Wizard Control's Lifestyle Automation Checklist
Below we show you some of the things possible with today's
proven technology. Many of the interesting features of lifestyle automation
are accomplished by integrating disparate systems - for instance the
security presence sensors that are used to detect intruders when the
system
is armed, can also be accessed when the system is unarmed to automatically
"light the path" at night or trace guests, children or pets
when in the house.
And not all features below need to be implemented up
front. What it is important is that you select the features that you
may want to have available in the future so the it can be planned into
the installation and ensure that
wiring and connectivity is there when you need it!
Lighting
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Feature |
Notes |
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Individual control/dim of internal and external
lighting from a single switch/button. |
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Event triggered lighting - Security armed,
sensor detection, dusk. |
Typically used in hallways and forecourts to assist
when traveling between rooms. |
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Timed lighting |
Can give the appearance of house being occupied. |
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Integration with security system. For instance,
giving the appearance of occupancy at night or turning lights on
in
response of a perimeter sensor going on. |
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Integration with CCTV cameras so recording and
light comes on if sensor detects presence and not enough light. |
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Close/open curtains in response to lighting scene
requests, time of day or dusk/dawn sensors. |
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Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
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Feature |
Notes |
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Control temperature and humidity in each room / area. |
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Save energy by overriding heating settings automatically
if security system set to 'away'. |
Requires integration with security/fire system. |
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Save energy by de-selecting unused areas of the
house. |
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Automatic 'frost protection'. Heating turns itself
on if temperature drops below a pre-determined level. |
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Activate heating setting remotely (web browser,
touch phone) in preparation for arrival. |
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Turn gas fire on/off. |
Certain security features required. |
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Turn ceiling fans on/off. |
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Turn heating system off in the event of fire/smoke
being detected. |
Requires integration with security/fire system. |
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Security
| Ref |
Feature |
Notes |
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Arm security system from key fob. Optionally, detect
(or close) any open windows/doors. |
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Selective disarm to allow service staff to perform
their duties or pets to roam designated areas. |
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Secure connection to central alarm centres with
video confirmation. |
May not be available in some countries/areas. |
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Front door intercom that logs picture of caller and
routes call to your mobile phone / work phone (or answering machine)
if not at home. |
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Place cameras in key locations with sensor-trigger
recording and which can be accessed over the internet (or on TV
sets). |
If display via standard video set, then digital-to-analog
converter needs to be installed. |
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Detect any vehicles approaching / leaving the house. |
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Log and report any unusual events during your absence
(ie. Video recordings made, cars arriving in drive, attempted
deliver). |
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Activate lighting/curtains to deter potential intruders. |
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Play warnings/sounds over PA system to deter potential
intruders. |
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Automatically lock internal doors in the event
of an intrusion. |
Certain safety features apply to this feature. |
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Connect to smoke/gas/fire detectors. |
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Activate emergency bell. |
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Water Features
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Feature |
Notes |
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Control outdoor or indoor fountain / water features. |
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Fill hot bath automatically on a push button or panel
command. |
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Activate garden irrigation in response of programmed
schedules taking into account outdoor humidity conditions. |
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Activate indoor plant irrigation in response of a
programmed schedule. |
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Activate fire suppression system in the event of
confirmed fire. |
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Networking
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Feature |
Notes |
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Provide internet, networking, telephony and intercom
service to every room. |
Internet service provided using ADSL or cable-modem. |
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Filter incoming calls with caller id or VIP codes. |
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Listen to incoming messages before picking up phone. |
Requires integration with security and PA system. |
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Display phone caller id on home cinema screen. |
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Answering machine / voice mail service |
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Own Spaces
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Feature |
Notes |
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Provide access to fm radio, digital radio, CCTV,
TV, digital terrestrial system and digital satellite system to the
whole house using audio/video distribution.
Ditto for any common source equipment (mp3 server,
CDs, VCRs, DVD players).
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Equip rooms with in wall speakers to play background
music/news but also to deliver voice messages. |
Can serve various purposes, in addition to whole
house music system: listening to incoming calls, car-in-drive alert,
public address system, intruder deterrent, etc. |
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Multi purpose a room using automatic motor-driven
panels so it can double as living room / home cinema (or swimming
pool
/ party
room). |
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Provide control of purposed rooms: home cinema,
swimming pools, gyms, spas. |
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