Home Media & Automation Solutions

What is MCE ? Windows Media Centre

A Windows Media Centre combines ALL your media into one device.Your CD and DVD collection along with Live and Recorded Television and your Digital Photographs are kept in one Easy-to-Use and manage Audio-Visual unit. A Media Centre combined with a High-end Audio Amplifier and LCD/Plasma Television , has become the envy of everyone that enjoys quality Audio and Visual entertainment. Take control of your Media !

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    • What is X10 ?

    Definition: Control over Powerline Technology , Description: X10 is a signalling technology - which is capable of sending signals via the power cabling.X10 devices basically consists of Controllers and Receivers.Where the Controllers sends the signals and the Receivers "listens" and responds to these signals.In Laymans terms this translates to the following : You can control appliances Lights or Curtains with the press of a button.

    How does it get Installed ?

  • The Controllers can be RF (Radio Frequency) or PC-based.There is a number of Remotes to choose from. There are a range of X10 Remotes or Remotes which are disguised as Alarm-clocks or TV Remotes - still having Alarm Clock and Audio/Visual remote features ! Asterisk ( Automation by Phone control ) uses PC-Based Controllers to take charge of your Automation.

  • The Recievers gets installed in-line with the light circuits/appliances, inside switch boxes or at a Central Distribution Point.Different Controllers are specified depending on the Load or Switching needs. ( Simple ON/OFF,DIMMING,MOOD SCENES,SCHEDULES ETC)

    The use of Home Automation is not only for the obvious comfort and convenience - it also adds to the your security.Controllers can be programmed to "randomly" switch lights on and of to give the impression of you being home.In addition you never have to arrive at a dark home again , simply phone home and turn the lights on before you get home. You can even get rid of your gate remotes by simply ringing your house from your cellphone and hanging up.This won't cost you anything , but will open the gate - and if it's dark , it will also turn on the lights!

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