GSM Alarm Systems

Compared to regular alarm systems using telephone line, GSM alarm systems are among the best self-monitoring alarm systems in the market today because of the wide coverage of GSM network in most countries of the world. A GSM alarm can make voice calls and send short message (SMS) to the phone numbers programmed to receive notifications in the event of any emergency.

How does GSM alarm works?
GSM alarm systems have built-in GSM communication modules and work like a mobile phone, which means it needs a SIM card and a telecommunication service provider to be able to operate.

GSM alarm system enables home owners set up to 5 phone numbers programmed into it to enable the users recieve alerts in the case of any emergency via voice calls and short message (SMS), and allows homeowners control their home security from anywhere and anytime via a mobile phone, delivering ease of use and reliability.

It allow people to operate and setup alarm under few minutes. Additionally, the alarm system allows you to listen in into your home remotely via your mobile phone.


Wireless technology

Today, most GSM alarm systems adopts wireless technology and saves money and time on system installation as they can be installed within a short time. NO wires, no eletrical leads, no circuit testing.

Some of the alarms in the market come with LCD display and touch keypad for easy and fast installation and setup. They also have up to 0-100 wireless zones and support up to 116 units wireless sensors. (including intrusion sensors, fire sensors, panic buttons).

In addition, they can work with more than 8 units extra keyfobs or keypad for Arming/Disarming the alarm system. With wireless technology, user can easily  add and delete any wireless sensors and accessories from alarm system via keypad operation.

The alarm system can work with various intrusion sensors such as PIR motion sensor, door sensor, smoke detectors and glass break sensors. When the system detects intrusion, the alarm system sounds the siren/strobe and sends a notification or makes a call to the numbers programmed into it immediately.

GSM alarm systems can be linked to a central monitoring station (CMS) and is compatible with Contact ID protocol, it can transmit alarm information like the Arm/Disarm status, AC power failure, Low voltage of backup battery and Period testing report to a central monitoring station.

The system can effectively deter theft, detect intrusion and break-ins.

Backup battery

GSM alarm panels have built-in rechargeable Li-ion batteries that provides  backup in the event of power failure.

Pack Content

1 Wireless technology Unit GSM alarm panel, 2 Keyfob remotecontrols, 2 keyfobs, 1 wireless PIR motion sensor, 1 wireless Magnetic contact (with high power Lithium Battery), 1 unit AC/DC Adapter, 1 intrusion manual, 1 pc wall mounted/desktop installation bracket and installation screws.

Home Automation & Control Systems Are Simple To Use!

Benefits of Smart Home Automation and control systems

Home Automation and control systems help to create a safe and comfortable living environment.Here are the five main benefits that come with the installation of a smart home automation system.

1. Home automation systems improve safety levels
2. Home automation systems are simple to use\
3. Home automation systems save energy and stops standby consumption
4. Home automation systems are fun to use

Intelligent Homes

What is home control?

In simple terms, it is a systems that makes it easy to control your home appliances and to make it  possible for virtually everything in your home to work together:

Imagine that it's Tuesday after school and you get a text from your daughter: She forgot her house code-again. Just pick up your iPhone and unlock the door for her. Its that simple and convenient too.

While you're sitting in traffic on a hot day, you can turn on the A/C  as you drive home from work, yes its possible.

With home automation systems you can turn the whole house off in one touch of a mobile device like or from elegant touchscreen devices that are wall mounted or have them sit on a dock depending on your preference. With a "Good Night" scene-some lights can go completely off as the lights in the kids' room dim to 10%, isn't that awesome?

Safety and security is a priority in any home!  You receive email alerts for security-related actions, e.g. "front door left open"," the security system is triggered", "a window is opened", etc.

You can also go online to access or  to double-check if your doors were locked-and an opportunity to lock them if you need to.

Home automation technology makes it possible to assign temporary security codes for the times/days when service workers like the Gardner or house maid are at your house. you can also use CCTV surveillance cameras to keep an eye on your home, no matter where you are.

Program your lights to mimic your usual patterns to appear as if you're home, even when you're not

Monitor and manage your home's energy consumption

Get comfortable, Go Green & save
Program your shades and thermostat to automatically adjust for maximum energy efficiency based on the seasons, time of day or outside temperature



Don't forget about entertainment!

