Passiv to supply smart controls for Ample heat pump installations
Smart thermostats and energy management systems developer Passiv UK has been selected by Ample as its preferred smart controls provider for heat pump installations, with its technology set to help optimise systems and remotely monitor performance As part of the partnership, heat pump installation and finance specialist Ample will use the Passiv Smart Thermostat as […]
element14 launches smart home design challenge
element14, an online community and electronics distributor for engineers, has launched a smart home and healthcare design challenge, inviting engineers, makers, and technology enthusiasts to develop prototypes aimed at improving wellbeing and everyday living. The initiative encourages participants to design and build a smart home or healthcare system that supports individuals or households, with projects […]
Overheating in social housing: Preparing for Awaab’s Law Phase 2
UK summers are becoming hotter. Following record-breaking temperatures and intense heatwaves, social housing providers face a growing challenge: managing overheating properties while navigating increasingly strict regulatory demands. The scale of the problem According to the UK Climate Change Committee, 50% of UK homes are currently at risk of overheating, a figure projected to rise to […]
WAGO marks 75 years of engineering innovation
WAGO, a German manufacturer of electrical interconnection and automation technology, is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking more than seven decades of supplying electrical interconnection, automation, and interface technology. Founded in 1951 in Minden, Germany, the family-owned company now employs around 9,000 people, operates in more than 33 countries, and reported revenue of €1.34 billion (£1.14 […]
Schneider Electric expands Samsung SmartThings integration
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology company, has announced expanded integration between its SpaceLogic KNX platform and Samsung SmartThings systems for residential and commercial buildings. The integration allows SpaceLogic KNX devices to connect with Samsung SmartThings for homes and SmartThings Pro for commercial and multi-site environments. According to Schneider Electric, the integration enables users to […]
Passiv expands smart thermostat heat pump compatibility
Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems, has expanded compatibility of its Passiv Smart Thermostat to 17 heat pump manufacturers as demand grows for intelligent heating controls in UK homes. The company says the expansion is intended to support wider adoption of smart heat pump controls as installers and manufacturers place […]
myenergi zappi GLO gains CoP11 approval
British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has announced that its zappi GLO EV charger has achieved Code of Practice (CoP) 11 approval. The certification confirms that the charger meets UK requirements for flexible energy use and behind-the-meter energy measurement. This enables users to participate in flexibility markets through myenergi’s Gridpay service, which rewards households […]
Shelly expands smart automation portfolio
Shelly Group, a maker of smart home automation devices and IoT hardware, has expanded its portfolio of smart automation solutions with the launch of three new products designed to support key use cases across modern installations. The latest additions focus on access control, lighting management, and simple upgrades for existing electrical systems – helping installers […]
GTC to deliver smart home infrastructure
GTC, an independent utility infrastructure provider, has been appointed by residential property development company Barratt Redrow to provide smart home energy and utility infrastructure at Cosmeston Farm in Penarth, Wales. The 576-home development is described as “the UK’s largest net zero carbon housing site”, designed to exceed the Future Homes Standard. The project forms part […]
Resideo expands First Alert ProSeries security platform
Resideo, a manufacturer of smart home, energy management, and security products, has expanded its First Alert ProSeries security and life safety platform with two new peripherals: an outdoor siren and a slimline indoor keypad. The additions bring the ProSeries range to more than 40 peripherals and are intended to support professional installers delivering security systems […]