. Bixby 2.0 will feature improved natural language capabilities so that users don’t have to give commands in formulated sentences. In other words, Bixby will better recognize people’s daily conversation.
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Sony’s Robotic Dog Aibo Could Return as a Smart Home Device
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ack in 1999, Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony launched a robotic dog called Aibo. The product was terminated in 2006, but sources tell that Aibo might come back as a smart home device. According to Nikkei Asian Review, Sony reignited the consumer robotic device which will return as an AI home device to compete with Amazon, Google and Apple. Sony will let Aibo run on an open source software so that third-party developers can program new features that Sony doesn’t include.
EUROPEAN HEADLINES IKEA Teams up with Sonos
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KEA and Sonos have announced their partnership aiming to bring “music and sound” into all aspects at home. Information on possible product release was not revealed, but their new product is expected to hit the market by 2019. One possible outcome is that the two will create a smart home sound system with IKEA’s design elements. The sound system not only plays music, but also makes all types of sounds in a smart home, for electronic doorbell, an intercom system or an alert notifying the end of a laundry cycle, for example.
Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve Works with Alexa and Enters New Zealand
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etatmo has added Alexa integration to its Smart Radiator Valve. The update allows users to adjust the temperature in various rooms individually by asking the voice assistant. In addition to Alexa, it already supports Google Home and Apple HomeKit. Netatmo is also expanding its market territory, by launching its smart home products in New Zealand recently.
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Porsche Launches Partnership with Smart Home Start-up home-iX
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hrough its subsidiary Porsche Digital, sports car manufacturer Porsche is wading further in the smart home industry by collaborating with Stuttgartbased technology company home-iX. One of Porsche Digital’s focus areas is car-to-smart home solutions for original equipment manufacturers in the automotive industry. home-iX is developing a “Smart Living as a Service” platform and a B2B marketplace for smart living services.
Deutsche Telekom Develops Its Own Voice Assistant and Smart Speaker
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eutsche Telekom will develop a voice assistant in-house for the growing smart home market. The intelligent assistant will be called Magenta and it is able to control smart home services served by Deutsche Telekom. For example, a user can ask Magenta to change TV channels or turn the volume up or down while using the EntertainTV service provided by Deutsche Telekom.
US HEADLINES Comcast’s Gigabyte Gateway Now Available for Faster Wi-Fi and IoT Management
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irst announced in May, Comcast’s xFi Advanced Gateway modem and router is now available in the U.S. nationwide in every market where the company offers gigabit Internet. The company hopes to bring faster Internet to more people and to make using the Internet as simple as possible with its xFi Advanced Gateway. The device uses 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi standard and the Comcast team was getting a maximum speed of 1.5 Gbps over Wi-Fi in tests.
Lowe’s Sets up Smart Home Centers in 70 Locations Nationwide
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.S. home improvement retailer Lowe’s announced a plan to launch stores-within-stores to sell smart home products. 70 Lowe’s locations nationwide will open up a new space to present smart gadgets, and customer service representatives who are knowledgeable about the products will be there to help. Lowe’s is partnering with software retailer b8ta to create a “lab-like” atmosphere that helps consumers make better purchase decisions. 8ta is responsible for providing smart home tips and education.
T-Mobile USA Becomes Exclusive Cellular Provider for Nest Home Security System
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-Mobile USA is entering the smart home market with its exclusive offering with Nest. To eradicate home security system breakdown due to WiFi outage, T-Mobile will provide 4G network for Nest Secure as the exclusive cellular backup provider. Moreover, the telecom plans to sell a Nest security package to its customers.
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Court Bans Sales of Ring Protect
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ing recently announced its first complete home security system Ring Protect; however, due to a lawsuit with ADT, it may never have the opportunity to launch the product in the market. Earlier this year, ADT filed a lawsuit against Ring, accusing the company of acquiring proprietary security and technology information by buying a company which ADT had invested in previously. A judge in Delaware has ruled that Ring is forbidden to sell the home security product, according to Law360.
ECOSYSTEM UPDATES Apple • Hackers found to gain access to Apple HomeKit via iOS 11.2 • Apple postpones launch of HomePod to early 2018 • NXP’s software development kit with Apple HomeKit support delivers advanced performance and security • Yale debuts new module for Assure locks to support Apple HomeKit • LIFX adds HomeKit support
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Microsoft • Microsoft launches first Cortana-powered smart speaker Invoke for US$200 • Cortana gets voice control to work with Nest, Wink, SmartThings, Philips Hue and Insteon Source: 123rf
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• Google’s new development kit facilitates imagerecognizing camera creation at lower costs • Google Assistant matches users with home service providers nearby • Google Home improves with scene control and native support for more gadgets • Google Assistant gets new features and more language support • Ecobee announces support for Google Assistant • Google Home becomes Intercom with new broadcast feature • Google Assistant is now built-in to Sony Android TVs • Google lists partners that offer Google Homecompatible devices • Logitech makes home security smarter with the Google Assistant integration • Startup Lynky introduces the first ‘touchscreen Google Home’ • Mobvoi debuts portable smart speaker powered by Google Assistant • Google launches two smart speakers, Google Home Mini and Max, with new features • WiZ Lights is now voice controllable via Google Home and Google Assistant in German
Amazon • Amazon introduces 2nd-Gen Echo and debuts Echo Plus and Echo Spot • Amazon debuts New OS to Boost IoT devices’ computing power • Amazon Alexa gets in-skill purchase, Fire TV control and business use applications • Amazon Debuts In-Home Delivery Service and Its First Security Camera: Amazon Key & Amazon Cloud Cam • Amazon Echo now selling in 28 more countries • Third-party developers now have access to Alexa’s notification and multi-user voice recognition abilities • Wi-Fi flaw found to compromise Amazon Key in-home delivery • Amazon Launches Echo devices in Canada • Alexa speaks Japanese with the Echo debut in Japan • Honeywell launches DIY security system with Alexa built-in on Indiegogo • Schlage’s Sense Smart Deadbolt now supports Alexa voice assistant • Amazon Alexa’s Routine controls multiple devices via one command • Amazon debuts in-home delivery service and its first security camera • Amazon tests Premium subscription for Alexa skill • Garmin introduces Alexa speaker for navigation on the road • Amazon Alexa can now distinguishes voices of different users
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By Samantha Shen
The Smart Home that Actively Thinks: ABB
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ne morning in December the alarm clock rings at 6:30 a.m., it’s time to get up. Not a very pleasant thought if it’s still dark outside and bitterly cold. Yet, if you know that a preheated bathroom is waiting for you, it’s much easier to get out of bed. This is made possible with intelligent radiator thermostats. Thanks to digital heating technology the heating switches itself on at the desired time to the preset temperature. In addition, the intelligent heating control is also connected with the window sensor. As soon as the resident opens the window after he has had his morning shower, the thermostat receives the radio signal that the window is tilted. The heating responds immediately and moves into reduction mode, and so prevents the unnecessary use of energy.
Efficiency for One’s Own Four Walls “Those who automate and network the heating, lighting and the control of blinds, as well as all routine tasks in the home with smart applications, save energy”, explains Mike Mustapha, Managing Director of Business Unit Building Products at ABB, the world’s leading company in the building automation sector. The smart solutions from ABB adapt the consumption of energy to the personal daily routine of the residents. “Technical devices and functions are activated only when they are really needed,” Mustapha adds. “Digital networking therefore not only increases
A home that actively thinks, takes over the tasks of daily life and saves energy whenever possible – this is ensured with Smart Home solutions from ABB; the world’s leading company in the building automation sector. Once they are integrated into the daily routine, they adapt themselves to the habits of the resident and contribute to energy-efficient everyday life.
comfort in the home, but also has a high potential to save energy and therefore reduce expenditure, helping offset the cost of installation.” A large part of the energy can be saved in the regulation of heating and air-conditioning: the high heating costs are often due to the fact that home owners either heat too much or at the wrong time. According to a study conducted by the Institute for Building Systems Engineering Dresden, with heating according to requirement, the consumption of energy can be reduced by up to 15 percent. Even greater energy efficiency within the four walls of the home is provided by the Geofencing function, which can be integrated into the intelligent home control. With GPS and the Geofencing app, residents can define a virtual boundary around their house. If this virtual boundary is exceeded by the user with his registered mobile terminal device, the automated actions are triggered, such as the reduction of the heating or the deactivation of all the lights in the house. “With this we offer a practical solution for everyone who, for example, leaves the house in a rush in the morning”, emphasizes Mustapha. “They no longer need to worry about whether all the lights in the house have been switched off.” It is also possible to switch everything off simultaneously with the everything-off function with the smartphone while travelling.
Using the Weather Intelligently A lot of energy can also be saved throughout the day in an intelligent household. Automatically controlled blinds and heaters optimally use the state of the weather in connection with the weather station. Roller blinds serve in the summer as automated sun protection and keep
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the temperature pleasantly cool in living rooms. Meanwhile, when it is cold outside, the incoming sunlight can be used to save heating costs, heating rooms with the natural heat of the sun. In the evening, the lowered blinds retain the warmth in the house and provide additional insulation. In a Smart Home the energy from the sun can also be efficiently used in other ways. A photovoltaic system creates solar power during the day with which an intelligent solar storage system is charged. “The generated power is used at a later point in time, such as when it is really needed: in the evening, for example, when the residents come home after a long day at work,� is how Mike Mustapha explains the advantages of the integration of solar energy into the smart home. The anticipation of a warm and cozy living room with dimmed lights is especially important at the end of the working day. Thanks to Geofencing, these conveniences can be activated before anyone gets home. As soon as a resident gets within the detection radius of the house with his smartphone, the devices and functions that were switched off or regulated down during the day, switch on again. At his return he is welcomed, for example, by an illuminated entrance to the house, inviting light in the corridor or dimmed light in the living room. And when
the self-produced and previously stored solar power is used, a perfect energy-saving day draws to a close.
About ABB ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 132,000 employees. www. abb.com
For more information, please contact: Julia Voellmecke Global Communication Specialist Building Products Electrification Products division Phone: +49 2351 956 1755 e-mail: julia.voellmecke@de.abb.com
Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH A member of the ABB group Freisenbergstr. 2 58513 LĂźdenscheid, Germany
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By Andre Jordan Sanchez
How Smart Home Automation Tools are Simplifying the Lives of Property Managers and Attracting Renters: Rently
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mart home technology is the wave of the future for many reasons; most of which centers around convenience, not just for the renter, but for the property manager as well. While smart home technology is changing the way renters interact with their homes, it is also changing the way property managers monitor and manage their portfolio. Not only do smart home tools meet the preferences of techsavvy millennial renters, but they provide property managers with a wide range of financial and operational benefits, often through an easy-to-use cloud-based platform accessible via WiFi or cellular.
TOP FIVE WAYS PROPERTY MANAGERS CAN BENEFIT FROM SMART HOME AUTOMATION TOOLS Property managers can reduce operational waste by eliminating keys and re-keying. Installing smart home automation tools for property managers can begin as easily as integrating electronic deadbolts, eliminating the need for physical keys in favor of push button or touchscreen keypads. There is no wiring required and the locks can be installed in minutes using only a screwdriver.
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In just the last few years, providing digital living technology in an apartment or home rental has become a must have amenity – especially if a property manager wants to attract the millennialaged tenants that are willing to pay higher rent for these features.
Property managers can streamline access control. Leveraging the keyless lock system, property managers are able to streamline access controls with duration codes for maintenance and contractors or potential renters viewing the property. Property managers no longer have to waste time coordinating these types of entries or traveling back and forth to allow access. Property managers can deliver enhanced security. With a keyless lock system, property managers or renters can lock, unlock and monitor a home right from a smartphone and access a complete audit log to keep track of when guests enter a property. Property managers can manage energy through consumption and predictive maintenance. Property managers can set thermostat schedules and limits for unoccupied properties and can hand off control to long term renters in apartments and homes via an app or online portal. This allows property managers or long-term renters to save on utility bills by remotely adjusting temperatures and setting seasonal schedules. Property managers are able to increase rent for smart facilities. A survey by Wakefield Research found that 86 percent of millennials living in multi-family dwellings were willing to pay more for a "smart" apartment and on average would pay nearly a fifth more rent for smart home features. Today’s tech-savvy renters expect more from properties and property managers are looking for new ways to attract renters. Smart home functionality makes sense for both sides, meeting the luxury requirements of millennial renters and bringing in financial and operational benefits for the property manager.
