Who turned on your heating? VIKI, obviously.

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It’s Saturday morning. It’s cold outside, the thermometer shows 1°C, and you’re still hiding under the covers, clutching your imaginary coffee mug in your hands. But something is different — the house is already warm, the blinds have slowly risen, and the light in the living room has discreetly turned on. It’s not magic. It’s just VIKI, which can be taught that on certain days you want to have a gentler wake-up.

That’s how a smart home works, learning who you are and what you like. VIKI doesn’t just react to commands — it anticipates. She noticed that on late autumn weekends you like to have 22°C in your bedroom in the morning and warm light in the kitchen. So she’s got it all set up before you even get out of bed.

And yes, VIKI is also attentive to the weather. If the forecast announces negative temperatures, it sends you a notification a few days in advance: “It will be -1°C this weekend. Empty the irrigation systems and bring sensitive plants indoors.” All that is missing is to add: “And don’t forget your scarf!”

But beyond the nice messages, it is about safety and efficiency. VIKI automatically regulates energy consumption, turns off the heating in unused rooms and maintains the optimal temperature only where it is needed. If you are away from home, the system switches to economy mode and returns to ideal comfort shortly before your arrival.

That’s a home that thinks. One that doesn’t just make your life easier, it makes it warmer — literally and figuratively. Because this winter, you’re not the one turning on the heat. VIKI is, for you.

Find out more about how VIKI works.
Or find out how much it would cost to turn your home into a smart one:VIKI configurator.

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VIKI BrainBOX MAXIMUS – the story of a house that knows what you need

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We like to be prepared with clear solutions for any type of home. That’s why we created two predefined versions of smart electrical panels – VIKI BrainBOX BASIC and VIKI BrainBOX ADVANCED. But, every now and then, a project comes along that challenges us to think beyond the standard. That’s how MAXIMUS was born.

It all started with a special request: a client who was building a house of approximately 250 sq m and who wanted total control over his home, without compromise. The two existing models were no longer enough – more power, more flexibility, more circuits and a personalized approach were needed.

That’s how VIKI BrainBOX MAXIMUS was born – a custom panel, with 400% more managed facilities than the ADVANCED model, with approximately 100 output circuits and 35 smart inputs, designed specifically to meet the needs of this generous home.

What can MAXIMUS do?
MAXIMUS is the heart of the VIKI system, from where all intelligent controls, automations and decisions made based on the behavior of the residents start. Here are some of the functions it manages:

INTERIOR:
– Entrance door control with electromagnetic shutter
– Complete ambient lighting (On/Off, dimming, LED strips, RGBW) with scenarios, VIKI intelligence or app controls
– Automatic water supply shut-off in case of flooding, via solenoid valve
– Integration with underfloor heating system and heat recovery ventilation system
– Automation for curtains, drapes, blinds, roller shutters or awnings
– Monitoring of energy consumption via smart meter, with direct reporting in the app

EXTERIOR:
– Entrance bell and call reader
– Intelligent architectural lighting, with two levels of intensity, motion detection and presence simulation scenarios
– Dedicated lighting for the barbecue area
– Control of access to the yard (gates), garage and pedestrian
– Automated outdoor irrigation
– Dedicated circuit for storage battery and photovoltaic panels

In addition to these functions managed by the panel, the house was also equipped with a series of sensors and smart equipment strategically placed in each area. They constantly communicate with the VIKI server and provide essential information for automated decision-making. We are talking about presence sensors (which also measure temperature, humidity and ambient light), smoke and CO2 sensors, door and window sensors that send alerts or automatically adjust the climate, as well as flood sensors placed in key areas.

In addition, the house benefits from smart features that increase comfort and safety: the system is ready for the integration of a high-performance Home Cinema, ambient sound is distributed to several rooms, and the TVs in the living room can be controlled directly through VIKI. The Wi-Fi connection is optimized for stable coverage in all rooms, and the system automatically detects the presence of family members. It is also integrated with an alarm system, has electrical backup for essential functions and is protected by a reliable voltage regulator.

All these components form the nervous system of the home, and VIKI AI algorithms interpret them to learn the family’s routines, anticipate needs and execute the necessary actions, without anyone having to press a button.

MAXIMUS is proof that when the customer wants a home that knows, we do whatever it takes to make that dream come true. Because VIKI knows!

