http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au Smartwiredhouse en-us Mon, 7 Jul 2008 02:00:01 GMT Smartwiredhouse RSS http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.auhttp://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/images/logo_smartwired.gif http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/Legrand.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=71 I agree there's a lot more on-line life in copper Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/sti1700-web.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=69 How much interest do homeowners have in installing structured cabling and smart home technology? Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/hologram.bmp http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=68 When I saw that Telstra had used hologram technology Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/builder-w.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=66 Builders, electricians and developers need to be able to talk the same language when it comes to the successful installation of communications technology. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/contractor_photo.JPG http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=65 When it comes to problems with wiring, Craig Holland is something of an expert. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/Peter_Tyree.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=63 For a company that started out in the "back corner" of an enamel copper wire factory almost 30 years ago, Tycab has more recently come a long way in a relatively short time. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=62 We're filling our homes with technology and everyone is talking about super fast broadband within the decade, but how will our homes cope? Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/News/speakers.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=61 In the market for a new set of loud speakers for your home theatre system but don't know where to begin? Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/girl_with_remote_web.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=59 Four years after the launch of Telstra's Smart Community initiative, over 70 residential developments around Australia are making use of smart wiring for the delivery of communications infrastructure. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/electrician.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=58 Leon Adelman has never advertised and in 18 years has never been without work. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/Filler_Images/Picture6_correct.png http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=57 The last election was notable for the fight over cyber-space, when both parties vowed to give us a national broadband system. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/security.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=56 You're shopping around for a security system for your home, but you don't know where to begin? Sat, 9 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/fi_pic_2.JPG http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=55 From an electronics technician to General Manager of fi Smart Homes, James Stewart has long understood the value of smart wiring. Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/Windowsresized.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=54 Clare Johnston is quick to tell you she's not 'technological' but a very smart gadget on the wall of her kitchen seems to be changing her mind. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/cabling.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=53 Smart WiringTM is way of wiring your home that allows it to take advantage of the current and future digital technology. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/dec_contractor_2.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=51 Learning new technology can be hard work, but without it, Joseph Sarka realises he will never grow his electrical business. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/girl_with_phone.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=50 Accredited Smart Wired electricians and designers are more than ever in demand, Mon, 2 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/electrician.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=49 The Smart Wired Designer Course has been revamped to provide a better outcome to your clients. Wed, 2 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/Worldwide_Electrics_Staff_1.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=48 You know you've done a good job when a client invites you to their house- warming party, Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/News/Lounge4_web.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=46 Home automation systems may not yet be able to cook your dinner or do your housework, but you'll be amazed at how creative they can be. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/house_building_site.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=43 More people smart wire TM their homes in Victoria than any other state. This is just one of the findings from a new Copper Development Centre and Housing Industry Australia study. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/LexCom-Cabinet_web.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=42 Cascade Gardens residential estate in Rockhampton, Queensland, is one of a number of new developments to use the LexCom HomeTM Network to deliver Telstra's Velocity fibre optic service. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/nexus_security_photo_web.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=41 When it comes to convincing clients to install smart wiringTM, David Morris has had his fair share of experience. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/elecvision214panelsmall_(2).jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/www.elecvision.com.au Middendorp Electric, commonly known as Middy's Data and Electrical, not only have 76 trade outlets right around the country, but are now a Smart WiringTM partner as well. And it's a relationship that makes a lot of sense. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/photo2.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/Information-Handout How to explain smart wiring to potential clients? Use this information handout to give an overview of how it works in the home. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/Eri_020copy.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/Contractor-Eris-Mccarthy Smart Wiring a home on the Central Coast for a New York-based client, while working with a West Australian architect and a Sydney-based builder can present its challenges. Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=34 Wired versus wireless? There's been a whole lot of talk about what works best at home, ... Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/TV1.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=32 If you're thinking about converting to digital TV in your home, it pays to understand the difference between standard-definition and high-definition TV. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/graph.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=30 The Australian public has well and truly embraced the concept of a digital world, Thu, 1 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/brett.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=29 Gone are the days of daisy-chaining phones and putting TV signals in rooms, Fri, 2 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/couple.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=28 Today's sophisticated homes require extensive networks of high-capacity 'smart wiring' for communications, networked appliances, entertainment, security and education ... and the time to install it is at the design stage. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/News/Automation_Touchscreen_news.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=26 We all want to conserve energy in our home, but how many times have you accidentally left the lights on or the air conditioner running when you shouldn't? Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/multi_room_audio(1).jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=25 Imagine being able to control what music is played in different rooms of the house just by standing in the one spot. Sun, 6 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/News/docking.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=24 MP3 player docking stations are an easy way to listen to music in your home, but can they take the place of a sound or multi room audio system? Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=21 Developers and builders are increasingly embracing the concept of sustainable housing. Smart Wiring has an important role to play in ensuring our future homes are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/News/couple_news.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=20 Smart Home Technology and how it can be used to assist in the global trend of an ageing population was the topic under discussion at last month's Connected Home Conference in Melbourne. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=19 Telephone/internet, TV distribution and multiple data outlets are the three most common applications sought by Smart Wired customers. This is one of the findings from a survey of Australia's largest 680 building companies conducted by the Housing Industry Association. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=18 Look behind most home entertainment set-ups and you'll find a mass of cable and wires. It's a little acknowledged fact that these seemingly endless streams of "electrical spaghetti" serve a much greater purpose than just affording us sound and vision. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/News/Stepped-Theatre-reverse-news.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=17 You've set up a home-theatre system but you're disappointed by the picture and sound quality. What's letting you down? Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=16 SwanCare's retirement village in Perth is one of a growing number of aged care facilities to embrace Smart Wiring. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=15 The Smart Wired, wireless and broadband over power line industry have come together for a think-tank about the future of emerging technologies. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/News/Voip.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=14 Using the internet to make phone calls is a growing trend in Australian homes and businesses. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=13 Everything we want in our homes - entertainment, convenience, safety - is increasingly dependant on technology. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=12 Smart Wiring is being used by a Canadian University research team to help keep seniors at home longer. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=11 If you're thinking about investing in what's called 'convergence technology', here's what you need to know. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=9 Home automation has hit the mainstream market, according to results released by two leading market research firms. Thu, 2 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=8 A Smart Wired hotel in Seattle, US, gives the ultimate in customer service. Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/content/upload/images/newsImages/lighting-your-home.jpg http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au http://www.smartwiredhouse.com.au/news_article.asp?news_id=7 When Smart Wiring your home, consider making the switch to automated lighting.