Making News

(Mar. 12, 2008)

High-Tech Products Transform Modern-Day Homes

 

Technology aimed at achieving higher quality products and greater efficiency is a part of nearly every aspect of life. In the home, this means cleaner water, easy to clean surfaces, infrared sensors, LED lights, and interactive electronics that create a wide range of advanced possibilities.

Technology you wouldn’t expect

Not only has technology rapidly invaded every area of the home, the options for exceptional quality, performance, efficiency, and designs are seemingly endless. From LED lights and chromatherapy to single command faucets, technology is merging with style in a revolutionary way. A few companies have already mastered this discipline.  The Hansacolourshower by HANSA, features a handheld body sprayer, an adjustable showerhead and incorporates high-performance LEDs that cover the entire chromatic spectrum. Another high-tech yet stylish product for the bath is the new Techno M3 single command lavatory faucet by Cifial. This single command faucet allows homeowners to enjoy an added convenience while maintaining a luxurious look through out the home. 

Wires, wires everywhere

Over 20 years ago the only wires needed in the home were phone and electric. Today, as the technology landscape evolves, a single home network connecting the proliferating electronic devices used for entertainment, communication, and security systems is vital to how homes are being thought of and built. For example, a special This Old House TV Project home has capabilities to plug a movie into the DVD player and watch it on any screen in the house or even control all the lights from a single keyboard. 

Other advances in wireless electronics have improved on the old ways of door and combination locks. Now, homeowners don’t even have to carry keys. Revolutionary manufacturers have developed digital technology that allows homeowners to remotely lock and secure their deadbolts from a wireless remote control device. The AccessOne by Kwikset offers a maximum security keyless entry system for only 140 dollars, making peace of mind closer than ever. 

High-performance microwaves and hybrid water heaters

At a time when most homeowners just don’t have time to worry about whether their home components are operating correctly, companies like Grand Hall and Salton utilize smarter technology to keep it simple. Salton microwaves are so intelligent they know how to cook 4,000 products sold at most supermarkets! Just wave the scanning wand over the bar code of a favorite frozen chicken dinner, and the correct cooking times and power levels pop up.  

Eternal by Grand Hall , the world’s first premier hybrid water heating system is engineered to out-perform all other water heaters in the market place. Using patented counter-flow design and multi-pass heat exchanger technology, Eternal maintains 86 percent thermal efficiency with consistent pressure. Sophisticated water heaters like Eternal allow homeowners to use less water and decrease the amount of energy used to heat the water in their homes.Whether looking for a modern twist in the bath or a microwave that knows just what to do without being told, look no further than the present. The future has arrived and it is taking over the home.  

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