📘 Discover the VIKI BrainBOX models in our complete catalog: Download PDF.
👉 Learn more about our custom solutions:
Site: www.vikiknows.com
Phone: 0364 430 121
E-mail: [email protected]

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From an apartment… to a house with a brain

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Or, in other words, how do you transform a 73 sq m apartment in an old block of flats into a smart home that makes your life simpler, safer and more comfortable.

It all started with a clear desire: “We want a smarter home.” Not necessarily a bigger or newer space, but a home that responds to the needs of those who live in it. A home that turns on the light when needed, heats the space only when someone is present and knows, without being asked, what a normal day in the family looks like.

📍 The starting space: a classic block of flats, 73 sq m. Wired like in the 2000s, with visible sockets and switches, old electrical installation and no trace of “smart” in the walls.

🔧 A serious renovation followed, a retrofit – that is, a large-scale intervention in which all the electrical installations were changed, the walls were deeply grooved, and the finishes were completely redone. The only thing that was kept was the floor – otherwise, everything was adapted for a smart future.

What does “smart” mean in this case?
📱 First of all, switches were completely abandoned. Yes, you read that right. There is no more “turn on the light in the living room” – because now the lights turn on and off by themselves, depending on how people move around the house.
🔥 The heating – with radiators – is also automated. VIKI knows when someone is home, in which room, and maintains the ideal temperature there. And when you are away, consumption automatically decreases.
🔐 The security is also smart:
Sensors that detect unusual movements at doors and windows – and send instant notifications.
Smoke and carbon dioxide sensors, for emergencies.
Flood sensors, which can save you from costly repairs (in your home or at your neighbors’).
All can be interfaced with solutions that communicate with security dispatchers, for even more peace of mind.

🧠 This entire network is orchestrated by VIKI BrainBOX – the brain of the house, which analyzes the behaviors of the residents and learns what “normal” means to them. VIKI is not just an automation system, but a butler assistant for your home, which makes decisions for you, without you telling it what to do every time. Watch the VIDEO of the home transformation.

How much does such a transformation cost?
There are two standard variants:
BASIC – suitable for apartments and small spaces, with essential functionalities – 3,790 EUR (VAT included).
ADVANCED – ideal for more complex homes or projects, with extended functionalities and more controllable areas – 4,980 EUR (VAT included).
💡 In addition, you can customize the system with extra functionalities, depending on your lifestyle, preferences and needs. Because VIKI Knows!
📘 Find all the details in our complete catalog HERE.

Why does all this matter?
Because your time is precious. Because safety shouldn’t depend on a locked door or a watchful neighbor. Because it’s absurd to give simple, daily commands to a house that can learn to do them on its own. VIKI transforms homes into places that understand you. Whether you live in an old block of flats or a new villa, VIKI gives you that upgrade you need: real comfort, without buttons.

Want to know what your home would look like if it were… smart? Start with a SIMULATION.

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From home to smart home with VIKI BrainBOX

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Are you building or renovating and would you like to integrate a smart home system? Now you can! A smart home is no longer a luxury, but an affordable reality. Including financial. With VIKI BrainBOX, you can integrate smart home technology even from the renovation phase, simplifying your life and increasing the safety of your home.

What is VIKI BrainBOX?
VIKI BrainBOX is a pre-wired and equipped General Electric Switchboard (TEG), specially designed for 1-3 room apartments. In addition to standard protection against overloads and short circuits, this system offers an advanced level of home automation, allowing you to control:
– Air conditioning (heating / cooling)
– Motorized lighting and shading systems
– Multimedia devices (TV, AVR, projector, Alexa Echo Dot)
– Security (flood, smoke, break-in sensors)

Why choose VIKI BrainBOX?
– Quick installation – The system is fully equipped and pre-wired, eliminating the complications of equipping the house’s electrical panel;
– Increased safety – Integration of sensors for smoke, flood and burglary alerts you in real time;
– Total control – You can manage all the functions of the home through the VIKI application, from your phone or tablet;
– Interactive learning mode – Intelligent algorithms analyze your habits and automatically optimize your comfort.

When is the ideal time to install?
For optimal integration, we recommend installing the VIKI BrainBOX before finishing construction or during major renovations. Thus, you will avoid additional costs for the modification of electrical networks and ensure the efficient operation of the system. VIKI BrainBOX also uses KNX technology, an internationally recognized standard for building automation, and requires specific wiring, which must be planned in advance to guarantee compatibility and optimal performance of the smart home system.

