Technologies installable in the house allow us to increase comfort, reduce the effort of daily activities, and save time.
Here are some examples of systems that offer owners immediate benefits:
- automation roller shutters;
- shutters automation;
- blinds automation.
Managing natural lighting at home through advanced technologies does not require extensive building and electrical work on the property. Today's solutions are easy to install and designed to reduce costs and installation time.
Smart homes are increasing worldwide: data and statistics
In 2021, there were 258.54 million smart homes globally. This number has grown over the years, and forecasts tell us that by 2025, 20% of families worldwide will purchase home technologies*.
In 2020, the smart home global market was already $98.24 billion, and estimates of future trends say it will grow by 23.59% by 2028, reaching a total turnover of $495.15 billion.
Compared to 2021, the 2022 report on smart homes in Europe** published by the Digital Innovation Observatories of the School of Management of the Politecnico of Milan shows positive trends almost everywhere:
• +18% Italy (EUR 770 million)
• +10% Spain (EUR 530 million)
• +4.1% United Kingdom (EUR 4 billion)
• +2% France (EUR 1.3 billion)
Only the German market recorded a decrease during 2022 (-5% equivalent to EUR 3.7 billion).
Lastly, it is important to know that surveys conducted in the United States say that more than half of homeowners believe that technologies installed in a home increase the value of the property.
Automated blind motors: just a few steps for a smarter home
To automate a blind, it is necessary to install a tubular motor that you can control through various devices: a push-button panel, a remote control, or an application downloaded to a smartphone or tablet.
Generally, the installation of these automation systems is simple, and specialised technicians can take care of it in just a few steps.
Blind automation makes a house more advanced and comfortable but also provides more precise and effective management of lighting and heat from sunlight, especially if equipped with remote control technology.
Shutter automation: comfort and safety
Automatic systems to open and close shutters with hinged doors consist of electric motors – that you can install visibly or concealed – and arms attached to the shutters.
It is possible to integrate this kind of automation into window openings to make them more discreet and efficient. They have emergency functions that allow the sashes to move even if a blackout occurs.
Shutter automation also increases building security because the motor is irreversible and prevents the shutters from being forced open from the outside.
Awning automation: effortless protection and privacy
Awning motors can be applied on systems with extendable or cassette arms and verandas.
Like with the roller shutters, it is possible to control this technology via push-buttons, remote controls, and apps. It provides numerous benefits, such as the simple management of light and heat, protection from rain and bad weather, increased privacy, and higher property value.
In a few seconds and without any physical effort, you can unroll or roll up a curtain to enjoy the outside space or protect the inside of a house.
CAME solutions for roller shutter, awning, and blind automation
CAME provides a range of smart home solutions specifically designed to manage the opening and closing of roller shutters, awnings, and blinds in a simple, functional, and safe way.
KBS is the motor line for rolling shutters, compatible with all popular media, which can be managed with remote controls calibrated to 869.50 MHz to ensure better signal quality. In addition, one can also control KBS systems via wired buttons or smartphone apps.
VOILÀ is the system designed by CAME to automate shutters and swinging blinds, with a wide range of programmable functions: maintained action, speed and sensitivity adjustment, slow start on closing, direction reversal in case of obstacle detection, and immediate closure if a blackout occurs. Through CAME Key, the installer can easily connect the automation and make adjustments safely without intervening on the motor. Integrated into the CAME Connect Cloud, Voilà allows the user to program and control the automation through the convenient Apps downloadable for free to a Smartphone.
QBE is the advanced CAME device designed to manage all automation systems installed inside and outside the house. This system helps to improve home security because, thanks to controls such as the scenario functions, all shutters can be closed automatically without intervening physically. Thanks to a simple app downloaded to your smartphone, you can control the function of shutters, blinds, lights, gates, garage doors, sprinklers, thermostats, alarms, and other smart home devices.
* https://earthweb.com/smart-home-statistics/
** https://www.osservatori.net/it/ricerche/comunicati-stampa/smart-home-mercato-italiano
