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Vishnu Reddy CEO, Hogar Controls Inc.

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A detailed overview of the Indian and global intelligent lighting and lighting controls industry

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Director-Marketing, Innovative Lighting Designs Ltd., speaks on how the pandemic changed people’s lifestyles.

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CONTENTS

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Industry Story A complete overview of intelligent lighting and lighting controls industry

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Cover Story

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Featured Interviews

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Ongoing Trends

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Trending Tech For An Enchanted Ceiling

An exclusive interview with Vishnu Reddy, CEO, Hogar Controls, India

Conversations with the eminent personalities, immensely contributing to the smart home industry

An insightful story on the Z-Wave technology

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FROM THE EDITOR

Gaining control over luminance!

SNEHA KANRAR SOM

Today, “lighting”, which has always been one of the main elements of home interiors, is much more than just illumination. Lighting, these days, brings to the user’s plate, an array of conveniences, versatility and finesse. Gone were those days, when the light switches had to be switched on/off manually, every time one entered/exited a room, to prevent the electricity bill from creating a hole in the pocket. The advent of LED smart lighting and lighting controls has revolutionized the entire concept of lighting. Lighting control systems, encompassing components ranging from wall-mounted dimmers with switch actuators, sensors, ballasts, LED drivers, microcontrollers, transmitters and receivers, intelligent luminaries to lighting management software systems, have brought in the idea of customizability and flexibility.

One can now effortlessly alter the colour and luminance intensity of the room lights, as per the requirement of his/her mood, through certain apps on a smartphone. Today’s avant-garde smart lighting solutions are powered with AI and come with integrated sensors, which takes care of the energy regulation as well as the management part, on our behalf, and effectively cuts down electricity consumption by automatically turning off the room lights, immediately once it senses the room to be empty.

In today’s competitive world with dynamic and exasperating work culture, what people need the most is the utmost amelioration of their mental health.

Did you know that lighting is one of the crucial regulators of mental health and productivity at work? Scientifically, different shades and intensities of light have distinctive impacts on human psychology. Specific shades and intensities of light can substantially increase one’s focusing capacity at work, and certain tones and brightness levels can make a person feel lethargic and sleepy. Therefore the right kind of lighting is mandatory for both offices, where one spends a major part of the day, and homes, where they come back to, after a long stressful day. Offering the best illumination experiences and maximum energy efficiency, intelligent lighting and lighting control immensely help us preserve a healthy state of mind and save a lot of our hard-earned money!

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A Command over Luminance: Intelligent Lighting and Lighting Controls

Bringing flexibility, increased visual comfort, aesthetics, energy saving, durability and security, all under one umbrella.

Sustainability and convenience are the need of the hour. Today, every gadget, commodity and even concept needs to be future-proofed, so are the lighting systems.

From incandescent bulbs, halogens, CFLs to modern LEDs, the lighting industry has come a long way. The current tech-savvy is magnified with smart or intelligent lighting, which possesses automated or mechanical abilities, and intelligent lighting controls, which are designed to build up energy efficiency while enhancing accessibility as well as productivity. “Smart lighting is an innovative technology that is replacing conventional lightings such as incandescent bulbs, halogens, CFLs, etc. with more efficient LED lights and sensors for energy conservation”, says Mayank Visariya, Product Marketing Specialist- Building Automation, Electrification-Smart Building Division, ABB. Lighting controls 10

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allow efficient lighting management, which eventually turns out to be cost-effective, by reducing overall energy consumption. They enable a profusion of functions, ranging from regulating colour temperature, light levels scheduling, to intuitively sensing occupancy or providing automatic illumination. Also known as automated lighting, moving lights, moving heads, intelligent lighting (ILS) can produce exceptionally complex effects. However, the ingenuity often lies with the lighting designer, control system programmer or lighting operator. In simple words, the primary objective of intelligent lighting is to make the users’ lives easier while saving their money on electricity bills by conserving energy. “The primary role of a control system is to make the environment Safe, Secure, Sustainable and Livable. Automated lighting systems provide a sense of security to the consumers by

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Mayank Visariya, Product Marketing SpecialistBuilding Automation, Electrification-Smart Building Division, ABB.

allowing them to control and monitor the installed systems on demand. SELV (Low voltage systems) make user controls and environments- shockproof, short circuit proof and reduce main power cabling. The comfort and convenience that comes with these systems play a secondary role. People can now manage the environment of their house on a single touch”, says Bhavesh Doshi, Founder and CEO - Entelechy Automation, and Casambi Distributor.

residential sector has boosted due to the convenience of smart lighting technologies and the comfort that comes with installing these wireless technologies”, says Doshi.

A standard lighting control comprises a manual on/off switch, that the user needs to physically turn on and off while entering and leaving the room respectively. On the other

“With India being the second most populated country in the world and one of the largest consumers of electricity, it has been witnessing an increasing electricity demand-supply gap. This has resulted in regular power shortages and blackouts across the country. The lighting sector currently accounts for around 18% of the total electricity consumption in India. As a result, the government is playing an active role in replacing the current lighting sector with more energy-efficient products. This is expected to drive the market for smart lighting in India”, adds Visariya.

Smart lighting controls mostly use wireless transmissions to send and receive signals when connected to the internet or Bluetooth connection. Besides, there are automatic solutions like emergency lighting and daylight sensors. “Demand in the 12

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Bhavesh Doshi, Founder and CEO - Entelechy Automation, and Casambi Distributor.

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hand, network lighting control systems use low energy wireless transmissions to send and receive signals while enabling the user to remotely manage and control multiple lights through a smartphone or tablet.

With the help of specific intelligent lighting software, one can change light levels, set up different scenes or sunset/sunrise times, group luminaires and a lot more. Also, data can be stored and usage charts can be created to monitor energy levels accurately.

Under the lighting control umbrella comes dimmer switches, which allow one to adapt the light levels to create the desired ambient illumination. Available in eye-catching wallmounted panels, keypads or touchscreens, dimmers use minimum electricity and help to reduce the energy cost of a building.

Besides, LED lighting and lighting controls of good quality are capable of providing more than 50,000 hours of illumination. Therefore, smart lighting and lighting controls can be considered as a true amalgamation of aesthetics and feasibility. “Apart from reducing energy consumption and cutting electricity costs, smart lighting also offers numerous other advantages to end-users.

Instead of using switches and push buttons, smart lights use motion sensors that can automatically switch the lights on and off when the consumer enters or leaves a room. Moreover, smart light bulbs use LEDs that can be adjusted using a smartphone so that they can change colour according to the user’s requirements and can also be

switched on and off from a remote location.

Some of the other major factors driving the smart light market in India include increasing affordability of smart lights, technological advancements, development of various smart cities, increasing awareness levels, etc”, explains Visariya.

Market Scenario Valued at $7.49 in 2019, the global smart lighting controls industry is expected to reach $26.06 billion by 2027(as per Allied Market Research reports). As intelligent lighting controls are proved to be energy efficient and performance enhancers, these are being increasingly adopted by households to primarily reduce energy consumptions. This is because people, today, are understanding the need for energy management and the concept of sustainability. The rapid adoption is one of the key factors that is immensely contributing to the growth of the global intelligent lighting controls market. Besides, the governments of numerous countries all over the world have formulated regulations to productively utilize and manage electricity consumption. For example, China’s five-year plan targets energy-efficient projects and European 2020 energy aims to reach netzero energy consumption in both private and public buildings. Government initiatives like these are also expected to lift the adoption of lighting controls worldwide.

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or upgrade. The retail industry has suffered too. However, the pandemic did help the sales of lighting controls for the residential market due to increased stay-time at home.

People started caring more about home hygiene, aesthetics and the environment.

More home improvement projects were witnessed globally and locally, which did stimulate the demand for lighting controls”, says Ravi Kant Sharma, Business Manager, Lutron.

Ravi Kant Sharma, Business Manager, Lutron.

COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected the global commercial sector.

The lengthened lockdown and multiple uncertainties had restricted people from stepping out of their houses, which brought in the culture of work from home. This created the need for home up-gradation, with suitable working and relaxing lights.

