Remote Control

Control remote electrical equipment using your mobile phone or a landline from anywhwere in the world. Suitable for heating, lighting, gate or door control, plus many other applications.

The control unit is based on quad band mobile phone technology and uses standard SIM card on most networks. The unit contains two switches that can be turned on from a mobile or landline and will stay on for a set period from 1 second to 18 hours. In this case the call to the unit is free.

The two switches can be controlled independently using SMS text messages from a mobile phone. The unit is fully programmable remotely so can be set as a timer.

Typical Uses

  • Control of central heating and hot water systems in second homes. Just call the number from your phone before you start your journey, or enroute, and switch on your heating and hot water, Arrive to a warm home and a welcome hot shower after your journey. During the warmer weather you can just turn on the hot water.
  • Allow access to your property by opening gates or unlocking doors while you are away. No need to prearrange access for anyone, or disclose access codes.
  • Remote control of lighting in your home or business premises.
  • Vehicle engine pre-heaters.
  • Aviation engine heaters.
  • Irrigation systems. Weather changed while you are away, just check the forecast at home and tailor your watering cycle.
  • Water well pumps.
  • Pumping stations
  • Cabin heaters.
  • Resetting of remote computer servers.
  • Arming and disarming security systems.

Security

The unit can only be controlled from approved telephone numbers on a white list. Numbers can be added or deleted remotely. Up to 99 authorised user telephone numbers can be added to the white list.

Signal

The unit has an internal antenna and can be located anywhere there is a suitable signal level from the mobile network.

Power

Normally from a 230v or 110v AC mains power supply or 12/24v DC source. Most power sources can be accomodated using a suitable power supply unit, which is seperate to the control unit. The internal programmed settings are held during a power outage and the unit will return to a stable condition after the resumption of power.