Control4 has announced that its OS2 platform and Intercom Anywhere app are being retired, with cloud services ending in November 2026. If your home automation system still runs on OS2, now’s the time to start planning your upgrade — and our ATL Electrical team in Christchurch, home to Canterbury’s only certified Control4 showroom, is here to help you transition smoothly. What’s changing? Control4 is phasing out support for the OS2 system and mobile apps. From late 2025, the a
A few simple adjustments around your home can help you stay warm while using energy more efficiently. In this guide, we’ll explore practical winter energy-saving tips you can start using right away!
Keeping everything secure with video surveillance has never been easier. If you're concerned with the safety of your business or home CCTV is a great way to help you feel safe and secure, even when you are away from site. Our Registered Master Electricians have expertise mounting a variety of security systems on your property, from residential cameras to our commercial security towers. We can help you choose the best system and the right places to install them so that your se
Clipsal C-Bus by Schneider Electric is a lighting control & automation system. Traditionally used in commercial premises or high-end homes, C-Bus can be used to control a range of products including air conditioning & alarms. C-Bus in commercial buildings If you already have C-Bus If your building has lighting automation through a C-Bus system, you have a robust framework to add further building control to. C-Bus is easy to integrate with other automation control products. Mo
Motorised blinds are becoming a staple in modern, energy-efficient homes. but why is this? Keep the sun out The New Zealand sun can be very intense during the summer months. At the hottest part of the day, your air-conditioning will be working extra hard to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. As part of a smart home setup, automated or motorised blinds can be programmed to lower automatically, taking pressure off your home heating and cooling system. Automated or mo