The priorities for the smart homes market go well beyond the comfort and convenience parameters, through the remote control of lights, blinds, air conditioning and entertainment centres. More and more the drive for this market that continues to grow exponentially is focused in intelligent solutions for improved energy efficiency and a broader security concept.
In this context, EDGE continues to develop within the MAESTRA Platform a set of advanced capabilities to manage and control the domestic space through sensors, interfaces and network-based devices using wireless communication protocols. MAESTRA has demonstrated an excellent performance for energy management and optimisation, due to the integration of a decision support module that includes algorithms for the prediction and preventive maintenance of household appliances. At the same time, EDGE's team has been developing the capability for the automated alerts issued by smoke, air quality and flooding sensors to be sent to 112 services as automated emergency calls. Similarly, MAESTRA continues to explore the control of housing environments to offer to its users improved health and wellbeing settings.
Hence, with respect to benefits, MAESTRA not only provides superior comfort levels but also allows better energy management and security measures, reinforced by the assistance in emergency situations and the support to creating adequate wellbeing ambience. Overall, EDGE offers to its clients a clear improvement in their wellbeing and quality of life.