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Automation is all about being able to control things in your home.

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:57:30 +0000

Fibaro is designed to work in harmony with the technology you use every day.

It can automatically switch off your electronics when you leave the building to save power, or warn you if you forget to close a window when you leave for work. Fibaro can take a reading of the natural light levels every time you turn your lights on, and dim them to just the right level to provide perfect illumination without wasting electricity. Fibaro can shut off your water supplies and isolate your electronics in the event of a flood to prevent damage.

If you go away on holiday and forget to set your alarm, Fibaro will message you and ask if you want to enable it remotely. If you leave the room and forget to turn the iron off, Fibaro can switch it off for you and prevent a fire. Fibaro can create beautiful lighting scenes that are called up at the press of a button, or track your whereabouts by GPS and boil your kettle and play your favourite music as you get home from a long day at work.

Fibaro devices do not connect permanently to building’s infrastructure. So, if you wish to redecorate your apartment, take down some walls and change the interior design concept… Simply take out any given module from the wall and install it in a new location. Thanks to mesh network, the module will update its location and resume cooperation with remaining system components.

Architects, Designers & Builders

Set yourself apart and appeal to a more informed, tech-savvy customer by integrating automation technology into your projects. Convenience and energy efficiency are among the top features that consumers expect in modern homes today.

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Understanding Smart Wiring, NBN & Fibre

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:45:05 +0000

What is the NBN?

Simply, Australia is be re-wired for faster internet. They are replacing the existing copper wire phone network with a Fibre-To-The-Premise (FTTP) network. The aim is to enable access to fast, reliable and affordable phone and internet services, from a range of providers. Learn more here.

Click here to see when NBN is coming to your area.

What do I do when I’m told I’m getting the NBN in my area? Here’s an NBN Installation Guide.

I don’t need Smart Wiring, I have WiFi

Think of WiFi as complimentary to your home network. The technology to make your portable devices wireless inside and outside your home, prewiring connects things that don’t need to be wireless or has a high bandwidth demand (like video) that you don’t want slowing down your WiFi.

What is a Smart Home?

Energy – Dramatically reduce your household running costs with an energy efficient Smart Home that delivers all the creature comforts without the price tag.
Entertainment – Enjoy a state of the art custom fitted living room or theatre, whole house audio, and complete internet connectivity throughout your home.
Environment – Experience the incredible freedom and control of being able to manage your lighting, security, climate and much more, all from your iPad or smart phone.

Connect all these components together using Automation. Click here for details.

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CCTV & Security Camera – Buyers Guide Warning

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 03:18:10 +0000

Be aware that cheap budget DIY cameras sold at some local stores and online retailers are often very basic and low resolution. This limits the amount of detail in the video which could be unusable by Police if an incident occurs. They also have bad chipsets that show little or no colour and their night vision is non-existent.
We sell a wide range cameras and brands that cater for all budgets. It’s important to remember that quality is of the upmost importance to us as these devices are very hard working recording images 24-hours a day.
All Tech HQ installed DVR’s utilise high quality hard disc drives that will provide long term reliability.
Using a professional installer ensures correct camera positioning, after sales support and a tidy professional installation with cables neatly hidden.

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Tech HQ Peace of Mind in your Pocket

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 03:17:18 +0000

Imagine being able to check on your home or workplace when you are out and about. Keep an eye on your second home, make sure the kids aren’t running riot whilst you’re relaxing in the sunshine, and even check the dogs are OK. Business owners can keep an eye on what’s happening when they are absent or decide how best to react to an alarm trigger. All our NVR recorders allow remote access using a computer, iPad or mobile phone.

How does it all work?

We come to you and select the best camera(s) to suit the areas you want to monitor. These are connected to a recorder inside the premises which records all footage from each camera. We can even install a security system with sensors and an alarm to compliment your cameras so you have a complete security solution.
It might even pay to check with your insurance company to see if they offer a reduction on premiums.
We advocate the HikVision & Dahua product for a simple to use, advanced security solution. While not household names in Australia, both companies invest heavily into their R&D departments building on their technologies and innovations. After many years testing and using these two brands they provide the perfect balance of affordability, reliability and quality.
Follow this link to Youtube to view carpark footage using a similar 3MP Hikvision camera. The clip is provided by an American security company and shows high resolution footage produced by Hikvision megapixel cameras.

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Understanding CCTV Security Cameras

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:48:10 +0000

What do you picture when you think of CCTV? Grainy, black & white, fuzzy footage? Most of that footage would have been recorded on analogue cameras. These technology-inferior cameras are often bulky, hideously ugly, black & white and low resolution. Times have changed, and for the better!!! There has been a wind change in what is now available in security cameras, they have gone digital! The digital camera is based on the MP (Mega Pixel) technology that has been used in phone and hand held cameras for some time now. They provide impressive full HD quality images even in complete darkness, and in a digital format. So what does that mean? It means sharp, crisp and clear video!
The other HUGE benefit is that they are also significantly cheaper than their analogue relatives, making CCTV security cameras easily affordable to small business and home owners.
Our customers are always so surprised and impressed by their high definition image quality. When installed by a professional company like Tech HQ the footage is so clear you can easily make out faces, tattoos, even number plates, as well as providing a strong visual deterrent to potential intruders or vandals, CCTV security cameras will also record any crime which takes place at your property – footage which could prove invaluable should a criminal investigate be required.
When people contact us for security cameras it seems to always be due to a recent break-in or vandalism. With the affordability and amazing quality of these new cameras everyone should budget to get CCTV installed, especially when building or renovating.

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The Perfect Holiday Gift: Multi-Room Audio Systems

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:21:14 +0000

If you haven’t heard of it already it means you’re already missing out! One of our most popular festive purchases is a multi-room audio system. Across the world people are accessing their digital music collections wirelessly throughout their homes all via their phones, tablets and laptops.

What does it mean? It means, gone are the days of using CD’s, iPod docks, dragging speakers and stereos outside when entertaining, turning up speakers in the lounge to hear while cooking or fighting over who has control of the next track at the party.

Sonos plays your favourite music, radio stations and playlists via your WiFi to speakers around your home all that you control on your smartphone or tablet!

Check it out here.

For more information about a customised multi-room audio system for your home or office in Perth, please contact us.

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