Madroñal villa
Another Case Study in Smart Home Reverse Engineering
In this project, we were called in to rescue a smart home system that had failed to function correctly since the very day it was commissioned.
The owners were facing a nightmare scenario: the air conditioning operated “whenever it felt like it,” the water underfloor heating was completely unresponsive, and worst of all, the lights would spontaneously flicker throughout the house in the middle of the night, terrifying the owners.
Our investigation revealed that the entire system had been built using pirated software, making it impossible to modify. We had to perform a full audit of all home systems, generate a new set of technical documentation, and rewrite the ETS project from scratch.
Key Upgrades:
- Climate Control: We “cured” the AC and “tamed” the underfloor heating by installing high-quality control modules with precision temperature calibration. We also added sleek GVS room controllers featuring premium IPS displays.
- Lighting: We pinpointed the issue with the lighting—low-quality DALI modules that would glitch and enter “test mode” at the slightest voltage spike. These were replaced with reliable hardware.
- System Integration: Once the individual systems were repaired, we unified them into a single, user-friendly interface. We programmed various smart scenes, including automated shade and blackout positioning based on the time of day.
- Connectivity & Security: A high-speed Reyee Wi-Fi 6 network was deployed to ensure seamless internet access, and we installed a comprehensive perimeter CCTV system.
The clients now have a fully functional, comfortable home. Peace of mind has been restored, and the family can finally enjoy a perfect indoor climate and a good night’s sleep.
Key Upgrades:
- Climate Control: We “cured” the AC and “tamed” the underfloor heating by installing high-quality control modules with precision temperature calibration. We also added sleek GVS room controllers featuring premium IPS displays.
- Lighting: We pinpointed the issue with the lighting—low-quality DALI modules that would glitch and enter “test mode” at the slightest voltage spike. These were replaced with reliable hardware.
- System Integration: Once the individual systems were repaired, we unified them into a single, user-friendly interface. We programmed various smart scenes, including automated shade and blackout positioning based on the time of day.
- Connectivity & Security: A high-speed Reyee Wi-Fi 6 network was deployed to ensure seamless internet access, and we installed a comprehensive perimeter CCTV system.
Key Upgrades:
- Climate Control: We “cured” the AC and “tamed” the underfloor heating by installing high-quality control modules with precision temperature calibration. We also added sleek GVS room controllers featuring premium IPS displays.
- Lighting: We pinpointed the issue with the lighting—low-quality DALI modules that would glitch and enter “test mode” at the slightest voltage spike. These were replaced with reliable hardware.
- System Integration: Once the individual systems were repaired, we unified them into a single, user-friendly interface. We programmed various smart scenes, including automated shade and blackout positioning based on the time of day.
- Connectivity & Security: A high-speed Reyee Wi-Fi 6 network was deployed to ensure seamless internet access, and we installed a comprehensive perimeter CCTV system.