Equipment and prices
VIKI BrainBOX is available in two versions:
VIKI BrainBOX BASIC – EUR 3,790 (VAT included)
VIKI BrainBOX ADVANCED – EUR 4,980 (VAT included)
The difference between the models lies in the level of automation and the advanced integration of smart home functions. The ADVANCED model also includes automation of shading systems, lighting, family behavior monitoring and integration with burglar control panels.

How can it simplify your life?
Imagine a morning when the blinds rise silently at the usual waking time, if it’s winter the light comes on gradually, the temperature is set perfectly and the coffee is waiting for you. With VIKI BrainBOX, your home becomes a smart space that offers you comfort, safety and energy efficiency without effort.

Discover all the benefits of VIKI BrainBOX and turn your home into a smart one!

More details at: www.vikiknows.com
Contact: 0364 430 121
Email: [email protected]

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How we turned a challenge into success: Home automation with VIKI, even in front of a “Faraday cage”

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When it comes to smart homes, VIKI solutions are always ready to solve any challenge. A recent project really put us to the test as our client started the electrical installation without being able to modify the classic wiring. To automate the lights, we opted for radio wave control where additional cables could not be run. Everything worked fine, until the metal furniture installed at the end created a “Faraday cage”, blocking the radio signals.

With maximum creativity, our team came up with the solution of mounting signal repeaters to ensure connectivity between equipment, thus providing a perfectly functional system without compromising the design or structure of the house.

This situation shows that, regardless of the challenges, VIKI always finds the right solution to ensure the comfort and functionality of your smart home. Every detail counts and our systems are built to adapt to any situation.
If you also want to find out how VIKI can transform your home into a smart and comfortable one, access our configurator here to get a personalized offer.

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Smart home automation ideas for a more comfortable autumn

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Fall is the season when we transition from hot summer days to cooler, darker evenings. It’s the ideal time to implement smart automations in your home to increase your comfort, save energy and cope with temperature changes. With the help of VIKI, the smart home system that learns your habits and adapts according to them, you can benefit from a series of functions that will transform your home into a more efficient and pleasant space.

1. Automatic light adjustment for darker days
Fall brings with it shorter days and less natural light. With VIKI, you can automate the lighting in your home so that it adjusts according to the outside light level or the time of day. For example, VIKI can automatically activate the lighting at a higher intensity early in the morning, when it is still dark, and gradually reduce it during the day. It can also turn on the light in a subtle manner every evening to create a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere.

2. Intelligent temperature control for cool days
As the temperature drops, heat management becomes essential to maintaining optimal comfort in the home. VIKI can constantly monitor the outside and inside temperature and automatically adjust the heating system. For example, VIKI can set the temperature differently depending on the time of day: warmer in the morning to help you wake up comfortably, and cooler during the day when the house is empty, thus saving energy. In the evening, the temperature can rise again to ensure a warm and welcoming environment when returning home.

3. Intelligent management of blinds and curtains
In addition to temperature and light control, VIKI can manage blinds and drapes to maximize energy efficiency. By connecting to a weather station and using the geodetic coordinates of your windows, VIKI can calculate when to draw the curtains to prevent heat loss at night, or when to raise the blinds to capture more sunlight during the day. This functionality contributes to maintaining a pleasant indoor climate and reducing energy costs.

4. Programming appliances for maximum efficiency
In the cold season, many of us spend more time at home, which leads to intensive use of household appliances. VIKI offers you the possibility to schedule their use so as to save energy and money. For example, you can set the washing machine to run at times when energy is cheaper or automatically turn on the coffee machine every morning. This not only optimizes energy consumption, but also simplifies your daily routine.

5. Automation of security and comfort scenarios
During the autumn months, when the evenings are getting longer, VIKI can help create a safe and comfortable environment. For example, it can automatically activate outdoor lights when it detects motion or when it gets dark, improving your home’s security. VIKI can also simulate presence in the home when you are away by intelligently controlling lights and other devices.

The smart automations offered by VIKI bring more comfort and efficiency to your home in autumn. Whether it’s automatically adjusting the light, managing the temperature, controlling the blinds or programming the appliances, each function is designed to adapt to your needs and optimize the use of resources, making your home a smart and sustainable space.

