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Integration of ITunes
Posted: 23-02-2010

We regularly get asked about integration with a customer's ITunes libray and up until now options for this have been limited. Such is the sucess of ITunes and the IPod / IPhone customers quite rightly  

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EIB/KNX

Design Innovation is proud to announce its status as an EIB / KNX partner


KNX is different, it is the only open standard for home automation or commercial / industrial building control. An open standard building control system means a system that is not manufacturer specific and as there are over 100 manufacturers building KNX devices this is system that is not only robust but is here to stay for a long time. The beauty of KNX is the ability to mix and match switches, dimmers, relays, etc. from different manufacturers and know that it will work. KNX also offers full temperature control and HVAC system control with room thermostats built into the light switch for example.

"We firmly believe that the future of building automation and energy management lies with non manufacturer specific systems such as KNX" said Design Innovation's Director Nick Gale, "KNX represents a very scaleable solution that is suitable for single room control systems up to massive multi-occupancy buildings. The ability to mix and match components from over 100 manufacturers mean it's not difficult design a system that ticks all the boxes"

Design Innovation is currently working on a project that includes 28 zones of under floor heating, 150 lighting circuits and RGB LED colour mixing lighting. KNX control will form the basis of the control system for this project.

 
Aurousal A1 Speaker
Design Innovation Offers the Aurousal A1 Speaker for Home Demonstration


In a departure from our usual product offering we can now supply the Aurousal A1 MK2 speaker. This amazing compact speaker delivers a level of clarity we've not heard before, even in speakers costing several times the price. We've taken this range on as we feel it offers something different at a price that is very affordable. The speakers deliver a clarity, dynamic range and frequency range that belies it's small size.

Aurousal A1


More information is available on our Audio page

 
Control4
Design Innovation becomes a Control4 system integrator


While the home automation market continues to grow each year, current solutions only address customers who are building high-end custom homes or doing major reconstruction on an existing home. Homeowners need a more affordable way to automate their existing homes without the headaches and expense of major remodeling. And they want to be able to add new products over time as they are able to afford additional technology.


Enter Control4 who manufacture a complete line of affordable wired and wireless home automation products, making safety, convenience, comfort and economy available to virtually any homeowner. Control4 wireless products can be installed in any home in just a few hours, without the need for extensive or expensive remodeling. Not only can homeowners easily customize their Control4 system to meet their unique lifestyles, but the modular nature of the products also enables customers to start small and add to their systems over time. Control4 products are capable of delivering a complete solution for the home because they integrate the control of lighting, audio, video, landscape and climate into a single cohesive system.


Whilst many of the components in the Control4 range are aimed at the US market, Design Innovation have successfully integrated other manufacturers equipment such as lighting control systems in to a Control4 system.


We believe that Control4 offers one of the most cost effective home control systems currently on the market. More information is available at www.control4-uk.com