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Reduce Energy Bills With a Smart Air Conditioning System
Published on September 20, 2021 - by izone admin
There is no denying that it gets hot in Western Australia. In a typical summer season, heat waves with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius is quite the norm. So much so, that in WA more than 93% of Perth homes are smart air conditioning. That’s a lot of homes, and a lot of energy […]
A Closer Look At Climate Control Systems
Published on August 13, 2021 - by izone admin
Thanks to the emergence of smart technology, climate control systems have come a long way, but not all systems are created equal. Regulating a home’s heating and cooling with maximum efficiency and minimal costs, all depends on the level of control engineered into the system. With greater control comes increased comfort, lower running costs and […]
Smart Air Conditioning Options When Building
Published on July 18, 2021 - by izone admin
Installing a new ducted smart air conditioning system is a significant investment and one of the biggest ticket items for newly built homes – but with a bit of ‘smart’ thinking, homeowners can save themselves a lot of cash in the long run. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to be forced to lay out unnecessary […]
The Rise of Voice Activation Technology
Published on July 18, 2021 - by izone admin
We’re all familiar with Voice Activation Technology, 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. We are no longer surprised to find we can talk to our phones, cars, televisions […]
Can You Afford A Smart Air Conditioning Systems?
Published on July 18, 2021 - by izone admin
Trying to stack up the numbers when it comes to smart air conditioning systems can be difficult with so many options on the market. Whether you choose a zoning-only solution with no WiFi or a top-of-the-range integrated zoning and unit control solution, you’ll definitely need to compare where your dollars are being spent. Your Options […]
Smarter Homes For Better Health
Published on July 18, 2021 - by izone admin
Smart technology is well and truly past its infancy with more and more ‘smarts’ being developed as each year passes by. ‘Smart’ is no longer a buzzword as more of us adopt smart home technology to save on energy costs, water bills and to make our homes more secure. Using our smart phones to control […]
5 Tips for Achieving a Hands-Free Smart Home
Published on October 30, 2020 - by izone admin
There are so many different things to consider when you are upgrading to smart home features. Of course, the upgrade is supposed to be an improvement, so you’ll always want to take that into consideration. Smart technology can make your home a great place to be and give you the ultimate convenience and control over […]
Solar Battery v Power Monitoring
Published on October 7, 2020 - by izone admin
By Melissa Clarke | 15 September 2020 We all want a quick return on investment. So what if you could have a smart home that monitors your house, allowing you to use maximum solar power monitoring during the middle of the day, and therefore only sending what’s remaining across to the grid during peak? […]
You Can Now Water Your Garden with Your Smartphone
Published on September 15, 2020 - by izone admin
Being able to handle routine tasks with ease is going to make the little things about being a homeowner so much less stressful. When you live in a climate where irrigation is a must, having easier ways to manage it can make a big difference. Some people might not think much of having to water […]
How Smart Climate Control Can Keep Everyone in Your Family Happy
Published on August 17, 2020 - by izone admin
There are several benefits to be had from investing in a smart climate control system. The fact that it will offer a chance to appease the entire family is just one of the many advantages, but it is one that many families appreciate. Anyone who has ever lived with others understands the stress involved in […]
Why the Best Smart Homes Start with Talking to Your Builder
Published on July 15, 2020 - by izone admin
The process of creating a smart home is never that difficult, but it’s a task that requires definite planning for those who are going to be most successful. One of the best options for people who are going to incorporate smart technology into their homes is to start at the very beginning, when you can, […]
How to Ensure Your Smart Home Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
Published on June 30, 2020 - by izone admin
A smart home is only as good as its control hub. When choosing which system to invest in, you’ll want to think about how you can incorporate that system with your existing smart technology. For example, if you’ve already got Alexa or Google Assistant somewhere in the home, you will be able to integrate your […]
Why the Modern Smart Home Starts with Air Conditioning
Published on June 15, 2020 - by izone admin
When it comes to the different systems in your home, there is one that is typically much larger than the rest. Your heating and cooling system is responsible for climate control and providing comfort throughout the home, and it gets a lot of attention for that. Smart home technology has a lot of different automated […]
The 2020 Guide to Home Energy Usage
Published on May 31, 2020 - by izone admin
In 2020, the name of the game with home energy usage is less is more. Smart home solutions are changing the way that people use energy in their homes and offering more automated solutions to help save energy. The leading manufacturers of home lighting, security systems, and even air conditioning systems are getting on board […]
How to Add Smart Security to Your Home
Published on May 24, 2020 - by izone admin
There are a number of different ways to increase the security in your home. Thanks to smart technology, today’s homes are safer than ever, and automation is helping people feel more secure and save a fortune on their utility and energy costs. Smart security includes everything from video cameras and other security solutions to automated […]
Housing market set to receive a boost as restrictions relax
Published on May 6, 2020 - by izone admin
By Melissa Clarke | 6th May 2020 Many small businesses, Mum and Dad builders, big builders, subbies, manufacturers, suppliers and apprentices will be celebrating Mark McGowan’s recent announcement on the relaxed restrictions concerning home opens and display villages. Restrictions put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 had seen home opens and display villages […]
How Healthy Is Your Air Conditioning System?
