The smarter way to stay cosy this winter ADVERTISING FEATURE
With outside temperatures dropping, homeowners should be looking at new, convenient ways to stay warm and safe at home this winter. Harvey Norman have plenty of smart home heating and security solutions to get you by Cosy and connected
When you live in Ireland, there’s simply no escaping the cold weather. As it starts to freeze, not only does this mean that extra layers will be worn, but it also means that extra money may be forked out on heating bills. However, there is a way that you can keep the house warm and your water hot whilst saving money after a long day at work. Available in silver, copper, white and black, the sleek Nest Learning Thermostat is the perfect companion to help you have a more energy efficient house. Using a “learning” feature to turn the heat on or off, this home thermostat quickly gets to know your heating schedules and preferred temperatures. So, if you have your heating on a timer but need to work longer hours meaning you won’t be making it home until late that night, you can open the smartphone app connected to the thermostat and turn your heating off from your smartphone or tablet. The Nest Thermostat uses sensors and your phone’s location to check if you’ve left the house, turning the temperature down which helps you to save energy and money. Likewise, when you’ve been away from home all day, there’s no doubt that you’ll look forward to walking into a toasty house and enjoying a warm shower before putting your feet up for the night. The Nest Learning Thermostat can also control your water temperature – if you’re stuck in traffic on the bus, you can turn on the immersion from your smartphone, so a hot shower is ready for you when you arrive home. Now, all you need to do is to decide is which colour will best suit the interior of your home – standard silver, or copper, ceramic white or matte black which are exclusive to Harvey Norman. Nest Protect, €109
Nest Learning Thermostat, €249
Peace of mind
400 times a day and is the first alarm that Winter can be a time of luxury, when we uses Sound Check to quietly test its speaker and siren once a month - meaning you look forward to lazing beside a roaring don’t have to. fire, lighting candles to set the mood, or plugging in an electric blanket before going to bed. However, these could be serious According to the Gardai, home fire hazards, so having an audible smoke burglaries typically rise by alarm is a must. The Nest Protect smoke approximately 25 per cent and CO alarm, which monitors in winter. However, fret smoke and carbon monoxide, has not, because if you have a friendly human voice which the right smart technolcan give you an early warning, ogy in place, then you meaning you can handle burning toast in the morning before may have nothing to it becomes a burning toaster. worry about. Meet the With an app on your smartNest Cam – with 24/7 phone which allows phone live streaming to your alerts, safety check-ups and a smartphone, it is designed function to silence the to help you keep a close eye smoke and CO alarm, on your home and family, even you can go about your when you’re away. daily errands without When the security camera having to worry about detects movement or any conspicuous sounds, it will send a any unknown fires notification directly to your phone breaking out at home. so that you won’t miss a thing Nest Protect also and if you miss an alert, you can checks its battery always see activity from and the last three hours sensors in the Nest smartover Nest Cam, €199
Safe and sound
phone app. This is also handy for catching any pets in the act of messing up the living room or lounging on your sofa! At Harvey Norman, the Technology Specialists are always on-hand to provide expert advice on how to get the best from smart technology products for your home.
For more information, visit www.harveynorman.ie or call 01 8971520
Control heating and water temperatures in your home with your smartphone