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Smart meter FAQs
Below are a series of the most commonly asked questions about smart meters: -
Media centre legalese
Media centres are becoming an essential part of any home automation project. But it’s important that installers are aware of the potential legal issues. -
The science behind LEDs
Dimming LEDs is all a matter of the ‘duty cycle’ and tricking the human eye, writes Harry Simidis. -
Lighting control project management
Systems contractors looking to incorporate lighting control in their portfolio need to do some research. Harry Simidis outlines some of the main points. -
LED technology – Chapter 1: What’s new, what’s next?
Ever since blue LEDs appeared in the 1990’s, a cascade of development and system evolution has advanced solid state lighting to become a viable and prosperous ... -
LEDs and OLEDs: What’s the difference?
With next generation HDTV displays looming, lighting manufacturers are racing to turn the technology from OLED TVs into the next generation of light bulbs. -
Site-terminating HDMI
You should never solder your own HDMI plugs on to the end of a raw or cut cable, says Kordz Australia director David Meyer. -
Infra-red vs radio frequency
Infra-red has long been the industry standard for remote controls but new advances in radio frequency technology suggests change is in the air. -
Nokia home control: Controlling your home with your phone
Nokia is developing a smart home platform to offer consumers new ways to control their homes with a mobile device. -
Renovating? Try techorating…
What your house looks like says a lot about who you are, so it’s understandable why people spend a lot of time and money on interior ...