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Light up your roof with the TH717 Smart Motor Controller
Published: 23 Mar 2021

TecHome’s Australian designed and manufactured TH717 Smart Opening Roof Controller is the perfect solution for automating and controlling your louvres, windows & hatches. While at its core, the TH717 is an opening roof motor controller, there are also plenty of exciting features to utilise in this little box such as Bluetooth control, scheduling and rain-sensing…
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Which TV Lift is right for me?
Published: 17 Feb 2020

Which TV Lift Kit is right for me? Step 1: Measure the height of your screen (with no stand as this will not be needed) Step 2: Using your measured screen height, choose a maximum stroke size larger than your screen height Large: TV height is between 785mm-914mm Medium: TV height is 785mm or less Dimensions (mm)

Top 5 Architecture Motion & automation Possibilities Architects Learned with TecHome from Equinox Shows
Published: 28 Oct 2019
Top 5 Architecture Motion & automation Possibilities Architects Learned with TecHome from Equinox Shows

  1) Our motor controllers can be integrated in a buildings BMS. TecHome’s motor controllers can be integrated into a building’s BMS via RJ45.   2) You don’t need a Building Management Systems (BMS) for home automation If you don’t have BMS in the building, TecHome’s products are standalone and can be integrated into any..
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Limit Switches and Actuators: What They Are and The Benefits They Provide
Published: 08 Jul 2019
Limit Switches and Actuators: What They Are and The Benefits They Provide

If you’re like most people, the terms limit switch and actuator probably mean very little to you. However, it’s important to understand the functions of the products you buy, so we’re going to walk you through the concept of limit switches in actuators, and explain why they’re beneficial. What Is a Limit Switch in an..
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What Is Dual Synchronisation and Why Do I Need It?
Published: 17 Jun 2019
What Is Dual Synchronisation and Why Do I Need It?

More than likely, you won’t often find yourself in a position where you require more than one actuator, but if your application does require two actuators (due to things like a need for excess force, or mitigating sideways movement), you need to ensure that the two actuators are synchronised.  What is motor synchronisation? Slight variation..
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Linear Actuators: A Guide to Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings
Published: 14 Jun 2019
Linear Actuators: A Guide to Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings

The past ten years have shown a significant rise in the global demand of linear actuators. Linear actuators create movement in a straight line, as opposed to the circular motion of traditional actuators. The reason for the recent demand, has much to do with heightened awareness regarding the specific capabilities, reduced size, reliability, low cost,..
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Replacing Hydraulics with Actuators will Increase Safety and Reduce Costs
Published: 11 Jun 2019
Replacing Hydraulics with Actuators will Increase Safety and Reduce Costs

At TecHome, we remain ever vigilant and progressive when it comes to safety in the manufacturing industry. There is currently far too much wiggle room for employee accidents, especially when it comes to gas struts and hydraulics. Reducing the risk of injuries on the job should always be a top priority for businesses and manufacturers..
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What is The Hub Automation App?
Published: 12 Mar 2019
What is The Hub Automation App?

‘The Hub’ home automation app allows users to control a variety of TecHome integrated devices around the home via a tablet or mobile phone. ‘The Hub’ can be customised to control almost everything in your home from opening roofs, pool chlorinators, LED/RGB lighting, linear actuators, motors, gates, blinds, shutters, appliances and much more. Features: •..
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