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By John Liu
eQ-3’s Homematic IP Ensures Data Security in a Smart Home Environment
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ermany-based eQ-3 is known for its pioneering solution to secure smart home wireless networks. Based on the whole-home solutions and electronic radiator thermostats installed, eQ-3 is aware of the security gaps that damage consumer trust. Next to using generally accepted security techniques such as AES-128 and CCM, obtaining security certification from an independent institute is key for any companies providing smart home systems. Smart home system Homematic IP, which hit the market two years ago, is based on the next-generation Internet protocol IPv6 and uses the 868 MHz radio channel to offer permanent bidirectional communication. Just recently, Homematic IP was tested in an extensive inspection by the VDE institute, which is known globally as an independent and reliable testing agency for electrical engineering, electronics and information technology applications. In addition, the VDE has a good reputation for testing IT and data security in a smart home environment. The VDE testing certification mark is accepted worldwide.
▲ Bernd Grohmann, Executive Vice President, Deputy Chairman and CTO at eQ-3, accepts VDE certification for Homematic IP.
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In this connected world where smart home is the latest trend, data and information security is a major issue. Customers want to be sure that their smart home system is protected against unauthorized access. Assuring a high level of data security is the responsibility of any manufacturer.
The testing results testify Homematic IP’s ability to assure data security. The certification includes Homematic IP’s IT security, smartphone app, cloud software and access point gateway. For the first time, the system also received security certification for its wireless protocol. As such, Homematic IP is evidently a smart home solution with the highest security standards. The security certificate was presented formally by the VDE during the IFA 2017 in Berlin where eQ-3 showcased more than 50 different components for Homematic IP alone. Bernd Grohmann, Executive Vice President, Deputy Chairman and CTO at eQ-3, said this is proof as well as justification for the huge effort the company has invested to optimize security measures. “We are aware of our distinct responsibility as manufacturer because security gaps can damage the trust of customers in specific products or the entire smart home sector”, he said. Grohmann also added that IT and data security is a crucial aspect for the whole industry. In addition, eQ-3 intentionally refrains from collecting personal data for the installation and use of Homematic IP, and its cloud service operates completely anonymously. Therefore, the system can offer a secure solution for customers, especially with regard to privacy assurance.
▲ eQ-3 obtaining security certification from VDE.
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IoT Technologies Can Help Elderly Care Immensely: Full Enterprise
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aiwan-based Full Enterprise has designed a number of homecare solutions that utilize Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, which the company believes is critical to tackle the growing aging population problem. Fall detection, geo-location and SOS calls are the technologies most needed by today’s elderly, according to Full Enterprise General Manager James Yih. The company makes panic buttons that can be pressed by an elderly to trigger a warning for caretakers. The button is also equipped with the geo-location tracking capability to detect the senior’s whereabouts. The device is linked to the caretaker’s back-end system or the mobile app of a family member, so that they can monitor the elderly’s state of wellbeing in real time. The device can also be attached to a walking crane or other walking support equipment, so that a senior can use it at any time. The crane has a camera to record a footage in the event of a fall, and the video clip can be sent to family members to show what happened. The device also allows for a short dialogue between the elderly and family members in an emergency. With the geo-location function, caretakers will know where the senior is located. Full Enterprise has developed more than 100 smart devices. Its solutions utilize Zigbee communication standard, which
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We want to return seniors the ability to live, so that they may live independently on their own, to re-gain their confidence and find self-worth in life again.
James Yih, General Manager at Full Enterprise
the company claims allows for expandability, easy setup and low power consumption. Full Enterprise’s devices applied for home use include gas and water leak detectors. When anomalies are detected in the environment, warning will be triggered via changing light colors or blasting sound, besides sending mobile app alerts. To make it easier for the elderly, home appliances may be controlled by voice, mobile app, buttons or plain automation, which means appliances will turn on and off automatically at the right time. Full Enterprise is trying to make a system that allows an elderly to control various appliances from the bed. For instance, an IP camera at the door may be linked to a tablet or mobile phone, to let an elderly control the entry from his bed. “We want to return seniors the ability to live, so that they may live independently on their own, to re-gain their confidence and find self-worth in life again,” said Yih. “It’s impossible to completely depend on others and summon their assistance all the time. It’s true even for your own kids and wife.” The idea is to apply IoT in home care and everyday lives. Full Enterprise knows the technology, but it needs to have domain knowledge in order to provide solutions tailored to enduser needs. “To stay competitive in this industry, we need to be very professional, we need to understand the lives of end-users, so that our engineers can write the right program to collect the needed data for elderly care,” Yih said.
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One Sharp Choice Leads to Unlimited Possibilities and Connections: Overkiz
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rench OEM infrastructure developer Overkiz is specialized in connectivity solutions from different manufacturers and technologies for home and building automation. It manages to achieve interoperability between protocols and standards, creating a high compatibility for utility brands and service providers.
A Marketplace that Links Partners Together To concretize the main concept, Matthieu de Broca, International Business Development Director of Overkiz, told SMAhome, “To use a figure of speech, people could view Overkiz’s IoT dedicated cloud as a powerful translator that simultaneously steams multi-complex languages altogether. But in the case of HVAC appliances, those languages are protocols such as ZigBee, EnOcean, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RTS and Z-Wave, among few. Surfing on open radio frequencies, the Overkiz smart solution manages the back-end communication behind the end-user’s interface via adapted antennas, which allows a smooth device control at home and in the building, significantly simplifying maintenance matters.” Overkiz develops comprehensive back-end smart solutions on a white-label basis, which allow global tier-1 MNCs to embed this turnkey platform behind their brand name. Supporting 20 wireless and wired protocols, Overkiz turns into a trustworthy partner, starting with its main shareholder, Somfy group. With multiple solution experience, Overkiz provides customized services based on the need of partners. For product manufacturers like ventilation, heating, and lighting companies, can work with Overkiz to develop compatible software or build maintenance service for their specific hardware products. Also, Overkiz can deliver end-to-end connectivity between products and sensors. On the other hand, for distributors and wholesalers who only sell devices of other brands, Overkiz produces integrated user interface to enable compatibility for all products in one service portal. In this way, the solution becomes the bridge for a list of products to communicate with each other. Leveraging on the cooperation with Bouygues Immobilier, Groupe Atlantic, Hitachi, and Somfy, Overkiz is deploying its operations all over Europe and expanding to JAPAC region.
When an exclusive platform offers all services and product connections that hit right on your requirement, no extra choice is needed and no more dilemma between provider options.
Matthieu de Broca, International Business Development Director of Overkiz
With an expectation to work with more international real estate developers in smart homes, commercial buildings, and collective housing, Broca said Overkiz’s platform includes many services and suppliers together to create a fluid business model for decision makers. “If a decision maker has only one choice, Overkiz’s technology can be the one as users are not limited by protocols, providers, or brands. This is our main superiority,” added Broca. “We’ve gained positive reviews as most of our business clients are doing more than a billion euro turnover in their business.”
Interoperability is Key to Cope with Fastgrowing Smart Home Markets Broca sees the next five years a booming smart home market as the technology is getting simpler and more affordable for users. “Smart home market is rising from early stage into mass-adapter stage, which is a good sign for product manufacturers and solution vendors like us. Big players like Amazon, Google, or Alibaba who have AI speakers will drive the user adoption from the product price, making it more competitive in the hardware market.” From his point of view, the key to be a successful smart home solution relies on interoperability. “It’s reasonable to affirm that users don’t want 20 different smartphone apps to control their homes. Consequently, Overkiz’s all-in-one interface becomes a must-have for appliance manufacturers,” said Broca, “Going forward, Overkiz facilitates the way into market without users doing every step by themselves. We have made all choices possible in our ecosystem with benefit to all users.”
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By Samantha Shen
Optimized Efficiency Solutions to Directly Reduce Home Energy Bills: NorthQ
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ounded in 2007, Copenhagen-based enterprise NorthQ is specializing in Internet of Things with a main focus on manufacturing and developing home automation and energy optimization solutions. At its early stage, the first power readers of NorthQ were developed cooperatively with Dong Energy, the largest power utility in Denmark. The power readers were able to transfer electricity and gas consumption for users’ review. Based on this background experience, NorthQ also developed its cloud-based smart home platform along with its gateways, devices for energy monitoring and control, and security devices. The home solutions help property owners in increasing energy efficiency and reducing the costs for households. Apart from its own hardware products, NorthQ has been cooperating with various manufacturers such as Danfoss, Fibaro, Philio, and Qubino to provide customized IoT platform services. “Our new energy reader is designed for measuring the energy consumption of business customers. They can also build their own user interface and app on top of our IoT platform,” explained Christian Ulrik Von Scholten, CEO & Co-Founder of NorthQ. “We want to integrate the NorthQ solutions with more service providers. Using NorthQ’s technology, they will be able to develop better services for their end-users or to improve the user interface of their software.” Von Scholten explained that the widespread awareness of the environmental changes and the rising cost of energy push consumers to reconsider their way of energy usage. “People never thought about this matter in the past because they were unable to Business enterprises and end users can enjoy an efficient management of their energy usage.
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IoT solutions based on user data can provide an advanced energy service for end-users and optimize energy usage both in households and businesses.
Christian Ulrik Von Scholten, CEO & Co-Founder of NorthQ
■ NorthQ Electricity Saving Kit includes Q-Power, Q-Stick and Q-Plug.
measure their energy consumption, but now, when they use our products they realize how much energy they’ve been wasting. People become more conscious and are willing to reduce the consumption as it is directly related to their bills.” Von Scholten sees the key differences between European and Asian smart energy. “European market is complicated as the energy price, preferred brands, user habits and culture can vary greatly in different countries. In Asia, on the other hand, the energy prices are lower, so the motivation for endusers to reduce consumption is not high enough,” he analyzed. “However, when we take business clients such as malls and high-rise buildings into consideration, the energy consumption is comparatively high. The incentives for such client to reduce energy consumption are much higher and by implementing energy metering and management systems they can accomplish significant savings.” “For the current stage, software technology is the key for development. If companies don’t provide solutions for consumers, there is no market,” said von Scholten. “Our goal is to build the biggest metering platform in the world, and we will keep working on NorthQ’s complete solution for remote monitoring and energy optimization and create more convenience in the smart home.”
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Smart Home Market to Grow 13.61% Annually over the Next Five Years
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he global smart home market that was valued at US$54.97 Billion in 2016 is predicted to grow 13.61 percent per year between 2017 and 2023, reaching a value of US$137.91 billion by 2023, according to Markets and Markets’ research. The growth can be attributed to the advancement in technologies such as IoT, growing need for convenience, safety and security among consumers, and increased need for energy conservation and low carbon emission-oriented solutions. The market for smart homes in North America accounted for the largest share in 2016, mainly due to the rising demand for reliable home energy management systems, improved home security levels and growing integration of smart devices such as tablets and smartphones into smart home solutions. The market in Asia-Pacific, on the other hand, is poised to grow at the highest rate over the forecast period. Improved economies, rising population and better standards of living are contributing to the growth.
16% of U.S. Homes to Be Smart by the End of 2017
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ccording to a recent report published by Insurance Quotes, only 16.3 percent of American homes are expected to be “smart” by the end of this year. There are around 123 million homes in the U.S., and 20 million of them are smart homes. The report forecasts that the number will increase 35.6 percent to
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35 million homes. By definition, a home is smart when it’s equipped with more than one connected device that can be controlled through a home hub or a mobile app. The drive for smart home adoption wasn’t modest last year – 45 percent of homeowners renovating their properties have installed smart systems or devices.
Most of them added security systems (25 percent), followed by entertainment (18 percent), climate control (14 percent) and lighting (12 percent) systems. According to the report, 42 percent of the respondents said that high cost is the most important reason stopping them from having a smart home.