Play music from multiple formats and sources, including radio, streaming music services, your mobile phone, tablets, an external hard drive or computer, cable box like DSTV and Startimes cable box/Decoders, mp3 player, into any room  from any where in the house. Amazing!


You can turn your television into an elegant interface from which you can access and control your entire home
Access all movies in your multi-disc changer, iPod or NAS drive from one interface, and search by cover art.

Custom Made Homes And Control Systems

Home Automation

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a smooth, sophisticated, yet easy to use automated home that will delight you and impress your friends? You arrive home from work and using your phone as a remote, adjust the lighting, select the music that suits your mood, start the air conditioner and turn on the TV.
Wouldn't it be nice to live in a home where you can have perfect picture quality in every room? Or, let the kids have their own phone or the ability to select or stream their own music in each bedroom.

In the “old days,” to watch a movie on a Video Cassete Recorder, we had to turn on the television and choose an input on the TV (e.g. INPUT 1) to view the VCR player. Then the VCR player had to be turned on, the movie loaded. If we wanted to watch that movie in surround sound, we’d have to push yet another button on the receiver or amplifier.

 Today we can remotely control our lights, televisions, security systems, garage doors, sprinklers, home audio systems and even our kitchen appliances from anywhere around the world via a mobile device. Home automation saves time, energy and money (on utility bills, for one). It also enhances our quality of life.

You can turn on your lights from several miles away. You can even program your thermostat to kick on the AC as you wait for your bag at carousel number 4 at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, ensuring a comfortable climate upon your return.

You'll be surprised how much safer you'll feel when you arrive home to a well lit property. Keyfob remotes and lots of smartphone Apps are available to a facilitate this safety feature.

I'm not promoting sitting on the couch all day ,but some people use their control and automation system to run simple scenes such as combining multiple commands to their TVs with instructions to dim lights in the room.

When going to bed at night, wouldn't be useful to tap the 'All Lights Off' button on your smartphone or tablet. It is no longer necessary to walk around and switch off all switches in your home one at a time. Go for a run instead if you want to stay fit and use your automation system to stay LAZY around the house.
Many smart homeowners using technology as an energy management solution have reported up to 30 percent savings on their monthly utility bills. You can keep your home running efficiently by managing your thermostat, lights and appliances via the web. It’s an easy way to conserve energy and save money.

This year, as part of your home upgrade, why not consider smart home technology? Integrating security with advanced technology, a smart home provides protection for you and your family, while giving you the ability to remotely control your home’s AC and monitor what’s going on when you’re away all from your smartphone or tablet.

Technology is supposed to make your life easier, more comfortable and more enjoyable. We make sure it does!

How Smart Lighting can benefit your home

One of the reason we have windows in our homes is to provide light. One of the first steps your architect will have taken would have involved looking at the elevation and positioning of the building to ensure it maximized the benefits of natural light…but what happens when the sun goes down?
Architects and lighting designers have long understood the power of light and its ability to define, highlight, and transform architecture. To manipulate light in such a way as to simultaneously evoke subtlety and complexity requires a serious understanding of light.
With Smart Lighting System dusk doesn’t mean your home has to lose any of the dynamic aesthetics that are provided by natural light. Automated lighting can be described like the rising or setting of the sun.
Smart Lighting Systems create automated changes in lighting levels to affect mood, emphasize architecture, illuminate art, and influence action.

What is Smart Lighting Control?
Smart lighting control is the ability to regulate the level and quality of light in a given place. It is more than turning on and off, shading and dimming. Daylight sensors can automatically adjust shades and overhead lights to maintain the perfect look throughout the day, while occupancy sensors can ensure that lights are never left on when a room is unoccupied.

Convenience

Improve the ambiance of your home for any occasion or mood, while also enjoying greater levels of comfort. At the press of a button your lights will dim, with the convenience of controlling any lighting fixture from a touch screen interface, remote control  or your smart phone from anywhere in the house.
Voice-command and motion sensors systems can control lights as well. Total control over lighting throughout your home to improve security. Automatically set lighting levels based on occupancy, time, or event. Unused lights will turn off when leaving the building and restore automatically upon return.