“As a result of prolonged lockdown, suspension of travel and business activities, the hospitality industry, which is one of the major markets for lighting controls, faced a huge deterioration. Many companies have adopted home office policy, which in turn reduced the desire for workplace expansion

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Among the whole range of components, like sensors, ballasts & LED drivers, dimmers & switch actuators, microcontrollers, transmitters & receivers, and intelligent luminaries, comprised by the intelligent lighting controls, the ballast and LED drives segment are expected to fetch the highest revenue in the coming years.

Besides, the intelligent luminaires segment is also anticipated to grow briskly, while registering a striking CAGR. Research says, North America, with the highest revenue contribution of $2,616.4 million in 2019, is projected to reach $7,696.3 million by 2027, with a CAGR of 15.0%. Conjointly, North America and Europe accounted for around 63.3% share in 2019, where North America alone constituted 34.9% share approximately.

Besides, Asia-Pacific is expected to observe a 20.5% CAGR by 2027.

The increasing popularity of LED bulbs and architectural lighting for both indoors and outdoors is an outcome of the speedy transformation of the use of these lightings. LEDs considerably reduce energy consumption and are available in a huge array on both online and offline markets.

This eventually results in increased sales.

Countries like the US, the UK, China and India are currently witnessing a high demand for intelligent lighting and lighting controls due to mandated government regulations.

Intelligent lightings for mental health “Numerous studies have proven that accessibility to daylight and outside views can improve productivity and mental health. But, the proper control of sun-glare or excessive artificial light is important for eye care. A perfect balance of natural and artificial light can not only enhance the occupant’s comfort but also improve health and productivity. The ability to control the light level and create the right ambience for different activities and moods is essential for a quality life, be it at home or work. There are times when you need to roll up your sleeves and concentrate. Also, there are times when you just want to lay back and relax. This kind of convenience and options cannot be experienced without the help of a good lighting control system. A lighting control system can help you create the right ambience at a touch of a button”, says Sharma.

Supporting the above statements, Doshi says, “It has been scientifically proven that lighting directly affects human health. For example, blue LED light is proven to affect the secretion and depletion of hormones.

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Blue light suppresses the production of melatonin that keeps us awake and functioning throughout the day. Our sleep and wake cycles are also impacted by lighting exposure. Light syncs with our body clock and keeps the circadian rhythm of our body balanced. This is very important to maintain a healthy sleep and wake pattern”.

“In an office, adequately lit rooms increase the productivity of the employees to a great extent. Intense bright lights or glare often lead to straining and stress which in turn reduces productivity. Well-designed offices often feature mildly bright smart lighting that leads to lesser eye fatigue, reduces headaches, improves alertness and indirectly impacts the daily productivity and efficiency of the employees. Proper lighting helps employees maintain a healthy state of the mind. Mental health is an important aspect when it comes to lighting. Inadequate and improper lighting can negatively impact our mental state by increasing anxiety levels, reducing the concentration and efficiency”, adds Doshi.

Major barriers hindering the industry growth “Based on surveys and interviews of stakeholders covering consumers, manufacturers, system integrators, builders, architects, service providers etc. (conducted as part of the baseline assessment of Indian Smart Home Market), key barriers to adoption of smart home automation products and services were identified.

The major barriers are limited awareness among consumers regarding energy savings and Return on Investment (RoI), cost of acquisition of technology, absence of relevant data privacy and cyber security

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policies, product testing and certification facilities, product regulation including interoperability, a mandate for builders for home automation, case studies based on locally available data, nudges, gamification etc. for generating consumer interest”, says Visariya.

Latest Innovations “Intending to promote a healthy carbon footprint, the industry has come up with the latest green initiatives like daylight harvesting, a technology that makes use of natural sunlight to regulate indoor artificial lighting. This technology contributes to the modern requirements of lighting control systems and helps make the system smarter.

Personalization is another luxury that consumers enjoy through these devices and systems. Beam Shaping, Dynamic Lighting, Motorized Lighting etc. add flexibility to the lighting systems and highly add to the experience of the end-user. Façade lighting is another technology that is gaining momentum in the modern-day. With the use of façade lighting, it has become possible to accentuate architectural designs and draw focus to architectural details. It gives an artistic touch to buildings”, says Doshi.

Notifying of the latest innovations in the lighting sector, Sharma says, “One of the latest innovations is the tunable white technology. Tunable white LED lighting fixtures and compatible lighting controls enable adjustment of colour temperature and intensity to create beautiful and dynamic spaces that adapt to your needs over the day. Even for a space without a window, tunable white lighting can mimic natural daylight with varying colour temperature and intensity throughout the day. Combining tunable white lighting

control with other functions like time scheduling, voice control or fine-tuning, homeowners now can always enjoy the best lighting environment to match their activities and moods without moving their fingers. This is especially beneficial to the busy and luxury-avid lifestyles of the urban mass after a long and hectic day”.

Bright years ahead Though incurs high initial installation costs, smart lighting controls ensure significant cost savings in the long run. Depending on the type of solution, an average payback period for intelligent lighting control installation is around 2-3 years. However, technological advancements and dropping prices of sensors, microcontroller units and other lighting components are expected to eventually reduce the payback time in the coming years.

Besides, increasing fondness for energyefficient lighting solutions is expected to bring to the plate lucrative growth opportunities for the worldwide smart lighting controls market.

Speaking on the future possibilities and scopes for the industry, Sharma says, “Soon, automatic shades will become more popular as more people would be keen to get complete control of daylight and hence get daylight and electric light controls integrated. The high penetration rate of mobile phones and acceptance of appbased solutions will also help the growth of lighting controls. Also, the ongoing trend of smart home and IoT is anticipated to aid the growth of lighting controls market, while establishing intelligent lighting and lighting controls as an integral part of a comfortable, intelligent, healthy and productive home”.

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The Future’s Here!

In Conversation With Vishnu Reddy, CEO, Hogar Controls Inc.

Homes, as we know them today, will be a distant memory in just five years. Globally, smart homes are the norm. In India, we are just starting. Experts say that the growth of home automation in India will be an event to watch out for. Everyone predicts that this industry will see a hockey-stick growth.

Hello Mr. Reddy! Would you like to take us through the exhilarating journey of Hogar?

We started with a single-minded focus to alter the automation landscape of the world. We have put together the best talent of creative engineers from the U.S.A. and India, which is why we have been a market leader with our smart home touch panel in such a short time.

In the last four years, we have executed more than 5000 projects in India with unique smart home solutions.

Currently, we are the only brand in India that offers a range of smart home solutions that adhere to Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity protocols. Our product portfolio is also entirely wireless.

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You are one of the rare multinationals that have roots in India.

You are right. We are Indian, but our ambitions are global. We are already in the U.S.A., Australia, NZ, Africa, U.A.E. & Middle East. We will be penetrating more international markets soon.

In India, what do you think are your pockets of growth?

The world’s become flatter. There were days when new products would percolate down slowly, like in a funnel. That funnel has disappeared. If people in Mumbai know about something, we can be sure that the news has also travelled to Kanpur or Coimbatore.

I don’t see pockets of growth. Growth will come in far and wide.

You seem to be quite persuasive about your prospects. Where do you think the growth will be explosive?

We have divided the home automation market into two broad sections. The first section is the most obvious - a new home. If the homemakers want to go for automation, they can plan for it in advance. The second section is exciting - existing homes. Of course, the size of this market is enormous in comparison to new homes. Hence we came up with a retrofit, plugand-play solution that is simple, smart & secure. We’ve called this range “Hogar S.E.” Just because it is a retrofit solution doesn’t imply that the range is limited. We have an unparalleled range of security and safety products, including smart door locks, smart video doorbells, smart I.P. cameras. Our smart controller is aptly called Cerebro Mighty. It

connects up to 60 smart devices. And yet, surprisingly, the Hogar Smart Extension range can be installed, configured, and integrated within a matter of minutes.

It looks like you are an R&D-driven company.

Research and Development are all there is. In India, we invested over Rs 100 Crore in an R&D facility. Our Innovation Centre is coming in a 1 lac sq ft facility at Hyderabad. Our tagline says Live The Future. To help people live the future, we need to invent the future continuously. So apart from being a tagline, that’s our raison d’être. It’s pressure, and we love it.