Do you want a more comfortable and efficient home?
Discover all the benefits of VIKI and transform your home into a smart space perfectly adapted for this autumn. Visit our page and find out how VIKI can help you create an ideal environment for you and your family.

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Autumn with VIKI: How to prepare for temperature changes

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Pe măsură ce vara se apropie de sfârșit, pregătirile pentru toamnă devin esențiale, mai ales când vine vorba de confortul casei. Vremea răcoroasă ne cere să fim atenți la modul în care gestionăm temperatura interioară, iar VIKI este partenerul perfect în această tranziție.

VIKI: Inteligent și Adaptabil
VIKI nu este doar un sistem smart home obișnuit. Datorită inteligenței artificiale, VIKI îți recunoaște comportamentul și învață obiceiurile tale de zi cu zi. Acest lucru înseamnă că pe măsură ce temperaturile încep să scadă, VIKI va ajusta automat temperatura interioară pentru a se potrivi preferințelor tale. Fie că îți dorești un dormitor mai răcoros noaptea sau un living călduros dimineața, VIKI va face ajustările necesare fără ca tu să intervii.

Cum funcționează?
Cu ajutorul senzorilor de temperatură și umiditate, VIKI monitorizează constant condițiile din casă. Pe baza acestor date și a tiparelor de comportament învățate, VIKI poate anticipa și ajusta temperatura interioară pentru a menține un mediu confortabil pe tot parcursul zilei. De exemplu, dacă obișnuiești să te trezești la ora 7 dimineața, VIKI va asigura că temperatura din dormitor este perfectă pentru a te trezi revigorat.

Pregătiri pentru Toamnă cu VIKI
Înainte ca toamna să își facă simțită prezența, este momentul ideal să îți pregătești casa pentru schimbările de temperatură. Cu VIKI, poți sta liniștit știind că sistemul va gestiona inteligent temperatura, reducând în același timp consumul de energie. De asemenea, VIKI poate ajusta luminozitatea interioară în funcție de lumină naturală, asigurându-se că te bucuri de un ambient perfect chiar și în zilele mai scurte și mai întunecate de toamnă.

Toamna se apropie, iar cu VIKI, te poți pregăti inteligent pentru schimbările de temperatură. Transformă-ți casa într-un spațiu confortabil și adaptabil, unde fiecare detaliu este gândit pentru a-ți oferi confort maxim cu un minim de efort. VIKI îți face viața mai ușoară, asigurându-se că locuința ta este mereu la temperatura ideală, indiferent de vremea de afară. VIKI knows!

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Pe măsură ce vara se apropie de sfârșit, pregătirile pentru toamnă devin esențiale, mai ales când vine vorba de confortul casei. Vremea răcoroasă ne cere să fim atenți la modul în care gestionăm temperatura interioară, iar VIKI este partenerul perfect în această tranziție.

VIKI: Inteligent și Adaptabil
VIKI nu este doar un sistem smart home obișnuit. Datorită inteligenței artificiale, VIKI îți recunoaște comportamentul și învață obiceiurile tale de zi cu zi. Acest lucru înseamnă că pe măsură ce temperaturile încep să scadă, VIKI va ajusta automat temperatura interioară pentru a se potrivi preferințelor tale. Fie că îți dorești un dormitor mai răcoros noaptea sau un living călduros dimineața, VIKI va face ajustările necesare fără ca tu să intervii.

Cum funcționează?
Cu ajutorul senzorilor de temperatură și umiditate, VIKI monitorizează constant condițiile din casă. Pe baza acestor date și a tiparelor de comportament învățate, VIKI poate anticipa și ajusta temperatura interioară pentru a menține un mediu confortabil pe tot parcursul zilei. De exemplu, dacă obișnuiești să te trezești la ora 7 dimineața, VIKI va asigura că temperatura din dormitor este perfectă pentru a te trezi revigorat.

Pregătiri pentru Toamnă cu VIKI
Înainte ca toamna să își facă simțită prezența, este momentul ideal să îți pregătești casa pentru schimbările de temperatură. Cu VIKI, poți sta liniștit știind că sistemul va gestiona inteligent temperatura, reducând în același timp consumul de energie. De asemenea, VIKI poate ajusta luminozitatea interioară în funcție de lumină naturală, asigurându-se că te bucuri de un ambient perfect chiar și în zilele mai scurte și mai întunecate de toamnă.