Published on April 26, 2020 - by izone admin
Everyone knows that you’re supposed to change your air filters regularly to keep the dust and dirt out of the air that your family breathes. What you don’t know, though, is how healthy your system is overall. Just because your air conditioning filter catches a majority of the particles and bacteria coming through the system, […]
Now’s the time to think about an iZone Smart Home Air Conditioning Solution!
Published on April 24, 2020 - by izone admin
Many dads, mums and kids are now home together from work and school, which isn’t something we’re used to! And with the government’s directive to stay indoors, we’re all sharing much more time inside than we normally would. An iZone Smart Home Air Conditioning System can help families stay more comfortable, as well as conserve […]
The Problem with Home Air Conditioning Systems
Published on April 12, 2020 - by izone admin
Home air conditioning is one of the great modern marvels of the world. Today, unfortunately, this marvel has become quite a hot topic in the discussion of energy savings and how much people are spending to maintain the comfort level in their homes. Almost all home air conditioning systems are inefficient at best, simply because […]
Top 5 Amazing Features of Modern Smart Homes
Published on March 29, 2020 - by izone admin
Smart homes are already here and no longer some far distant concept we can think of as “someday” or “in the future.” Yet, many of us do not realize just how amazing the current range of smart home products really is. Let’s look at just one segment of a smart home to demonstrate the value […]
COVID-19 and Air Conditioning – Your Questions Answered
Published on March 26, 2020 - by izone admin
By AIRAH | March 2020 Given the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people are understandably concerned about how the disease is spread and whether air conditioning, refrigeration or other related HVAC&R systems could play a role. AIRAH has compiled some of the most frequently asked questions and will continue to update these as more information […]
How to Use IFTTT in Your Home
Published on March 15, 2020 - by izone admin
You might have read that title and thought, “Oh great, another acronym to remember!” Although you are correct to think that the modern world demands a lot of letter combinations to remember (i.e. LOL, YOLO, OMG, and all the rest), IFTTT is a useful phrase to have in mind. It is also an online service […]
Bring the Ultimate in Convenience to Your Home with Smart Technology
Published on January 26, 2020 - by izone admin
We have all heard or made jokes about the ways that modern machines are becoming a bit smarter than we are, but we shouldn’t overlook the long list of benefits that can be gleaned from the advent of smart tech, and especially smart home technology. These are technologies that can make our lives easier, our […]
Beat the Heat and Your Power Bill with Smart Climate Control
Published on January 19, 2020 - by izone admin
How many times have you wondered if you had adjusted the temperature in your home? Chances are you are like millions of others and forgot to make that small turn that would have saved you substantial sums on fuel or energy consumption. It would have made your living space more comfortable, too. It is why […]
How to Make Your Home Smart – No Cabling Required!
