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Category: New ideas

Smart switches controlling smart lights

It is typically not recommended to mix smart lighting and smart wiring accessories together using conventional wiring – a product needs to be powered in order to be controlled via the app and if a smart light is controlled directly by a smart switch this will cause the light to not always be able to […]

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How to record camera footage to an SD card

When you are viewing the live video footage you will have the option of recording either photos or video to the phone or tablet you are using the app on. You can also access other camera settings by tapping on the expand arrow on the bottom right. The camera settings will vary depending on your […]

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Zigbee for Trade

Mercator Ikuü has been created to offer from small-scale home automation solutions all the way to larger whole-of-home solutions. Mercator Ikuü Zigbee products provide a versatile yet reliable solution for both but thrives in whole-of-home environments due to the ease of pairing, mesh able properties and low latency performance. Since our home hub can control […]

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How to time-out your products

If you would like to have you Mercator Ikuü products automatically turn off after being on for a certain period, you can create an automation. This can be applied to any of the Mercator Ikuü products. Some Mercator Ikuü wiring accessories include this feature as a timer option called ‘time out’. Click here to learn […]

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Controlling your cooling using Mercator Ikuü

Since Mercator Ikuü can be accessed from anywhere you don’t need to balance energy saving and comfort in your home. With a range of ways Mercator Ikuü can help, you have choices in how to keep your home comfortable throughout the day, month and year. Controlling split system air conditioning units The Mercator Ikuü range […]

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Controlling your heating using Mercator Ikuü

Since Mercator Ikuü can be accessed whilst away from home you don’t need to balance energy saving and comfort in your home. With a range of ways Mercator Ikuü can help, you have choices in how to keep your home comfortable throughout the day, month and year – no matter where you are in Australia. […]

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Strip lights, but smarter

Mercator Ikuü strip lights provide the flexibility of strip lighting with the convenience of smart lighting. Strip lights are ideal for ambient lighting, and can be placed beneath cabinetry, along stairways or skirting, in entertainment units or anywhere that can use lighting to elevate the mood of a room. Like traditional strip lights, Mercator Ikuü […]

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Controlling your ceiling fan using Mercator Ikuü

With Mercator Ikuü you can ensure your climate is controlled throughout the hot summers or cold winters. Since the Mercator Ikuü app can be accessed from anywhere you don’t need to balance energy saving with comfort in your home. With a range of ways Mercator Ikuü can help, you now have choices in how to […]

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Activate Different Scenes with Dedicated Physical Switches

Mercator Ikuü encompasses a broad range of products, so it’s useful to have physical wall switches that can be used to instantly activate a scene. These are great for activating commonly used product actions (such as turning on certain lights, climate control or appliances). You can use these switches to activate a scene that matches […]

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The benefits of smart lighting

Decorative and functional lighting have evolved significantly since the invention of the light bulb in the late 1800s, and artificial lighting (especially LED lighting) has become prevalent in our everyday lives. New research into the effects of artificial lighting shows that different colour temperatures can influence mood and productivity. Natural light varies in colour temperature […]

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Why smart cameras are a great option for your home

Mercator Ikuü cameras are the perfect way to keep an eye on your home no matter where you are. The broad range is designed to accommodate different rooms and purposes, and each camera has a variety of great features, such as: View Live Footage: View your home in real time. This is perfect for keeping […]

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Monitor Your Power Usage with Mercator Ikuü

Looking to reduce your energy costs? Mercator Ikuü can help, with a wide range of products that allow you to monitor and manage your power use. The Mercator Ikuü power point range includes built-in power monitoring for each wall plate, allowing you to track energy use in real time and create a usage history. This […]

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How to Automatically Trigger Other Mercator Ikuü Products When Your Camera Detects Motion

If you would like to have your Mercator Ikuü products automatically react to a camera detecting motion, you can create an automation. This can be applied to any of the Mercator Ikuü camera or video doorbell products. An automation can involve as many of your Mercator Ikuü products as you would like, and those products […]

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Create A Living Room Scene (Step-by-Step Example)

Scenes are a great way to have multiple products working at the same time. A scene can involve as many of your Mercator Ikuü products as you would like, and those products can perform any of their product-specific features. You can also add delays between product actions. Below is an example of how to create […]

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