What about aesthetics?

When I say R&D, I mean R&D in design too. However well thought out our final product is, if it’s not beautiful, there is no way it’s seeing the light of the day. Security, Simplicity, and Beauty – those are the three checkboxes that drive our design philosophy. 2 out of 3 is not good enough. We have to tick all three.

Our products are a work of art, from the curvature of the bezels to the luminosity of the icons on our panels.

We have to dot the i’s and dash the t’s.

How do you plan to get this message across to your potential customers? How do you see advertising?

Automation is a product category that one needs to experience. Experience seeds desire. To provide these experiences, we are launching our experience centres in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Here, you will be able to experience our full range of automation products. We plan to take these Experience Centres across the top 20 towns very soon.

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Apart from this, we are looking at impactful awareness campaigns. We have some exciting plans starting in December. We will have to find a balance between Share of Impact and Share of Spends. Whenever we spend, we will spend for impact.

We have seen quite a few players enter this market in the last year or so. Does that worry you?

On the contrary, I believe competition is good.

Especially in a nascent category, we are all like buddies pushing each other, expanding the space. The industry is too big for any of us. I believe if you are good, there will always be a business. Whether for us or others. Also, I am a firm believer that business is a marathon, not a sprint. It would be best if you had stamina, deep pockets, and, might I say, a tinge of madness to survive the gruelling times. The weak will wear

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off. The strong will grit it out.

You have a fantastic tagline – Live The Future. So tell us, what’s the future?

It’s exciting. Connected devices will change everything.

How gently we wake up to how fast we sleep. When I say the future, I mean the next couple of years. No one can predict beyond that.

Everything will be connected, not just devices. The devices are constantly learning about us, including what temperatures & humidity levels we are comfortable with.

They won’t take long to figure out what wine I would like to order when it’s cold outside, and I am stressed inside.

The devices will hear the chatter in the room and figure we have friends. They will automate the lights by themselves, play party music, and change the temperature to suit the number of people in the room.

The future is so exciting that I rather create it than talk about it.

INTERVIEW

In Conversation With Vikram Jain, Director-Marketing, Innovative Lighting Designs Ltd.

“The new normal, popularly known as ‘life-after-COVID’, has undergone massive changes where people have started looking inwards, redefining their living spaces.

This paradigm shift in designing residential spaces has increased the demand for smart home integrations”,explains Jain.

The smart home industry has expeditiously expanded over the last few years, and modern homes of today are briskly adopting these technologies to their fullest. Lighting systems, entertainment and security systems are witnessing quite a high demand. From smart doorbells to HVAC systems, homeowners and the commercial industry have started implementing them all. “With smart products defining today’s lifestyle, smart entertainment systems witness noticeable demand, as it provides user-friendly services for all age groups. Smart lighting systems follow the entertainment systems with more variables and settings than just the mundane onoff”, says Vikram Jain, Director-Marketing, Innovative Lighting Designs Ltd. NOVEMBER 2021

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INTERVIEW Why do you think the concept of smart homes is gaining rapid popularity these days?

Smart homes are all about providing a worldclass experience for homeowners, property developers, and the commercial industry.

Eyeing the current uncertainties, smart home automation systems guarantee one’s safety and maximize home security. An energy-efficient alternative to manual systems—these automation systems are all about providing quality life and enhancing living experiences. Moreover, controlling all our home devices through a single portal makes management easier with relatively free time on our hands.

Who(consumer groups) are opting for smart homes the most?

Several consumer groups have adopted home automation systems, mainly tech-focused individuals, convenience seekers, and most homeowners who wish to implement energyefficiency strategies in their living spaces.

What according to you are the major benefits of Smart & connected homes in the current “tech-savvy-era”?

Smart Home systems are easier to manage with remote monitoring and endless customization options. In times of economic uncertainties, smart homes are energy-efficient, thereby

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economical. One of the significant benefits of smart homes would be optimized security that makes our homes a “safe haven”.

In which sector(hospitality, commercial, residential), according to you, traditional devices and techniques are getting rapidly displaced to make room for smart devices and systems, aided with the latest technologies? And why?

The hospitality industry has always been dominated by smart home technologies for seamless workflow and to provide guests with an unparalleled experience of smart living. Products such as smart thermostats and occupancy sensors can monitor, act and respond accordingly without troubling the guests. Smart service systems such as predictive maintenance, data protection, remote check-in and check-out, smart room service and barcoded room keys aids in successful management and effortless inspections of the property.

In what ways do you think the concept of smart homes has contributed to the lifestyles of working professionals?

Smart homes have proved to be beneficial, especially for working professionals.

The accessibility and control of their homes remotely give the individual much-needed flexibility to operate at their convenience. They can focus on their other tasks simultaneously while not having to worry about their home security protocols.

Being energy-efficient, they will always remain the smarter choice and fruitful investment.

How do you foresee the Smart home industry 5 years down the line?

In the next five years, smart homes will be the “new normal”, with more people being able to efficiently run and monitor their houses, and offices, while getting used to a smart way of living.

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In Conversation With Rahul Mistri, Founder and Principal Designer, Open Atelier.

“We are currently witnessing a new alliance of humans and machines—inside your home, which will be a common phenomenon across homes in the next five years”says Mistri.

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Smart Homes are all about creating a better experience for the people, resulting in secure, energy-efficient homes that are easier to manage and enrich the overall quality of life. “These homes use automation technology and modern building techniques to give homeowners a new level of control. Hence, smart home technology is being utilized more and more within homes, for multiple reasons. With everything readily available at our fingertips, it is now possible to operate your lighting, heating, and electronic devices with just a button on your smartphone or computer. So, equipping your homes with such intelligent technologies leads to comfortable and quick access to your appliances”, explains Rahul Mistri, Founder and Principal Designer, Open Atelier.

INTERVIEW

Who (consumer groups) are opting for smart homes the most?

In my opinion, it is not possible to pinpoint a particular consumer group as I believe that all groups are directly or indirectly opting for innovative home technologies.

The benefits of smart technologies are being gained by many.

On one hand, homeowners want to control their devices via phones and on the other hand, employers need to install a biometric system to maintain their employees’ attendance.

Over the past few years, there has been a hype around all sorts of smart-home products and future home concepts. However, the most satisfactory products stood out and gained more visibility. For instance, smart speakers started witnessing a higher rate of adoption.

The next wave of smart homes is evident, as home automation is rapidly getting integrated with energy management with solar panels or even EV chargers.

This is leading to smart grids connections that go beyond intelligent metering.

What according to you are the musthave smart home products in today’s contemporary homes?

Smart speakers and displays, smart plugs, smart locks and home security products, smart heating and cooling systems, and smart lighting, are my go-to smart home products, to name a few.

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What role does system integrators play when it comes to designing a smart home? How important is their role?

me, the end-users are yet to feel comfortable having their HVAC and other appliances on automation.

A smart home is considered a primary service of the Internet of Things (IoT). Today, many leading global companies are launching smart home services/ products based on the IoT. Not a single vendor in IoT can offer a catch-all or an end-to-end solution, and frankly, you wouldn’t want them to. The actual value of IoT lies in its limitless possibilities. You should always select your “parts” to get the maximum benefits and customize them based on your needs and requirements. Historically, system integrators have been the only players to pull together a project with multiple parts and vendors. They have experience in putting together networking, IT or security projects, using equipment from different vendors.

What according to you are the major benefits of Smart & connected homes in the current “tech-savvy-era”?

Products of which category (lighting, security, entertainment etc.) witness maximum demand when it comes to integrating smart home devices with the interiors? Why?

In which sector(hospitality, commercial, residential), according to you, traditional devices and techniques are getting rapidly displaced to make room for smart devices and systems, aided with the latest technologies? And why?

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It’s 4 A.M. You are starting to feel a little cold, curling around your blanket, and Voila, your AC, senses it and turns off without you lifting a finger. Your doorbell is tuned to recognize the face of your regular guests, while your refrigerator has pre-ordered milk for your breakfast before you realize it’s over. You walk into your room, and the brightness is adjusted automatically based on your liking, so you can control what goes on in the house even when you are in another country and have similar experiences.

