We are thrilled to share exciting news with you! Our Co-Founder, Parth Shah, was recently interviewed by Startup Story media, where he discussed the fascinating world of home automation and its evolving market landscape. We invite you to check out the interview to gain valuable insights into the industry.

In this exclusive interview, Parth Shah sheds light on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the home automation industry. He shares his expertise on how technology is revolutionizing the way we interact with our homes, enhancing convenience, security, and energy efficiency.

We hope you find this interview informative and inspiring.

We are pleased to announce that our new KNX products will be inaugurated at the Smart Home Expo 2023 in Delhi by a panel of distinguished experts.

We are honored to have Mr. Bhavesh Doshi, IGBC AP, KNX TUTOR, Mr. Sanket Sawant, Regional Development Consultant CEDIA, Mrs. Sakhee Chandrayan, President INBAC Association, and Mr. Vinayak Paradkar, Project Director – SmartHome Expo, as our chief guests.

Their knowledge and expertise in the industry will be invaluable to us, and we are grateful for their presence at our product launch.

We invite you to visit our booth No. C9 at the Smart Home Expo 2023, where you can see our new products in action and speak with our experts. This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in smart home technology and how they can benefit you. We hope to see you there!

We are thrilled to announce that AlfaOne , a home automation company based in Pune, is merging with Smart Node. This partnership is a significant step in our growth journey and will provide exciting opportunities for our customers.

The merger will allow us to leverage AlfaOne’s local expertise and presence in the Pune market, helping us to expand our reach and provide our products and services to a broader customer base. At the same time, AlfaOne will benefit from our extensive industry experience and manufacturing capabilities to enhance its offerings and provide even better solutions to its customers.

“We are excited to join forces with AlfaOne and work together to provide our customers with even better home automation solutions,” said Parth Shah, Director of Smart Node.

“We are delighted to partner with Smart Node, and this merger will allow AlfaOne to benefit from Smart Node’s PAN India presence, along with their advanced technologies and manufacturing expertise,” said Manish Shah, Director of AlfaOne .

Customers can expect a wider range of products and services, as well as more streamlined and efficient installation and support. The merger will enable us to deliver even better experiences to our customers and enhance the home automation industry as a whole.

We remain dedicated to our mission of providing innovative and reliable home automation solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how the merger will benefit our customers and enhance the home automation industry as a whole.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be participating as a bronze partner in the upcoming Smart Home Expo 2023, which will be held on  4,5 and 6 May in New Delhi, India.

The Smart Home Expo is India’s largest trade show demonstrating game-changing tech, automation, and audio-visual solutions featuring smart technology for Homes, Offices, Hotels, and Building automation.

We can’t wait to share some glimpses of what we have in store for attendees.

We look forward to meeting everyone at the expo and exchanging ideas on how to create a more intelligent and connected home for the future.

We have some exciting news to share with you all! So, Stay tuned as we will be revealing it to you soon in our next blog.

Till then here are some glimpses from our last year’s smart home expo, 2022.

Home is a space where sweatpants come on, and we can truly unwind.

Now imagine a home with the liberty to answer the door or switch on the light without having to get off the couch, to set a water geyser to heat water while still snoozing the morning alarm, to stop worrying about the kids being alone at home.

It’s all possible….thanks to smart home technology.

These groundbreaking and innovative marvels let us access the next-level control and convenience at home that was once part of our air castles.

What Is A Smart Home?

Smart homes are equipped with smart devices. These appliances can be controlled remotely through an internet connection using mobile, other networked devices, or a voice assistant.

While we all are amazed at the jaw-dropping pace with which smart home deviceshave evolved over the past decade, their rising popularity comes as no surprise.

After all, they are rightfully enriching our lives with greater comfort, security, and efficiency that takes the little stresses out of our daily routine so we can fully enjoy the moment.

So let’s look at smart home devices that make home space more comforting and life more peaceful.

1. Smart Speakers

A smart home is incomplete without smart speakers.

From simple things like playing music to crucial things like connecting with emergency services, smart speakers can do it all.

Simply use voice commands, and you can expect them to perform a whole range of functions – play your favourite playlist, tell real-time weather forecast,control lights, order products, search the internet, set reminders and calendars, and many other things depending on how many other smart home devices it is connected to.