Published on January 5, 2020 - by izone admin
Many people avoid even looking into smart home technology because they assume that it’s too expensive or that it will require tearing apart their entire home to install cabling and wiring to run all the devices. In reality, that is hardly the case. While you can certainly hardwire a smart home, you don’t have to. […]
How to Be More Energy Efficient at Home
Published on December 29, 2019 - by izone admin
These days, it seems like everyone is trying to find ways to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. Whether you’re in it for the money savings or you just want a smarter, more efficient home that works for you, there are a lot of perks to be had from making small improvements. […]
How to Setup an Efficient Irrigation Schedule Using iZone
Published on December 1, 2019 - by izone admin
iZone offers a unique smart home product line that is completely scalable and allows you to upgrade at your own pace. One of the best smart features of this system is the selection of reticulation and irrigation solutions. This system gives you control over your entire garden from wherever you are in the world, all […]
How Smart Monitoring Your Home Can Save You
Published on November 17, 2019 - by izone admin
Everyone talks about how smart home devices can save you time and money, but they really can do so much more than that. Technology is making life easier in so many ways, allowing people to lock doors, monitor their homes, and even turn lights on and off with voice controls and remote mobile apps. The […]
Why You Should Go Smart for Your New Ducted AC Unit
Published on October 27, 2019 - by izone admin
There are so many smart devices available to assist with home automation and convenience today. Even outside of home automation, almost everyone has a mini computer that they can carry with them, and plenty of people use smart watches that can track their health and connect to their smartphones. There are a lot of benefits […]
A Smart Checklist for Building a New Home
Published on October 20, 2019 - by izone admin
When you’re building a new home, it’s the perfect time to integrate smart technology. Most of these devices are “plug-and-play” so that you can put them to use at any time, but there are also some that require a little more installation. Plus, if you are building new construction, you have wide open walls and […]
Why You Should Consider Smart Home Technology
Published on June 23, 2019 - by izone admin
A residence that has multiple devices meant to regulate tasks and allow for off-site manipulation of systems is called a smart home. This technology can either be built into the property, something that can be seen in a lot of new construction homes, or it can be added to an existing property. There are many […]
Guide to getting started with WiFi controlled Air Conditioning
Published on June 16, 2019 - by izone admin
If you have ever lived in an apartment or home that did have air conditioning, you know just how important it can be especially in the middle of summer when temperatures are endlessly on the rise. In recent years, air conditioning has been given the smart home upgrade, and your unit can now be added […]
4 Things to Know About Home Automation
Published on June 9, 2019 - by izone admin
There are many reasons why a homeowner may choose to automate their home, it could be to make things more convenient or it could be for entertainment purposes. However, the most common reason for a majority of homeowners is a worry about safety, security and energy savings. No matter the reason, choosing to home automation […]
5 Cool Automation Ideas for 2019
Published on June 2, 2019 - by izone admin
The future of the home is in smart technology. People no longer want to live in a household that can’t be easily manipulated or controlled with ease. Smart home technology has grown to encompass security systems, climate control, and just about every other nook and cranny of the household. If you haven’t yet jumped into […]
3 Things to Know Before Letting Your Voice Assistant Control Your Home
Published on May 13, 2019 - by izone admin
Original article by Lidia Davis from Reviews.com Smart speakers, or voice assistants as they are also known, serve as a conduit between the physical and the digital in a world where the internet has its grip on so many of our things. Whether it’s your thermostat, doorbell, smoke detector, or robot vacuum — making changes to your surroundings can start […]
4 Awesome Smart Home Products You Can Afford
Published on March 24, 2019 - by izone admin
If it is time to upgrade your home into a smart home that works for you, then you should head over to the iZone website and find all the items you need to get it up and running. These affordable systems will help you control nearly every aspect of your home with a swipe of […]
What You Need to Know About Smart Lighting
Published on March 10, 2019 - by izone admin
A decade or two ago, the idea of being able to control the lights in your home with just your voice was considered a futuristic space-age sci-fi movie trope. Yet, now you can take that once imaginary power and apply it in your own home with smart lighting. Smart Lighting 101 Lights that can […]
Why You Need to Think ‘Smart’ Before Installing New Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Published on February 24, 2019 - by izone admin
Installing a new ducted air conditioning system is a significant investment and one of the biggest ticket items for newly built homes – but with a bit of ‘smart’ thinking, you can save yourself loads of cash in the long run. At iZone we come across customers every day who have had to lay […]
5 Reasons to Make the Switch to Smart Home Lighting
Published on February 10, 2019 - by izone admin
Are you still using those inefficient incandescent bulbs? Join the modern world and get LED smart lighting that can be controlled with your smartphone. Light switches are so 2009! Switching to a smart home lighting system doesn’t simply mean switching your incandescents for LEDs. A smart bulb does more than just light a room. […]
4 Smart Home Trends for 2019
Published on February 3, 2019 - by izone admin
Everyone in the modern world loves convenience. It is why we all basically walk around with tiny computers in our pockets that store every aspect of our lives. This urge to make life more convenient can be seen clearly in the smart home industry. Modern life is getting easier and easier as these high-tech, smart […]
How to Save Money With Smart Home Systems
Published on January 27, 2019 - by izone admin
While the initial setup on your smart home may be a little bit more expensive, you will reap the benefits down the road. A “smart” device can save you a lot of money in the long run. Lights Smart lightbulbs, like the iZone Smart Screw Bulb, are energy-efficient bulbs. LED lights last a very long […]
How Google Home can Interact with Your Smart Home Products
Published on January 20, 2019 - by izone admin
Google’s smart speaker, Google Home, is the internet giants equivalent to Amazon’s Echo. You can “Ok Google” and speak to your personal assistant the same way you would command Alexa or Siri. Streaming music is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Google Home’s capabilities and those in the process of making […]
Which Smart Home Products Are Right for You?
