With its Nviromon-Lite, Netshield has brought what may have once been considered science-fiction into tangible technological fact, to the benefit of home and business owners alike.

For many people, questioning whether they remembered to turn off the stove or lock the door prior to leaving their home, is an all too common experience. For others, working late and arriving home to an unlit house, is no less rare and just as disconcerting. It is during these times that one may well wish one's home was 'smarter'.

The good news is that two way communication between one's home and oneself is not a fantasy; rather, it is already a very real possibility, thanks to Netshield's Nviromon-Lite. The Nviromon-Lite enables users to employ - and enjoy - a number of smart home scenarios. For example, users can remotely switch on or off their lights, geysers or generators. Alternatively, they can use it to automate these processes, without requiring any further action on their part.

Putting your home to work

The multi-IO controller has six inputs where different sensors can be connected as needed, as well as five outputs, enabling users to customise according to their individual needs.

As the Nviromon-Lite has a GSM interface and provides for real-time communication via SMS, GPRS and voice call, it does require users to purchase a SIM from the cellular provider of their choice to be able to send or receive an SMS.

However, users can also opt to use the remote control, which allows for fast activation within a range of a 100 m when it is not always practical to use a mobile phone.

In order to configure the Nviromon-Lite and set it up according to one's needs, the included software needs to be installed on a Windows computer. For the not-to-technically inclined, the good news is that this can be done using a user-friendly interface, which still enables powerful configurations.

Home away from home

The Nviromon-Lite can enable one to remotely open or close gates, serve as an alarm system when connected to movement sensors and sirens; and inform users via SMS of power outages. In a similar vein, having a home that alerts its owner if there is a fire, and remaining aware of what is going on at one's home when away, can bring a measure of peace of mind, particularly in a security conscious country. While this would be impressive on its own, there is even more the Nviromon-Lite can accomplish.

But wait, there's more

The Nviromon-Lite's broad range of applications means that as well as being imminently useful to home owners, it can be equally valuable when employed at remote sites, second properties and offices, and prove particularly pertinent to those with agricultural and industrial (or commercial) properties.

With regards to the latter, the Nviromon-Lite can be further used to monitor electric fencing, for building and electrical power management, as well as machine and process monitoring.

Additionally, it can also warn of intruders, smoke or fire, cable theft via SMS, and can even let users know when air-conditioners are creating conditions that are too hot or too cold, giving them the ability to remotely change the temperature in a room accordingly.

Conclusion

The scenarios in which the Nviromon-Lite can be put to work and provide peace of mind, are seemingly inexhaustible, extending beyond the examples given here. Along with remote access to one's property from anywhere, the Nviromon-Lite offers something even more valuable - the ability to respond to threats and emergencies as the situation arises, and that benefit alone may well prove priceless.

For enquiries on Netshield's range of solutions, contact them on 086-111-4428 or 012-841-0320, or visit www.netshieldsa.com.