Energy efficiency 
Current statistics reveal that dimming your light to 90% illumination can save you 10% on energy bills. We can see that lighting energy takes up a lot of energy and even 1 percent of saving on that part will matter a lot in energy efficiency.
To help reduce energy usage and cost by eliminating over-illumination and unnecessary waste, these solutions provide centralized control of all lighting within a home or commercial building, allowing easy implementation of scheduling, occupancy control, daylight harvesting and more.



Control Lights from the Car
Let your lights welcome you home. With a lighting system, you can press a button and your interior/exterior lights turn on as you arrive home. Illuminate a pathway of light from your car and into your home. Ensure lights are turned off when you leave with a single touch of a button.
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Multi-room Control
Customize areas of your home to meet your needs. Make the most of an open floor plan or master suite with Lutron wireless controls. Whether you want seamless transitions from your kitchen to your dining and family room areas, or a master bed and bath that is a relaxing retreat, wireless control can make your lights more intuitive and personalized to your lifestyle.

Enhance Your View
Automatically adjust your window treatments with precise, near-silent control to create elegant transitions of daylight. Maintain views to the outside while reducing glare on computer and television screens. Command privacy at the touch of a button, protect valuable furnishings from harmful UV rays and create complete darkness by lowering blackout shades. With a large variety of window treatment styles, fabrics and technologies, any room can be personalized for elegance and comfort.


Remote Control
Take light control with you wherever you go. The convenience of light control is portable – a wireless controller can be kept in your car, in your purse, or tableside. Whether you’re arriving home in your car, returning from a walk, or resting on the couch, you can control the light in your home at the touch of a button.

HOME CONTROL

Wouldn't it be nice to have a smooth, sophisticated, yet easy to use automated home that will delight you and impress your friends? You arrive home from work and using your phone as a remote, adjust the lighting, select the music that suits your mood, start the air conditioner and turn on the TV.
Wouldn't it be nice to live in a home where you can have perfect picture quality in every room? Or, let the kids have their own phone or the ability to select or stream their own music in each bedroom.

In the “old days,” to watch a movie on a Video Cassette Recorder, we had to turn on the television and choose an input on the TV (e.g. INPUT 1) to view the VCR player. Then the VCR player had to be turned on, the movie loaded. If we wanted to watch that movie in surround sound, we’d have to push yet another button on the receiver or amplifier.

 Today we can remotely control our lights, televisions, security systems, garage doors, sprinklers, home audio systems and even our kitchen appliances from anywhere around the world via a mobile device. Home automation saves time, energy and money (on utility bills, for one). It also enhances our quality of life. You can turn on your lights from several miles away. You can even program your thermostat to kick on the AC as you wait for your bag at carousel number 4 at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, ensuring a comfortable climate upon your return.

You'll be surprised how much safer you'll feel when you arrive home to a well lit property. Keyfob remotes and lots of smartphone Apps are available to a facilitate this safety feature.

I'm not promoting sitting on the couch all day ,but some people use their control and automation system to run simple scenes such as combining multiple commands to their TVs with instructions to dim lights in the room.

When going to bed at night, wouldn't be useful to tap the 'All Lights Off' button on your smartphone or tablet. It is no longer necessary to walk around and switch off all switches in your home one at a time. Go for a run instead if you want to stay fit and use your automation system to stay LAZY around the house.
Many smart home owners using technology as an energy management solution have reported up to 30 percent savings on their monthly utility bills. You can keep your home running efficiently by managing your thermostat, lights and appliances via the web. It’s an easy way to conserve energy and save money.

This year, as part of your home upgrade, why not consider smart home technology? Integrating security with advanced technology, a smart home provides protection for you and your family, while giving you the ability to remotely control your home’s AC and monitor what’s going on when you’re away all from your smartphone or tablet.

Technology is supposed to make your life easier, more comfortable and more enjoyable. We make sure it does! Call 07038910133 today to find out how we can help you.