Published on November 25, 2018 - by izone admin
If you are excited about the idea of smart home products, then you might already be looking at the various options available. You want to find products that are going to make the things that you already do more accessible and more convenient. Fortunately, these types of products have become quite popular in recent years, […]
Take Control of Your Home Climate This Summer With WiFi and 4G
Published on November 18, 2018 - by izone admin
Thinking about installing ducted air-conditioning this summer ? But worried about just what system to buy and the cost of running such an air-conditioning system ? With a standard “single thermostat” ducted reverse cycle air conditioning system, you may be right to worry about running costs ! New technology systems now incorporate multiple wireless thermostats […]
How Could Smart Home Systems Change Your Life?
Published on November 11, 2018 - by izone admin
In the past, the idea of having automated home systems tended to be reserved for the wealthy. It was costly to have the systems added to a home, but times have changed, and they have changed quickly. You will find that today, it is quite affordable to start turning your home into an intelligent home […]
How Can You Use Smart Home Lighting?
Published on November 4, 2018 - by izone admin
There are many different types of products and options available when it comes to smart homes today. One of the most beneficial of the options that you can find is home automation lighting. Of course, there are some people out there who may not appreciate just how useful this type of lighting can be. Let’s […]
Best Reasons to Consider an Automated Smart Home
Published on October 28, 2018 - by izone admin
Have you heard about all of the latest and greatest innovations in technology that can help to make it easier to control and automate the functions of your home? An automated house can provide you with some fantastic benefits, and it could be something that you have always wanted for your home. Fortunately, it is […]
Benefits of Having a Smart Home App
Published on October 21, 2018 - by izone admin
Do you like the idea of smart home technology, but you are not very technologically savvy yourself? Even if you might not know much about technology, that is no reason to stay away from the smart home. You will find that it is very simple to use with your smart tech in the house, and […]
HIA Apprentice Awards
Published on September 12, 2018 - by izone admin
iZone was proud to attend The HIA Apprentice Awards at Perth Arena to celebrate the achievements of our future tradespeople while encouraging continued excellence in the industry. The awards recognise outstanding trade knowledge, quality building work, strong presentation and solid trade school results. As well as presenting some of the awards, Mike Temple was able […]
Enhance Your Home Lighting with Automation
Published on September 5, 2018 - by izone admin
Enhance Your Home Lighting with Automation When it comes to interior design, there are dozens or even hundreds of things to consider. One of those things is lighting. It might seem like a small part of the design, but it plays a huge part in our daily functioning. It can even influence our daily mood. […]
Reasons to Consider Automating Your House
Published on August 30, 2018 - by izone admin
Reasons to Consider Automating Your House We truly live in a time where technology seems boundless. One of the most recent advancements is in the field of home automation. Essentially, home automation in Australia offers a way for you to run different aspects of your home through the use of a smartphone or tablet. If […]
iZone will be at The Home Show this weekend!
Published on August 10, 2018 - by izone admin
iZone will be at The Home Show this weekend! If you’re not going already, make sure you do, so you don’t miss out! iZone will be exhibiting all weekend. We’ll have our full suite of Smart Home solutions on display, so you can interact with them and see how easy, convenient and life-changing they are. […]
How Gemmill Homes is implementing technology to build a smart future
Published on July 18, 2018 - by izone admin
After investigating the top residential technology companies, Gemmill – which now has 76 staff and approximately 250 sub-contractors – recently partnered with smart technology company iZone to install market-leading smart technology into new residential building projects. […]
Creating comfort in the home
Published on July 10, 2018 - by izone admin
A comfortable, inviting and functional family home is important for communication and security. WiFi enabled smart home systems interconnect with each other to improve efficiency and comfort for everyone, including those with hearing loss. As manufacturers of smart home solutions and products, iZone have been included as industry experts in an article by Connect Hearing on creating […]
Things You Need To Know About Planning Your Smart Home
Published on May 30, 2018 - by izone admin
The advent of home control systems is a pretty wonderful thing, but before you jump right into it, you should know a bit more about proper planning. Though you will also want to work with a reputable supplier of home automation in Perth, there are some initial steps you can take to make your shift […]
How to Minimise Your Home’s Environmental Footprint
Published on May 15, 2018 - by izone admin
Your environmental footprint, or ecological footprint, is defined by some as something that “measures humans’ consumption of natural resources against the Earth’s ecological capacity (biocapacity) to regenerate them.” Yet, to others it is the sum total of the energy we use as individuals and groups in things like home heating and cooling, food supplies, and […]