Smart Home Hub Market to Grow at 5% over the Next Five Years
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he global smart home hub market is expected to cross 3.9 million units, growing at an annual rate of 5.4 percent between 2016 and 2022, according to a report released by Research and Markets. The increase in per capita income and the number of dual-income households constitute the basis of increasing spending on innovative devices such as smart home hub. Apart from an increasing demand from developed markets, factors such as the integration of voiceassistance technology in household appliances
and enhanced marketing and visibility of these products online have contributed to the growth of the market. The global smart home hub market is dominated by vendors that have international presence. Many international players are expected to expand their presence worldwide during the forecast period, especially in the fast-developing countries in APAC and Latin America to gain market share. Major vendors mentioned in the report include Flex (Wink Labs), LG Electronics and Samsung.
Demand for Smart Home Products Surges across the UK
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emand for smart home products is booming in the UK, with smart hub being the most sought-after product in the next few months, according to a research from Maplin, the UK’s specialist technology retailer. Almost a quarter (24 percent) of people in the UK now own a smart home product. This uplift in demand has been reflected in Maplin’s sales of smart home technology which has jumped 135 percent year-on-year. Consumers who bought smart home products spent an average GBP 174 on the technology over the past year. With 71 percent of consumers
considering buying their first or additional smart home products, the smart home market in the UK has the potential to be worth more than GBP 6 billion a year, according to Maplin’s in-house data. The survey also found that consumers view leaving the lights on (46 percent) and forgetting to switch off plugs (37 percent) to be the top bugbears in the home which can be solved with smart technology. Because they offer a solution to these problems, smart plugs have become Maplin’s best-selling smart product, with smart lighting the fourth best-seller.
Indian Smart Home Market Sees Significant Growth over the Past Three Years
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he smart home market in India has grown significantly in the last three years, according to the “India Smart Home Market Overview, 2017-2022” report released by Research and Markets. The smart home market which consists of mainly three segments has seen a higher adoption ratio of automation in the hospitality sector. The reason is obvious that premium hotels need to provide
sophisticated luxuries to their customers. Though the share of commercial segment is very small, it has registered the highest growth rate in the last few years. The residential market, on other hand, is moving in the upward direction at an even pace. The smart home market in India has witnessed tremendous growth in terms of value as well as volume. Home automation
has been considered as a product/service for rich people few years back, since the cost of automation is not at all suitable to the pockets of large population in the country. Nonetheless, even though there are people who can easily afford automation solutions, the overall adoption ratio is still negligible.
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Shanghai Smart Home Technology 2017 Sees RecordBreaking Visitor Turnout By Shanghai Smart Home Technology
The fair successfully positioned itself as a onestop showcase platform covering smart home innovation, core technology, trends and connectivity
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hanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT), held concurrently with the 11th edition of Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT), ended together on a positive note with a record-breaking 27,275 visitors from 54 countries and regions, an 18-percent increase from last year. The shows were held from September 5–7 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.The two shows hosted 240 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions which displayed the latest intelligent building and smart home technologies. Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, said, “The 11th edition of SIBT concluded with great success. We would like to express our gratitude to our industry friends for their generous support.” The Intelligent Engineering Branch of China Exploration & Design Association was one of the fair co-organizers. Its president Hu Ping said SIBT is an important fair with strong participation from leading brands and industry professionals. As technologies evolve, people demand better living standards, she said. With the application of smart technologies, buildings not only provide safety and shelter for citizens but they make life more comfortable, greener and healthier.
Fairgoers Are Positive about the Exhibition Backed by strong support from renowned overseas and domestic companies over the years, the fair is dedicated to presenting innovative solutions. Participating exhibitiors included A-OK, ABB, ANJUBAO, Apollo, AVE-Leelen, Baiwei, CARLO, Dnake, DUEMMEGI, EnOcean Alliance, HDL, Honyar, HUTLON, KNX Association, Rishun, RUI XIANG, SAVEKEY, Security & Fire, SenseAir, Supcon, Systec, T-Touching, Taijeisai, WISTAR and ZF Friedrichshafen.
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China Security & Fire IoT Sensing Co specializes in sensors. Its manager Tang Fei was pleased with the progress demonstrated by the industry over the past few years. “Although the intelligent building industry takes time to achieve technological breakthroughs, the speed of applying these new ideas into products is always stunning. I am glad to see many theories raised during the previous editions have been put into reality this year.” A diverse array of forums were organized to enhance the communication and integration among smart system providers. Participating organizations include EnOcean Alliance, KNX Association, LonMark International, Wi-Fi Alliance and Zigbee Alliance. Zhejiang Supcon Instrument Co Ltd focuses on design, research and development of intelligent buildings and smart cities. Mr Wang Kai, Chief Engineer, Building Intelligence Division, shared, “Our systems are particularly designed for commerical and public buildings. We exhibit at SIBT on a regular basis as we see the fair as a must-attend industry event. We also participated in the forum this year and the quality of the atteedees was impressive. In addition to the integration and introduction of technologies, setting up a uniform standard is also vital to help the smart industry progess.” Guangdong Digital Technology Co Ltd was a first-time exhibitor. The company engages in building intercoms, parking, access control systems and smart homes. Ms Zhang Shuming, Vice President and General Manager of Smart Integration Business Department said, “Intelligent buildings involve a wide range of disciplines including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, building and data communication. Only if every enterprise strives to perform at its best will the industry develop further. The visitor flow was far beyond my expectation. Visitors were able to fully experience the products and technologies on display during the show. SIBT is an ideal platform for business promotion.” The next edition of the fair will be held from September 3 – 5, 2018 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China.
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Taiwan’s Institute for Information Industry Fosters New Innovations and Smart Home Development When it comes to energy saving in smart home, due to the high installation cost and maintenance hassles, existing home energy management system (HEMS) often cannot provide a detailed, full-scale electricity use monitoring on every power line and appliance. To address this issue, with the support of the Industry Development Task Force on Smart Home Devices and Applications at the Institute for Information Industry (III) in Taiwan, startup 3Egreen has developed the innovative BLE Clamp Meter. The III presented full-scale electricity management solutions at the 2017 SMAhome International Conference & Exhibition held in Bangkok between Nov. 16 and 18. Once 3Egreen’s meter is clamped on any power line, it can measure electric use of all appliances in real time and will upload the data to the cloud via Bluetooth. All the electric use data from home or any place with a power line will be captured and analyzed to detect and redress anomalies. Also, the environmentally friendly BLE Clamp Meter uses rechargeable battery and reuses the consumed electromagnetic energy, so the battery does not have to be changed. Its super low cost and easy installation allow for mass deployment and data visualization of electricity consumption in everyday life. This solution has been introduced to homes and communities in Taiwan, mainland China, Singapore and Thailand.
New Advances in Wireless Network The III Industry Development Task Force facilitated the collaboration between 3Egreen and module developers to develop a NB-IoT/BLE heterogeneous network gateway. Undergoing field tests at the moment, it has been tested and connected to the NB-IoT base station developed by the III, and the interoperability test with the NB-IoT base stations of various telecommunications carriers and equipment manufacturers has been completed. In addition, the III task force also helped Taiwanese startup Ubiik develop Weightless-P, a LPWAN technology which boasts bidirectional communication, long-range transmission of over 2 km and over-the-air firmware upgrade. The very first Weightless-P module and base station used in soil temperature and moisture monitoring in agriculture has been launched and shipped to many countries. Ubiik has also finished the first-stage lab test. Weightless-P will be used in the smart grid connecting smart homes and smart cities. To incubate system integration of smart home, smart community and smart city, the III task force has joined forces with Allion Labs, a testing and certification firm in Taiwan, to establish IoT Innovation Center, which targets companies in the greater Taichung region for testing first. This Center helps companies with the development and certification of IoT products and services. IoT common platform suite allows data gathered from various connected devices to be uploaded to the cloud. Machine learning, automatic analysis and prediction are used to monetize big data, collect business intelligence and optimize services.
Viviane Su Institute for Information Industry (III) web.iii.org.tw/ 886-2-6607-6116 neco@iii.org.tw
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Celebrating 20 Years, Intersec Looks Ahead to Further Success By Intersec
World’s largest security, safety and fire protection trade fair gets ready for 20th anniversary edition in Dubai
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ntersec, the world’s largest trade and networking event for security, safety and fire protection, is set to celebrate two decades of remarkable success when it opens doors in January 2018 in Dubai. The 20th anniversary edition will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors from 58 countries, while over 31,000 visitors from 128 countries are expected to attend as they seek the latest solutions across seven show sections of Commercial Security, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, Homeland Security & Policing, Perimeter & Physical Security, Cyber Security, and Smart Home & Building Automation. Occupying 60,000 sqm across 13 halls at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center with 10 per cent growth, Intersec 2018 has added a new Drones Pavilion and indoor Drone Zone, while a Wearable Security Pavilion
▲ Intersec 2018 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor
bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and supported by the Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Defense, the Dubai Police Academy, and the Dubai Municipality.
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will put the spotlight on advanced textiles including headup displays, body cameras, embedded sensors, exo-skeleton communications and more. The event takes place from 21-23 January 2018, has grown inline with many of the exhibitors that have been with the show from the beginning. NAFFCO is one of 13 exhibitors at Intersec 2018 that participated in the inaugural edition in 1999. Since then, the UAE-based company has established itself as a world’s leading suppliers of life and fire safety solutions, with a global network spanning over 100 countries. Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organizer of Intersec, said, “Societies, governments and corporates are increasingly pulling out the stops to combat various threats and ensure the security of people, infrastructure, property and information. This has led to a resultant surge in demand for the latest safety and security solutions.” “From the beginning, Intersec has paved the way for leading safety and security providers to access regional markets and facilitated many of the beneficial partnerships and relations forged over the years. By continuing to prioritize the showcasing of the cutting edge new developments and the latest technologies, we hope to keep playing a constructive role in making the region a safer place,” Pauwels added. Intersec’s impressive global presence over the last 20 years coincides with the Middle East region’s own rapid rise as a significant growth market for homeland and commercial security and fire protection. According to analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S), the Middle East homeland security market, comprising monitoring and surveillance systems, restricted entry systems and perimeter security solutions, is estimated to reach US$17.05 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6 percent between 2015 and 2021. The commercial security market too has witnessed an upswing throughout the region creating opportunities for suppliers of video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection. Valued at US$1.93 billion in 2015, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2016-2021) of 17 percent, reaching US$4.82 Billion by 2021, says F&S. Meanwhile, the Middle East fire safety market is expected to be worth US$4.4 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 12.4 percent between 2016 and 2021. With more than 580 exhibitors, Commercial Security is the largest section at Intersec 2018, with more than two-thirds of the world’s top 50 security solutions players on board, including Hikvision, Bosch, Dahua, ASSA ABLOY, Tyco, FLIR, Hanwha Techwin, Axis Communications, Avigilon, Panasonic, Infinova, IDIS, and Milestone Systems. Fire & Rescue is the next largest section with 400 exhibitors including NAFFCO, Fike, Honeywell, Hochiki, Oshkosh, and Siemens. Safety & Health and Homeland Security & Policing (both with 100 exhibitors), and Perimeter & Physical Security, Cyber Security, Smart Home & Building Automation (50 exhibitors each) wrap up the dedicated show sections.