2. Smart Security

While we certainly love the element of luxury a smart home brings, its ability to offer all-around video surveillance and security completely steals the spotlight.

Its interconnected camera and motion sensors system will help you keep a watchful eye on your home using your smartphone even while you’re away.

With the indoor system, you can monitor your children, pets, and aged parents, and the outdoor system can catch any suspicious activity around the house.

The best part is the security devices are not standalone; the IFTTT technology enables them to work together in tandem.

That means when the motion detector triggers a security light, which triggers the camera and sends you a notification to your smartphone.

3. Smart doorbells

These nifty little things come with a bunch of cool features that let you monitor and talk to the person at the door without leaving off the couch, or even better, without being home yourself!

Ever happened to you that you avoid falling asleep because you wouldn’t hear the doorbell ring if you did? Smart doorbells set up doorbell rings on your smartphone and let you sleep without worrying about missing the doorbell ring.

4. Smart lighting

This is the entry point to the fascinating world of home automation. It lets youcontrol your home lighting, program lighting scenes, and schedule just with a swipe of a finger.

Now sit back comfortably right where you are and watch it create a perfect lighting ambience for you, whether it’s bedtime after a long night of binge-watching your favourite Netflix show, a high-octane party time, a relaxing Sunday brunch, or a game night with buddies.

5. Smart Curtains

Your elegant-looking blinds and curtains deserve to be smart too.

Add a touch of smart home automation to open and close them smoothly without pulling them aside, with no sound.

Depending on your mood, you can choose to go hand free or connect with a mobile phone. You can also program it to open and close at a specific time or as per natural lighting or sync it with the smart lighting in the home for more creative scenes and scheduling.

By doing so, you can also add an extra layer of security and appear to be home when you are not.

Now it’s time to get a feel of peace of mind with a smart home! Get in touch with our home automation experts now.

Remember The Jetsons

Jetsons Cartoon

A cartoon series about a futuristic family living in a space town called Orbit City in 2062.

Back then, even though the future technology was largely unknown, the cartoon made kids glued to their TV screens. It
tantalised our imagination and showed us the exciting new living in the future might unfold.

What got us all oohed and awed about that show was the uber-cool, smart home automation system that the Jetson family
used in their daily lives.

We couldn’t help but get fascinated by watching those funky gadgets, from the robotic help to smartwatches, which made
Jetson’s lives truly utopian and a treat for the eyes.

Now, in 2022, it’s insanely crazy how a lot of that technology seems totally normal to us.

And one of them is the Wifi Based Home Automation System.

The revolutionary wifi smart home system is becoming an ever-increasing part of our routine with each passing year.

Over the last decade, we witnessed an unprecedented technological advancement that successfully transformed the home
automation system from a far-fetched dream to an achievable reality!!

What Is A Wifi Home Automation System?

A wifi home automation system is a solution that automates electronic device-based
tasks in your home.

Simply put, it means it lets you control and manage the electronic appliances (even remotely!)  in your home via the
internet and helps you build what we call a smart home.

Imagine a home where most of the devices are automated and the homeowner programmes and runs those devices through a
smartphone.

The lights turn on, detecting motion in the hallway. The garage door automatically closes when it’s left open for more
than 10 minutes, and the coffee machine start-up to make coffee for your onset time.

The possibilities have no limits..……

Bt if the idea of automation for home sounds too tech-heavy, then just hold your
horses.

We will give you a closer look at some of the biggest advantages of a smart home that will put your fears about home
automation technology to rest once and for all.

The Advantages Of A Smart Node Wifi Home Automation System 

  1. The capability to manage all the home devices from one place is peace of mind

    2. With already so many stresses in life, not having to move around the different corners of the home to turn something on
    or off is indeed bliss.

    Your smart home will let you perform countless functions without you actually doing it. Just tap on your smartphone app
    or voice command to Alexa, and you can instantly access whichever smart device you want.

  2. The smart home is a safer home

    3. The way the current home automation system integrates with the home security system,  both seem like a “match made in
    heaven”. From smart locks, smart smoke alarms, and smart lights to smart thermostats, you can activate tons of safety
    measures that keep your home safe and secure whether you’re in the house or anywhere on the globe.

