Humax to Launch Butler Smart Home Solution at IBC 2015
Humax announces today that it will unveil its 'Butler' smart home solution at IBC 2015 which is taking place at RAI Amsterdam from 11th to 15th September.
The company's new product line builds on the technologies demonstrated at last year's exhibition and features an embedded video gateway as well as a broadband gateway to make it the perfect platform for the delivery and integration of multiple smart home services.
'Butler' connects to and controls domestic devices and appliances, making homes more comfortable and convenient for users. For example, when a user selects a movie channel to watch a movie, the gateway automatically recognizes it and dims the lights. Moreover, IP cameras can be connected to the gateway for home surveillance, monitoring every corner of the house in real time. If someone breaks into the house, it automatically alerts users via TV and mobile devices. Butler also allows users to check visitors on the TV screen when they are watching TV.
It uses NFC (Near Field Communication) technology for easy installation and is compatible with Android operation system.
Since Humax has presented the Butler at the 'TV Connect' exhibition held in the UK last April and the 'INTX' exhibition held in Chicago, USA last May, the business development plans are under discussions with many global operators. The company also plans to launch smart home products for the retail market with their own brand name.
Kim Tae-Hun, CEO of Humax, said, "Smart home services have been mainly introduced to some early adopters only and not familiar with consumers. However, cable and telco operators these days are fiercely competing each other for the growth of net subscribers and average revenue per unit (ARPU). Therefore, operators are now introducing smart home technologies and services to their customers, which drives high consumer awareness and interest in smart home products. We continue to introduce new advanced smart home solutions, offering a wide array of applications in various areas of our daily lives."
In addition, Humax reveals the server-client set that enables multi-room experiences in a house by connecting a small type 4K IP-based client box to the video gateway server.
Visit us on stand C27 in Hall 1 or visit www.humaxdigital.com.
