Electrical Contracting News (ECN) November 2016 | Page 52

SPECIAL
FEATURE

HOME AUTOMATION & INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS

CONNECTED BENEFITS
Richard Hayward of Legrand comments on the changing needs and demands of consumers throughout
the home and the role that technology can play in its future.

W

ith a growing
awareness
amongst
consumers
around
smart home
technology,
the time is
right for the electrical industry to get on
board and understand its true potential.
The recent augmented reality game
that has taken the world by storm has
demonstrated the potential of technology
to consumers, paving the way for other
smart technologies to enter our homes
and businesses.
The well known phrase ‘An
Englishman’s home is his castle’ has
never been truer than today. The phrase

is actually rooted in history dating back to
the 16th century and while its meaning is
varied, it is ultimately a dictate that means
no-one can enter, unless they are invited.
This is an interesting concept in the smart