Link Japan unveils rental apartments compatible with smart homes

On January 24th, Link Japan held a smart home experience demonstration at Tokyo Tatemono's rental apartment "Brillia ist Ueno." He explained about the IoT smart home business "eLife" that can operate curtains, air conditioners, TVs, etc. with a single word "Good morning".

Smart home integration app "HomeLink"

Brillia ist Ueno is a rental apartment that is looking for tenants. It is located in Kita-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, a 10-minute walk from Ueno Station. We have 1DK, 1LDK, and 2LDK room plans, and introduce IoT smart homes to all 6 units.

In addition to basic sets such as smart remote controls, door sensors, and temperature and humidity sensors, it is characterized by the introduction of options such as smart curtains and smart locks, and it is the first property in Tokyo that has full specifications.

eLife operates both its own products, such as smart cameras, smart curtains, environmental sensors, smart plugs, and smart remote controls, as well as third-party products, such as floor heating, water heaters, smart locks and shutters, from its smart home integration app HomeLink. what you can do.

In addition to being able to operate each device from the app, it is possible to operate the air conditioner in conjunction with the sensor to keep the temperature and humidity in a comfortable state. Depending on the scene, such as "Good morning", "Good night", "I'm here", and "I'm home", you can operate multiple devices at once, close the curtains, turn on the air conditioner, etc. It also realizes cooperation between home appliances and fittings.

Temperature and humidity center (left) and smart switch (right) that also adopt a smart lock

In addition to operation with the app and voice operation with a smart speaker, a multi-function button that can be attached to the wall is also available. This is a physical button that allows you to operate lighting and home appliances, and you can install it on your bedside and operate it from your hand, or attach it to the entrance and operate home appliances at once when you go out or come home.

Settings for various devices can be made by downloading the app after signing the rental contract and scanning the QR code in the room. By lowering the setting hurdles, we encourage more users.

Multi-function button (left) A paper with a QR code is placed in the room, and the setting is completed by reading it. It is said that there are many cases where the monthly rent is set at around 1,000 yen higher in the property. Tenants' usage fees are part of the administrative expenses, and no separate fees will be charged.

Currently, in addition to being introduced to condominiums and detached houses, the company is expanding the number of linked devices such as Paramount Bed's "ActiveSleep" app that visualizes sleep and Panasonic's home IoT "AiSEG2".