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Url
Main Category
A/S COSESY
Denmark
www.cosesy.com
partner@cosesy.com
Software/Platform Design
ABB
Germany
www.abb.com/buildings
contact.center@de.abb.com
Home Automation&Controls
AFIDUS
Taiwan
www.afidus.com
sales@afidus.com
Home Security
AHOKU ELECTRONIC COMPANY
Taiwan
www.ahoku.com
sales@ahoku.com
Home Security
AIFA TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.aifa-develop.com
aifa@aifa.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
AIRLIVE (OVISLINK)
Taiwan
www.airlivesecurity.com
info@airlive.com
Home Security
ALPHA NETWORKS
Taiwan
www.alphanetworks.com
sales@alphanetworks.com
Home Security
AMADAS
Korea
www.amadas.kr
marketing@amadas.kr
Home Security
AMARYLLO INTERNATIONAL
Netherlands
www.amaryllo.eu
sales.ai@amaryllo.eu
Home Security
AMROAD TECHNOLOGIES
Taiwan
www.amroad.com.tw
sales@amroad.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
ARM TAIWAN
UK
www.arm.com
support@arm.com
Software/Platform Design
ASROCK
Taiwan
www.asrock.com
marketing@asrock.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
ASSA ABLOY
Sweden
www.entr-lock.com
smartdoorlocks.emea@assaabloy.com Home Security
ASUSTOR
Taiwan
www.asustor.com
contact@asustor.com
Home Security
ATW TECHNOLOGY
Korea
www.atw.com.tw
jane@loopcomm.com
Home Security
AVADESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.avadesign.com.tw
john@avadesign.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
AYLA NETWORKS
USA
www.aylanetworks.com
contact@ayla.com.cn
Software/Platform Design
BATIO
Korea
www.batio.co.kr
sales@batio.co.kr
Home Security
BENETEK
China
www.benetek.hk
laura@benetek.hk
Home Automation&Controls
BINTRONIC ENTERPRISE
Taiwan
www.bintronic.com
sales@bintronic.com
Home Automation&Controls
BRAINCHILD ELECTRONIC
Taiwan
www.brainchild.com.tw
jeffchang@brainchild.com.tw
Home Security
BRINNO INCORPORATED
Taiwan
www.brinno.com
sales@brinno.com
Home Security
BSI SECURITY
Taiwan
www.bsi-hardware.com
sales@bsi-hardware.com
Home Security
CAP-TECH INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan
www.cap-homey.com
servicebest@cap-tech.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
CLIMAX TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.climax.com.tw
sales@climax.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
COMMAX
Korea
www.commax.com/eng
pcy@commax.com
Home Security
CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Taiwan
www.ctsystem.com
info@ctsystem.com
Home Automation&Controls
CVILUX
Taiwan
www.opro9.com
opro9.sales@opro9.com
Home Energy&Lighting
DAIWON OPTICAL
Korea
www.dwopt.com
sales@dwopt.com
Components&Modules
DEXATEK TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.dexatek.com
sales@dexatek.com
Home Automation&Controls
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Country
Url
Main Category
DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR
UK
www.dialog-semiconductor.com
info@diasemi.com
D-LINK
Taiwan
www.dlink.com
sales@dlink.com
Home Automation&Controls
DSP GROUP
Israel
www.dspg.com
info@dspg.com
Home Automation&Controls
ECOA TECHNOLOGIES
Taiwan
www.ecoa.com.tw
info@ecoa.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
EDIMAX TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.edimax.com
marketing@edimax.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
ELKO EP
Czech
www.elkoep.com
support@elkoep.com
Home Automation&Controls
EQ-3 AG
Germany
www.eq-3.de
vertrieb@eq-3.de
Home Automation&Controls
EQL TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.eqltech.com
contact@eqltech.com
Home Automation&Controls
EQUES TECHNOLOGY
China
www.eques.com.cn
info@eques.com.cn
Home Security
EVERDAY TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.everday.com
sales.everday@everday.com
Home Security
EVERSPRING
Taiwan
www.everspring.com
sales@everspring.com
Home Security
EXOSITE
USA
www.exosite.com
mktgasia@exosite.com
Software/Platform Design
EZLO HOME AUTOMATION
USA
www.ezlo.com
support@ezlo.com
Home Automation&Controls
FIBAR GROUP
Poland
www.fibaro.com
marketing@fibaro.com
Home Automation&Controls
FUJIAN AURINE TECHNOLOGY
China
www.aurine.cn/english
leolee@aurine.cn
Home Automation&Controls
FULL ENTERPRISE
Taiwan
www.fullcorp.com
fullbiz@fullcorp.net
Home Automation&Controls
GEMTEK TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.gemteks.com
sales@gemteks.com
Home Automation&Controls
GIGAFAST ETHERNET
Taiwan
www.gigafast.com
sales@gigafast.com
Other
GLIGHT TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.igreen.com.tw
jessica@glighttech.com
Home Automation&Controls
GOODWAY TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.goodway.com.tw
jason_yc_lin@goodway.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
GUANGZHOU MCOHOME TECHNOLOGY
Korea
www.mcohome.com
support@mcohome.com
Components&Modules
GUNITECH
Taiwan
www.gunitech.com
service@gunitech.com
Home Automation&Controls
HEIMAN
China
www.heiman.com.cn
zyg@heiman.com.cn
Home Automation&Controls
IHORN
China
www.ihorn.com.cn
rita.xie@ihornmail.com
Home Automation&Controls
INNOPRO TECHNOLOGY
China
www.innopro.cc
info@innopro.cc
Home Security
INTELLIVISION TECHNOLOGIES
USA
www.intelli-vision.com
info@intelli-vision.com
Home Security
JCSQUARE
Korea
www.jc-square.com
jc@jc-square.com
Software/Platform Design
JOONGANG CONTROL
Korea
www.joas.co.kr
info@joas.co.kr
Home Automation&Controls
JSW
Taiwan
www.secufirst.com.tw
daniel@jswpac.com
Home Security
KORECEN
Korea
www.korecen.com
sales@korecen.com
Home Energy&Lighting
KSH INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan
www.tcpipweb.com
ksh@tcpipweb.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
LEEDARSON LIGHTING
China
www.leedarson.com
iot@leedarson.com
Home Automation&Controls
LILIN
Taiwan
www.meritlilin.com
sales@meritlilin.com
Home Security
LINNO
Korea
www.linno.com
werner@linno.com
Home Energy&Lighting
LOONGYEE INDUSTRY
Taiwan
www.loong-yee.com.tw
loong-yee@mail.ehosting.com.tw
Home Energy&Lighting
MITAC INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan
www.mitac.com
stock@mic.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
MITRASTAR TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.mitrastar.com
info@mitrastar.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
MIVATEK
USA
www.mivatek.com
apacsupport@mivatek.com
Healthcare
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G U I D E
COMPANY
Country
Url
Main Category
NANJING IOT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
China
www.wuliangroup.com
overseas@wuliangroup.com
Home Automation&Controls
NETVOX TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.netvox.com.tw
sales@netvox.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
NEXTDRIVE
Taiwan
www.nextdrive.io
contact@nextdrive.io
Home Automation&Controls
NIETZSCHE ENTERPRISE
Taiwan
www.nhr.com.tw
service@nhr.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
NXCONTROL SYSTEM
Taiwan
www.nxcontrol.com
service.mail@nxcontrol.com
Home Automation&Controls
ORBWEB
USA
www.orbweb.com
partner@orbweb.com
Software/Platform Design
PHILIO
Taiwan
www.philio-tech.com
sales@philio-tech.com
Home Automation&Controls
PHYTREX TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.phytrex.com
sales@phytrex.com
Software/Platform Design
POWERTECH INDUSTRICAL
Taiwan
www.power-tech.com.tw
sales@power-tech.com.tw
Home Energy&Lighting
QLYNC INC
Taiwan
www.qlync.com
sales@qlync.com
Software/Platform Design
REAC ELECTRONIC
Hong Kong
www.reac.com.hk
reac@reac.com.hk
Home Security
SECURIFI
Taiwan
www.securifi.com
Kenny.chen@securifi.com
Home Security
SHENZHEN FEIBIT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
China
www.feibit.com
sales@feibit.com
Software/Platform Design
SHENZHEN ZHONGGUANG INFOTECH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
China
www.zowee.com.cn
liuyg@zowee.com.cn
Home Automation&Controls
SHENZHEN ALLIED CONTROL SYSTEM
China
www.szacs.com
sales@szacs.com
Other
SHENZHEN INNOSYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
China
www.innosystemtech.com
inno@innosystemtech.com
Home Automation&Controls
SHENZHEN KIVOS TECHNOLOGY
China
www.kivos.com.cn
hj@kivos.com.cn
Home Security
SHENZHEN LESHI VIDEO TECH
China
www.lsvt.com.cn
karen@lsvt.com.cn
Home Automation&Controls
SHENZHEN OPSO TECHNOLOGY
China
www.opso-tech.com
global_sales@opso-tech.com
Home Automation&Controls
SHENZHEN ORVIBO ELECTRONICS
China
www.orvibo.com
info@orvibo.com
Home Automation&Controls
SHENZHEN SAYKEY TECHNOLOGY
China
www.saykey.hk
sales016@saykey.hk
Home Automation&Controls
SHENZHEN SOPOODA TECHNOLOGY
China
www.sopooda.com
sales@sopooda.com
Home Security
SIGMA DESIGNS
USA
www.sigmadesigns.com
sales@sigmadesigns.com
Other
SILICON LABS
US
www.silabs.com
SKYWATCH INNOVATION
Taiwan
www.skywatch24.com
jp.yang@skywatch24.com
Home Automation&Controls
SMARTEC
China
www.smartecltd.com
amy.lam@smartecltd.com.hk
Home Automation&Controls
STARVEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.starvedia.com
sales@starvedia.com
Home Security
SUFFICE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Hong Kong
www.suffice-group.com
mail@suffice.com.hk
Home Automation&Controls
SUNMORE SMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Taiwan
www.sunmoretek.com
marcom@sunmoretek.com
Home Automation&Controls
SUPERIOR ELECTRONICS
Taiwan
www.enforcer.com.tw
info@superior-elec.com
Home Security
TAIWAN MURATA ELECTRONICS
Taiwan
www.murata.com
alexander.ho@muRata.com
Home Energy&Lighting
TASHI SMARTECH
Taiwan
www.tashi.ute.com
tashi@tw.ute.com
Home Automation&Controls
TECHCITY TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.e2-live.com
e2live@techcity.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
TECOM
Taiwan
www.tecom.com.tw
sales@tecom.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
THROUGHTEK
Taiwan
www.throughtek.com
marketing.en@tutk.com
Software/Platform Design
TONLY ELECTRONICS
China
www.tonlyele.com
caoyf@tcl.com
Home Security
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SM
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Climax Technology Co., Ltd.
BUY OME ERS GU AH
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Z1 Smart Camera Home Security System Products
Company
The product is ideal for small- and mid-sized homeowners who are looking for a comprehensive smart security system with expandability. Various components make up the Z1 security system, including a powerful siren that can deter intruders. • Includes a high-definition 1080p resolution camera with ultra wide-angle lens and night vision capability, plus two-way talk featuring clear audio and echo cancellation • The multifunctional system has built-in motion, temperature, humidity and ambient light sensors, for security and energy management purposes • Supports up to 160 wireless zones and compatible with RF, ZigBee and Z-Wave accessories for endless possibilities • All-in-one system provides comprehensive smart home services, including remote management, home security, live visual monitoring, home automation, energy management and emergency response
Climax is a security, telecare and smart home complete-solution provider that integrates wireless security, senior care, home automation, energy management, emergency response and live visual monitoring services into innovative all-in-one solutions. For over three decades, Climax has applied its expertise in telecommunication and wireless radio frequency technologies for secure communication development, in security, senior care and smart home solution offerings. The company is committed to pursuing perfection in technology, manufacturing and service with the objective of providing the best protection and care for every home and individual.
