Rithum’s latest integration is with Audioflow‘s range of IP controllable speaker switches. Audioflow’s speaker switches provide a cost effective and convenient way of splitting an amplifier zone output (such as that of a Sonos AMP) into multiple zones. This is great for where it’s overkill to have one player per zone as the content would […]

Rithum’s Blustream plugin has recently been enhanced with some powerful new features. Building on the existing video control functions, this means the Rithum Switch can now control both audio and video switching; line level volume; and (perhaps most powerfully) both sources and displays with a full set of CEC commands. Previously limited to just video […]

As the Autumn settles in and the days shorten, no doubt many will be worrying about the heating costs. Exasperated by the energy crisis which has gripped the UK, it’s an issue that has seeped into a multiple of socioeconomic groups and has given birth to the term Heat or eat. Energy is a complex […]

Contents 1. Introduction 2. How to integrate Rithum Switch 3. Temperature Sensor Quick App 4. Thermostat Quick App 5. Rithum Switch Thermostat Display 6. FAQ 1. Introduction Using the Rithum Switch not only provides the ability to control scenes and third party devices, it can also be used as a thermostat (Rithum Stat) via it’s […]

Zero rating VAT on energy saving solutions Did you know that as an installer, you could be zero rating the VAT on some of your installations? This can be a valuable sales tool, reducing the price paid by your customers on not only equipment but also your labour and sundries. If you’re an end customer […]

Today VIOLET began rolling out VIOLET 1.5.0 for SmartSwitch Lite. If it hasn’t made it to your switch already, you can expect it over the next few days. In this article, we wanted to run through the changes so you know what to expect and also get a feel for where we are headed. VIOLET […]

Welcome to our blog on smart home automation! In this article, we’ll delve into the topic of switch vs phone, and why smartphones alone may not be a complete replacement for dedicated control points in your smart home setup. Click on. Click off. Turning our lights on at the light switch as we walk into […]