Several fractions of the hospitality, commercial or residential sectors have brought in smart devices in

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their tech packages if not all. Moreover, technological advancements have proved that the possibilities of creating new systems are endless. For example, as COVID-19 hit the world, the need for “touchless” and hygienic surfaces has become a prerequisite for these sectors.

Especially in the hospitality sector, systems that allow one to access their rooms with smartphones instead of keys, electrical appliances that shut down automatically once the guest leaves the room, saves time and reduces the energy consumption of a building. Similarly, functions ranging from changing the warmth of light with the touch of a button to having built-in cameras at their doorbells, offer comfort, security, and economic benefits, which homeowners look forward to. The commercial sector, too, is switching to smart technologies such as touchfree doors at airports or digital parking tickets, sent directly to smartphones. This makes it easier for the overall system to function smoothly and eliminate possible human errors.

Hence, people have found a way around it by using technologies that save their time! Transforming their traditional homes into smart homes by reducing oldschool methods, gives them more time to focus on other things and balance their work-life. In addition, smart homes are convenient, offer better control and management, while improving the quality of life.

How do you foresee the Smart home industry 5 years down the lane?

The majority of the projects done by Open Atelier are Smart Homes. This makes me believe that more and more people are now opting for smart home solutions. The feedback of clients for smart homes is generally positive, as smart home solutions are quite user-centric. Five years down the lane, newer and better technologies will become an integral part of houses. Therefore, I think, even architects and interior designers should be well-equipped with these systems and seamlessly integrate them into their designs.

In what ways do you think the concept of smart homes has contributed to the lifestyles of working professionals?

The world is moving ahead rapidly, leaving no time to waste, especially for the working professionals.

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In Conversation With Varun Baweja, Founder and Interior Designer, Varun Baweja Designs

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“Today, people mostly depend on their phones for work, entertainment and socializing.

This culture has definitely eased their life in every home related aspect as well, because all smart home devices and systems can be controlled via various phone apps”says Baweja.

Smart homes immensely decrease human drudgery while ensuring energy efficiency & self-sufficiency. There is an abrupt growth for smart home integrations due to the growing need for autonomy and to do away with the requirement of a human to physically keep a check on the house and its related systems.

“Smart home integrations and applications offer us the liberty to control our home systems remotely”, says Ar. Varun Baweja, Founder and Interior Designer, Varun Baweja Designs.

“The pandemic has kept us locked in our homes for a long time. Therefore, to enhance the comfort & convenience of the space, the concept of smart homes are being adopted by many”, adds Baweja.

Who(consumer groups) are opting for smart homes the most?

Mostly, young working couples with or without young kids or elderly people, living alone for a major part of the day, opt for smart technologies to ensure their safety and security, while away from home for work.

What according to you are the must-have smart home products in today’s contemporary homes?

I believe the must-have smart home products in today’s modern homes are smart security cameras & locks, smart windows, automated curtain control and lighting, smart thermostats, which come with integrated WiFi, allowing users to schedule, monitor and remotely control the features.

Products of which category (lighting, security, entertainment etc.) witness maximum demand when it comes to integrating smart home devices while doing the interiors? Why? Security and surveillance categories always remain in high demand. But, aesthetically smart lighting with a smart thermostat and smart entertainment units are relatively important.

In which sector (hospitality, commercial, residential), according to you, traditional devices and techniques are getting rapidly displaced to make room for smart devices and systems, aided with latest technologies? And why?

Hospitality was the first to give up on traditional techniques and adopt smart locking and lighting systems as it decreased manual efforts and made the buildings energy-efficient, hence cost-efficient. For the very same reason, commercial and residential sectors are rapidly switching to smart solutions for the interiors.

Do you see any challenging factor (economic, social, environmental etc.) that has a strong potentiality to restrain the smart home industry? What, according to you, are the possible solutions?

The biggest problem with automation is data privacy as every device is integrated online and leaves a digital footprint of our lives and daily activities which can become an easy and prone source for data hacking and other cyber-crimes.

How do you foresee the Smart home industry 5 years down the line?

Eying the present growth rate, I would say that very soon smart homes will inevitably become an integral part of smart cities and more people will succumb to the ‘smart’ trend.

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ONGOING TRENDS

Z-Wave Creating Tidal Waves In The Smart Home Industry!

The cutting-edge technology certification offers a higher level of security while ensuring power consumption.

The wireless, interoperable communication protocol Z-Wave is an RF-based technology, ideated and developed especially for monitoring and reading status of the residential and commercial environments. Offering affordable, reliable and userfriendly smart products to millions of people, Z-Wave is being broadly used in a wide range of smart home applications like lighting, security, entertainment.

Today, more than 300 manufacturers are adopting this technology and using it in thousands of devices.

For Z-Wave vendors to create their products, there are various open-source options available. All they need is a Z-Wave transceiver and a Z-Wave OEM to kickstart the production.

“Z-Wave is the first wireless protocol on SoC specifically developed for Home Automation. The main advantage of Z-Wave is interoperability and after two decades, still, Z-Wave is the only SOC with a wide range of devices with the best interoperability compared to Zigbee, Bluetooth mesh and Wi-Fi. Z-Wave alliance was formed in 2005 and being part of the Z-wave alliance gives credibility and assurance of the quality of products to the customer 32

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and best of all to mix and match products across brands and manufacturers. The Z-Wave ecosystem encompasses more than 3,000 interoperable products from more than 700 leading worldwide brands. Confio Technologies takes pride in being the only manufacturer of the Z-Wave Alliance program from India since the year 2015. Confio is OEM and ODM two of Forbes top 10 Automation companies in the world. Our products use the reliability of Z-wave along with rugged specifications to meet the tough Indian electrical conditions.

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Siva Nutalapati, Founder, Confio Home Automation

With an in-house team of 60+ engineers, Confio products have been designed ground up and can maintain one of the smallest form factors. Along with a five-year warranty for builders participating in the RERA program. With a growing list of products from Lighting dimmers to Fan controllers and cyber security certified Gateway & APP, Confio is now a global brand. The products are now being sold in Asia Pacific, Europe and very soon in the USA”, says Siva Nutalapati, Founder, Confio Home Automation.

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Keeping in mind the band restrictions in different geographies, Z-Wave offers distinct legally admissible frequencies to various regions. With a longer wavelength and lower frequency, Z-Wave can effortlessly penetrate objects and walls, while setting up a faster and dependable communication topology between the Z-Wave devices. Using a source-routed mesh network, which comprises one primary node, also known as hub and numerous secondary nodes, referred to as sensors, the technology operates in the sub-1GHz band. The Z-Wave networks identify primary controllers by network IDs and secondary nodes by Node IDs. The Network IDs are assigned to all configured devices by the primary controller.

Therefore, all devices feature the same Network ID within a Z-Wave network. The mesh network topology allows the primary controller to send messages to the remotely located target Z-Wave device, by routing the signal through the interposed devices. Wall switches, alarm systems, lighting solutions, Z-Wave locks, roller shutters are among the Z-Wave products, widely available in the market.

Primary Features • Using low transmission power, Z-Wave promises 3-5 years of battery life.

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Z-Wave provides a 100 kbps data rate along with high security through AES128 encryption.

• Z-Wave communication protocol will never interfere with Wi-Fi or any other signals within a house, as it works on a different frequency.

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Fazlur Rehman, Drasis Software Solutions Pvt Ltd. Z-Wave by itself is a revolutionary technology because it transformed the whole smart home industry landscape. Gone were the days when one had to build a home with special wiring and specialised switches to make it smart. “Z-Wave is completely wireless and retrofit, which means it effortlessly automates every home, whether old or now, without the need for civil work. This has widened the market for smart home installers, who now can automate a home within days, which previously took months. This is why Fibaro, which has been associated with Z-Wave for more than a decade, has a huge variety of devices including the most powerful processor in the smart home industry based on this technology. The significant benefit of the Fibaro smart home system is edge processing, so it does not depend on the internet for its intelligence, making the whole solution nimble and fast, in addition to other advantages like comfort, security and power savings. Furthermore, Fibaro provides open APIs that help installers to integrate it with hundreds of other smart home devices as well as add on Fibaro devices to update existing wired smart homes based on technologies like KNX. All these add immense value to the discerning end customer”, says Fazlur Rehman, Drasis Software Solutions Pvt Ltd.