+886-2-27940001 • sales@climax.com.tw • www.climax.com.tw 2017 mySMAhome.com 69
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G U I D E
COMPANY
Country
Url
Main Category
TORCH INDUSTRIAL
Taiwan
www.pirled.com
torch88@ms63.hinet.net
Home Security
TRANWO TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.tranwo.com.tw
sales@tranwo.com.tw
Home Security
TREND MICRO
Taiwan
www.trendmicro.com
jeffrey_cheng@trend.com.tw
Software/Platform Design
TRICLOUDS TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.triclouds.com
service@triclouds.com
Home Automation&Controls
TRONICO
Hong Kong
www.tronico.com.hk
ricky.li@tronico.com.hk
Home Automation&Controls
TRUEN
Korea
www.truen.co.kr
sales@truen.co.kr
Home Security
TRUSTONE GLOBAL
Korea
www.trustone.co.kr
daniel@trustone.co.kr
Home Security
UNITED INTEGRATED SERVICES
Taiwan
www.wss.uisco.com.tw
christy.chen@uisco.com.tw
Home Security
VATICS
Taiwan
www.vatics.com
sales@vatics.com
Home Security
VISION-ELEC TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.visionsecurity.com.tw
business@visionsecurity.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
VIVOTEK
Taiwan
www.vivotek.com
sales@vivotek.com
Home Security
WELLSHIN TECHNOLOGY
Taiwan
www.wellshin.com.tw
ws_marketing@wellshin.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
WENZHOU TKB CONTROL SYSTEM
China
www.tkbhome.com
sales@tkbhome.com
Home Automation&Controls
WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Taiwan
www.wizmart.com
manchee@wizmart.com
Home Security
XHY INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
China
www.xhycloud.com
sales@xhycloud.com
Home Automation&Controls
XINGTERA CHINA
China
www.xingtera.com
wei@xingtera.com
Components&Modules
XIONGMAITECH
China
www.xionmaitech.com
xingyun@xionmaitech.com
Home Security
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Taiwan
www.e-scs.com.tw
yuan-hsun@e-scs.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
YUEH IN
Taiwan
www.yuin.com.tw
yuin@yuin.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
ZHEJIANG RAYING IOT TECHNOLOGY
China
www.rexense.com
intl@rexense.com
Home Automation&Controls
ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS
Taiwan
www.zyxel.com
support@zyxel.com
Other
WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Taiwan
www.wizmart.com
manchee@wizmart.com
Home Security
XHY INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
China
www.xhycloud.com
sales@xhycloud.com
Home Automation&Controls
XINGTERA CHINA
China
www.xingtera.com
wei@xingtera.com
Components&Modules
XIONGMAITECH
China
www.xionmaitech.com
xingyun@xionmaitech.com
Home Security
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Taiwan
www.e-scs.com.tw
yuan-hsun@e-scs.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
YUEH IN
Taiwan
www.yuin.com.tw
yuin@yuin.com.tw
Home Automation&Controls
ZHEJIANG RAYING IOT TECHNOLOGY
China
www.rexense.com
intl@rexense.com
Home Automation&Controls
ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS
Taiwan
www.zyxel.com
support@zyxel.com
Other
70 mySMAhome.com 2017
Suppliers by Protocols COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
Main Product -1
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
Special Strength
Other protocol
Unique Tech.
Proprietary
Zigbee-based Makers A/S COSESY
4~6 years
ABB
Over 7 years
Door related
Thermostat
Lighting
Customer Relationship
AFIDUS
1~3 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Home Security Kit
Customization Ability
AMADAS
1~3 years
Door related
AMROAD TECHNOLOGIES
4~6 years
Customer Relationship HomeGrid
ASROCK
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
ASSA ABLOY
4~6 years
Door related
Home Security Kit
AYLA NETWORKS
4~6 years
Software Design
BINTRONIC ENTERPRISE
1~3 years
Door related
Lighting
Shading
Customer Relationship
CAP-TECH INTERNATIONAL
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Unique Tech.
EnOcean
CLIMAX TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Customization Ability
DECT
COMMAX
Over 7 years
Sensor
Door related
Home Security Kit
DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR
Over 7 years
Parts&Components
Unique Tech.
ULE/DECT, Thread
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech. Sales Network Unique Tech.
EDIMAX TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Smartplug
EVERDAY TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
EVERSPRING
4~6 years
FUJIAN AURINE TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Sensor
Door related
Lighting
Manufacturing
FULL ENTERPRISE
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Sales Network
GEMTEK TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Lighting
Smartplug
GLIGHT TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Sensor
Home Security Kit
Lighting
Unique Tech.
GOODWAY TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
HEIMAN
Over 7 years
Camera
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Unique Tech.
JCSQUARE
1~3 years
Other
JOONGANG CONTROL
Over 7 years
Lighting
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Other
KSH INTERNATIONAL
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Parts&Components
Customization Ability
LEEDARSON LIGHTING
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Customization Ability
LINNO
1~3 years
Lighting
MITRASTAR TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Gateway/Hub
MIVATEK
1~3 years
Smartplug
Healthcare Products
NANJING IOT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Camera
Sensor
NETVOX TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Smartplug
Unique Tech. Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship Unique Tech.
DECT
Customer Relationship Proprietary Proprietary LoRa KNX
DECT
Manufacturing Unique Tech. Lighting
Sales Network Customer Relationship
2017 mySMAhome.com 71
S O U R C I N G
G U I D E
COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
Main Product -1
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
Special Strength
Other protocol
NIETZSCHE ENTERPRISE
1~3 years
Sensor
Home Security Kit
Smartplug
Customization Ability
HomePlug
NXCONTROL SYSTEM
1~3 years
Entertainment Products
ORBWEB
1~3 years
PHILIO
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Customization Ability
POWERTECH INDUSTRICAL
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Unique Tech.
QLYNC INC
1~3 years
Other
REAC ELECTRONIC
Less than 1 year
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Gateway/Hub
Unique Tech.
SECURIFI
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Software Design
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN FEIBIT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Software Design
Customization Ability
SHENZHEN ZHONGGUANG INFOTECH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
1~3 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Gateway/Hub
Unique Tech.
Unique Tech. Customization Ability
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN ALLIED CONTROL 4~6 years SYSTEM
Thermostat
SHENZHEN INNOSYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Camera
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN ORVIBO ELECTRONICS
4~6 years
Home Security Kit
Lighting
Camera
Unique Tech.
SILICON LABS
HomePlug
Unique Tech.
Semiconductor
Unique Tech.
Thread
SUNMORE SMART TECHNOLOGY INC
1~3 years
Camera
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Other
TAIWAN MURATA ELECTRONICS
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Parts&Components
Unique Tech.
TASHI SMARTECH
Over 7 years
Door related
Lighting
Healthcare Products
Customer Relationship
TECOM
4~6 years
Camera
Door related
Gateway/Hub
Customization Ability
THROUGHTEK
4~6 years
TONLY ELECTRONICS
1~3 years
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Camera
Customization Ability
TORCH INDUSTRIAL
1~3 years
Camera
Sensor
Lighting
Unique Tech.
Proprietary
TRANWO TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Camera
Sensor
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
Others
TREND MICRO
Over 7 years
UNITED INTEGRATED SERVICES
Over 7 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Door related
Other
VISION-ELEC TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Sensor
Home Security Kit
Smartplug
Customization Ability
XHY INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Customization Ability
XINGTERA CHINA
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Software Design
Camera
Unique Tech.
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Door related
Sales Network
ZHEJIANG RAYING IOT TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Camera
Unique Tech.
72 mySMAhome.com 2017
Thread
Customization Ability
Unique Tech.
Proprietary
COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
Main Product -1
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
Special Strength
Other protocol
Unique Tech.
Proprietary
Z-Wave-based Makers A/S COSESY
4~6 years
ALPHA NETWORKS
1~3 years
Camera
AMADAS
1~3 years
Door related
ASROCK
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
ASSA ABLOY
4~6 years
Door related
Home Security Kit
AVADESIGN TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
BATIO
1~3 years
BENETEK
1~3 years
Door related
Locks
Bell
Unique Tech.
CAP-TECH INTERNATIONAL
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Unique Tech.
EnOcean
CLIMAX TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Customization Ability
DECT
COMMAX
Over 7 years
Sensor
Door related
Home Security Kit
CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
1~3 years
Gateway/Hub
Software Design
D-LINK
4~6 years
Camera
Sensor
EDIMAX TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Smartplug
ELKO EP
Over 7 years
Gateway/Hub
Thermostat
Sensor
Home Security Kit
Sensor
Customer Relationship Home Security Kit
Unique Tech. Sales Network Manufacturing
Customization Ability Smartplug
Sales Network
HomePlug
Unique Tech. Lighting
Unique Tech.
EnOcean
EVERDAY TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
EVERSPRING
4~6 years
FIBAR GROUP
4~6 years
Sensor
Entertainment Products Parts&Components
Customization Ability
GOODWAY TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
GUANGZHOU MCOHOME TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Sensor
Thermostat
Lighting
Customization Ability
JCSQUARE
1~3 years
Other
JOONGANG CONTROL
Over 7 years
Lighting
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Other
LEEDARSON LIGHTING
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Customization Ability
PHILIO
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Customization Ability
REAC ELECTRONIC
Less than 1 year
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Gateway/Hub
Unique Tech.
SECURIFI
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Software Design
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN ORVIBO ELECTRONICS
4~6 years
Home Security Kit
Lighting
Camera
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN SAYKEY TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Camera
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Unique Tech.
SIGMA DESIGNS
Over 7 years
Parts&Components
Other
SKYWATCH INNOVATION
1~3 years
Customer Relationship Unique Tech.
DECT
Others LoRa KNX DECT
Unique Tech. Unique Tech.
SMARTEC
4~6 years
STARVEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Unique Tech.
THROUGHTEK
4~6 years
Customization Ability
TREND MICRO
Over 7 years
Unique Tech.
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Gateway/Hub
Unique Tech.
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G U I D E
COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
Main Product -1
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
Special Strength
TRONICO
4~6 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Door related/Locks/Bell/ Unique Tech. Intercom
VISION-ELEC TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Sensor
Home Security Kit
Smartplug
Customization Ability
WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Other
Other
YUEH IN
1~3 years
Sensor
Camera
Lighting
Manufacturing
ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS
1~3 years
Camera
Gateway/Hub
Other protocol
Proprietary
Unique Tech.
WiFi-based Makers A/S COSESY
4~6 years
ABB
Over 7 years
Door related
Thermostat
Lighting
Customer Relationship
AFIDUS
1~3 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Home Security Kit
Customization Ability
AHOKU ELECTRONIC COMPANY
1~3 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
AIFA TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Gateway/Hub
Software Design
Camera
Customer Relationship
AIRLIVE (OVISLINK)
Over 7 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
ALPHA NETWORKS
1~3 years
Camera
Sensor
Customer Relationship
AMARYLLO INTERNATIONAL
1~3 years
Healthcare Products
Unique Tech.
ARM TAIWAN
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Integrated Energy Management
Unique Tech.
ASROCK
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
ATW TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Camera
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Customization Ability
AVADESIGN TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
AYLA NETWORKS
4~6 years
BATIO
1~3 years
BINTRONIC ENTERPRISE
1~3 years
Door related
Lighting
BRAINCHILD ELECTRONIC
1~3 years
Camera
Door related
BRINNO INCORPORATED
1~3 years
Camera
Sensor
Door related
Unique Tech.
CAP-TECH INTERNATIONAL
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Unique Tech.
EnOcean
CLIMAX TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Customization Ability
DECT
COMMAX
Over 7 years
Sensor
Door related
Home Security Kit
CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
1~3 years
Gateway/Hub
CVILUX
1~3 years
Lighting
Smartplug
Healthcare Products
Customization Ability
DEXATEK TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
D-LINK
4~6 years
Camera
Sensor
Smartplug
Sales Network
ECOA TECHNOLOGIES
1~3 years
EDIMAX TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Smartplug
EQL TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
EQUES TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Camera
Door related
Software Design
Unique Tech.
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Unique Tech.
Proprietary
Manufacturing
Thread
Manufacturing Software Design
Unique Tech.
Shading
Customer Relationship Unique Tech.
Unique Tech. HomePlug HomePlug
Customer Relationship HomePlug Unique Tech. IR
COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
Main Product -1
EXOSITE
Over 7 years
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
Special Strength
Other protocol
Customization Ability
Proprietary
FUJIAN AURINE TECHNOLOGY 4~6 years
Sensor
Door related
Lighting
Manufacturing
FULL ENTERPRISE
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Sales Network
GEMTEK TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Lighting
Smartplug
GIGAFAST ETHERNET
Over 7 years
Camera
Sensor
Other
Unique Tech.
Customer Relationship HomePlug
GOODWAY TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
GUANGZHOU MCOHOME TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Sensor
Thermostat
Lighting
Customization Ability
Others
GUNITECH
1~3 years
Lighting
Smartplug
Other
Customization Ability
Proprietary
IHORN
Over 7 years
Camera
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Unique Tech.