  3. Save efforts and redefine productivity.

    4. Whether or not you are busy, choosing productivity is always smarter.

    A smart home makes you more productive as you don’t move around the house to do tedious tasks and are less distracted by
    frequent interruptions.

    In turn, you can save yourself a sizable amount of time for more productive work.

  4. Energy management is (literally) in your hands.

    5. How smartly you pre-program your home electronic devices can help you create a more energy-efficient abode for yourself.

    You ensure to use energy and necessary resources efficiently and cut down on waste.

    Motion sensors prompt turning on the lights based on room occupancy, automated shades close at bright or hot times
    during the day to keep your house cool are just a few ways to economise your energy bills.

    Plus, you can also tap into real-time insights to monitor your energy consumption habits and make amendments to achieve
    greater energy efficiency.

  5. Smart node’s detail engineering par excellence

    6. We keep raising the quality bar for the home automation industry with our user-friendly, energy-efficient, and premium
    home automation solutions.

    Our custom solutions align perfectly with your unique smart home expectations and help you simplify your life.

    Get in touch with our experts to discover more benefits
    of the home automation system.

A luxury or a utility?- What would you call the  smart touch switches ?

Well, we can safely say that the time has come when smart touch switches have made their way into the homes of the
general masses. And how?

Only a decade ago, smart touch switches used to evoke a sense of awe, making us think that these high-tech marvels could
exclusively be found in elite class ‘mansions or luxury hotels. Nonetheless, our astonishment at these beauties hasn’t
waned even a tad bit!

But what has changed is that smart touch switches are now much more accessible and affordable than earlier.

1. Because We Always Race For More Convenience

And smart touch switches are synonymous with convenience.

How else would you define an object that empowers you to control different electrical devices in a room, such as fans,
lights, and other connected appliances, in one touch?

Smart switches make a more handy option than traditional switches for homeowners looking to upgrade their homes with the
best of functionality.

  • Control your home from anywhere via smartphone app or voice assistants or IR remote. And by control, we mean
    more than just on/off functions; you can regulate fan speed or create dimmed light settings with great ease.
  • Quite often, when your old parents are not very mobile, and you do not want them to get up and fumble with
    manual switches, smart touch switch is the right choice.
  • The biggest deterrent that keeps homeowners from upgrading to smart switches is the notion that their
    installation is a big hassle. In reality, their retro lift design makes installation a matter of a few minutes,
    plus no modification in internal wiring is required.

2. Because The Transformation From Boring To Breath-taking Is Easy.

Conventional switches are sometimes aesthetically neglected. The only switches we pay attention to are the ones that
become loose and make us pound to make them work or those that keep disconnecting.

However, with elegantly sleek designs, you can’t resist replacing your old switches with modern smart touch switches and
giving a stunning touch to your home.

  • The wide range of colours and configurations enhance the aesthetic appeal and interior furnishing of the
    spacethey reside in.
  • The sleek glass panels are durable, mostly non-discoloring and easy to clean, and always look new.

3. Because You Can Exercise Control Over Them Even In Your Absence

Imagine controlling your light HVAC settings through remote access on the way home from work and coming home to a
perfectly lit and cozy place.

Switching to smart touch switches could be your first step into the exciting world of home automation.

  • By coupling them with motion sensors, you can turn on the lights when your car rolls in the driveway or turn off
    while leaving the house.
  • When connected to the heating system, the smart switches can be controlled to switch on before you reach home.
  • Make curtains and blinders open and close without wasting time or having to get up from the couch.

4. Because Scheduling Is Simplifying.

We all are busy. These Smart Switches also can help you declutter mundane tasks from our hectic lifestyle with the help
of scheduled programming. Just create personalized schedules and leave them to the smarties.

  • Have your lights or appliances like thermostat switched on or off at a selected  time of the day.
  • Set your smart lock door routine so that it locks automatically without remembering to lock it manually.
  • Programme lights to turn on at a predefined time every evening to make it look like someone’s home, when you are
    away on vacation.

5. Because Safety First

Well, for some people, it’s more about safety and less about convenience. If you are one of those, then smart touch
switches might well be your safest choice.