SPOTLIGHT

“Aesthetics, Simplicity and Utility” - The Three Principles an Ideal Smart Home Should Adhere To! Founded in Germany in the year 2005, Moorgen Smart Home, the world-leading smart home solution provider has the R&D & manufacturing units based in Germany, Italy & China. With a growing sales network in Europe, China, the Middle East, India & several other countries worldwide, the company is constantly engaged in developing and working on new technologies.

“Currently our offerings include KNX, Moorgen Bus, Zigbee, BLE & PLC. We have developed more

than 1200 Products & obtained more than 300 patents, Moorgen system would seamlessly work with AI Technology which will soon be available to the consumer”, says Badal Jain, CEO, Moorgen India, Asia Pacific Sales & Service Centres.

Moorgen has recently brought into the market, Algorithm MIA, which is expected to wellpenetrate the market with its uniqueness. For the same, Moorgen has an exclusive industrial design team, which focuses on the aesthetics of

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each product to offer a user-friendly experience to the consumers. Committed to providing high-quality smart products with innovative & Superior Technology, Moorgen has introduced to the industry, a wide range of products that have bagged numerous prestigious international design awards such as REDDOT, IF, IDEA & Good Design.

With the aim of providing its global customers with a simple, comfortable, customer-centric user experience along with high-tech and highquality products, Moorgen offers a wide range of luxurious and cutting-edge smart innovations.

“We understand that smart home should look pretty and simple while meeting the needs of our daily lives. Moorgen powered smart homes enable one to easily access and control the equipment at home. One no longer needs to rely on various

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remote controls, as the mobile phone can do all those things for him/her. We invite you to Moorgen India’s only experience centre, to witness and experience futuristic smart innovations!”, adds Jain.

TRENDING TECH

Trending Tech For An Enchanted (Smart) Ceiling.

Bringing technological magic into the home No longer are the ceilings just roofs over our heads.

Interior design has craved a new path for false ceiling fashion, using ceiling design as a fifth wall for added ambiance and to further define a space.

False ceiling design can now be enhanced with smart appliances. They aid in defining any given space in multiple ways while complementing other components of a room.

To create a Smart Ceiling Design is now simpler than ever before, from ceiling speakers, light and smart fans, the smart home brands are introducing more products and applications to enchanted our homes.

Below are a few brands that will aid in creating a truly enchanted and smart ceiling design.

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TRENDING TECH

SMART SPEAKERS: GALLO ACOUSTICS, The A’Diva SE _Droplet Pendant Speakers

Music from above...

Gallo Acoustics DROPLET pendant speakers are the antidote to bland boxy speakers and faceless in-ceiling varieties. The solution to the challenges of open architecture and high ceilings, and a welcome injection of personality and colour for projects that demand real hi-fi quality audio in a design-focussed, decor-friendly form. At home in a wide variety of environments from lounges and dining rooms, to kitchens and home cinemas, DROPLET has the audio credentials to back up its obvious aesthetic charms.

Based upon their A’Diva SE (spherical loudspeakers), the DROPLET features true hi-fi pedigree and unrivaled clarity and dispersion. It is made available in a choice of 11 stock colours and 9 different cable finishes, the DROPLET opens up a world of interior design opportunities.

Gallo Acoustics Spectrum bespoke colormatching service opens up a world of colour choice, allowing The A’Diva Droplet pendant speaker range to be further customized to meet any interior decor.

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Specifications Include : • A range of 11 stock colours.

• Produced in any cable length and 9 cable finishes • Frequency Response: On-ceiling or floor stand:80Hz to 22Khz Isolation ring or table stand:100Hz to 22Khz • Sensitivity:88 dB/w 2.8v (1M) • Nominal Impedance:4 Ohms • Power Handling • Full Range:60 watts • Crossover:125 watts • Height on floor stand:94 cm • Driver:3” wide-dispersion flat diaphragm • Crossover: None • Dimensions:5” Sphere • Weight:963g • Cone material: Aluminium Honeycomb Sandwich • Warranty:5 years parts and labor

TRENDING TECH SMART LIGHTS:

SMART FANS:

PHILIPS Smart Wi-Fi LED Ceiling Lamp, The Wiz Wi-fi Downlighter

Orpat Fans from their BLDC Ceiling section: The Moneysaver Plus Fan

Bring human-centric lighting into daily lives with this smart WiZ LED tunable white downlight. It fits into the ceiling and users can apply different shades of warm to cool white light, helping them be alert & focused or relaxed.

One can schedule to turn lights on and off according to the daily or weekly routines. Easy controls with remote access and any smartphone or voice commands(through Google Assistant or Alexa.) while away. The WiZ lights connect to your existing Wi-Fi, no additional hardware is needed.

With a CRI of 90, you get the perfect colors and great eye comfort.

Specifications Include : • Pre-Set Modes for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant • Special Feature: Dimmable • Light Type: LED • Wattage: 10 to 15 Watts • Light Colour: Warm White

The Moneysaver Plus comes in a wide range of colors. Its body consists of long life Anti-dust & Anti Bacterial Spray Colour and has a sweep as wide as 1200mm.

The motor body and blades are made up of 100% aluminum alloy, ZZ sleeve type heavy duty ball bearings for better protection and grip. The winding provided inside consists of 100% dual Coated copper wire. It boasts of a wobble-free operation and ensures the noise created is at its minimum.

Specifications Include : • COLOR: Birch, Birch Wood, ONYX, Wenge Wood • Energy Efficient BLDC Motor • 28 Wattage consumption • Remote with BOOST, SLEEP, TIMER MODE • Fan with LED light • ZZ Sleeve Type Double Ball Bearing • Fan with anti-bacterial • Easy to replace Power supply PCB • 250cmm strong air delivery in Boost mode

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CASE STUDY

An Incandescent Luxury Residence, Designed with Opulence Lighting Design & Automation by : Vinayak Diwan, Design Director of Lightbook

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CASE STUDY

Todd Residence is a 28,000 sq. ft. home in Gurgaon and was a high-end luxury project with more emphasis on lighting intent. The lighting concept was visualized in early 2015 and every space was detailed out with opulent furniture, materials, flooring, false ceiling concepts, and building services.

The Scope of Work The scope of work was to devise overall lighting schemes for the interiors and the exterior facade of the project. And to create a design that weaves a lighting story in unison with the concept.

The Todd residence stands four storeys tall, featuring a seemingly plain white facade with a powdercoated aluminum entertainment space cantilevered out of it. An interesting feature of the house is the front facade which comprises optical fibers integrated within the white wall.

These optical fibers emulate twinkling lights, with different intensities, hereby achieving the look of converging with the sky.

The lighting design has two presets. On the days of festivities, the house is lit with planter lights, optical fibers, illuminated art installations, otherwise

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linear wall washers were installed to accentuate the metallic facade on daily light settings for a more muted look. All the lighting scenes were configured on a keypad and also controlled on smartphones through Bluetooth by either the house manager or clients themselves. A general approach was to use lighting scenes to create interesting visuals in the home. Accenting desired elements and playing with the source and type of light was an underlying principle in most lighting concepts.

A mindful collaboration with the PMC, interior designers, and MEP consultants resulted in the successful execution of the Todd residence. It was built on the principle of zero maintenance and versatility in spaces. The light specifications were also of versatile nature which could adapt to the everchanging needs of the space and its functionality.

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living. Its design is inward-looking with innovative lighting concepts accenting every functional space through detailed planning through accent, task, and ambient light strategies. The client visualized versatility in spaces such that they transform with varying lighting settings.

Automations Integrated All the LED downlights were of high CRI values with high lumen engines which made the space look visually sharper and vibrant in addition to all bespoke decorative ceiling installations for individual spaces.

Tunable white LED strips and DMX controllers are installed in the ceiling to emulate daylight and also become warm white(2700K) with just a press on the keypad.

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a very bespoke project for the client that involved numerous meetings with the integrators. Any guidance needed on the technicality of the backend system was easily achieved and all the hardware worked seamlessly once installed. Lighting design and automation were coordinated in the early stages; hence there were no issues once the client handover was done.

