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Box-type window provides space between the inner and outer sashes that
allows the integration of security elements (sensors etc.) for protection
against burglaries. ©Veka | veka.com

It is a cloudless day and the sun is shining through your liv-
ing room window all afternoon, so the room heats up and the
air becomes stuffy. Sensors on your windows monitor the CO 2
content and the humidity, even when you are out, and they
control the incidence of light and the temperature. If the rel-
evant levels rise above or fall below the limits which you have Ukrainian window design ©Rehau | rehau.de
set, your windows will open or close automatically or the
blinds will go down. They are operated by inbuilt motors.
TIPS ABOUT SMART WINDOWS AND BURGLARY
WINDOWS SUITABLE FOR SMART HOMES PROTECTION
In order to equip your windows with shading and ventilating
elements, the sensors and other Smart Home modules need 1. If your windows are installed correctly, built-in sen-
enough space between the inside and outside window sashes. sors can increase security.
Modern uPVC windows, especially those of the Box-type de- 2. Consult a specialist or the consumer centre for advice
sign, are engineered with this requirement in mind. They can as to which system is suitable for you. Clarify which
accommodate venetian blinds, roller shutters and pleated windows are suitable for Smart Home elements, e. g.
blinds as well as electric components which control the ventila- ground floor windows or balcony door.
tion, according to your needs. 3. With Smart Home you can receive notifications on
your smartphone once windows are being opened
HIGH COMFORT – LOW COSTS while you are not at home.
In addition to the pleasant indoor feel on hot summer days, 4. Smart window openers can be customized and con-
you also save costs on air conditioning. They can be as much as trolled remotely (slightly more expensive than sen-
20% lower than with conventional windows. When the weather sors).
turns cold, however, the integrated heat exchanger is particu- 5. To help protect your Smart Home system from hack-
larly practical, storing solar heat and releasing it into the room. ers, choose a very complex, secure password that
Not only will you have a cosy home but you will also be saving you update regularly.
on heating costs.

Automatic light protection in the Smart Home: Box-type windows have plenty of room for heat sensors and shading elements such as blinds, pleated
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