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You might remember Libby and Ben who won "TheBlockNZ" on TV3 in 2012.
Ben has just finished building his own home with his wife Kylie and they have installed Econnecx™. This is what they say on their blog:
“When we started designing our house, home automation sounded fantastic. It was definitely a nice-to-have but other items were given higher priority because we thought automation would cost a fortune. But when Kylie and I went to the Home Ideas Centre in Parnell we found out otherwise.
After reading through all of the information, it seemed that for around $3000, we could have a full econnecx system installed.
It seemed a little too good to be true, though, as other options we'd looked at cost considerably more. As we investigated the system, we found econnecx doesn't use external hardware controls, like expensive light switches or touch screens. Instead, you use your computer or phone and the wiring already in your home. Pretty clever, if you ask me, and we eventually decided it was a must-have.
First, we decided to fully use the security functions available. That means we'll be able to remotely open our house from the econnecx app and check if the alarm is set or not.
Great for peace of mind, but practically we can let in tradespeople and lock up after them, for example, without handing over a key. Or if we have guests to stay and they arrive before we get home, we can let them in.
Maximising the energy savings an automation system provides is a no brainer. Since we've built such an efficient system with our structural insulated panels, it's ridiculous to then waste power through old-school lighting and heating control. So our heating system, towel rails and under-floor heating will be connected to econnecx, allowing us to schedule them to turn on and off when they're needed based on our daily routines.
It felt very futuristic confirming these automated features that will enhance our lifestyle and bank balance. And it seems surprisingly easy.After seeing how simple the interface is, it will only take a couple of minutes to customise the schedules and create our own automated home - very ‘Beyond 2000’.
The thing is, Econnecx works, it’s easy and it’s not too expensive. It solves a problem for your clients and it’s easy for you. It’s the perfect solution.
We recommend the Econnecx system to our clients because it is easy to understand and operate. Because it can be operated from anywhere in the world it also provides extra security for our Home Owners. The system has proven to be cost and time saving. We highly recommend Econnecx and will be recommending for all our new homes.
Fraser MacKenzie, David Reid Queenstown
It’s our go to solution – and not one of a choice but the “only one!” we recommend – easy to use, cost-effective, smart and affordable. When I first heard about it I thought ‘meh’ but now I have it, it’s one of the first things I put on my list of things to have in my house – absolutely essential. The convenience is amazing. Feedback from clients: grateful, relieved, there’s a starting of ‘look what my home can do’ and then there’s a major convenience factor that kicks in. Sometimes it takes a while for people to get used to their new house but econnecx means you can control alarms, heating and everything from wherever you are. It’s brilliant”
Dion Wilson – David Reid Homes Tauranga
It is now two years since we started using econnecx and it is easy. Comparing to what we were originally going to have, I would not have used it. We would either have had large power bills or a cold home.
My wife Paula likes having control of the garages and alarm from anywhere. When we first moved into our home, some tradies had not finished their work. Instead of leaving out keys and our home disarmed which we did not like the idea of, they would just call when they arrived. Paula would disarm the alarm and open the garage door from anywhere. I now find I leave home without keys and econnecx is my access, especially in the weekends.
We see great value in Econnecx. Econnecx has clearly saved us time and money because it’s so easy and user friendly, we wouldn’t have installed anything else.“
Richard Knowles – New Home Owner
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