What are some examples of io-homecontrol® applications?All io-homecontrol® applications contribute to better home control in the following fields:
- Comfort: by allowing repetitive actions to be automated and set up (such as rolling up blinds and shutters in the morning and down again in the evening, operating a terrace awning, closing all blinds, opening a gate) as well as permitting the set up of multiple operations (such as closing blinds and switching on the garden light at nightfall or turning off the heating system when arming the security panel before leaving the house).
- Well-being: based on the control of indoor temperatures and ambient air quality. For example, io-homecontrol® can ensure that bedrooms are aired for a few minutes every morning or set up the opening and closing of indoor blinds according to the level of sunlight outside.
- Energy savings: by placing each application in a global perspective, io-homecontrol® can automatically turn down the heating in bedrooms while they are being aired and close roller shutters at hot times of day instead of turning up the air conditioning, it can also adjust the temperature in each room individually, avoiding heating unused rooms. This way, the home is energy efficient.
- Security: io-homecontrol® facilitates protection against intrusions (central locking of all access points, setting of alarm systems, random lighting of rooms to simulate the presence of an occupant, etc.). Furthermore, any malfunction in the home can be traced thanks to the io-homecontrol® feedback function.
Are io-homecontrol® labelled products available?The first products under the io-homecontrol® label were launched in France by VELUX mid-2005. SOMFY has brought products to the French and German markets in 2007 and will extend to other European countries in the coming months. Hörmann has launched io-homecontrol® products to the whole European market in 2007. The first multi-brand “home control” solutions have been available since 2007. In the future, new features and products will be launched every year.
Can I control all my io-homecontrol® labelled products from the same controller?Yes. There are many different io-homecontrol® hand-held or wall-mounted controller ranging from very simple ones to advanced ones. Generally the more advanced one you choose, the more functions on the io-homecontrol® labelled products connected to the system you will be able to control.
Can I expand my io-homecontrol® system?Yes. It is possible to add new io-homecontrol® labelled products and hand-held or wall-mounted controller to a system.
How many products can be included in my io-homecontrol® system?It depends on the type of products, but up to approx. 200 individual products can be operated in the same system by the same control panel/remote control or by several remote controls.
What kind of products can I include in my io-homecontrol® system?The range of io-homecontrol® labelled products is expanding as more suppliers adopt the technology. At present, products from VELUX (mainly roof windows and sunscreening since 2005), Somfy (mainly motorizations for shutters, and garage doors), Honeywell (mainly central / local heating systems and alarms - some products will be available as of the second half of the year 2008), the Hörmann Group (residential garage doors and gates) and Vachette (motorised lock), part of the Assa Abloy group, can already be included in an io-homecontrol® system..
How secure is my io-homecontrol® system?The io-homecontrol® solution is as secure as the communications between a cash dispenser and a bank, but is simpler to set up. A two-way authentication process ensures highest-level security. Your hand-held or wall-mounted controller and building products exchange authenticated information, using a 128-bit key encrypted message.
Has the io-homecontrol® technology been tested?Yes. Products with io-homecontrol® technology have been tested in a number of countries. The io-homecontrol labelled products have been designed to comply with the most demanding points of the EN 300-220 standard.
What are the advantages of io-homecontrol® -labelled products compared to other home automation products?Easy to use, easy and cheap to install, expand, and adjust/change. No need for a central control black box or a computer and no need for any additional specialist for installation.
How are they installed?They are installed like the similar products without the io-homecontrol® technology, and by the same installers. No special installer or system integrator is required. The installers of each individual product group will be able to set up advanced inter-operability, if required by the user.
What is the guarantee on io-homecontrol® labelled products?io-homecontrol® labelled products come with the guarantee from world market leaders and their ongoing search of excellence in products and services.
Is there any maintenance requirement on io-homecontrol® labelled products?No. No additional maintenance is necessary due to the use of the io-homecontrol® technology.
Can io-homecontrol® labelled products be upgraded/updated?Upgrade will never be compulsory. Nevertheless, if you want to upgrade your installation with up-to-date functionalities, this will only be necessary for one control panel/remote, and can be done either by replacing the control panel or, in some cases, updating the software.
What kind of battery life can a user expect?Normal battery life in controllers is several years at normal use.
What are some examples of io-homecontrol® applications?All io-homecontrol® applications contribute to better home control in the following fields:
- Comfort: by allowing repetitive actions to be automated and set up (such as rolling up blinds and shutters in the morning and down again in the evening, operating a terrace awning, closing all blinds, opening a gate) as well as permitting the set up of multiple operations (such as closing blinds and switching on the garden light at nightfall or turning off the heating system when arming the security panel before leaving the house).