Toamna se apropie, iar cu VIKI, te poți pregăti inteligent pentru schimbările de temperatură. Transformă-ți casa într-un spațiu confortabil și adaptabil, unde fiecare detaliu este gândit pentru a-ți oferi confort maxim cu un minim de efort. VIKI îți face viața mai ușoară, asigurându-se că locuința ta este mereu la temperatura ideală, indiferent de vremea de afară. VIKI knows!

As summer draws to a close, fall preparations become essential, especially when it comes to the comforts of your home. The cool weather requires us to pay attention to how we manage our indoor temperature, and VIKI is the perfect partner in this transition.

VIKI: Intelligent and Adaptable
VIKI is not just an ordinary smart home system. Thanks to artificial intelligence, VIKI recognizes your behavior and learns your daily habits. This means that as the temperatures start to drop, VIKI will automatically adjust the indoor temperature to suit your preferences. Whether you want a cooler bedroom at night or a warm living room in the morning, VIKI will make the necessary adjustments without you having to intervene.

How does it work?
With the help of temperature and humidity sensors, VIKI constantly monitors the conditions in the house. Based on this data and learned behavior patterns, VIKI can anticipate and adjust the indoor temperature to maintain a comfortable environment throughout the day. For example, if you tend to wake up at 7am, VIKI will ensure that the temperature in your bedroom is perfect for you to wake up refreshed.

Preparations for Autumn with VIKI
Before autumn makes its presence felt, it is the ideal time to prepare your home for the temperature changes. With VIKI, you can rest easy knowing that the system will intelligently manage the temperature while reducing energy consumption. VIKI can also adjust the interior brightness according to natural light, ensuring that you enjoy the perfect ambience even in the shorter and darker autumn days.

Autumn is coming, and with VIKI, you can smartly prepare for temperature changes. Transform your home into a comfortable and adaptable space, where every detail is thought out to give you maximum comfort with minimum effort. VIKI makes your life easier by ensuring that your home is always at the ideal temperature, regardless of the weather outside. VIKI knows!

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VIKI dealers

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The VIKI team is always looking for partners to help us bring this smart home automation system as close as possible to buyers across the country.

For this purpose we promote the application by attending profile events and online trying to make it popular among those interested – architects, builders, specialists in the field, decision makers from companies with an interest in promoting, installing or designing VIKI.

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VIKI: installation and configuration

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Having a virtual assistant attributions, installing a smart home system may seem a complex and difficult process, but not if we are speaking about VIKI.

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One of VIKI’s particularities is the fact that it is easy to install and configure. Thanks to the learning and the imitation of the human behaviour algorithms, the system is automaticaly adapting to the changes in the environment where it is installed, without needing a manual reconfiguration of the settings every time the family makes changes in its preferences.

The solution may be installed in new or finished houses, using a wireless technology that does not require special cabling.

Sensors and access control equipment are able to function on network energy or batteries with a 4 months to 2 years life, depending on the chosen type.

Once the system is installed in your home it will learn all the habits of family members related to lighting, climate and multimedia devices and know when to put them into action, and when the daily routine of the family is changing, the system reconfigures itself with the changes it register.

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Why smart home automation is essential for energy savings

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If until recently the home automation systems were considered science fiction,  they are becoming now more and more present into our lives. Managing to control and monitor almost all the technological devices we use in a house, either we are at home or kilometers away, they bring significant benefits in what concernes the energy savings.

Scenariu-VIKI-3-luminiHow many times has it happened to forget the lights or the heat turned on while leaving home?   Our intelligent home automation system now allows  not only to continuously monitor the status and to turn on/off from the phone all the electonical smart devices, but will learn  your program, it will know when you came or leave the home, and therefore will heat the house at the  right temperature, and will turn it off when the house is empty. In addition to the results in savings , such a solution eliminates concerns and gives the users peace of mind.

But much of the electricity is consumed while we are at home and without us realizing it. Whether we move from room to room and forget the light on, whether we find another activity while the TV remains on in another room, a smart home will know when it is time to close them due to motion sensors that identify the presence or absence of users in a certain room.

With the touch of a button, the tools to maximize the energy efficiency of the house are now within everyone’s reach. Technology that recently we could see only in movies is now here and besides comfort and entertainment brings the possibility of an economy of resources.

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