  • The shockproof quality and feather touch sensors let you operate them with wet hands too.
  • No emission of hazardous radiation.
  • Difficult to hack.

We are sure that by now you have understood the versatility of smart touch switches and agree that they are worth the
investment.

Want to replace your old switches with smart touch switches already?

Contact Smart Node experts now.

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Setting up your smart home? Start with WiFi switches!!!

Smart home technology is on fire. Why?

Everything a Sci-Fi writer could ever imagine is showing up as an insanely useful smart home device. The best part is, not all devices remain the luxury of Forbs Billionaires. Many of them are real deal devices that you can buy and use right away.

Here is our take on- What’s the deal with WiFi switches? Are they a smart addition to your home or just another tedious technology?

What are WiFi Switches?

Imagine the traditional wall switches connected over your home Wi-Fi network and enabled to control home lighting and other connected devices through a mobile app or smart speaker….

Voila!! Those can be defined as WiFi switches in the simplest words.

With Wi-Fi-controlled switches, you can feel “connected” to your electronics like lights, fans, TV, refrigerator, microwave, smart bulbs, home security system, etc. You can automate, control, monitor appliances, set desired lighting and music ambiance, and secure home.

How do WiFi switches work?

To put it simply, Wi-Fi switches are modules connected to your home’s switches and work remotely through Wi-Fi signals.

What’s more?? Wi-Fi switches also work from thousands of miles away so you can exercise control from anywhere, anytime. So as long as you have a stable Wi-Fi connection, you don’t need to worry!

Also, once installed, users can use the SmartNode mobile app over mobile network to operate those Wi-Fi Switches, provided that the switches are connected to the home Wi-Fi network.

Let’s walk you through some of the coolest automation features WiFi switches have:

  • “Alexa” turns on the living room lights with just one voice command to welcome you home after a long day at work. No need to cast your phone’s torchlight to spot the switches in a pitch-dark room.
  • “Google home” turns off the bedroom lights when Mrs. Sleepyhead refuses to leave the bed at night.
  • Smart dimmer tones down the light brightness when your baby is enjoying a quiet sleep in your arms.
  • Ditch those fan regulators. Fan speed control to take charge of all your fans with just a tap.
  • Curtains and blinds that open and close as smooth as butter with the flick of a switch. No need to pull them endlessly.
  • Child-lock mechanism to protect the switches from playful toggles by your kiddo.
  • Stay notified with live notifications. Vacationing in Shimla but left your curtains open at home? Receive live notifications and close the curtains from your hotel room.

Benefits of WiFi switches

  • Convenience
  • Hassle-free and effective control over appliances
  • Improved user experience and comfortable lifestyle even for elderly
  • Efficient energy consumption and power saving
  • Better security

Conclusion

No investment is a waste if the ROI received is more than what’s invested. No wonder converting your existing switches into wifi switches is a worthwhile decision for your home and family.

Smart node wifi switch module will make this more justifiable. So be sure to reach out to us for upgrades and installation.

Have you ever struggled to turn on/off switches on rainy days because your hands were soaked in water?

Yes, you would never touch your conventional electrical switches with wet hands, be it for the fear of getting an electric shock, or the poor design of your switchboard.

Introducing touch switches

Touch switches are the best alternative for traditional switches since you only need to give it a slight touch for turning it on/off.

Pretty simple, isn’t it?

What is more exciting is that now you can replace all the traditional switches in your house with touch switches!

So, the next time either during the rainy season or when you get soaked in water because of any other reasons, you don’t need to worry.

You can touch your switches without the fear of shock, or even better, use an IR remote to switch on any electrical device at your home.

Surprised? Wait, there’s much more.

It will not only upgrade your standard of living but will also free you from the pain and inconvenience of using regular switches. It’ll simplify your daily life.

‘But how?’ you may ask. It is because of the robust features that touch switches come with:

· Compact and modular

· Shockproof and water-resistant

· Smart calibration

· Multiple dimming with a single touch

· Remote control

· Recognizable at night

Still, have you got no idea how it will make your life smarter and easier? Relax, we’ve got you covered.

Here are some excellent touch switch advantages that make it more preferable than any other electrical switches:

If you’ve got little kids at home, then you would know they can be destructive sometimes. Since you can’t always keep an eye on them, you risk either your kid may get hurt or your switchboard gets damaged. However, this will not be the case with touch switches.

