A recent study on smart home trends revealed that the Belgian consumer is interested in smart homes. A smart home is a house that connects smart appliances etc. between each other via a (wireless) internet connection. Nevertheless the Belgian consumer has still some questions on: – the high cost – privacy The study also sees […]

Vivalib is a French living concept that helps elderly to stay as long as possible in their home. This living concept is a combination of adapted spaces, practical home technology (home automation) and a service platform. The home can thus evolve with the needs of the elderly. The service platform is an important part of […]

The first “Internet of Things (IoT) convention Europe”  in Belgium will highlight the economic potential of IoT. This B2B conference will inform companies on the latest developments on IoT. The conference will focus on 5 tracks: IOT enablers smart cities smart living healthcare smart factory The European conference on IoT will take place on Wednesday June […]

The Belgian spin-off SENSO2ME from the University of Ghent has developed an Internet of Things (IoT) solution. This home care solution contains smart sensors installed in the rooms of elderly and will help them to stay longer safely in their home. The systems consists of little smart sensors with “Click2Call Me” button, the modern version […]

The Open Home Automation Bus (openHAB) is an Open Source cross-platform automation software for integrating different home automation systems and technologies into one single solution. OpenHAB is a Java application and is expected to run on all platforms. OpenHAB is member of the Allseen Alliance, a cross-industry consortium dedicated to enabling the interoperability of billions […]

The home and building manufacturers traditionally gather in hall 9 of the annual Belgian building trade fair Batibouw 2016. These manufacturers were well represented and promoted their products and innovations. Duotecno presented a new interface for smart and low-energy homes. Domestia disposes of a LAN-module with 192 circuits for controlling lighting, stores, heating, etc. Gira […]

LifeTechValley, a Flemish innovation platform for the healthcare industry, aims to support economic development in the field of healthy aging. Healthy aging includes innovations that can help elderly people to stay in shape. This platform wants to support companies in Limburg (Belgium) active in the field of healthy aging, IT, communication and medical innovation. Some […]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), Europe’s largest trade fair for AV and electronic systems integration took place from 9th till 12th February 2016 in Amsterdam. Bang & Olufsen launched a new and innovative way of connecting Bang & Olufsen products with all other technology products in the home through an open, cloud-based architecture called BeoLink SmartHome. […]

The Federation of Electricity and Electronics (FEE) organizes its second international congress “Smart Buildings – Smart Homes” on Thursday 21st of April 2016 at the Ghelamco Arena in Ghent (Belgium). During this convention, FEE will provide information about the latest technological developments and innovations that apply to the design, realization and exploitation of buildings. In […]

Google has recently launched its operating system platform Brillo intended for Internet-connected devices (Internet of Things). Brillo is designed for devices with smaller computing and memory footprints (thermostat, refrigerator, etc.). The platform consist of 3 components: an embedded operating system based on Android, a software developer kit and core services. It will support Bluetooth low […]