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Saving this summer with IoT: Energy, water and light
Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year. School is out, the weather is great and the countdown to vacation begins. But while the summer brings with it a lot of fun activities, it also brings the potential for higher energy and water consumption, which equals higher bills for personal, business and commercial real estate uses. It’s inevitable that commercial businesses will consume more energy and water during June, July and August with increased usage of cooling systems, lighting and water, but technology can help. The smallest changes can make a huge difference in lowering energy costs and, thanks to smart building technologies offering remote real-time monitoring and control of buildings, it’s possible. Read more
Making buildings smarter
The emergence of a different wireless technology can have a major impact on the reach and cost-effectiveness of implementing Building Management Systems’ (BMS) into smart buildings. Companies have primarily had to rely on disparate building management systems which involve a significant amount of local, manual interaction, low automation, and dedicated infrastructure per application. However new LoRa low power, long range technology introduces a long range and low power consumption which enables a more integrated solution to address commercial building management systems at a reduced cost for both installation and operation. Read more
Semtech Joins CABA to Advance Smart Home and Building Technologies
Semtech Corporation has joined the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), an international non-profit industry association for the advancement of smart home and building technologies. Read more
The Power of LoRa Technology in Commercial Real Estate
As the Internet of Things (IoT) increasingly works its way into the CRE market, it’s time to discuss the connectivity protocol that will ensure everything within the building is truly connected and sharing the necessary data, safely. There is no doubt that IoT will have a big impact on CRE and its long-term potential for growth and viability. So how do these two worlds collide? Let’s talk all things LoRa. Read more
LoRa Technology: Connecting our IoT-Enabled Homes and Buildings
As the Internet of Things (IoT) industry continues to expand, developers are working tirelessly to create new applications to grow with it. When we look at Commercial Real Estate (CRE) in particular, there’s a high demand for servicing on a larger scale – and with that, finding the appropriate wireless protocol is imperative for smart homes and buildings to seamlessly and safely function. LoRa Technology, a solution that is rapidly expanding, is a long range, low power wireless platform that has become the technology of choice for IoT networks. The LoRaWAN open specification is a low-power, wide-area networking (LPWAN) protocol based on LoRa Technology. The LoRaWAN protocol is specifically designed to wirelessly connect battery operated devices and things, which is very important for this industry in particular. Read more
Smart Tech in New Homes Can Provide Savings, Convenience
Recently released numbers from the U.S. Department of Commerce show that new home sales were up 4.9% this past February, in the midst of a thriving real estate market — and it’s a good time for new property owners. That’s because today’s recent construction is more likely to be fully equipped with smart home technology and that can bring real savings. Read more
Iioote integrates Semtech’s LoRa technology into humidity sensors
Sweden-based iioote integrated Semtech’s LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology (LoRa Technology) into its line of humidity and temperature sensors for water leakage detection and damage prevention in the home. Iioote’s use of wireless, battery powered LoRa-enabled humidity and temperature sensors are installed in areas of the home with a high risk of water leakage, for example in bathrooms, kitchens and basements. Read more
Semtech’s LoRa Technology Offers Accurate Real-Time Data To Prevent Property Damage In Smart Homes
iioote’s use of wireless, battery powered LoRa-enabled humidity and temperature sensors are installed in areas of the home with a high risk of water leakage, for example in bathrooms, kitchens and basements. The sensors connect to a public or private residential network based on the LoRaWAN protocol and report humidity levels regularly. Read more
Connecting smart buildings and smart homes in the IoT era
Market awareness and adoption of smart homes and buildings continues to rise yearly, with 2019 set to be another busy year for the trend. From smart kitchen appliances and smoke detectors to voice assistant-enabled lighting and irrigation systems, builders and homeowners are using IoT to connect everyday devices to the cloud to create new experiences for buyers at a rapid pace. Read more