Why you need a Smart Home

In our ever-changing technology world it seems like everything is turning “smart”. From the phone and tablet you carry in your pocket to the new smart TV, smart technology is everywhere.  Just like in science fiction movies, today many of those futuristic amenities have come to life. From automating your lighting and music from the comfort of your bedroom to controlling interior shades and exterior and your pool temperature, all at the touch of a finger is mind-blowing. In this new era, smart home technology is fast and ever changing. Many smart home ideas are out in the commercial world but haven’t been adapted for residential use, but the reality isn’t far into the future. Coffee tables that enable you to control your home, surf the internet, and entertain your guests are already being used in hotels, casinos and hospitality industries. Samsung has the SUR40 Microsoft PixelSense that isn’t available to consumers yet but enables guests to watch TV, control smart appliances and more. Smart technology is a way of connecting your home through innovative technology to control and give homeowners an “on-demand access to various systems throughout your home. From, lighting, visual entertainment, temperature, security systems, intercoms, music and multimedia devices throughout the home and other home lifestyle factors home run more efficiently while also helping family members live in total comfort while at home or away.

Smart Control adds a “wow factor” without intruding on the aesthetics of your interior décor and also greatly improves the usability and functionality of any home.

Automated home products are fun to use and share with others. Whether it is managing the home lighting system from your mobile Phone or managing your home entertainment system, you'll find home automation surprisingly enjoyable. And when it comes to impressing friends, you'll be happy to show off your newfound automated home products. With the broad selection of home automation products, you can control just about anything you wish in your home.  You can have total control at your fingertips - if it’s powered by electricity, there’s a good chance that it can be automated.

If you have been trying to figure out what a smart home is, take a look at these ideas that may transform your home and lifestyle forever. How smart home technology can help your home lifestyle:

SECURITY

Not only is security a critical component of smart home technology, it’s also one of the most popular features among homeowners. Statistics shows that 62 percent of consumers interested in smart home technology were initially intrigued by the security aspect.

For instance, if your home is equipped with an enhanced security system, you’ll never have to wonder if you armed it or locked the front door. Simply log in on your Smartphone, tablet, PC or any web-enabled device, check the status of your home and secure it with the push of a button.

Fire, burglary and carbon monoxide poisoning from our power generators are just a few events that can threaten the lives of loved ones or destroy your home. Through instant alerts sent directly to your mobile phone, you can be notified the moment your security or smoke alarms are activated or bypassed. In addition, you can program surveillance cameras within your home to send a live video feed from the zone in which the alarm has been triggered. This allows you to react quickly and stay up-to-date during emergency situations. Home automation systems allow you to store IP camera images on a secure server, which may be used as evidence for the police - if required

Comfort

With Smart Technology, you can dramatically improve the ambiance of your home for any occasion or mood, while also enjoying greater levels of comfort. At the press of a button your lights will dim, your favorite music will turn on and your air conditioning will set to the preferred temperature. This all works together to create a new level of comfort and the ultimate relaxation experience!

You can also enjoy a perfectly heated en suite during those cold Harmattan mornings.

Convenience

Wouldn’t it be great if by Simply pressing the “welcome home” scene when you get home from work and the garage door opens; hallway and kitchen lights turn on; air conditioning sets to the preferred temperature and your favorite music plays through Multi-Room Audio. When you leave the house, it’s just as easy! Press the “goodbye” scene to turn off everything and activate the security system. What about setting up a scene every morning to 'encourage' the kids to get out of bed at a preferred time by automatically turning on the lights in their rooms, combined with a little bit of background music.

Energy Management

Your home can be smart and energy efficient, while also enhancing your lifestyle. Smart Home Control cleverly operates lighting and electrical devices only when you want them to. As a result, you can potentially reduce power consumption by preventing occurrences such as lighting and air conditioning being left on longer than necessary. All these automated tasks, along with modern, energy-efficient appliances, combine to save on electricity and water bills.That’s not just a smart home… that’s an energy efficient smart home!

Accessibility

For the elderly or disabled, a smart home may feature accessibility technologies. Voice-command and motion sensors systems can do things like control lights, lock doors, operate a telephone or use a computer. Home automation allows an individual to set a schedule for automatic tasks by removing the need to perform any labor-intensive tasks on a regular basis.

Resale

When it comes time to sell a smart home, sellers will have an abundance of effective selling points. Whichever advantage of a smart home appeals to a given buyer, the seller can explain the system and discuss how it makes life easier. Homes with automated systems have the potential to sell for much more than comparable homes with conventional technologies. Automating a home can be a worthwhile investment in increasing its market value and attracting possible buyers in the future.

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