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VIKI – the assistant who takes care of you (and the house), like a caring mother

The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are rustling, and VIKI is keeping an eye on the forecast. Not because she wants to recommend a thicker sweater (although, who knows, maybe she’ll do that soon), but because she’s making sure your home is prepared for the cold.

When your home knows winter is coming
One October morning, a simple but extremely useful message appeared on VIKI’s screen: “Negative temperature alert!”
And that’s not all. VIKI came packed with practical advice, as if it were a caring mother reminding you of what you did before the frost arrived:
“Cover or bring plants sensitive to cold inside.”
“Completely drain irrigation systems to prevent burst pipes.”
“Fit winter tires.”
“Use antifreeze windshield fluid.”


All based on data provided by the weather service, analyzed in real time, so VIKI can predict the drop in temperatures days in advance. So you no longer need to look at weather apps every day – VIKI does it for you and warns you at the right time.

Care for your home, garden and… your comfort
What we like most about this system (besides the fact that it is created by us) is the way it connects all aspects of the house. If you have an irrigation system controlled by VIKI, it can automatically turn off the water supply before freezing. If you have outdoor temperature sensors, the data is instantly correlated with the rest of the house functions – air conditioning, lighting, security.
VIKI doesn’t just react, it prevents. Because a truly smart home doesn’t wait for things to happen – it anticipates them.


Almost like a good mother
When you get a notification from VIKI, it’s like hearing a warm voice saying:
“Don’t forget to empty the garden hose, honey!”
And honestly, you can’t help but smile.

VIKI doesn’t scold you, it doesn’t insist – it just makes your life easier. Because beyond all the technical components and advanced automation, VIKI is about caring. Caring to make your home safer, more efficient and better prepared for any season.

Discover more about how VIKI transforms a home into a space that knows what you need: www.vikiknows.com

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Why now is the perfect time to make your home smart

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Late summer means scorching sun, rare rains and gardens that need a lot more attention. For the average homeowner, this means wasted time with the hose or complicated programming of the classic irrigation system. For a smart home, however, the solution is simple: watering automation through VIKI.

A home that adapts to your lifestyle
A smart home is not just about controlling the light or temperature from the app on your phone. In the case of VIKI, it means more: a system that learns your habits, recognizes your behaviors and automatically adapts to your daily routine. If you wake up in the morning at 7:00, the light gradually turns on and the temperature in your bedroom is already comfortable. If you know that in the evening you prefer a relaxed atmosphere, the lights and ambient music are automatically adjusted. When you leave home, the system automatically reduces energy consumption and ensures that everything remains safe. All these scenarios do not have to be set manually every time. VIKI sensors “observe” what you do every second, identify learned contexts and reproduce your behaviors, so that the home develops its own brain, VIKI becoming a true virtual butler.

Real savings, not just comfort
Another reason why September is the perfect time to start implementing a smart home system is related to energy costs. Autumn brings with it higher electricity and gas bills, as the days get colder and the natural light gets shorter. VIKI helps reduce these costs through: intelligent lighting control, which turns on only where and when needed; temperature adjustment based on the actual presence of family members at home, so as not to heat empty rooms; management of renewable sources (if you have photovoltaic panels or energy storage batteries) through HEMS (Home Energy Management System); detailed monthly reports, which show you exactly how much you have consumed and where you can optimize. Basically, the system not only offers you comfort, but also prediction, along with better control over maintenance costs.

Safety for loved ones
Another essential advantage is security. VIKI integrates door and window sensors, motion, CO2, smoke, gas or flood detectors and can be interfaced with a burglar alarm system. This way, even if you leave home for a long weekend or a vacation, your home remains protected, and you receive real-time notifications on your phone.

For families with children or the elderly, there is also the behavior monitoring function: if VIKI detects a sudden change in routine (for example, someone does not wake up at the usual time or does not turn on the light in a room), it sends useful alerts for the peace of mind of your loved ones.

Why now?
Autumn is the perfect time to make the switch to a smart home for several reasons: you’re entering a new rhythm of life, so it’s the ideal time to set your home routine; you have time to complete the installation before winter arrives and the season of high energy bills; it’s an investment that starts to yield results immediately, through comfort, safety, and visible savings.

How do you start?
The first step is simple: use the price configurator VIKI (available on desktop or laptop), where you can create a personalized plan for your home and receive a detailed quote. If you don’t have access to a computer, our team is available by phone or email to discuss the details.

📘 Find out more about VIKI solutions HERE.
👉 Try now the price configurator.

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Implementation of the tariff plan for energy consumption

Energy, how it is obtained and its costs have sparked heated debates recently, with the climate change and global warming. And this autumn it is a topic of interest especially after the liberalization of the market, a situation that announces considerable higher costs. In these circumstances, energy saving should be the next important topic to be discussed – and resolved.

This is exactly what VIKI aims to do, through its integrated tariff plan definition module. The module can be found in the application by selecting Control, then Energy and Archive. Continue reading “Implementation of the tariff plan for energy consumption” »

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