Automation

But that’s really just the beginning. We’re experts when it comes to creating comprehensive infrastructures and integrated control systems that bring together all of your home electronics into one easy to use system.

Imagine having your home lighting, entertainment, security and climate systems combined into one ultra-responsive system that you can program in advance, control with the touch of a button or even a phone call. Whether that strikes you as a bit over-the-top or just your style, Xtend Technologies can make it happen. We can help you imagine the system that meets your needs, design and install it, then show you how to get the most out of it. Home automation is a field specializing in the specific automation requirements of private homes for the comfort and security of its residents. Some of the options include light and climate control, control of doors and window shutters, security and surveillance systems, control of multi-media home entertainment systems, automatic plant watering, and pet feeding.

One of the most important and common uses of home automation is lighting control. An Automated lighting control system is a installed system that controls lights in multiple rooms without use of manual switches. Lighting control system consists of a device, typically an embedded processor or industrial computer, that controls electric lights for a building or residence. Lighting control systems usually include one or more keypads or touch panel interfaces. These interfaces allow users the ability to toggle power to lights and fans, dim lights, and program lighting levels. A major advantage of a lighting control system over conventional lighting is the ability to control any device from any interface. For example, a master touch panel might allow the user the ability to control all lights in a building, not just a single room. In fact, any light might be controlled from any location.

In addition, lighting control systems provide the ability to automatically power a device based on programming events such as: Chronological time, Astronomical time, Room occupancy, Events, Alarm conditions, and Program logic.

Chronological time is a time of day or offset from a time. Astronomical times includes sunrise, sunset, a day, or specific days in a month or year. Room occupancy might be determined with motion detectors. Events might include holidays or birthdays. Alarm conditions might include a door opening or motion detected in a protected area. Program logic can tie all of the above elements together using constructs such as if-then-else.