Savent, Apple Based Control.

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Evolution Home Entertainment Corp. has announced the Canadian launch of Savant – the Apple-based control and automation solution that unifies audio, video, lighting, security, climate, communications, Internet, and more, into one seamless experience.

Through customizable touch panels, remotes, mobile devices and keypads, Savant gives the user effortless control and management of each service in his home.

“With Savant’s simplified solution, your home’s entertainment, security, lighting, heating, air conditioning, and pretty much anything else you can think of, can be easily accessed and controlled,” says Brad Middleton, product manager for Evolution Home. “And, yes, you can do it from anywhere in the world.”
A simple tap on a screen allows the user to turns lights off and on, raise and lower shades, turn off the audio and video, or even start the coffee brewing.

While wall screens are usually 13”, they can vary and be mounted even as a 42” screen in a coffee table. Further, once an installer puts the system into a home, it can be upgraded automatically without further visits to the home. And access can be via an app in an iPhone or other portable device. If there is a problem – eg. if there is a neighbourhood electricity failure – the home owner is notified quickly by e-mail.
A basic music and control system set-up starts at about $6,500. The more extras you add, the higher goes the cost.

One of the premiere features of Savant, which is already available in the U.S., is TrueImage Control, which enables the user to select and control services in any given room by viewing a photo of the space and simply touching the element he wants to adjust or change.