INNOPRO TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
INTELLIVISION TECHNOLOGIES
1~3 years
JCSQUARE
1~3 years
Other
JSW
1~3 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
KSH INTERNATIONAL
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Parts&Components
Customization Ability
LILIN
4~6 years
Camera
Door related
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Customization Ability
LINNO
1~3 years
Lighting
Unique Tech. LoRa
MITAC INTERNATIONAL
Unique Tech.
MITRASTAR TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Gateway/Hub
MIVATEK
1~3 years
Smartplug
Healthcare Products
NEXTDRIVE
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
NXCONTROL SYSTEM
1~3 years
Entertainment Products
ORBWEB
1~3 years
PHILIO
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Customization Ability
PHYTREX TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Camera
Lighting
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
POWERTECH INDUSTRICAL
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Unique Tech.
QLYNC INC
1~3 years
Other
REAC ELECTRONIC
Less than 1 year
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Gateway/Hub
Unique Tech.
SECURIFI
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Software Design
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN ZHONGGUANG INFOTECH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
1~3 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Gateway/Hub
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN ALLIED CONTROL 4~6 years SYSTEM
Manufacturing Unique Tech. Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
HomePlug
Unique Tech. Customization Ability
Thermostat
Unique Tech.
HomePlug
Unique Tech.
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G U I D E
COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
Main Product -1
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
Special Strength
SHENZHEN INNOSYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Camera
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN KIVOS TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Camera
Door related
Home Security Kit
SHENZHEN LESHI VIDEO TECH 1~3 years
Camera
Door related
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN OPSO TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Door related
Software Design
Camera
Manufacturing
SHENZHEN ORVIBO ELECTRONICS
4~6 years
Home Security Kit
Lighting
Camera
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN SOPOODA TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Camera
Home Security Kit
Door related/Locks/ Bell/Intercom
Unique Tech.
SILICON LABS
Semiconductor
Unique Tech.
Other protocol
Thread
SUNMORE SMART TECHNOLOGY INC
1~3 years
Camera
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Other
TASHI SMARTECH
Over 7 years
Door related
Lighting
Healthcare Products
Customer Relationship
TECHCITY TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Home Security Kit
Lighting
Entertainment Products Customer Relationship
TECOM
4~6 years
Camera
Door related
Gateway/Hub
THROUGHTEK
4~6 years
TONLY ELECTRONICS
1~3 years
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Camera
Customization Ability
TORCH INDUSTRIAL
1~3 years
Camera
Sensor
Lighting
Unique Tech.
Proprietary
TRANWO TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Camera
Sensor
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
Others
TREND MICRO
Over 7 years
TRICLOUDS TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
TRUEN
1~3 years
TRUSTONE GLOBAL
1~3 years
Sensor
Door related
Home Security Kit
UNITED INTEGRATED SERVICES
Over 7 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Door related
VATICS
Over 7 years
Customization Ability Customization Ability
Unique Tech. Lighting
Unique Tech.
Other Customization Ability
VIVOTEK
Over 7 years
Camera
WELLSHIN TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Parts&Components
Manufacturing
WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Other
Other
XHY INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Customization Ability
XINGTERA CHINA
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Software Design
Camera
Unique Tech.
XIONGMAITECH
4~6 years
Camera
Software Design
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Door related
Sales Network
YUEH IN
1~3 years
Sensor
Camera
Lighting
Manufacturing
ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS
1~3 years
Camera
Gateway/Hub
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Customization Ability
Unique Tech.
Proprietary
COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
Main Product -1
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
Special Strength
Other protocol
Unique Tech.
Proprietary
Bluetooth-based Makers A/S COSESY
4~6 years
AIFA TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Gateway/Hub
Software Design
Camera
Customer Relationship
AIRLIVE (OVISLINK)
Over 7 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
AMADAS
1~3 years
Door related
ARM TAIWAN
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Integrated Energy Management
Unique Tech.
ASSA ABLOY
4~6 years
Door related
Home Security Kit
ATW TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Camera
Sensor
AYLA NETWORKS
4~6 years
Software Design
BINTRONIC ENTERPRISE
1~3 years
Door related
Lighting
BRAINCHILD ELECTRONIC
1~3 years
Camera
Door related
BRINNO INCORPORATED
1~3 years
Camera
Sensor
BSI SECURITY
4~6 years
Door related
CAP-TECH INTERNATIONAL
4~6 years
Sensor
CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
1~3 years
Gateway/Hub
CVILUX
1~3 years
Lighting
Smartplug
Healthcare Products
Customization Ability
DEXATEK TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR
Over 7 years
Parts&Components
ECOA TECHNOLOGIES
1~3 years
EDIMAX TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Smartplug
EQL TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Sensor
EXOSITE
Over 7 years
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Thread
Sales Network Gateway/Hub
Customization Ability Unique Tech.
Shading
Customer Relationship Unique Tech.
Door related
Unique Tech. Manufacturing
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Unique Tech.
EnOcean
Unique Tech.
Unique Tech.
HomePlug
ULE/DECT, Thread
Customer Relationship HomePlug Unique Tech. Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
IR
Customization Ability
Proprietary
FUJIAN AURINE TECHNOLOGY 4~6 years
Sensor
Door related
Lighting
Manufacturing
FULL ENTERPRISE
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Sales Network
GEMTEK TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Lighting
Smartplug
GIGAFAST ETHERNET
Over 7 years
Camera
Sensor
Other
Unique Tech.
GOODWAY TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Customer Relationship HomePlug
GUNITECH
1~3 years
Lighting
Smartplug
Other
Customization Ability
JCSQUARE
1~3 years
Other
KSH INTERNATIONAL
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
LINNO
1~3 years
Lighting
LOONGYEE INDUSTRY
4~6 years
Sensor
Customer Relationship HomePlug Proprietary LoRa
Integrated Energy Management Kit
Lighting
Parts&Components
Customization Ability
Customer Relationship
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COMPANY
Smart Home Experience
G U I D E
Main Product -1
Main Product -2
Main Product -3
MITAC INTERNATIONAL
Special Strength
Other protocol
Unique Tech.
NEXTDRIVE
1~3 years
ORBWEB
1~3 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech. Customization Ability
PHYTREX TECHNOLOGY
4~6 years
Camera
Lighting
Home Security Kit
Unique Tech.
POWERTECH INDUSTRICAL
4~6 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Smartplug
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN ZHONGGUANG INFOTECH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
1~3 years
Camera
Intrusion Alarm
Gateway/Hub
Unique Tech.
SHENZHEN ALLIED CONTROL 4~6 years SYSTEM
Thermostat
SHENZHEN INNOSYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
Sensor
4~6 years
SILICON LABS
Unique Tech. Intrusion Alarm
Camera
Semiconductor
Unique Tech. Unique Tech.
SUNMORE SMART TECHNOLOGY INC
1~3 years
Camera
Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Other
TAIWAN MURATA ELECTRONICS
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Parts&Components
Unique Tech.
TASHI SMARTECH
Over 7 years
Door related
Lighting
Healthcare Products
Customer Relationship
TECHCITY TECHNOLOGY
Over 7 years
Home Security Kit
Lighting
Entertainment Products Customer Relationship
THROUGHTEK
4~6 years
TONLY ELECTRONICS
1~3 years
TREND MICRO
Over 7 years
TRICLOUDS TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
TRUEN
1~3 years
WELLSHIN TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Parts&Components
Manufacturing
WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Other
Other
XINGTERA CHINA
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Software Design
Camera
Unique Tech.
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Door related
Sales Network
TRICLOUDS TECHNOLOGY
1~3 years
Lighting
TRUEN
1~3 years
WELLSHIN TECHNOLOGY
Less than 1 year
Gateway/Hub
Lighting
Parts&Components
Manufacturing
WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Gateway/Hub
Other
Other
XINGTERA CHINA
4~6 years
Gateway/Hub
Software Design
Camera
Unique Tech.
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Over 7 years
Sensor
Intrusion Alarm
Door related
Sales Network
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Customization Ability Gateway/Hub
Home Security Kit
Camera
Customization Ability Unique Tech.
Lighting
Unique Tech.
Unique Tech.
Thread
Thread
Supplier by Business Types COMPANY
Current Main Customer
2018 Customer Target
Your factory location.
OEM/ODM-based Suppliers A/S COSESY
Brand, Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator, Alarm Monitoring Company, Retailer,
Other
Worldwide cloud software
ALPHA NETWORKS
Brand, System Integrator, MSO
System Integrator
China
ATW TECHNOLOGY
Telco, OTT, Alarm Monitoring Company
Telco
Taiwan, China, Brazil
AVADESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Brand, System Integrator, Retailer
System Integrator
Taiwan
BENETEK
System Integrator
Dealer
China
BRAINCHILD ELECTRONIC
Brand, Distributor, Dealer
Distributor
Taiwan
BSI SECURITY
Global Brand, Dealer, System Integrator
Global Brand
Taiwan
CLIMAX TECHNOLOGY
Brand, System Integrator, Telco, OTT, Alarm Monitoring Company
International Brand
Taiwan
CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor, System Integrator, Online Retailer
System Integrator
Taiwan
DAIWON OPTICAL
Manufacturer
Other
Korea
DEXATEK TECHNOLOGY
Brand, Distributor
International Brand
Taiwan
DSP GROUP
Global Brand,Telco
Global Brand
EVERDAY TECHNOLOGY
Brand, Distributor, Retailer
International Brand
Taiwan
EXOSITE
Brand, System Integrator, Other
International Brand
Taiwan, United States
GEMTEK TECHNOLOGY
System Integrator, Alarm Monitoring Company, Retailer
International Brand
Taiwan
GIGAFAST ETHERNET
Brand, Distributor, Telco
Telco
China
GLIGHT TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand
Global Brand
Taiwan
GOODWAY TECHNOLOGY
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
International Brand
China
GUNITECH
Distributor, Dealer , Retailer
International Brand
Taiwan
HEIMAN
Dealer, System Integrator, Alarm Monitoring Company
Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor
China
IHORN
Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor, System Integrator, Alarm Monitoring Company
Global Brand
China
INTELLIVISION TECHNOLOGIES
Telco, MSO, Other
Telco
United States
JSW
Global Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
System Integrator
Taiwan
KSH INTERNATIONAL
System Integrator, Telco, Alarm Monitoring Company
Telco
Taiwan
LEEDARSON LIGHTING
Global Brand, Distributor, Telco
Global Brand
China
LILIN
Brand, Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator
System Integrator
Taiwan
LOONGYEE INDUSTRY
Brand, System Integrator, Other
System Integrator
Taiwan
MITRASTAR TECHNOLOGY
Brand, System Integrator, Telco, MSO
International Brand
Taiwan, China
NETVOX TECHNOLOGY
Brand, System Integrator, Telco
International Brand
China
NIETZSCHE ENTERPRISE
Brand, Dealer, System Integrator
System Integrator
Taiwan
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G U I D E
COMPANY
Current Main Customer
2018 Customer Target
Your factory location.
NXCONTROL SYSTEM
Retailer, Builder
Other
Taiwan
PHILIO
International Brands, Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor, System Integrator Telco/ISP
PHYTREX TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, System Integrator, MSO
Global Brand
China
POWERTECH INDUSTRICAL
Brand, System Integrator, Retailer
System Integrator
China
QLYNC INC
Brand, Telco, Alarm Monitoring Company
International Brand
Taiwan
SHENZHEN ZHONGGUANG INFOTECH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Global Brand, Distributor, Telco
Global Brand
China
SHENZHEN ALLIED CONTROL SYSTEM
Global Brand, Distributor
Global Brand
China
SHENZHEN KIVOS TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor, Retailer
Distributor
China
SHENZHEN LESHI VIDEO TECH
Global Brand, Distributor, Dealer
Retailer
China
SHENZHEN SAYKEY TECHNOLOGY
Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator
Global Brand
China
SHENZHEN SOPOODA TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, Alarm Monitoring Company
Global Brand
China
SIGMA DESIGNS
Brand, Telco, MSO
Telco
Taiwan, China
SKYWATCH INNOVATION
Distributor, Dealer, Telco
Telco
Taiwan
SMARTEC
Dealer, System Integrator, Alarm Monitoring
System Integrator
China
STARVEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Brand, Distributor
International Brand
Taiwan
SUFFICE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, System Integrator, Alarm Monitoring Company MSO
China
TONLY ELECTRONICS
Global Brand, Distributor, OTT
Global Brand
China
TRANWO TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, Dealer, Retailer
International Brand
China
TRICLOUDS TECHNOLOGY
Brand
International Brand
Taiwan
TRONICO
Dealer, System Integrator, Online Retailer
System Integrator
China
TRUEN
Distributor, Telco, MSO
Telco
Korea
TRUSTONE GLOBAL
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator
Dealer
Korea
UNITED INTEGRATED SERVICES
Distributor, System Integrator
Distributor
Taiwan
VATICS
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
Distributor
Taiwan
VISION-ELEC TECHNOLOGY
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
Distributor
Taiwan
WELLSHIN TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, Dealer, Retailer
Distributor
China
WIZMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Brand, Distributor, Other
International Brand
China
XHY INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
OTT Provider
China
XIONGMAITECH
System Integrator, Telco, Global Brand
Retailer
China
YUEH IN
Distributor
Distributor
China
ZHEJIANG RAYING IOT TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, Dealer, Retailer
System Integrator
China
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Taiwan
COMPANY
Current Main Customer
2018 Customer Target
Your factory location.
