Over the years, members of my sales team have come to me and said things like “I just lost this job to a sparkie who quoted it for 3/4 of our price”. I give them a cuddle, tell them its OK and send them back into the fray with a reminder to be sure to […]
Voice control has been around for 20 years, but it’s always been frustrating to use. I wish it would hurry up and work because there’s some stuff I need it to do. Back in the days when your car ignition key actually went into your ignition at least you always knew where your remote control […]
Now and again I get to have a root around in the R&D labs of obscure Chinese factories. The sales manager is holding out a piece of kit “we are developing this for the (insert continent here) market, what do you think?” Most of the gear I see is a rework on an existing concept […]
We love sparkies, we do. They are great for power points and light switches and meter boards and finding why the breaker to the fridge trips from time to time but there are some things that you are better off getting an AV professional to do. The picture above is a classic example from a large […]
Dodgy imported products are being found on building sites across Auckland, including electrical wiring, toughened safety glass shower doors and roofing tiles. In the most recent cases, three homes had to be rewired and another eight were retiled after building inspectors uncovered materials that were not up to code. The problems come as a severe […]
Ray White talks to Automation Associates about seamlessly retrofitting the latest smart technology into older-style homes. RW: What’s happening in the land of technology for people renovating their bungalow or villa? AA: A lot is going on at the moment, we are asked to price an automation or AV system about once a week by […]
Kristil is no longer manufactured and parts for Kristil systems are nearly impossible to come by but we can help! We have replaced many Kristil systems with the Vantage Equinox System http://www.vantagecontrols.com/learn/product-overview.aspx which runs over the existing Kristil wiring. The keypads will get a stylish update and you will be able to control your system from […]
Virtual reality is rapidly entering the marketplace, with technological improvements over the past few years increasing quality while driving down costs. For as little as $15, someone can enjoy VR using their smartphone with the Google Cardboard. Like automated systems, virtual reality is enabling business around the world to transform their practices. The two technologies […]
Smart, well-designed workplaces create a more dynamic and appealing environment for staff, partners and clients. Automation systems can make your company more commercially savvy by making use of the latest technologies boost productivity and impress anyone your company deals with. With so many technological advancements at our fingertips, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t make […]
On the 7th of March 2017 www.stuff.co.nz reporter Denise Piper penned the following article Everything but kitchen sink stolen from building sites on Auckland’s North Shore telling of tools, building materials – even furniture – having been stolen from building sites and show homes on Auckland’s North Shore. Brendon Reid, Managing Director at Automation Associates says “With thefts […]