- Well-being: based on the control of indoor temperatures and ambient air quality. For example, io-homecontrol® can ensure that bedrooms are aired for a few minutes every morning or set up the opening and closing of indoor blinds according to the level of sunlight outside.
- Energy savings: by placing each application in a global perspective, io-homecontrol® can automatically turn down the heating in bedrooms while they are being aired and close roller shutters at hot times of day instead of turning up the air conditioning, it can also adjust the temperature in each room individually, avoiding heating unused rooms. This way, the home is energy efcient.
- Security: io-homecontrol® facilitates protection against intrusions (central locking of all access points, setting of alarm systems, random lighting of rooms to simulate the presence of an occupant, etc.). Furthermore, any malfunction in the home can be traced thanks to the io-homecontrol® feedback function.
Are io-homecontrol® labelled products available?The first products under the io-homecontrol® label were launched in France by VELUX mid-2005. SOMFY has brought products to the French and German markets in 2007 and will extend to other European countries in the coming months. Hörmann has launched io-homecontrol® products to the whole European market in 2007. The first multi-brand “home control” solutions have been available since 2007. In the future, new features and products will be launched every year.
Can I control all my io-homecontrol® labelled products from the same controller?Yes. There are many different io-homecontrol® hand-held or wall-mounted controller ranging from very simple ones to advanced ones. Generally the more advanced one you choose, the more functions on the io-homecontrol® labelled products connected to the system you will be able to control.
Can I expand my io-homecontrol® system?Yes. It is possible to add new io-homecontrol® labelled products and hand-held or wall-mounted controller to a system.
How many products can be included in my io-homecontrol® system?It depends on the type of products, but up to approx. 200 individual products can be operated in the same system by the same control panel/remote control or by several remote controls.
What kind of products can I include in my io-homecontrol® system?The range of io-homecontrol® labelled products is expanding as more suppliers adopt the technology. At present, products from VELUX (mainly roof windows and sunscreening since 2005), Somfy (mainly motorizations for shutters, and garage doors), Honeywell (mainly central / local heating systems and alarms - some products will be available as of the second half of the year 2008), the Hörmann Group (residential garage doors and gates) and Vachette (motorised lock), part of the Assa Abloy group, can already be included in an io-homecontrol® system.
How secure is my io-homecontrol® system?The io-homecontrol® solution is as secure as the communications between a cash dispenser and a bank, but is simpler to set up. A two-way authentication process ensures highest-level security. Your hand-held or wall-mounted controller and building products exchange authenticated information, using a 128-bit key encrypted message.
Has the io-homecontrol® technology been tested?Yes. Products with io-homecontrol® technology have been tested in a number of countries. The io-homecontrol labelled products have been designed to comply with the most demanding points of the EN 300-220 standard.
What are the advantages of io-homecontrol® labelled products compared to other home automation products?Easy to use, easy and cheap to install, expand, and adjust/change. No need for a central control black box or a computer and no need for any additional specialist for installation.
Where can io-homecontrol® labelled products be installed?They can be installed wherever the products with the technology is embedded. There are no other restrictions.
How are they installed?They are installed like the similar products without the io-homecontrol® technology, and by the same installers. No special installer or system integrator is required. The installers of each individual product group will be able to set up advanced inter-operability, if required by the user.
What is the guarantee on io-homecontrol® labelled products?io-homecontrol® labelled products come with the guarantee from world market leaders and their ongoing search of excellence in products and services.
Is there any maintenance requirement on io-homecontrol® labelled products?No. No additional maintenance is necessary due to the use of the io-homecontrol® technology.
Can io-homecontrol® labelled products be upgraded/updated?Upgrade will never be compulsory. Nevertheless, if you want to upgrade your installation with up-to-date functionalities, this will only be necessary for one control panel/remote, and can be done either by replacing the control panel or, in some cases, updating the software.
How will installers be trained in the new products?The various suppliers using io-homecontrol® technology will train their installers how to install and get the most out of their products with io-homecontrol® technology.
What kind of battery life can a user expect?Normal battery life in controllers is several years at normal use.
io-homecontrol® members include : ASSA ABLOY - HONEYWELL - HÖRMANN - NIKO - SOMFY - VELUX - RENSON - WINDOWMASTER
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