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Hamilton Haven - Full Renovation

A full complement of home technology provides comfort, entertainment, security and a feeling of luxury.

A quiet, leafy Hamilton suburb hides a true gem.  This charming 3-bedroom home has undergone a complete renovation, including a full complement of home technology systems providing our client with comfort, entertainment, security and a feeling of luxury.

Our client wanted simple, intuitive system and so we knew that automating regular functions was going to be key to the enjoyment of the home.  For example, we have used motion sensors to detect feet on the floor by the bed to activate tread-path lighting to the ensuite during the night.  And a “morning” button starts the breakfast radio show and turns on dimmed lighting that slowly ramps up over time from the bedroom though to the kitchen.

To ensure flexibility into the future we started by running cabling in a specific manner, known as ‘smart wiring’ which enables all hardwired devices to be ‘hard’ connected at flexible locations around the home, freeing up the Wi-Fi bandwidth to be used solely for mobile devices and tablets, optimising the use of the fibre optic connection.

If the smart-wiring system is the backbone that supports the hard connections and data infrastructure, then Crestron Home is the brain that gives control over lighting, motorised window shutters, blinds and louvres, the TV dropper, whole-home audio system and home theatre.

The whole-home audio and home theatre were key features for this family who love playing music videos.  For the theatre, we chose a custom-made centre speaker and matched it with high-end bookshelf speakers in the front, discrete in-ceiling rear speakers and a subwoofer so they could feel like they were right there at the concert.  The main living area is a key entertainment space, so discrete, yet powerful speakers have been flushed mounted in the wall with matching in-wall subwoofers to give the system a real kick. This music can be enjoyed throughout the home, in the loggia and even by the pool.

Maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic was an important factor.  We have hidden TVs behind moveable panels and in a ceiling cavity, using a screen dropper. Ultrafast Wi-Fi is available throughout the house and out by the pool, with devices hidden in the attic spaces to ensure the clean, modern aesthetic.

A comprehensive, layered security system has been installed, and includes whole property CCTV, an IP gate intercom, window and door reeds, motion detecting PIRs and a hard-wired, integrated smoke and heat detection system.

High-definition cameras have been placed in key areas, providing complete visibility over the property, with feeds viewable from the client’s mobile phones, TV and central Crestron Home touchscreen.

The ICT alarm and access system offers keyless front door entry, and the whole system can be controlled via the client’s phones, remote controls and by a keypad in the house.  The alarm system features a ‘stay-alarm’ function which allows our clients to move freely through the home, whilst doors and windows are ‘armed’.  Time-limited access and guest codes can be generated for tradespeople, such as the pool maintenance company, providing more control over access to the property.  Visitors to the property buzz at the gate, which can be answered via the main Crestron Home touchscreen or mobile phone and granted access.

The rack of electronic equipment has been hidden away in the garage, next to the control module cabinets. The rack is kept cool by the HVAC system removing the hot air generated by the electronics and is protected from electronic surges and spikes with power conditioning. Equipment cooling and power conditioning is imperative to protect and prolong the life of sensitive electronics.

We remotely monitor our client’s system health, ensuring any equipment issues are spotted and dealt with as soon as they occur – often before our client is aware of them.  We are able to remotely log into the system and perform reboots, firmware updates and security patches, without the need for a truck roll.  Remote support is faster and more cost effective – there is no waiting for a tech to drive to site, nor do they pay for them to sit in traffic to get there.

Completion date: 2024

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