Own-brand-based Suppliers ABB
Global Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
Global Brand
Other
AFIDUS
Distributor, System Integrator, Retailer
System Integrator
Taiwan
AHOKU ELECTRONIC COMPANY
Distributor, Dealer, Retailer
International Brand
China
AIFA TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor
MSO
Taiwan
AIRLIVE (OVISLINK)
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator
Distributor
Taiwan
AMARYLLO INTERNATIONAL
Distributor, Telco, Retailer
Alarm Monitoring Company
Taiwan
AMROAD TECHNOLOGIES
Distributor, System Integrator, Retailer
System Integrator
Taiwan
ASROCK
System Integrator, Retailer, Global Brand
System Integrator
China
ASSA ABLOY
System Integrator, Telco, Alarm Monitoring Company
Global Brand
Other
ASUSTOR
Distributor, System Integrator
Distributor
Taiwan
AYLA NETWORKS
Global Brand
Global Brand
None
BATIO
Distributor, Dealer
Distributor
China
BINTRONIC ENTERPRISE
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator
System Integrator
Taiwan
BRAINCHILD ELECTRONIC
Brand, Distributor, Dealer
Distributor
Taiwan
BRINNO INCORPORATED
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator, Retailer
Distributor
Taiwan
BSI SECURITY
Global Brand, Dealer, System Integrator
Global Brand
Taiwan
CAP-TECH INTERNATIONAL
Distributor, Dealer, Service Provider
Dealer
China
COMMAX
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
International Brand
Korea
CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Global Brand, System Integrator, Telco/ISP
System Integrator
Taiwan
CVILUX
Global Brand, Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor, Online Retailer
Physical Retailer
China
DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR
Global Brand, System Integrator, Other
Other
Taiwan
D-LINK
Telco, Retailer
Online Retailer
Taiwan, China
ECOA TECHNOLOGIES
Distributor
Distributor
Taiwan
EDIMAX TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator, Retailer
Distributor
Taiwan
ELKO EP
Distributor, System Integrator, Retailer
Telco
Czech Republic
EQ-3 AG
Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor, Online Retailer, Physical Retailer
EQL TECHNOLOGY
Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor, Online Retailer, Physical Retailer
Importer/Wholesaler/Distributor
Taiwan
EQUES TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor, Dealer
Global Brand
China
EVERSPRING
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator, Retailer
Distributor
China
FIBAR GROUP
Global Brand, System Integrator
Distributor
Other
FUJIAN AURINE TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor, Dealer
Distributor
China
FULL ENTERPRISE
Distributor, Telco, MSO
Other
Taiwan, China
GLIGHT TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand
Global Brand
Taiwan
Physical Retailer
China
GUANGZHOU MCOHOME TECHNOLOGY Distributor, Retailer
China
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G U I D E
COMPANY
Current Main Customer
2018 Customer Target
Your factory location.
INNOPRO TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator
Distributor
China
JCSQUARE
System Integrator
International Brand
Korea
JOONGANG CONTROL
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
System Integrator
Korea
KORECEN
Brand, Distributor, Dealer, Retailer
International Brand
Korea
LINNO
Brand, Distributor, Dealer
International Brand
Korea
MIVATEK
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator, Telco, MSO, End Users
Other
Taiwan
NANJING IOT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, System Integrator, Retailer
Alarm Monitoring Company
China
NEXTDRIVE
Distributor, Dealer, Telco
Telco
Taiwan
ORBWEB
Brand, Device Makers
Other
Taiwan, United States
REAC ELECTRONIC
Global Brand, Distributor, Alarm Monitoring Company
MSO
China
SECURIFI
Dealer, Online Retailer, Other
Other
Taiwan
SHENZHEN FEIBIT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
MSO
China
SHENZHEN KIVOS TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor, Retailer
Distributor
China
SHENZHEN OPSO TECHNOLOGY
Global Brand, Distributor, Dealer
Global Brand
China
SHENZHEN ORVIBO ELECTRONICS
Distributor, Retailer
Retailer
China
SHENZHEN SOPOODA TECHNOLOGY
Distributor, Alarm Monitoring Company
Global Brand
China
SUNMORE SMART TECHNOLOGY INC
Distributor, System Integrator, Retailer
System Integrator
Taiwan
SUPERIOR ELECTRONICS
Distributor, Dealer, System Integrator
Distributor
Taiwan
TASHI SMARTECH
Brand, System Integrator
International Brand
Taiwan
TECHCITY TECHNOLOGY
Dealer, System Integrator, Alarm Monitoring Company
System Integrator
Taiwan
TECOM
System Integrator
System Integrator
China
THROUGHTEK
Brand, Telco, Alarm Monitoring Company
International Brand
Taiwan, China
TORCH INDUSTRIAL
Distributor, Dealer, Retailer
Online Retailer
Taiwan, China
TREND MICRO
Brand, System Integrator, Telco
International Brand
Taiwan
VIVOTEK
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
Telco
Taiwan
XIONGMAITECH
System Integrator, Telco, Global Brand
Retailer
China
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Brand
Distributor
Taiwan
ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS
System Integrator, Telco
Telco
Taiwan
TREND MICRO
Brand, System Integrator, Telco
International Brand
Taiwan
VIVOTEK
Brand, Distributor, System Integrator
Telco
Taiwan
XIONGMAITECH
System Integrator, Telco, Global Brand
Retailer
China
YU HENG ELECTRIC
Brand
Distributor
Taiwan
ZYXEL COMMUNICATIONS
System Integrator, Telco
Telco
Taiwan
MITAC INTERNATIONAL
SILICON LABS
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P r o d u c t
Home Security August Home
August Doorbell Cam Pro august.com
The Doorbell Cam Pro lets users to see who is at the door, even when they are not at home. Its built-in floodlight delivers full-color HD video, even in the dark. Doorbell Cam Pro can be integrated with any August smart lock to lock and unlock the door from the same screen. Doorbell Cam Pro is motion-activated with August HindSight feature and captures footage that shows the whole story from the time a person approaches to when they leave. • Adjustable motionsensitivity to avoid false alerts and get the most relevant footage • With two-way audio to see and speak with visitors using smartphone • Replaces existing wired doorbell
NodOn
NodOn EnOcean Door/Window Sensor nodon.fr
This Door / Window Sensor is a wireless and battery-less sensor, EnOcean compliant. Combined with its magnet, the sensor detects the open or closed status of the door or window. The sensor can work with any kind of EnOcean compatible devices, such as smart plug, or a home automation gateway, to further control whole-home settings. Depending on the needs, the EnOcean Door / Window Sensor can trigger some actions during opening/closing movement. • An optional CR1216 battery can be mounted to increase the sensor lifetime up to 5 years in total darkness • Power source: solar panel detection distance >5mm • Operational temperature: 0°C to 40°C • Radio protocol: EnOcean, 868.3MHz – EEP – D5-00-01 • Range: 30m indoor • Dimension: 80*26*18mm
Gira
Gira Door Communication System 106 www.gira.com
Gira System 106 is a modular door communication system with metal front plates. The modular design enables the system’s size, design, and functionality to be individually adapted. Whether it’s the camera, speakerphone unit, or call button – the modules all contain the same technology. The light-sensitive camera of Gira System 106 is concealed behind the scratch-resistant black glass plate. The wide observation range and backlight compensation provide a clear image and overview of what’s going on at the front door. • Four infrared LEDs arranged around the lens perfectly illuminate the view in front of the camera • In night mode, infrared lighting enables a glare-free illumination of the field of view • Quick installation: requires only two lines to supply power
Kentix GmbH
Kentix MultiSensor DOOR kentix.com
This small MultiSensor DOOR detects movement on doors, windows and any moving objects, and includes climate monitoring as well. The sensor data is sent via ZigBee to the AlarmManager. The MultiSensor DOOR can be mounted easily via a door magnet that adjusts to its surroundings. This way, it can be affixed on most door or window frame as well as lockers or cabinets. • Built-in sensors include thermos, humidity, dew point, motion, vibration, and door open/close • Enables long-term data logging • Can be integrated into network monitoring systems • Monitors 10 threats • ZigBee mesh-radio 2.4GHz • Battery powered approx. 4 years lifetime • Full SNMP-V2 support via AlarmManager • An AlarmManager-BASIC/-PRO can be connected
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P r o d u c t LOCSTAR
Locstar Fingerprint Electronic Digital Apartment Lock LS-8018 www.locstar.com
This Fingerprint Electronic Digital Apartment Lock LS-8018 has doorbell function, and allows five types of access, including IR remote control, fingerprint, mifare card, keypad, and mechanical key. It is suitable for wooden door or anti-theft security door. With the keypad on top, users can easily add or delete passcodes, and create personalized combination codes. • Remote control that can be used both from indoor and outdoor • Up to 20 sets of active user combinations, 100 fingerprint users, and 100 ID code users • Easy setting for temporary access, • Automatic locking and manual locking available • Warning alarm after 5 incorrect code attempts • Door thickness 40 – 110 mm
YI Technology
YI 1080P Home Camera
Automation & Control SensingTEK
SensingTEK Gateway GWZ2100 www.sensingtek.com.tw
GWZ2100 is part of the WSN wireless smart home system. It grasps the advantages of applied indoor monitoring, integrates the concept of TCP/IP, and links Wi-Fi/3G/4G through WSN gateway and Ethernet to the cloud server, and interacts with users by automatic monitoring, operating, analyzing on the HMI interface. • Wireless transmission standard: 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Wireless AP • Wireless frequency range: 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz • Wireless transmission distance: 150M (Exposed) • Security encryption: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 mixed, 802.1x and 802.11i, WPS WSN • ZigBee Wireless transmission standard: 2.4GHz 802.15.4 Coordinator
nCube Smart Home
nCube Smart Home System ncubehome.co.uk
www.yitechnology.com
With 1080p high definition, YI 1080p Home Camera shows every little detail, and is provided with enhanced digital noise reduction. Its powerful IR algorithm gives users clarity even at night or in the dark. YI 1080p Home Camera enables smart motion and sound detection, which can be users’ personal around-the-clock security guard. • Baby crying detection technology keeps users alert all time • Two-way audio • Dual-stream recording • Lens distortion correction: effectively corrects distortions that occur from wide angle lenses, providing captured video that matches a real-world setting • 1/2.7” 200W CMOS sensor, 1080p Resolution, F2.0 Aperture, 112° wide angle lens, 4x digital zoom
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By connecting smart home devices to the nCube app, users can not only manage them all from one single app, but make devices speak to each other by creating automations that fulfil needs and home lifestyle. The nCube hub is the brain of the smart home. It connects all the smart home devices with different communication protocol including Wi-Fi, LAN, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth, together. The hub then connects with the nCube app from where users can control and manage all the smart devices. • Compatible with over 120 devices from different brands • Works with Amazon Alexa • Hub specification: Wi-Fi or LAN connection to the home network, Z-Wave+ Gen 5, Bluetooth CSR 4.0, and Raspberry Pi-based hub • App requires iOS 8.0+ or Android 4.0+ • Instant SMS alerts of home security events
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iHaus AG
Sunmore Smart Technology
iHaus App
Sunmore DM-9110P Smart IoT Gateway
ihaus.com
iHaus Smart Home App solves the problem of connecting products from different brands! It links and controls all intelligent appliances across different systems and brands via Wi-Fi connection, or regulates devices connected to a KNX system. iHaus LINKIT is the communication modules for other smart home brands, classifications and providers, removing the need for any additional hardware while controlling devices through iHaus Smart Home App. In the app, devices from lights to sound systems, heaters to televisions, can be grouped together to create various home scenarios. • Supports devices and controls: Philips Hue, Sonos, Osram, Netatmo, Tado° , Elgato, Honeywell, iDevices, Belkin, TP-Link, KNX with JUNG, Nest, Apple HomeKit, IKEA TRADFRI, Home Connect from Bosch & Siemens • Works with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot via voice command • App requires iOS 9.0+ • Language support: German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish
