UAB “Elsis TS” has improved its Smart House System by designing the second generation controller of the House Computer System BKS Controller and a new version of software. The second generation Smart House System includes updated hardware and software, and the following new functions: the control of exterior security blinds, shutters, gates and air conditioning system, collection of accounting data and display of indications, integration of video cameras, and control of devices by sending SMS messages, and much more.
Installation of the Smart House System will definitely add value to houses offered by the real estate and construction organisation and among its competitors it will be distinguished as a supplier of higher quality products. Whereas inhabitants will be provided with an innovative tool which will ensure the integrated system control, the cost-effective energy saving opportunities, comfort and security. Building supervision companies will also enjoy the benefits of the Smart House System. They will have the possibility to provide additional services to inhabitants since the system allows constant supervision of engineering networks of the buildings and technical conditions of equipment, responding to emergency situations, performing of centralised accounting of water, heat, gas and electrical energy, automatic control and respond to complaints and inquiries of inhabitants and, in this way, creating a follow-up system with inhabitants.
This system can also serve as a platform for various service providers: for broadcasting digital TV programmes and interactive content (movie rentals, music, and games), for health care and nursing services, and much more.
The second generation Smart House System is currently being installed in several houses and offices in Lithuania and in the Kaliningrad region. The Smart House System will perform the functions of heating, conditioning, lighting, control of gates, electrical devices and conditioning system, supervise water quality, gas leak and the security alarm condition, collect billing and accounting statistics, notify inhabitants on emergency situations, and allow to receive the images from video cameras.
The system can be controlled by a smart phone. The application with the Android operative system for smart phones is currently developed and allows to observe on the screen of the phone all information about the house, and to control devices. The programme is available for free download from the Android Market website (Smart Home control application for homes equipped with ELSIS TS BKS controller).
Considering market demands and clients’ wishes, the company “Elsis TS” plans to further develop its product. It is going to integrate the BKS Controller into the dispatch control system, and adjust it for the delivery of different digital services to consumers. More information on the House Computer System is available at www.protingi-namai.lt/en.