Challenges Faced A pressing challenge was setting the tone for the grandeur and scale of the house. Modern contemporary houses have spaces that flow in synchrony, hence continuing a lighting concept from one space to the other was challenging to align the lighting requirements of different spaces.

An appropriate plan was reached in support of the technical specifications. The advanced technology guided the plan through various spatial conflicts.

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elevated by amalgamating lighting automation with various scenes for functional lighting. Artwork accentuation and clean-up preset for the housekeeping team should be integrated for a seamless and modern experience.

Decorative and good-quality LED fixtures are imperative for good lighting ambiances. One must not take shortcuts as quality for a complete spatial story is dependent on good lighting intent and good products.

Client’s Feedback The clients, including the architects, and interior designers were ecstatic at the project handover as it turned out to be an exceptional project for everyone. It was an award-winning project and compliments to the complete team on this great project showcase.

Final Takeaway Residential projects are the most complicated with respect to lighting design. The overall planning is dependent on appropriate detailing and execution, in coordination with third parties. One should aim to make the design documentation simple and executable by the site team which was done successfully by our office. The fine-tuning of processes during the execution helps the project delivery to be seamless

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NCR New Delhi-Based Hospitality Institute Aided

By Avant-Garde Technology Design & Execution by : Sonali Rastogi, Founding Partner of Morphogenesis

Located in Faridabad in the suburbs of the National Capital Region (NCR) of New Delhi, the Lalit Suri Hospitality School is a cuttingedge hospitality institute. The project is a manifestation of the ethos of our client’s company and symbolizes the tradition and future of the country’s hospitality trade.

The design challenge was to impart education in the service of luxury hospitality and set it within a modest institutional framework. The scope of work included master planning, architecture, and interior design.

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The Scope of Work On the site’s northern edge, exists a large cluster of Neem trees with thick foliage.

The concept idea was to protect the beautiful Neem tree clusters and integrate them within the overall design. The built form actively engages and intertwines with the tree clusters by moving back and forth as required. The landscape and the building levels respect the natural slope of the site.

The height of the building is consistently low, allowing it to have a pedestrianfriendly human scale, expressing a seamless integration of the ‘green’ and the ‘built’.

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Morphogenesis’ design approach addressed the institute’s vision of hospitality skill development, operational exposure, and managerial competence. The strategic outlook ensured that each space has a duality of purpose - firstly its educational avatar and the other, a setting conducive to the experience of luxury hospitality. This flexibility in space function is reflected across the entire project. Cafeterias were converted to F&B outlets, where the students eat as well as learn service. The kitchens were designed to enable students to cook as well as practice their service skills. The entire hostel accommodation is built in a hotel format, where even public gathering spaces are designed to be serviced like congregational spaces within hotels.

Project Features This project plays with different forms and levels of fenestrations, revealing interesting gaps and thus reinventing the tradition of the “Jaali” and “Jharoka” (a type of overhanging enclosed balcony). Building for climate change has always been an important consideration within Morphogenesis’ design methodology.

Solar radiation and airflow movement was analyzed, in order to develop a cavity wall that would serve as a façade system.

The arrangement of bricks was simulated using software (Ladybug and Honeybee, among others) to help in the reduction of solar heat gain through the façade. Moreover, undulations in the facade enable the wall to shade itself, while the overhangs prevent direct sunlight from entering the workspace, thus further reducing heat gain. Lastly, such facades also lend texture, along with a distinctive character, to the building design.

Challenges Faced & Final Takeaway Education in India typically takes a socialist approach, which means it needs to be made available to all. Thus, available resources need to be stringently managed to make this approach monetarily viable. Keeping such constraints in mind, listed below are a few learnings and achievements: • Embeddedness: Materiality and affordability were addressed by selecting exposed brickwork as the singular material for the entire project. Bricks are cost-sensitive and also give a sense of permanence to the structure. Moreover, they require low maintenance and provide psychological comfort along with a sense of security. Brick as a material was also easily accessible from within the 500 km radius of the project site because the soil in the area has high clay content.

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Wellness and Biophilia: The existing Neem trees cool the air through ‘transpiration cooling,’ and help in microclimate creation.

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Winds: The Northwest summer winds are harnessed and redirected over the water bodies that help in dropping the outdoor temperature. Whereas harnessing the NE & SE monsoon winds help reduce humidity levels during high humid months.

• Resilience: In keeping with our environmentally conscious approach, we introduced collection wells and bioswales on site. Therefore, the institute turns netzero on the water during the monsoon season, i.e., June to September.

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NEWS

Bosch And Idemia Partner Together In A Global Integration With A Range Of Biometric Solutions.

Bosch Building Technologies, a global leader in the security market, announced a global partnership with Idemia, a leader in Augmented Identity, adding a reliable biometric layer to access control. Biometrics, based on personal, physiological, unforgeable characteristics, provides the highest degree of certainty that is a genuine authorized employee.

The MorphoWaveTM is a terminal capable of scanning and verifying 4 fingerprints in less than 1 second through wave movement of the hand. The VisionPass is an advanced facial recognition terminal that combines 2D, 3D, and infrared cameras with facial algorithms.

The Sigma Lite Series is a range of entry-level, touchless fingerprint terminals.

Bosch Building Technologies offers a reliable software solution that manages different Bosch security subsystems like access control, video surveillance, fire alarm, public address, and intrusion systems on one single platform, the Bosch Building Integration System (BIS).

These terminals combine high biometric accuracy, speed, and convenience with a fully touchless user experience. They operate efficiently with sanitary masks and are therefore well adapted for Covid-prevention policies.

Bosch has integrated Idemia’s range of biometric devices into the Bosch Building Integration System (BIS).

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are going to deploy biometric terminals for their security, they will be installed for years so we want to offer them the best option”, explains Gregor Schlechtriem, Senior Vice President Bosch Building Technologies Business Unit Access & Intrusion. “Idemia is therefore for us the right partner because of their technology expertise and fieldproven quality and performances”, Schlechtriem continues.

“We are delighted to start this global partnership with Bosch”, comments Yves Portalier, EVP Biometric Devices, and Automotive at Idemia.

“The combination of our biometric devices with the BIS platform will be a strong offering for companies looking for a high level of security and user convenience.”

NEWS

CEDIA Winners of 2021 CEDIA EMEA & Global Awards Revealed

CEDIA® announced the winners of the 2021 EMEA and Global CEDIA Awards at its sell-out awards ceremony held at Illuminate at the Science Museum, London on Thursday 11th November.

Two companies from the region to enjoy particularly successful evenings were Macbee from India and BNC Technology from South Africa. Macbee won four awards in total including the Global Best Home Cinema category for the company’s The Camellias project; while BNC Technology emerged with two awards, notably the Best Global Media Room award for its The Arabian scheme.

“The spectacular Illuminate at the Science Museum was a wonderful setting to acknowledge excellence in the design and application of technology from our creative and talented members,” said Rob Sutherland, CEDIA Board Chairman.

“This was truly a special year to take home a CEDIA trophy, as we joined together for the first time since 2019, following the disruption caused by the global pandemic. Everybody celebrated the outstanding achievements of our award winners in style and we all look forward with a renewed sense of optimism to a bright and positive future ahead for our industry.”

CEDIA EMEA, Managing Director, Matt Nimmons then presented the Awards with the help of Alex Emson and Ben Davidson from Headline Sponsor, Monitor Audio; Katy

Bradshaw from Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception Sponsor, Meridian Audio; Stephen Rhead from After Party Sponsor, Sonos; and, Paul Foulkes, Oliver Ray, Kris Hogg, Arnaud Laborie and Benoit Munoz representing the event’s associate sponsors KNX, LG, Samsung and Trinnov respectively.

