Friday, March 29

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India’s Affordable Home Automation Module App

A startup by two college students has developed a compact home automation module claiming it to be the most affordable in the market. The prices of 'Smitch' module, ranging from Rs 2,999 to Rs 13,499 and focussing on savings and comfort, will be launched at a consumer fair here on April 21, H R Sanathkumar of PSG College of Technology said. Sanathkumar, also Chief Executive Officer of start up firm Karsan Technologies Pvt Ltd, said the compact smitch module can be placed comfortably behind any existing switchboard and does not require rewiring or change in existing wiring. The product, with its interactive mobile app and on-board timers allows customers to control and schedule any home appliance, he said, adding that it also allows users to optimise energy consumption b...