The smart way to save 30% on energy bills

A new Powering Change whitepaper, published by Schneider Electric, highlights how much more can be done to address the UK’s high levels of energy waste, at a time when every penny counts for UK businesses and consumers.    With energy…

How efficient filters are helping householders breathe clean air

COVID-19 has made people think about air purity. How is efficient filtration helping households to breathe fresh air? Air purification Manufacturers of air purifiers have reported considerable growth in sales in the wake of the pandemic. This has been driven…

1 in 5 Britons don’t take actions to protect their smart devices

New research by cyber security solution, NordVPN shows that people in the UK are the most vulnerable when it comes to their IoT devices. Almost 95% of Britons have some kind of IoT device in their household. However, of the…

Use your voice to control a Gira eNet SMARTHOME 2.3

Gira, full-range suppliers for intelligent building design and management, is revolutionising the wireless smart home with new voice control technology and designer control top units for the Gira eNet SMARTHOME. As work, study and play continue to blur in today’s…

Proptech startup ushers in smart building era with cash boost

The fast-growing PropTech company, WeMaintain, based in Paris and London, has raised €30m in Series B funding. The raise follows WeMaintain’s acquisition of fire alarm solutions company Shokly, and allows WeMaintain to accelerate its international expansion and extend its proprietary…

Trust enters UK smarthome market with launch of its smart lighting range

Trust has announced the launch of its new smarthome WiFi line in the UK with its smart WiFi lighting products, making smart lighting available for everyone. The new smart LED bulbs and smart plug can be controlled via one app…