Smoke Alarm Research May Help To Save Children’s Lives
Researchers from the University of Dundee are seeking hundreds of families to help them trial a new smoke alarm sound aimed specifically at waking children. The number of lives lost as a result of fires has fallen by half since home usage of smoke alarms became widespread. However, there is evidence to suggest that some […]
ABB Helps Create World’s First Energy Self-Sufficient Multi-Family House
ABB technology has helped make the world’s first multi-family, energy self-sufficient house a reality. This revolutionary building supplies itself year in and year out with solar energy. This is converted into electrical, thermal and even combustible energy for those winter months when the sun is less intense. This pioneering apartment building was symbolically cut from […]
ABB Hits Production Milestone Of One Million Smart Home Units
With 1,000,000 smart home units produced and 20,000 people trained in Germany alone, ABB-free@home has made its mark on the home automation market. ABB launched ABB-free@home in 2014 and added the wireless version in 2016 to expand the possibilities of the smart home. The solution makes it possible to control more than 60 functions, including lighting, […]
D-Link Demo Day Helps Resellers Capture Additional Revenue
CCTV security was brought into focus by networking and surveillance specialist D-Link – during a demonstration day at supply specialist Nimans – as resellers discovered how to ‘capture’ additional revenue. With up to six million security cameras in the UK – and forecasts the industry is set to expand by a further 15% this year […]
Retra Announces Second Smart Home Seminar
Due to popular demand, Retra, the association representing independent electrical retailers, service members and associates, will run a second Smart Home seminar, exclusively for business proprietors of its members. Taking place on 1st March 2017, the seminar is in association with, AWE, a UK distributor and trainer of smart home technology, and award winning training […]
Amazon To Host Exclusive CEDIA Event: Mastering Voice Control In The Home
CEDIA has partnered with Amazon to host a one-off, free to attend, exclusive workshop, entitled ‘Mastering the Skills of Voice Control in the Home’ at CodeNode, near Liverpool Street Station, London on Tuesday 21st February 2017. Leading Amazon experts will delve into the Amazon Alexa platform, explore how it integrates into the connected home and […]
Chubb Highlights Importance Of Securing Urban Infrastructures In Smart Cities
Chubb Fire & Security will address the important role of innovative security solutions in connected cities at the forthcoming Smart Cities 2017 conference at Stamford Bridge – home of Chelsea Football Club. The two-day event will feature thought leaders from around the United Kingdom who will discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the themes of […]
NAPIT Consumer Unit Competition at ELEX
NAPIT is challenging electrical experts with its on-stand Consumer Unit Competition supported by Hager at the ELEX shows this year. If you think you’ve got what it takes, visit the NAPIT stand to have a go at spotting the fault with the Hager Consumer Unit. If you guess correctly, your details will be taken and […]
Bedford Mayor Cuts The Ribbon At New BEW Wholesale Branch
Councillor Dave Hodgson gave a warm welcome to BEW Electrical Distributors as he cut the ribbon at its new branch in Bedford, on Wednesday 25th January 2017. The mayor spent over an hour at the official open day, speaking to local electricians and manufacturers. The event, hosted by branch manager Mike Nixon and his team, attracted […]
Retra Launches A Smart Home Seminar
Retra has launched a special one-day Smart Home Seminar, exclusively for business proprietors of its members. Taking place on 21st February, the seminar is in association with AWE and award winning training provider T21. Hosted at AWE’s smart home showrooms at its HQ in Epsom, Surrey, the free event will present attendees with an increased understanding […]