Universal Concepts showcases MESmartHome at GITEX

MeSmartHome.com offers a wide array of home systems, including the Smart Home Starter Kit, TV Anywhere, and the GigaCam and TotalGuard home security systems, all of which are on display at the Fatila Technology stand, number 201 in Hall 2.

The Smart Home Starter Kit enables you to control your lights and appliances from the comfort of your desk or sofa from anywhere in your house. The computer based, seven-piece home automation system includes a stylish multimedia remote, all at an unbeatable price.

"Imagine how convenient it would be if you could control all of your lights from a centralised point, one by one, or all together. For example, as you sit down to watch your favourite DVD, you could turn off the ceiling light of your sitting room and dim the table lamp without getting up, all with your universal audio video remote control," explains Abhishek Bose, general manager of Universal Concepts, parent company of MeSmartHome.

"With the Smart Home Starter Kit your home can be completely automated: in the morning and at night, the lamps in your home can be turned on/off at set times, just when you need it. What's more, you can call home and switch on your air conditioning on your way home from work. When you are on holidays, lights can be switched on/off to give your house a lived-in look - the proven best prevention against burglars - and the security system will call your mobile in case of a break in," he adds.

The Smart Home system is totally wireless and operates with plug and play technology, so you can install the system very easily, and at a much more affordable price than existing wired products.

"The system works on x10 technology which uses the existing wiring in your house to communicate between components. This makes installation simple; no hard wiring is required and can be done in a few hours. Also investment is protected as the components can be easily removed and installed again in your new home," Bose explains.

Available online at MeSmartHome.com, the Home Starter Kit includes X10 receiver modules, which can be connected to various types of lamp or appliances; a wireless controller; a transceiver, which converts the radio signals sent by the multimedia remote control; and a CM11 Activehome Computer interface.