SMART CHOICES FOR SMART HOMES

Consumers have an increasing understanding of what the smart home should be able to provide, and their vision is holistic. They look for appliances that can be operated by voice command or via an App and which react automatically to environmental conditions to provide a customised solution in terms of space, air quality, lighting architecture and energy efficiency. Consumers expect products that combine an aesthetically pleasing appearance with a comfortable and healthy environment.

ILLUSION Plus and SKYDOME Plus from Elica are the first ceiling hoods to incorporate Wifi control and automatic sensors to monitor and regulate air quality all day long. ILLUSION is the ultimate discrete Hood that almost disappears into the ceiling with its variety of finishes including a fully customiseable option whilst SKYDOME conceals its powerful, near silent extraction system behind a 28-watt full LED panel that guarantees uniform light that can be adjusted for both brightness and temperature.

To enable these features Plus models incorporate Elica’s Airmatic sensor that can monitor the quality of air continuously during and after cooking. The sensor detects unpleasant odours and cooking vapours and also pollutants like cleaning solvents, cigarette smoke and all the volatile organic compounds (VOC) that are in the air. It automatically adjusts air extraction. When air quality has returned to an optimal level, the product switches off by itself avoiding any energy waste. This advanced technology allows you to obtain the best balance between simplicity of use, energy efficiency and noise. While cooking or throughout the day, the hood sets the most appropriate extraction power.

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi P2P connection technology enables control via Amazon Alexa or the Elica Connect App with or without wi-fi connection as well as by the Elica remote control. Both new Plus models can be monitored via the Elica App. The hood sends real time status information to the App as well as alerts when the filter efficiency level goes below the minimum threshold.

The light in the kitchen, as in any room, is a key design feature for improving the home living experience. Achieving the right intensity becomes fundamental in creating the desired atmosphere. The Dim Light and Tune white functions enable you to adjust light brightness and regulate the colour temperature, from cool to warm (5000k to 2400k).

Lighting at home cannot be static, so we need different tones of light: a cold light is optimal for cooking, just as a warm one recreates a more relaxed mood. With Tune White you can adjust the LED’s colour from warm white to cool white and align the colour of the light coming from the hood with the rest of the lights in the room, for a uniform atmosphere throughout the room.