The List of CEDIA EMEA and Global Award winners is as follows: Home Cinema Level I Winner: Cinema Lusso (UK) – Triangles Home Cinema Level II Winner: Dark Side Of The Room (France) – Number 2 Home Cinema Level III Winner: Macbee (India) – The Camellias Integrated Home Level I Winner: SONA (UK) – Get A Grip Highly Commended: Future Automation Solutions (Pakistan) – Shivadh Residence Integrated Home Level II Winner: Awicon (India)– Baymount Loft Integrated Home Level III Winner: Cornflake (UK) – Clink Wharf Highly Commended: GLO AV (UK) – Dulwich Town House Media Room Level I Winner: Cornflake (UK) – Clink Wharf – My Other Home Cinema Room Media Room Level II Winner: BNC Technology (South Africa) – The Arabian Multiple Dwelling Unit Design Winner: Imperium Building Systems (UK) – Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Showroom

Winner: JOOCED (UK) – The Experience Best Dressed Rack Winner: Macbee (India) – The Camellias Highly Commended: SONA (UK) – Get A Grip Best Documentation Winner: Macbee (India) – The Camellias Highly Commended: SONA (UK) – Get A Grip Best Lighting Winner: Cinema Lusso (UK) – Triangles Most Innovative Solution Winner: Consexto (Portugal) Skyfall Best Hardware Winner: Zuma – Lumisonic Best Software Winner: Crestron – Crestron Home Best Training Winner: Snap One –Professional Certified Network Administrator Training Best Trade Supplier Winner: Gallo Acoustics Life Lived Best at Home Winner: Imperium Building Systems (UK) – Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Technology Meets Design Dark Side Of The Room (France) – Number 2 Best Integrated Home – Global Winner: Global Wave Integration (USA) – Hillsboro Property Best Home Cinema – Global Winner: Macbee (India) – The Camellias Best Media Room – Global Winner: BNC Technology (South Africa) – The Arabian

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NEWS

CTA Announced CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honorees During CES Unveiled New York, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced the CES® 2022 Innovation Awards honorees, including those recognized as Best of Innovation honorees. The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across 27 product categories. The CES 2022 Innovation Awards program received a record-high number of over 1800 submissions.

Those rating the highest across the product categories receive the “Best of Innovation” designation.

An independent panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers, and reviewed submissions based

Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and France, including 14 products from the Netherlands and 16 products from France.

The full list of Best of Innovation and all honorees will be revealed during CES 2022 on January 3. on innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic, and design.

The announcement was made before CES 2022, the world’s most influential technology event. Many honorees will showcase their product in the Innovation Awards Showcase at CES, located at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Last month, CTA announced Innovation Awards honorees from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany,

The CTA, CES 2022 will convene the tech industry in person and digitally, Wednesday, January 5 to Saturday, January 8, with Media Days taking place Monday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 4. For over 50 years, CES has been the global stage for innovation, and CES 2022 will provide an opportunity for companies from around the world, both large and small, to launch products, build brands and form partnerships.

Dolby Introduces A New Spatial Audio Feature For Developers, Dolby.Io. Dolby Laboratories, Inc, (NYSE DLB) a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, introduced the improved Spatial Audio feature, with Spatial Placement, as part of the Dolby.io Communications SDK. Available in closed beta, Spatial Placement enables developers to place audio objects anywhere within a virtualized three-dimensional space. With the addition of the Spatial Placement capability, the Dolby.io Communications SDK powered by the award-winning Dolby Voice technology will help businesses and developers build high-fidelity, natural, real-time audio and communications experiences.

it’s supposed to sound. “People are yearning for more lifelike With the improved Spatial Audio experiences in their professional and feature, developers and businesses day-to-day online activities,” said can go beyond the flat nature of Paul Boustead, Vice President of virtual conversations to configure Product and Architecture, Dolby.io, and place audio exactly where Dolby Laboratories. “With the new 50 I SMARTHOME WORLD I NOVEMBER 2021

and improved Spatial Audio feature, we’re continuing to expand the scope of opportunity for businesses and developers who want to build experiences that sound incredible.

We can’t wait to hear what they come up with”, added Boustead.

“Dolby.io already allows Boardroom One to provide dynamic, real-time, and crystal-clear conversations, where no one gets cut off and speakers engage in a much more natural discussion,” said Pablos Holman, founder of Boardroom One. “We can’t wait to try out the new and improved Spatial Audio feature in order to deliver a user experience closer to real-life conversation”, added Holman.

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Portronics launches Wi-Fi Smart Plugs - ‘Splug 10’ & ‘Splug 16’ India’s leading consumer electronics maker announces the launch of two Wi-Fi Smart Plugs- Splug 10 and Splug 16. These Wi-Fi smart plugs allow consumers to add intelligence to many appliances and operate them on the go even with Alexa and Google Assistant enable voice control feature.

Energy-saving has become a major concern where consumers want to control their home energy consumption. To overcome these consumer woes, Portronics has come up with these smart plugs, an affordable alternative to turn any home into a smart hub.

The Splug 10 and Splug 16 have been designed to offer users an innovative smart home experience with an intelligent energy-monitoring system. Furthermore, these Wi-Fi smart plugs are easy to use, just plug them in a socket, connect them to a Wi-Fi network and pair them with any device using the Portronics Smart Home Mobile Application.

With a current rating of 10 Amps, Splug 10 is suitable for appliances like TV, Lamps, Music Systems, Mobile Chargers, etc. Whereas, with a current rating of 16 Amps, Splug 16 is suitable for heavy appliances like Water Motors, Geysers, etc.

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ecobee Introduces Smart Security & Partners With RapidSOS To Provide Advanced Professional Monitoring Capabilities The sustainable smart home leader Ecobee announced Smart Security, a first-of-its-kind system, combining the professionally monitored home security with ecobee thermostats and sensors. To be powered by RapidSOS, a leader in emergency response. Ecobee customers based in the U.S. will access a beta version of professional monitoring via the ecobee app. Consumers now have 24/7 professional monitoring for enhanced home protection with added features coming shortly. ecobee Smart Security easily combines professionally monitored home security with ecobee thermostats and sensors. Designed to protect homes against break-ins and fires while also delivering energy savings and freeze detection.

Providing an additional layer of security, ecobee offers the SmartCamera with voice control, which supports smoke alarm detection and an optional video verification feature.

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“ecobee Smart Security is a powerful combination of hardware and software designed to protect homes and families in an easy and affordable way,” said Stuart Lombard, Founder and CEO of ecobee. “Millions of families already trust ecobee to deliver energy savings and comfort in their homes. Now, with ecobee Smart Security and professional monitoring, powered by RapidSOS, we’re able to further transform ecobee products into powerful security solutions capable of transmitting critical data directly to local 911 agencies in an emergency to dispatch local emergency services”, added Lombard.

“At RapidSOS, we’re united in our commitment to empower safer, stronger communities with intelligent, data-driven emergency response worldwide,” said Michael Martin, CEO of RapidSOS. “With RapidSOS Monitoring, ecobee is providing customers with an added layer of safety and security and supporting our heroic first responders in saving millions of lives annually.

We’re proud to partner with ecobee and connect the power of their smart home technology with 911 through our platform”, added Martin.

Eufy by Anker Robovac X8 Hybrid Robot Cleaner Launched in India.

The Indian consumer market is seeing the launch of multiple robot vacuum cleaners. Eufy, a company known for creating smart cleaning solutions, has launched a new vacuum cleaner in India. The new Robovac X8 Hybrid from Eufy by Anker comes with twin-turbine technology and laser navigation.

The Robovac X8 Hybrid Robot Cleaner The new Robovac X8 hybrid robot cleaner launched

by Eufy is aimed at pet owners. It comes with an iPath Laser navigation that intelligently memorizes the house environment. The laser guidance also helps it navigate the obstacles in real-time that may stand in its path.

The cleaning robot can be used on both hard surfaces and rugs. The 2-in-1 vacuum uses AI Map 2.0 technology to customize cleaning areas, no-go zones, multi-floor mapping, and more via the Eufy app.

Robovac X8 possesses two turbines, each of which generates a suction power of 2000Pa. It also has a

unique pet hair magnet, that cleans up to 57.6 percent more pet hair.

The robot vacuum cleaner makes the best use of its dust box with Eufy’s dust-compression technology more dust is collected as it gets used to cleaning. Lastly, it is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa for voicecontrolled commands.

