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Easy, scalable entry point for smart home technology PDL is offering electricians, builders and other tradespeople the opportunity to differentiate their business and provide cutting-edge smart home technology to their customers with the launch of the globally awardwinning PDL Wiser™.
Its development is a response to the increased demand for smart home products since the launch of Bluetooth technology, with Kiwis showing more and more interest in home automation and tradespeople upskilling to meet the demand. “The field trials and feedback on PDL Wiser from electricians and homeowners has been very positive.” Vanessa says. “PDL by Schneider Electric works closely with electrical and building businesses and is offering PDL Wiser not just as a solution but with a strong backbone of support for the installer.
The new smart home technology gives electricians and builders the ability to simply and easily make every home a smart home – from one room to an entire home. It offers an entry point to a more advanced application of technology in the home, as homeowners can start with standard PDL switches and Bluetooth smart home technology and scale up to Zigbee and remote access at the speed they prefer, with the support and guidance of trained, registered Wiser Smart Home installers. Schneider Electric NZ product manager, Vanessa Willats, says “PDL Wiser™ is innovative technology that puts electricians and builders at the forefront of the latest smart home solutions and gives them a commercial advantage in their sectors.
“People want more from their homes, to help them to maximise the space and their expectations around control and comfort. “The feedback we had was that homeowners are also looking for a smart home solution that doesn’t lock them in, and that can be tailored to their lifestyle.” PDL is at the cutting-edge of smart home technology. The Iconic 2AX Connected Module, a new product within the Iconic range that works with PDL Wiser, is a winner of the prestigious Red Dot Award.
“Tradespeople need to go through a training programme to become a registered installer, and that triggers a wraparound support system, a business development tool and an attractive add-on to these businesses. French Electrical, which was established in 1974 and works in residential, commercial and industrial, has Schneider Electric as a preferred supplier and has been using its products for home automation for two decades. Chris French says, “The new offerings of Wiser, Bluetooth and wireless have definitely made the market a lot stronger.
This award showcases the ‘best in the world’ innovation being achieved by the Pacific Design Lab team. The Iconic 2AX Connected Switch module is unique with its modular design and small form factor.
“Wiser, I believe, will close the gap between a fully automated home and a retrofit home. The benefits I see of using Wiser is there are so many options within the suite. The opportunities are endless, and it’s still growing. I see massive benefits for our clients.”
“A Wiser smart home solution can be upgraded with modular components as customers’ needs change allowing their smart home system, to grow with them.
In Bluetooth mode it can be used as on/off or a time delay, but the device really comes into play when in Zigbee mode where it can be integrated to be used with other Wiser compatible devices to trigger automation, such as “all off” or for multi-way switching.
A PDL Wiser smart home has been designed as a good long-term investment that will evolve with the residents’ needs, creating a home that is highly functional and efficient and – if resale value is a factor – adds value to the property.
“The home has become a more important space than ever before for Kiwis. Homes are now multifunctional spaces – a home, an office and a sanctuary.
As an established global brand, PDL Wiser is offered in New Zealand on the Wiser Asia platform that has been built specifically for the Pacific market.
The benefits of PDL Wiser include:
“The product combines local know-how with Schneider Electric’s unrivalled global R&D, extensive smart home expertise, and support as a trusted partner to tradespeople. “The technology is incredibly powerful, yet straightforward for a skilled electrician to install.
Easy integration with Iconic switches and sockets enables almost any home to easily become a smart home
• Modular components – build up from one room to an entire smart home • Connects via Bluetooth Low Energy or Zigbee 3.0 technology • Differentiate your business by offering global award-winning smart home products • PDL Wiser can help improve the security of a house by having lights come on and off (at varying times) while the homeowner is away and improve safety by ensuring electrical devices do not remain on for prolonged periods. Also, many Kiwis have a bach so home automation means people can use the motion/door/window sensors for additional peace of mind • Provides connectivity of switches or timers from a smartphone. People can dim their lights from their phone or schedule their towel rail to go on and off for a few hours a day • Easy to use. Homeowners are able to customized their smart home from the app, adding new Automations and Moments as they go • PDL Wiser allows users to install an app on their phone and control thei from anywhere you have internet access – when used with the Wiser Hub • Lighting – adjust lights, change the ambience, and control lights at home when residents are away, a good security benefit • Blind control – open and close blinds from a smartphone without getting out of bed; or synchronise blinds with daily habits or with sunrise and sunset • Heating control – schedule the house to warm up as people wake up and to save on energy while residents are away • Wiser is currently available across Europe, the United Kingdom, Asiaand is now available for Kiwis. Electricians can find out more here: www.pdl.co.nz/wiser/electrician. Builders can find out more here: www.pdl.co.nz/wiser/builder.
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