WHEN A SWITCH IS NOT JUST A SWITCH
Explore the possibilities of what can be done with the press of a button
So what can be achieved with a set of buttons , here are some examples :
- Lighting scenes setting a number of different circuits to different light levels all at once
HOME AUTOMATION
One of the benefits of a home with automation is that the wall switch has progressed to the point where it is capable of being programmed to carry out a variety of functions .
Wall switches that incorporate a number of functions ( especially those with heating and lighting ) and any sort of display tend to be called room controllers .
Most makes of light switch can be expanded so additional buttons can control additional features .
With a system such as KNX there is a huge choice of different switches from different manufacturers and most have a variety of frame and button styles and colours .
- Adding additional lights to a button press - may be some external lights need to be switched them from inside the house .
- Controlling functions other than just lighting , may be an automated blind or shutter could be added to a second button , in the case of assisted living buttons on one switch plate can include lighting , blinds , window openers and door openers .
The trend for the automated home is to keep the wall furniture very immediate and functional and to always label in some way a switch with multiple buttons . For functions that require greater time to set , the app is the ideal setting , setting timer schedules for heating : towel rails or lights and storing and saving lighting scenes .
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