Leedarsons Fall Detection Sensor baggs Good Design Award 2021 Fall Detection Sensor, one of the innovative sensing products from manufacturer LEEDARSON, took home the 2021 Good Design Award in Japan, the annual award sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design.

The number of elders has been increasing in recent years according to statistics and falling has already become a serious health risk.LEEDARSON considered this a non-wearable fall detection device, along with practical benefits that ease customer concerns about decorating home with a smart device.

“This product solves several issues that wearable falling detection sensors have by replacing them with small

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sensors to be installed in each room”, evaluated the Good Design Awards jury.

The sensor uses Millimeter-Wave Radar technology to detect, this high-precision multi-dimensional search and measurement technology, will allow the device to detect posture recognition in long distances, without wearing it.

The sensor is smartly designed with replaceable panels.

The front panel can be replaced by different materials like wood, concrete, or color panels. The patented buckle design allows users to simply disassemble and replace, and also makes wall installations easy. The user’s emergency contact person is informed when there is an accident in the home and will immediately learn about the fall information, and can provide assistance before further injuries occur.

Johnson Controls Acquired The World’s First ISASecure® Component Security Assurance Certification For A Smart Buildings Product Industrial control suppliers can earn ISASecure designations for robust products that are free from recognized liabilities. This certification comes at a time when cybersecurity threats are rising and businesses are considering the potential vulnerabilities of unprotected building infrastructures. Industrial control suppliers can earn ISASecure designations for robust products that are free from recognized liabilities. This certification comes at a time when cybersecurity threats are rising and businesses are considering the potential vulnerabilities of unprotected building infrastructures. It provides Johnson Controls customers with the assurance that each chiller product(s) meets the technical security requirements for IACS components as defined in the internationally recognized ISA/IEC624434-2 cybersecurity standards and is developed by the internationally recognized ISA/IEC 624434-1 cybersecurity standard.

“We understand what’s at stake for our customers.

That’s why Johnson Controls is committed to bringing cyber-resilient building solutions to market. The ISASecure certification recognizes this commitment and provides reassurance at a time when cyber threats to operational technology are increasing,” said Jason

Christman, Vice President, and Chief Product Security Officer, Johnson Controls.

“Johnson Controls continues to demonstrate leadership in cybersecurity for smart buildings,” said Mike Medoff, Director, Cybersecurity Certification, Exida. The ISASecure certification program Component Security Assurance (CSA) focuses on the security of software applications, embedded devices, host devices, and network devices. “The CSA certification of Johnson Controls YZ and YK Centrifugal Chillers is an industry first and demonstrates Johnson Controls commitment in bringing cyber resilient solutions to the market”, added Medoff.

“A number of manufacturers have committed to the ISA/IEC 62443 standards for smart building technology,” said Andre Ristaino, Managing Director, Automation Standards Compliance Institute and Director, ISAGCA. “Johnson Controls is the first to formally certify a smart building product under the ISASecure certification scheme.

Johnson Controls has been an enthusiastic supporter of both the ISA/IEC 62443 international cybersecurity standard and has demonstrated leadership in securing automation that affects our everyday lives”, added Ristaino.

Google Ramps up Smart Home Connected Device.

Since Google announced their long-term partnership in August 2020, the two companies have worked to build what ADT calls an “integrated home experience.”

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around in-home security,” said Jim DeVries, President and CEO, ADT. “ADT is evolving to more of a lifestyle and consumer technology brand, a brand that will deliver safe, smart and sustainable solutions for our ADT customers by focusing on safety, automation and energy management”, added DeVries.

“With over six million ADT customers, we will have the

The ADT ecosystem will also include monitoring services, smart entry, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, flood sensors, surveillance, smart lighting, smart doorbells, remote climate control, and solar and battery storage.

Google and ADT announced their partnership in 2020, it was to bring together Google’s Nest hardware and services with ADT’s security, professional installation, and monitoring to create an integrated secure home offering. In 2021, ADT added Google Nest Mini, Hub, and Hub Max to its home automation product set, and began integrating them with its existing platforms. Customers with select ADT smart home security systems can control them with voice when they add compatible Nest products.

“We are confident that our complete suite of innovative, integrated Google products, when combined with our next-generation app and technology platform, will be transformative for ADT, unlocking new functionality and expanding utility for our customers,” he added.

L-Acoustics Opens New Office In Singapore & Appoints Timothy Zhou As CEO Of Asia Pacific Region L-Acoustics technology is in demand with its high performance in audio across the Asia Pacific. To foster continued expansion and develop new markets, L-Acoustics has appointed industry veteran Timothy Zhou as CEO of L-Acoustics Asia Pacific and inaugurated a new regional office in Singapore. In addition to a new APAC hub, Zhou will also manage a growing team that is dedicated to serving local partners as well as building awareness of the brand’s innovative technologies in key vertical markets, including those in residential and architectural applications.

The team will nurture existing relationships with L-Acoustics partners while also developing business by creating new partnerships in key vertical and geographical markets. “In the coming years, we aim to serve customers and partners in the region more efficiently,” says Zhou. “We want to strengthen ties with our current network of partners in APAC, with the ultimate goal of becoming a hub that is an ideal base of support”, adds Zhou.

“We have established markets and seen remarkable brand growth in China, Korea, and Japan. Today, Southeast Asia represents one of the most dynamic regions of the world for L-Acoustics,” explains Zhou.

“The new office and the expanded team will help us meet the demand for L-Acoustics signature range of products, to attain the highest levels of quality for our partners and clients, as well as create unforgettable experiences for audiences”, adds Zhou.

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“Establishing a hub in Singapore is the logical next step in L-Acoustics’ growing support and commitment to the APAC region, in line with our philosophy to think globally and act locally,” explains Laurent Vaissié, Chief Executive Officer of L-Acoustics. “Our local partners have helped us establish L-Acoustics as the leader in high-performance

NEWS audio, offering rider-friendly local options for global tours, exceptional sound for high profile events, and elevated experiences for fixed installation theatres, houses of worship, theme parks, and live music venues”, adds Vaissié.

Zhou’s priority at L-Acoustics is to build a local hub that reflects the unique culture and origins of the company in this new home. “We want to go beyond the physical product, to show that L-Acoustics sound systems can provide real joy in experiencing music,” states Zhou. “Our mission is to represent the brand

values to our partners and help them to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life through the art of sound,” continues Zhou.

“When visitors and colleagues walk into L-Acoustics Singapore, they will have the same experience as they do when visiting any of our other L-Acoustics homes. There is a unique culture at the company, a natural outcome of a commitment to our scientific origins and the beauty and shared emotion of art. The greatest success of the new APAC team will be to represent that culture in the region”, concludes Zhou.

Panasonic Introduces World’s First Near Field Communication Technology Using Wavelet OFDM

Panasonic Corporation has announced that it has developed a secure near field communication technology termed as “PaWalet Link”) using a loop antenna by applying Wavelet OFDM*2 to a communication method using a magnetic field. With “PaWalet Link” it is possible to limit the communication range from a few millimetres to tens of centimetres.

This technology can control the communication range by controlling the size of the loop antenna and the transmission power of the communication device.

The frequency can be limited by selecting the mode/ channel.

In the communication environment of the IoT/ DX / GX era, wireless technology will be used in the future, and the number of connected terminals is expected to increase. As a result, interference among devices is regarded as a problem, and communication methods that can reduce interference are desired.

With the newly developed technology, the range of communication can be easily controlled by applying a loop antenna to wavelet OFDM and communicating

with a magnetic field. The wavelet OFDM has functions necessary for robust communication such as error correction, diversity mode, transmission line estimation technology, and encryption, and also includes interference avoidance function by carrier sense using CSMA / CA*3.

PaWalet Link also has multiple modes and channels, allowing multiple channels to be formed to avoid interference, such as a wireless LAN. It is ideal in environments where the distance from neighbouring devices is extremely close and you do not want to interfere with each other. A specific image of utilization is charging to a mobile using wireless power transmission.

During the charging process, PaWalet Link is used to automatically connect the mobile to the network when the mobile stops in the parking space.

By applying The Pawlet Link, which has these characteristics, Panasonic provides solutions that can respond immediately to the needs of the IoT/ DX / GX era, such as IP networking, high speed, and security.

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