Control | Building Automation Systems

Amber Technology offers building automation systems to control both residential and commercial AV applications. Whether it be to create control for a smart home technology system, or manage AV distribution in a boardroom setting, we have the products to develop your building automation systems control requirements.

What is a building automation system?

A building automation system is an automated way of controlling electrical, audio visual and mechanical devices and systems throughout a building.

In residential applications, a building automation system can also be commonly known as a smart home control system. The control system can be programmed to automate audio visual distribution, lighting, climate control, security and surveillance, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, blinds, pool systems, etc, both indoors and outdoors.

In commercial project applications a building automation system creates command and control across the premises. Different types of commercial building automation systems include:

• Smart offices AV distribution with collaboration systems such as presentation switchers, video conferencing, connection for laptops and PCs, plus centralised control of other elements such as lights, shades, air conditioning to set the right mood for a meeting.
• Classrooms and lecture halls with room control to make it easy for the lecturer to operate the services in the room – lights, audio levels, projection
• Houses of worship often have a range of different skill sets for users so the audio, video and lighting, security, so a control system makes it easy for operation by staff and volunteers.
• Luxury transport such as superyachts use automated control systems for deck entertainment, climate control in cabins, lights and other features.
• Hospitality venues AV distribution, lighting, climate control, security and surveillance, heating, ventilation, air con. In sports bars control can be used to pre-program different games to different screens.

How are building automation systems beneficial?

A great building automation system can make life simpler for the occupants of a building, whether it be commercial or residential. RTI uses advanced control and automation systems to create smart homes and businesses. Working to deliver the ultimate user experience, RTI’s award-winning solutions bring entertainment, environment, and security together with a powerful ecosystem that is simple for anyone to use. The RTI portfolio includes beautifully designed remote controls, touchpanels, apps, processors, and AV distribution, all unified by RTI’s renowned Integration Designer APEX^® programming software, which allows integrators to deliver to their clients complete custom control solutions.

In a commercial environment, our selection of commercial meeting room control systems help add more clarity to presentations by allowing a presenter to manage anything from AV to aircon at the click of a button. Boardroom control systems include AV control systems, touch panels, tabletop systems, switching controls, IR emitters and programming kits, plus room booking systems. Users can customise the setting of each networked device according to their individual needs.

How do home automation systems work?

Home automation systems create a network of electronic, communication and hardware interfaces so that appliances and equipment in a home can be connected by wifi and controlled from a smartphone or tablet.

The features available through home automation systems include controls for audio visual, lighting, heating and air conditioning, security systems and cameras, alarms, irrigation and watering, blinds and shutters, garages, home cinema.  

Multi-room audio controllers let you control your home audio in a central location and makes it simpler than ever before, to access your favourite streaming services or music stored on the connected device. Controlling your multiroom audio is easy, offering capabilities to run music streaming apps like Spotify. You can mute, change volume, pause, control and set presets for your favourite tunes.

Residential control mounts from iPort effortlessly transform an ordinary house into an extraordinary smart home with their offering of easy-to-install mounts. These sleek mounts allow you to fit an iPad to them, giving you the control of your apps without imposing on the surrounding aesthetic of the room. All iPort products have in-built charging functions. Choose from our selection of mounts like the Luxeport table mount and Connect Pro wall station mounts. iPort is the ideal choice for integration into a residential multi-room audio system.

How do you implement building automation systems?

The first step is to consult with an AV professional who is trained in designing and implementing building automation systems. They will be able to advise you on the best building automation products for your requirements and design a system to best suit your needs.