Liquid Automation: Latest News & Editorial

SY Thalia - an electronic haven on the high seas

August 2009

gizmag: The SY Thalia is a yacht with a difference ... while it's a beautiful looking vessel outside, it's what's inside that really takes your breath away.

The Moving Home Cinema

July 2009

The Australian: Liquid Automation won the Best marine Project with the sort of fit-out that would make a home system stand out, only this one is on a 159ft yacht.

Cedia Winners

July 2009

The Australian: The SY Thalia, which competed in the Millennium Cup in New Zealand in February, surprisingly includes the sort of audiovisual gear that would make a home system stand out...

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ENVIRONMENT CONTROLS

Lighting

Residential LightingA lighting control system allows you to control the lights in or outside of your home, office or anywhere you have lights. With the touch of a button, you can turn lights on or off, dim lights, turn on fans, even schedule when these events take place and more from a centralized control. There are many applications for a lighting control systems, and when combined with a home automation package offers convenience, comfort and energy savings.

The complexity of a lighting control system can range from simplistic to intricate depending on your needs. On the simple side, you might want a lighting system designed to only control your exterior lights according to time of day or light level. Alternatively, you might want a "whole-house" lighting control system where every light in your home can be controlled from a centralized control system such as a remote control. On the other hand, perhaps you just want something in between. You can opt for individual lighting control systems just for the main rooms in your house. No matter what type of lighting control system meets your needs, you'll find that you have a lot of options available to you.

Lighting Control Features

  • Prevent falls: One button press lights a pathway to and from the places often walked to in the dark: a child’s bedroom, the bathroom or the kitchen for example.
  • Vacation Mode offers peace of mind: Liquid Automation can automatically switches lights on and off when you’re away to simulate regular activity in the home.
  • Emergency Flash: used in times of distress or as an Alarm trigger. Nothing directs an ambulance or the police to your residence faster. On event of an alarm trigger, have every internal light switch on to full brightness and all exterior lights flash.
  • Conditional Lighting: Design how your lights behave based on time of day, motion or security Save money by increasing energy efficiency and turning off lights that are not being used.
  • Timed Dim: lets little ones drift gently off to sleep.  Tuck your child in and let timed dim turn down the lights over 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or any interval you choose.
  • Turn off the lights everywhere in the house with one button press:  "Master off" turns off every light in the house as you dash out the door.

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Blinds

Homes and workspaces are designed with windows because we intuitively understand that sunlight adds a comforting, refreshing quality to any room. However, achieving the greatest beauty and efficiency in each room means being able to control the light that surrounds you. With Liquid Automation’s Shading Solutions, you can quickly and easily control sunlight to prevent harsh U/V rays from damaging expensive furnishings or reduce glare that reflects off of a television or computer screen. At the simple touch of a button, you can automatically raise and lower shades to reduce heat gain in a space, thereby lowering cooling costs, or achieve instant privacy from the outside.

Liquid Automation's Shading Solutions include: roller shades, drapery track systems, skylight shades, and beautiful fabrics to enhance the decor of any space.