by | Apr 5, 2017 | Know How
It seems Britain is finally shaking off the winter chill and the sun is returning. The last weekend of March was so sunny that it broke records; for the first time in the UK, the amount of electricity demanded by homes and businesses in the afternoon on Saturday 25th...
by | Mar 3, 2017 | Know How
Finally, the long, dark days of winter are starting to fade. Soon, the thought of emerging bleary-eyed and unwilling from the cosy nest of your duvet won’t be quite such a struggle as the mornings will once again be bright. As we move into March, our thoughts turn...
by | Feb 28, 2017 | Know How
Last week, the Guardian reported that Research by Dundee University and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue found that an astonishing 80% of children tested did not respond to the sound of an industry-standard smoke detector operating. Why? Well, it’s thought that the...
by | Feb 22, 2017 | Know How
Technology has enhanced myriad aspects of our lives, from communication and consuming media, to exercise, shopping, travel and even healthcare. We have many technological innovations we now take for granted in our cars, for example; they have electric windows,...
by | Dec 14, 2016 | Know How
In part 1 we looked at how we hooked up our HVAC system to the Loxone Miniserver in order to be able to control heating and cooling in accordance with the actual room temperatures. This has vastly improved our daily life by making it more comfortable while saving...
by | Dec 6, 2016 | Know How
We’re finally home. Seven weeks ago we moved into our new Loxone Home in Pennsylvania. A home that knows, welcomes, protects and cares for us and gives us time and an incredible living experience. It has been great to immerse ourselves in the Smart Home world and live...