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Commercial Air Conditioning
Technicians splash out on software
LEFT: Technicians have a complete service history, parts list and commissioning history.
uct and application specific worksheets within the online SPLASH interface.
These worksheets are then stored as a PDF in the SPLASH Applied service log providing a com- prehensive service history which can be viewed or downloaded at a later date, emailed or export- ed into other software programs.
In addition to supporting compliance needs, it means contractors have a service history which includes a parts list and com- missioning history.
Increasingly customers are choosing to install mobile 4G solutions.
These mobile 4G solutions are now ex- tremely cost effective and eliminate the need to connect to the customer’s IT infrastruc- ture which simplifies the installation and re- duces risk.
SPLASH can also offer the platform as a white label solution allowing others to cost effectively and quickly launch their own branded IOT solu- tion to their customers.
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SPLASH MONITORING HAS seen strong de- mand for the SPLASH Applied platform which provides IOT, remote monitoring, control and management solutions for packaged HVAC sys- tems and other applications.
This increased demand has been fuelled in part by the effects of Covid19 as SPLASH Applied
allows technicians to provide technical support without leaving home. Also, when a site visit is required the amount of time spent on site is sig- nificantly reduced.
A key feature of SPLASH Applied is the inte- grated maintenance and work sheets. Techni- cians complete the semi automated HVAC prod-
Rise of voice activated smart homes
SMART HOME CONTROL has become the norm, but smart ‘hands-free’ home control is where the future is headed.
With over 146 million smart speaker units sold globally in 2019, they are now the fastest growing consumer technology since the smartphone.
Consumers can talk to phones, cars, televi- sions and watches and expect a response.
“FORGET TYPING ON A KEYBOARD, USE HANDS-FREE VOICE COMMANDS FOR EVEN GREATER CONVENIENCE.”
Pairing a Google, Amazon or Apple smart speaker with a system such as iZone’s Smart Home System, allows voice activation technolo- gy to control everything ‘smart’ in a home. From air conditioning and lights to irrigation, roller blinds, entertainment and more.
For some, the lure of combining a smart speaker with a smart home system is all about the convenience.
Rather than typing something out on a keyboard or smartphone, or manually com-
pleting a task, simple voice command is much more convenient. No more scrolling through menus on a mobile app when other chores are calling. It is now possible to control every- thing in a home whilst being completely hands-free.
Basic commands like asking Siri to turn on the air conditioning and more complex tasks to create a scene can also be achieved with iZone’s Smart Home System. With a one- phrase command like “Hey Google, movie time!” the lights can be dimmed, the television turned on and the blinds brought down.
For others with disabilities, impaired vision or reduced motor function, voice activation technology means much more than just con- venience. Being able to access digital technolo- gy, connected devices and the Internet more readily is now a reality.
Turning on smart lights and unlocking the front door without the need for hands can be life-changing, and with more R&D being spent on voice activation technology year on year, there is no telling where the future lies for accessible technology, and a more inclu- sive society that benefits all.
As with all technology, society will always have concerns about the secu- rity, and the answer is no different. Privacy, identity fraud, data theft, malware and viruses are all still risks, however, no more of a more risk than a smartphone or laptop.
The good news is, as the technolo- gy becomes more sophisticated and integrated into day-to-day life, so too will the security measures. But for now, it is safe to say the advantages definitely outweigh the concerns.
LEFT: Rather than typing on a keyboard, a simple voice command is much more convenient.
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