How to Convert Your Home to a Smart Home
Published on April 30, 2018 - by izone admin
Smart homes are the way of the future. The famous IoT, or Internet of Things, is part of the shift from “dumb” to smart homes, and yet many are still confused about the best ways to make the transition. The good news is that you do not have to do it all at once, and […]
6 Advantages of Having Climate Control Systems for Your Home
Published on April 15, 2018 - by izone admin
Have you ever stopped to consider how often you visit your thermostat? Maybe you even live with someone and the two of you are in the famous battle of dialling it up or down according to your liking? No matter what, if you pay a visit to the thermostat on a daily basis, it is […]
6 Awesome Ways an Automated Home Can Improve Your Life
Published on April 9, 2018 - by izone admin
The IoT or Internet of Things has many people excited. This is due to the fact that WiFi home automation can make our lives easier, healthier, safer and just plain better. Let’s look at six of the most impressive and awesome ways that home automation improves our lives: 1. It usually uses a home automation […]
5 of the Latest and Greatest Smart Home Products
Published on April 6, 2018 - by izone admin
Has this ever happened to you? You are about 30 minutes away from home, and on the way to work. You have no time to turn around, and you realized you may have left the coffee maker turned on in the kitchen. What to do? In the past, the answer was that you would have […]
IFTTT Home Automation
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
Airstream Living Technology allows you to control your Air Conditioning and Smart LED Lighting from anywhere with your Smartphone, Tablet and now IFTTT! Airstream has teamed up with IFTTT (If This Then That) to give you a free service for iZone A/C and iZone lighting. IFTTT allows you to create chains of simple conditional statements […]
iZone Smart Lighting Release
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
Airstream have spent 2 years developing the intelligent, wireless, lighting solution which can be installed as a fully integrated system with the iZone air conditioning controller or as an inexpensive standalone smart lighting release system. Airstream’s latest innovation, iZone 325, integrates your zones and air conditioning unit controls into a single controller, plus comes with […]
iZone win makes plans for new ecofriendly house a breeze
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
Rose Sheridan from Bicton is the lucky winner of the iZone + Panasonic ducted reverse cycle system worth up to $15,000. The Airstream competition ran for six months, starting in October last year. Rose however only came across the competition about a month ago and decided to try her luck. “I saw a program on […]
Reduce leakage and save on energy costs with Airstream
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
Following on from the huge success of Airstream’s Clip-in duct board spigots comes a range of patented Clip-in zone dampers. Flexible duct is taped to the spigot and then the damper is simply clipped into the duct board hole. The dampers can be easily removed if required. Airstreams Clip-In dampers are available in standard sizes […]
Make sure your air conditioning is Airstream tight this summer!
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
A range of patented duct board spigots developed by Airstream allows flexible duct to be taped to the spigot and then simply clipped into the duct board hole. And they are removable too! Available in standard sizes from 200mm to 550mm diameter and in low profile versions for tight installs from 300mm to 450mm diameter. […]
iZone – Individual room temperature control for every home
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
Airstream have recently increased their range of iZone temperature control options to include individual room sensors. Sensors are available in both wired and wireless versions. Occupants can conveniently switch their zone from closed to climate control via an illuminated button on each sensor. Up to 12 sensors can be incorporated into an iZone system in […]
iZone 310 talks Panasonic’s language, so you don’t have to.
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
iZone 310 provides integrated control over your ducted Panasonic® air conditioning unit, as well as your zoning system. You can now fine-tune home-wide air distribution and your air-conditioning unit’s modes and fan speeds, automatically or manually, from any iZone touch screen in your home. With up to 12 consoles and zones throughout your home, that […]
iZone and iSense team up to reduce running costs
Published on December 5, 2017 - by izone admin
Airstream, the West Australian developers of iZone, have released a new zone controller aptly named iSense. This clever zone controller will detect if a room is unoccupied, then automatically adjusts the room temperature and / or close the damper serving the room. This significantly improves energy efficiency and reducing running costs of ducted air conditioning […]
An economy cycle for residential ducted air conditioning systems
Published on October 2, 2017 - by izone admin
Airstream have released “iSave”, an integrated night cooling /economy cycle system, for small ducted reverse cycle systems. iSave makes use of cool outdoor temperatures in the evening to assist in reducing energy consumption and associated running costs. Its half way between an evaporative system and a reverse cycle system but you still get the full […]