We all want to save energy – for the sake of the planet and our own bills – and one way we can do this is to use heating and lighting more efficiently in the home. Technological advances mean we can now control the energy we use remotely via apps and ensure we only use what we need.
Smart thermostats allow you to control your heating via the internet from a smartphone or tablet. Companies such as Nest, Hive and Tado have created beautifully simple smart thermostats that give you flexibility in controlling your central heating – and you don’t even need to be in the house. Here at Total, we can fit a smart thermostat to most modern boilers and central heating systems. Installation is quick, and we will also teach you how to use the new system before we leave. This is the level of service we provide to our customers.
Smart lighting works on similar principles, giving you control and flexibility about how you light your home, helping you to save energy and boosting security. We are highly experienced in smart lighting installation and can design and fit a bespoke smart lighting solution for you. We work with manufacturers such as Quinetic and Control4 to create unique systems that integrate seamlessly with your smartphone and other devices. We can also provide maintenance and alterations to existing systems.
We can even install occupancy sensors, meaning the lights just come on as soon as you walk into the room. Smart lighting means you can control your lighting from anywhere in the world and even change the warmth and colour of the lights if you wish. You don’t necessarily need to rewire your whole house to fit smart lighting – we can design a system that integrates with your existing light fixtures and wiring.