The surface of the touch switch is made of thick film materials like glass and acrylic, protecting them from the harshest of environments, dirt, dust, and moisture. This quality makes it long-lasting. So it saves you money on repairs and maintenance as well.

There are situations when your old parents or grandparents cannot frequently move to operate basic electrical devices. In such situations, touch switches come in handy.

The elderly at your home no longer have to look for someone every time they want to switch on/off a fan, light, AC, or TV. Then, how are they supposed to operate? Touch switches with the integrated smart technology provide you an option for remote control. You can control all of your switches through an IR remote or a mobile app. Sounds cool, right?

So, do you like your house’s interiors to be aesthetically appealing? If yes, then touch switches are the best option for you because they are styled in such a way that they would go with any décor you choose for your house.

Do you often aimlessly search for switches on the wall at night? With a Smart Node touch switch, you don’t have to. A touch switch comes with backlighting so that you can locate it even in darkness.

Do you often aimlessly search for switches on the wall at night? With a Smart Node touch switch, you don’t have to. A touch switch comes with backlighting so that you can locate it even in darkness.

Conclusion

So, we can say that touch switches are versatile in all aspects. The durability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of Smart Node touch switches make them the best option for an electrical switch. And why not? Touch switches will be ideal for your future smart home.

While away from home, do you often feel agitated by these little persistent thoughts like:

Did I turn the A.C off?

Did I activate the security alarm system?

Are my kids watching television instead of doing homework?

Now, just sit back and relax because smart switches have come to your rescue. Thanks to advanced technology that our most used/useful devices and appliances can talk with one another. Yes, you read that right.

Smart switches connect these devices to a common home network through Wi-Fi, which you can access via tablet or smartphone from anywhere, anytime! That seems cool, isn’t it?

For instance, smart home switches can help you control lights, security cameras, television, and even hard-wired appliances like waste disposal units, fireplaces, and dishwashers.

Smart switches or Wi-Fi switches are designed to replace traditional built-in switches. They can be installed using your existing in-wall back boxes. Yes, you can still turn your appliances on or off just as you always did, but smart switches provide you with much greater control. It turns your home into a fully automated one. Sounds like a futuristic abode, right? That’s not all, smart home switches can help you in a lot of different ways apart from automation.

Here are some solid reasons why you should consider installing smart switches in your home:

  1. Smart switches allow you to manage all your home devices from a single place. All you need is an app on your smartphone or tablet and network connectivity. The convenience it comes up with has an enormous scope.
  2. Apart from performing basic on-off and dimming functions through your voice or an app, now it can do tasks like automatically turning on lights as you enter the room! Likewise, you can turn on your coffee maker while still in bed.
  3. Smart Switches for home provide the homeowners with greater control. This means you can make the most of your automated home devices and appliances through improved functionality. Technology comes to your rescue!
  4. Well, suppose you are baking a cake in the oven and amidst the process, and you have a guest visiting you. With the home automation switch installed, you need not worry about over-baking. The new smart oven will assist you to bake your cake to perfection.

Smart switches lead to better security and safer home. It is very useful for anyone with children at home or staying with elderly parents. Didn’t you get the idea? Let’s see how?

The alerts from your security systems will directly go to your smartphone so that you instantly know there’s a problem at home. Or when you are on vacation, you can set a most basic schedule, turning lights on and off to give the impression of your property having people in it.

The most remarkable benefit of using home automation switches is the cheaper electricity bills. Yes, smart switch technology indeed makes it possible to create energy-efficient space.

For instance, your lights and motorized shades can be scheduled to switch to an evening mode as the sunsets. Also, lights can turn on or off automatically as you enter or leave the room, so you never have to worry about wasting energy.

You cannot underestimate the power of being able to control your home devices from a distance. There are various ways you can leverage this feature. For instance, if the weather is exceptionally hot, you can easily reduce the temperature of your room beforehand through your app. Most importantly, a glance at your smartphone will tell if you turned off the lights before leaving and if not, you can do so right away.

Conclusion

Putting it all together, smart switches will only improve your lifestyle and will make the job of a homeowner much easier and enjoyable.