The holidays are the perfect time to escape from the daily routine and spend time with your loved ones. However, for many of us, worrying about home security remains a major stress. With VIKI, you can leave with peace of mind, knowing that your home is safe.
Smart functions that protect your home:
– Simulation of presence: VIKI can turn lights on and off or play music at irregular intervals, giving the impression that you are home.
– Automatic lowering / raising of the blinds: depending on the position of the sun in the sky, VIKI controls the blinds on the windows so that the flowers receive enough light during the day and at night create an additional barrier for thieves.
– Real-time monitoring: Through integrated surveillance cameras and instant notifications, you receive alerts in case of suspicious movements.
– Remote control: You have full access to all the functions of the house through the app – from locking the doors to checking the motion sensors.
– Integration with security sensors: If it detects an unauthorized entry or other unexpected events, VIKI sends alerts immediately and can even trigger an alarm system connected to a security dispatcher.
Bonus tip for the holidays
Track personalized notifications and periodically check the status of your home from your phone or tablet. In addition, it uses VIKI to control the switching on of Christmas lights so that they are only switched on when needed, also reducing energy consumption.
This winter and all to come, protect your home and enjoy peace of mind. VIKI knows how to take care of everything!
Winter brings with it the need to maintain thermal comfort at home, but also to optimize energy consumption. VIKI, your smart home assistant, comes with functions that help you achieve exactly this balance, adapting both to your needs and to the low temperatures outside.
1. Temperature control for optimal comfort
VIKI allows you to maintain a constant and pleasant temperature in the house, intelligently adjusting the degrees according to your schedule and preferences. It can recognize the times of the day when you are home and differentiate them from those when you are away, automatically reducing energy consumption without losing comfort. For example, if you prefer a cooler room for sleep, VIKI will adjust the temperature before bed.
2. Light management in short days
As the days get shorter, natural light is more limited. VIKI takes care of the automatic management of the artificial light, turning it on or adjusting its intensity according to your needs. What’s more, you can program VIKI to turn on the lights in an efficient way, ensuring savings without sacrificing visual comfort.
3. Thermal protection by controlling the blinds
VIKI also manages the blinds in a weather-adapted way, allowing the sun to enter and heat the rooms naturally. On colder, sunnier days, raising the blinds can contribute to passive heating of the home, reducing the need for artificial heating. As the sun goes down, the blinds or roller blinds come down to better insulate the rooms.
4. Automation of household appliances for efficiency
Depending on your daily routine, VIKI can schedule appliances to work at the right times, thus avoiding unnecessary consumption. For example, you can set the washing machine to run off-peak or to turn off automatically when not needed. This reduces both the energy bill and the overall consumption, being a plus for sustainability.
5. Adaptation of the house to the lifestyle
In addition to energy efficiency, VIKI also offers you a “smart” home in the true sense of the word, automatically adapting functions to your lifestyle. You don’t have to worry about forgetting the light on or the heating being left on. VIKI learns your habits and acts for you, creating a convenient and worry-free experience.
6. Smart weather forecasting: a step forward in winter preparation
Another asset of VIKI is the smart weather warning function. The system sends you notifications at least a week before significant climate changes, such as large temperature drops, heavy rain or storms. For example, VIKI can warn you when temperatures will drop below zero degrees, suggesting you check your winter tires and prepare your irrigation system. This type of alert helps you to always be one step ahead of winter, saving time and avoiding inconvenience.
Get ready for winter with a personalized VIKI offer
If you want to know how VIKI can help you get through the cold season more easily, the price configurator here is the ideal place to start. Simple to use from your laptop or desktop, this tool offers you an offer adapted to your needs and your home, providing useful details about each function.
This winter, let VIKI take care of everything related to the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. With a set of well-thought-out smart functions, your home will always remain warm and inviting, while you save time and energy!
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.
As summer makes its presence felt, efficient energy management becomes essential to maintaining a comfortable and economical environment. VIKI, the intelligent home automation system, offers innovative solutions for the efficient use of air conditioning and shade management, keeping the home cool without excessive consumption.
Techniques for efficient use of air conditioning
1. Intelligent air conditioning programming: VIKI allows air conditioning to be programmed according to the tenants’ daily routine. In fact, it does more than that. VIKI turns on the air conditioning by itself according to the daily routine of the occupants, thanks to the artificial intelligence system that makes it unique. Thus, the system automatically turns on and off the air conditioner at the optimal times, avoiding unnecessary operation when the house is empty. This not only saves energy, but also ensures a pleasant environment when you return home.
2. Temperature monitoring and adjustment: Using temperature sensors strategically placed throughout the home, VIKI constantly monitors indoor conditions. If it detects temperature fluctuations or overheated areas, it automatically adjusts the air conditioning settings to ensure even and efficient cooling.
3. Remote control: By integrating with mobile devices, VIKI allows easy air conditioning control from wherever you are. This way, you can set the air conditioner to start before you get home, ensuring that a cool atmosphere greets you.
Shading management for energy efficiency
1. Automating the shading system: VIKI manages blinds and roller blinds depending on the position of the sun and the outside temperature. The system connects to the weather service to anticipate weather conditions and adjust the shading accordingly, protecting the home from overheating.
2. Sun position detection: Using the geodetic coordinates of the windows and information from the weather station, VIKI calculates when and how much to shade the windows. This prevents heat from building up inside, thus reducing the need to use the air conditioner at full blast.
3. Adaptive daylight management: VIKI can adjust the degree of shading of Venetian blinds to allow an optimal amount of daylight while maintaining a comfortable interior temperature. This helps to reduce the use of electricity for lighting and cooling, respectively to create a pleasant indoor environment.
During the summer, efficient energy management is crucial to maintaining comfort and saving resources. VIKI offers advanced solutions for optimal use of air conditioning and shade management, ensuring a cool and energy efficient home. The adoption of smart home technologies not only brings economic benefits, but also contributes to a sustainable and comfortable lifestyle.
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We wrote a lot about what VIKI can do, about the ways it can make our lives easier, about how it protects our house, about how it ensures the desired comfort and much more. But it is important to actually see what a house equipped with the VIKI automation system looks like in everyday life, so we take another look at our customers’ homes. Continue reading “VIKI and the urban garden. How to manage a green balcony in the city” »