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SMART CHOICES FOR SMART HOMES
Consumers have an increasing understanding of what the smart home should be able to provide , and their vision is holistic . They look for appliances that can be operated by voice command or via an App and which react automatically to environmental conditions to provide a customised solution in terms of space , air quality , lighting architecture and energy efficiency . Consumers expect products that combine an aesthetically pleasing appearance with a comfortable and healthy environment .
ILLUSION Plus and SKYDOME Plus from Elica are the first ceiling hoods to incorporate Wifi control and automatic sensors to monitor and regulate air quality all day long . ILLUSION is the ultimate discrete Hood that almost disappears into the ceiling with its variety of finishes including a fully customiseable option whilst SKYDOME conceals its powerful , near silent extraction system behind a 28-watt full LED panel that guarantees uniform light that can be adjusted for both brightness and temperature .
To enable these features Plus models incorporate Elica ’ s Airmatic sensor that can monitor the quality of air continuously during and after cooking . The sensor detects unpleasant odours and cooking vapours and also pollutants like cleaning solvents , cigarette smoke and all the volatile organic compounds ( VOC ) that are in the air . It automatically adjusts air extraction . When air quality has returned to an optimal level , the product switches off by itself avoiding any energy waste . This advanced technology allows you to obtain the best balance between simplicity of use , energy efficiency and noise . While cooking or throughout the day , the hood sets the most appropriate extraction power .
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi P2P connection technology enables control via Amazon Alexa or the Elica Connect App with or without wi-fi connection as well as by the Elica remote control . Both new Plus models can be monitored via the Elica App . The hood sends real time status information to the App as well as alerts when the filter efficiency level goes below the minimum threshold .
The light in the kitchen , as in any room , is a key design feature for improving the home living experience . Achieving the right intensity becomes fundamental in creating the desired atmosphere . The Dim Light and Tune white functions enable you to adjust light brightness and regulate the colour temperature , from cool to warm ( 5000k to 2400k ).
Lighting at home cannot be static , so we need different tones of light : a cold light is optimal for cooking , just as a warm one recreates a more relaxed mood . With Tune White you can adjust the LED ’ s colour from warm white to cool white and align the colour of the light coming from the hood with the rest of the lights in the room , for a uniform atmosphere throughout the room .
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