Home automation in the spotlight: Looking back at Comfortica’s eye-catching projects of 2023 and predictions for 2024.
In the blink of an eye, the year was over. And what a year it was! We have made life easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable in every place imaginable. In the Netherlands, and abroad! From a luxurious villa in Cannes, to an old church in Kampen. And from a company making cool sustainable shared e-bikes in Harderwijk to a brand new business center in Hoorn. The magic word and most valued solution we offered? Our one-stop-shop principle that offers our clients an all-in-one solution for everything digital. Nice and easy. As home automation should be.
Remarkable home automation
Tis year the most remarkable were our projects in Cannes and Bussum. Cannes because of its location and Bussum because of our clients’ unique decoration style and unique perspective on things. Smart homes often have very modern interiors. The interior in Bussum however, wasn’t anything like that. Normally our clients ask how much something costs. The main question of these clients was: What does it look like? Followed by: Is it also available in different colour?
This year, we’ve been able to help our clients with home automation, networks, audio/video, and access control. Our one-stop-shop solution is a growing trend that will continue into 2024. Which makes total sense, because a) most people find it very practical and easy to only need one contactperson for all their digital matters and b) it prevents a lot of frustration because all solutions devised actual work, as all systems and products are compatible and integrated with each other.
From the professional construction world we saw an increasing amount of inquiries for guidance on smart projects. That’s why last fall, we joined forces with JDK Benelux, the importer of FIBARO-Nice, to set-up a new service called ‘Extended Services’. This service is specifically designed to support construction professionals such as contractors and installers with complex preparations, unfamiliar configurations, specific expertise, or extensive aftercare.
Management heating shifts
Due to the rising energy costs, we also observe a shift in management and control from resident to landlord. A growing number of business centers and real estate management want to be in better control of the heating system due to the risen energy prices. For this Comfortica installed and automated smart heating systems, providing real estate managers not only with insights into usage but also enabling remote control.
Unique European project
In the meantime the EU-project is still running, to which Comfortica contributes to the development of the latest SoA tools and methods. The ultimate goal: build a framework for optimal energy-efficiency and comfort based on collected data. Especially the last part is what makes this project so interesting for us. Typically the control system is paramount, but for this project gathering data takes precedence. The collected data will dictate what needs to be controlled and how. In the first quarter of 2024, the first follow-up steps will be taken based on the collected data.
Keep an eye out in 2024
Last year no new eye-catching gadgets have been released. But the world of domotics is always evolving! 2024 will be very interesting, especially in regards to AI-technology in camera’s. We expect these will offer even more advanced security possibilities, especially around facial- and license plate recognition.
Our number one tip for the coming year remains the same: keep it simple. Home automation should make your life easier, not more complicated. The moment you need a tome to remember and operate your switching options, your home automation has lost its purpose. Want to prevent this from happening? Use Comfortica’s magic word: one-stop-shop. This way you can be rest assured that everything digital will be taken care of in 2024, without any fuss.
Enjoy 2024. Keep it simpel with home automation. Comfortica makes it possible.