This June, Drayton is extending the capability of its Wiser system, combining all the smart heating benefits with a range of new smart home devices to create the all-in-one solution for home automation and efficiency.
Wiser 2nd Generation enables installers to offer their customers a smarter, more connected home, thanks to the launch of a number of new products that can be incorporated into the system. This includes the Smoke Alarm, Window and Door Sensor, Water Leakage Sensor, Temperature and Humidity Sensor, Motion Sensor, Lighting Dimmer Micromodule, Shades Control Micromodule and Power Micromodule.
As well as offering added convenience with management of these devices via the Wiser Home app, the new sensors provide homeowners with peace of mind that their home is well protected from potential risks such as fires or floods.
The Window/Door Sensor detects the status of windows and doors and sends this information to the Wiser Home app, providing notifications if the status changes when the user is away from home. This information can also trigger automations or ‘Moments’, for example turning off the heating if a window is open in order to save wasted energy.
Meanwhile, the Temperature/Humidity Sensor can be used as a low-cost alternative to the Wiser Room Thermostat, as it enables users to monitor the temperature and humidity remotely via the Wiser Home app. When automations are set up, the system can trigger other devices in response to environmental changes.
The Water Leakage Sensor alerts homeowners via a notification on the Wiser Home app and by sounding an alarm if triggered. Additionally, tailor-made automations can be created based on the detection of water.
The Wiser Motion Sensor provides an easy way for homeowners to create automations within the home, as well as offering a sense of security. For instance, if motion is detected in the living room the lamp will turn on, or if motion is detected while the user is away from home, it will send a notification to the Wiser Home app.
For ease of installation, the smoke alarm and all sensors are battery powered, with no wiring necessary.
Both the Lighting Dimmer and Shades Control micromodules enable control via the Wiser Home app and with Automations or Moments. Additionally, the Power Micromodule can be used for switching resistive loads, such as a hot water tank. It offers easy scheduling on the app and users can also view the current power consumption by the load. Loads controlled by the power micromodule can also benefit from Wiser’s Away Mode to reduce wasted energy consumption.
The Wiser 2nd Generation HubR is the brains of the new system. Available in 1, 2 and 3 channel variants, it allows advanced heating control and combined with the new devices enables complete home automation.
All elements of the system can be controlled via the Wiser Home app, which has recently been updated with a new more intuitive dashboard. This provides quick access to favourite devices for more convenient monitoring and adjustment and access to favourite modes for quicker activation. Plus, homeowners can get personalised tips and advice about how to reduce their energy use, shared on the new home screen.
Merlin Milner, Product Owner for Water-based Systems at Drayton commented: “We are excited to be expanding the Wiser system with the launch of these new sensors and micromodules. The UK is currently ranked 3rd highest for household penetration for smart homes globally, which demonstrates the opportunities available to installers. With these new launches, Wiser becomes the all-in-one solution capable of managing more than just the heating system that installers can rely on to meet their customers’ needs.”
For more information on Drayton’s range of heating controls, including Wiser, visit: www.draytoncontrols.co.uk
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