PLANET Technology Corporation
PLANET Technology HAC-1000 Z-Wave Gateway www.planet.com.tw
HAC-1000 controls all Z-Wave wireless devices regardless of brands. It manages lighting control, window blinds, security monitoring, door locks, thermostats, emergency monitoring, energy management, visual reporting at home or office. With the compatible app on smartphone, users can keep an eye on their home status anytime. • Home schedule and occupancy settings • Z-Wave Plus certified • Network standard: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASETX • Z-Wave frequency: Europe 868.42MHz, US 908.42MHz • Protection rating: IP30
www.sunmoretek.com
DM-9110P equips with Cortex A53 CPU and Android 5.1 system. User can use IR remote to play 2K/4K video along with existing TV set at home, or install any app on market to DM-9110. Also, it can be connected to home cameras to enhance home surveillance or make video conference. When paired with smart healthcare devices, DM9110P can support remote medical consultation. • RAM: 2GB DDR3 • NAND FLASH: 8GB NAND FLASH • Output resolution: HDMI 2160P/1080P/1080i/ 720P/ 576P/ 480P • Video output format: MPEG-1/2, MPEG-4, DIVX, H.264, VC-1, H.263, Real Media, MVC, Google VP8, WMV, H.265, 2K/4K • Decode: H.264/AVC • Audio output: MPEG, WMA, WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC, ACC • Audio Decode: AMR, AAC • Ethernet wired 10/100/1000M, and wireless 802.11b/g/n • Remote: IR remote • ntenna: 5dBi Wi-Fi, 2dBi ZigBee Antenna
Skywatch Innovation
Skywatch View www.skywatch24.com
Skywatch View is a cloud-based IoT platform that links the physical and digital worlds to enable users a clear control and management of home security. Its constant recording service transports home video streams safely through industry-standard 256-bit HTTP SSL encryption protocol to cloud servers, and create video summary for users to review anytime on multiple browsers. • Smart Daily: tells what happened during the last 24 hours, in one convenient image tile and clip • Smart FastForward: utilizes the latest video summarizing technology to skip video faster when nothing happens, and slow it down when events occur • Enables management sharing • Enables setting rules that trigger across gateways • In-app personal scenarios setting • Event timeline shows video-motion alerts, dangerous notification and the records of personal rules
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P r o d u c t AIFA TECHNOLOGY
Bkav Corporation
AIFA Technology i-Ctrl2 Wi-Fi Remote Control
SmartHome by Bkav Wi-Fi Smart Socket SH-PPZW
aifa-develop.com/en-us
i-Ctrl2 Wi-Fi Remote Control can easily control home IR appliances through smart phone. With it, users don’t need to spend time to find the remote control anymore and can reduce the amount of remote controls at home. Also, i-Ctrl2 Wi-Fi Remote Control makes it easy for disabled users to complete home control. • No need to change existing home devices • Completed code library advances operating rate up to 95% • Learning function of infrared appliances keys • Scheduling settings available • Vertical angle 180° and horizontal angle 360°of IR signal emission
Lighting & Energy Basalte
Basalte Sentido www.basalte.be
Sentido is very simple. The entire switch is touch-sensitive, creating an easy way of control. With the integration in KNX home automation, every surface controls different functions. Touching more than one surface at the same time turns on and off all the lights in a room using a scene. Holding multi-touch for a longer period starts the unique scene sequence or function, which allows selecting up to four additional scenes. • Internal temperature sensor reports room temperature while the integrated thermostat logic controls the heating and airconditioning of the room • The multicolor LED backlight can be used for status feedback or simply to light up Sentido in the dark • Number of touch surfaces: 2 or 4
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www.smarthome.bkav.com
The remote control via Wi-Fi helps devices connecting to Wi-Fi Smart Socket SH-PPZW from anywhere via mobile devices supporting Wi-Fi or ZigBee. Wi-Fi Smart Socket SH-PPZW is used to control home appliances such as night lamps, fans, televisions, etc. Users can set up and configure the device via Bkav SmartDevice software. They can turn on/off, schedule time, set up schedules for the device based on their need in app. • Voltage: 100-220VAC – 50/60Hz • Power rating: Incandescent lamp – maximum 1000W Fluorescent lamp – maximum 350W • Wi-Fi band: 802.11n – 2.4 GHz
KLEVERNESS
Kleverness Lighting System www.kleverness.com
Kleverness Lighting System has smart switch, dimmer and outlet. It seamlessly helps users to transform homes into “klever” home! Each Kleverness switch, dimmer and outlet is its own radio frequency repeater, so users will have full control over entire home, no matter big or small. The light switch can operate up to three gangs of light fixtures, it detects automatically the number of devices plugged in and adapts to users’ need. • DIY installations • Control via hand gestures or voice. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Homekit, and Samsung SmartThings • AI leaning ability to memorize users’ daily routine • Geofencing function • In-app monitoring of electricity usage of every device • Sends notifications when a lightbulb needs replacement
Wazombi Labs
OTHER
SOMA Smart Shades www.somasmarthome.com
Simply attach the SOMA Smart Shades on the existing blinds with bead chain and rollers to start. Users can adjust blinds to a desired position with a slide of their finger or create automated weekly/ daily schedules for each room. SOMA Smart Shades can help keep the home more secure by lowering and raising the curtains based on homeowners’ living schedule and make it seem like someone is home. SOMA Smart Shades is solar powered with built-in lithium battery. • Works with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit • USB charger as alternative recharge directly from a wall outlet • Emergency auto-stop: Smart Shades motor will automatically stop if the chain catches, or if it detects additional abnormal weight or pressure • Supports all horizontal blinds up to 5 kg, recommended shade size is 2m (7foot) wide and 2m (7foot) high • Communication: Bluetooth LE • Operation range: about 40 meters (130 feet)
MEGAMAN
MEGAMAN INGENIUM BLU Lighting Series www.megaman.cc
INGENIUM BLU is a series of Bluetooth enabled LED lamps which use Bluetooth technology to connect and control lighting fixtures in homes and commercial spaces. With the INGENIUM BLU app, remote control lighting and dimming levels become easier. Lighting scenes with single or groups of lights are also available. • Bluetooth version: 4.1 • Expected coverage: 10 meters • Maximum number of lamps / modules to be connected at the same time: 64 pieces in each group • Maximum number of groups: 8 groups per app • Maximum number of scene set per group: at least 64 scenes available • Network topology: Mesh
Codeatelier GmbH
Homee Modular Control hom.ee
Homee is a LEGO-like radio station that allows users to communicate with intelligent, radio-transmitting devices. With a few steps to set up, Homee allows users to communicate with devices using different wireless technology. The white Brain Cube is the central unit of the Homee. Through Wi-Fi, it collects all the information and transfers it to users’ smartphone. So linking very different devices together is possible. • Users can always add new cubes to their Homee and thus also new possible radio technologies • All data is stored on Homee and not on the Internet • The purple Z-Wave Cube, the blue EnOcean Cube, and the orange ZigBee Cube communicates with the compatible devices and the Brain Cube • Allows setting in-app programs to group devices for control
EQL
EQL Qubi Robot www.eqltech.com
Equipped the robot torso and detachable vacuum cleaner, Qubi gives users the option of using it as a smart home robot or as a cleaner. Users can enjoy the services offered by EQL home automation solution anytime and anywhere with the mobile app or voice control. Qubi can be always connected to network to achieve ubiquitous computing which allows Qubi to be a powerful home assistant and the security guard whether users are home or not. • Cleaning-robot vacuum with built-in SLAM technology, supports designated area cleaning and multi-robot collaboration • Integrated with RIPPLE-smart home automation solution • Health care: Daily notification to remind users to measure blood pressure • Recognizes face and sound • Enabling messaging, companion & dialogue, status & feedback
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P r o d u c t BTicino
Zyxel Communications Corp
BTicino Smarther
Zyxel Multy X AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi System
www.bticino.com
Smarther is a connected thermostat integrated with Wi-Fi. A simple touch on the device can activate the heating or cooling and modify the temperature. By means of the compatible app and the smartphone, users can instead create personal programs and have smarter level of home climate management, even when far away from home. The “Boost” mode avoids waste by automatically switching off the operation at the end of the period. Several devices in the same home is also available with zone isolation of the system. • Management of devices in different buildings • Flush and wall mounted installation • Power supply 110/240Va.c. 50/60Hz • Available in two versions: flush mounting installation item X8000 & wall installation item X8000W • Geolocation: the app always knows where their users are to assist temperature control
Agan Aroma
Moodo Smart Fragrance Diffuser moodo.co
Moodo is a smart home fragrance diffuser that can personalize the smell and ambiance of home environments. In Moodo, every “Scent Family” pack contains four different scent capsules that can be used with one of Moodo’s suggested presets or personalized by blending scents. The Scent Family has been grouped together by expert perfumers for an optimal blend, so no matter which fragrance is ruling over the others, the resulting scent is enjoyable. Users can manually change the intensity of any capsule, use the app’s fragrance dials to create their own scent or ask Amazon Alexa to adjust the scents for them. • Equips 4.0×4.8-inch fragrance dispenser • Capsules last around two months or 60 hours of continual use • Uses fans with adjustable speeds to diffuse the scents throughout a 600-sqft room without any wax, aerosol residue or mess to clean up • In-app creation of signature scent, set timers, and shuffle between presets • Communicates via Wi-Fi
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www.zyxel.com
Multy X, a tri-band AC3000 whole-home Wi-Fi mesh system, is designed to provide fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home. Multy X makes it fast and easy for users to set up and manage a high-performance Wi-Fi network using a simple, intuitive smartphone app. Multy X can deliver maximum wireless speed through its dedicated 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connection between Multy nodes, creating a powerful wireless network that has better coverage and faster connection. • Creates a single wireless network name and password, allowing users to roam, work and play freely throughout the home • Compatible with Amazon Alexa to be controlled • Maximum coverage: 5000 sq. ft./464 m2 • Wireless standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz – 256QAM support, IEEE 802.11 b/n/ac 5 GHz (Wave 2) • Wireless transfer rate (Transmit & Receive): 1733Mbps* for 5 GHz (dedicated backhaul), 866Mbps* for 5 GHz, 400Mbps* for 2.4 GHz • MU-MIMO • Beamforming • Auto path selection • CPU: Qualcomm IPQ4019, Quad-core • Bluetooth: BLE 4.1
ITEAD Intelligent Systems Co.
Sonoff SC Wi-Fi Wireless Environmental Monitor Station sonoff.itead.cc/en
This Wi-Fi Wireless Environmental Monitor Station detects temperature, humidity, light density (including dusky, normal, bright), sound levels (including noisy, normal, quiet), and air quality (including good, moderate, unhealthy). With the built-in SHARP GP2Y1010AU0F dust sensor, the presence of dust can be detected by the photometry in a click. • Built-in DHT11 humidity & temperature sensor • Built-in GM5528 Photoconductive resistance • Enables setting environmental condition-triggered home automation for smart switch or ceiling fan • Power Supply: USB 5V • Wireless Standard: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz b/g/n • Security Mechanism: WEP/ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK • For indoor use
MQTT
Backup
3G/4G
USB