December 3, 2023 -- In order to enhance the overall safety of customers’ homes, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has developed the Smart Water Heater, Smart Controller and Smart Meter with Internet of Things (IoT) technology to provide a range of advanced safety features. The trio of smart devices is currently being exhibited at the Link Sustainability Lab at Lok Fu Place, showcasing how smart technology can create an age-friendly living space.
For the first time, Towngas is participating in an exhibition at the Link Sustainability Lab, showcasing three self-developed smart products in the “Smart Living with Gerontechnology” area of the all-new “Differently Together” thematic exhibition. Visitors can experience how gerontechnology makes the homes of the elderly safer and more comfortable. One of the highlights is the newly launched Smart Water Heater with IoT technology that allows users to remotely control, adjust the water temperature, and monitor daily gas and water usage through their smartphones, bringing added safety and convenience to users.
In addition, the Smart Controller and Smart Meter are also equipped with IoT technology. The Smart Controller can be connected to the user’s existing cooking stove, allowing them to monitor its status through their smartphones. It supports remote emergency shut-off and can simultaneously connect with up to eight smart devices, providing convenience for both the elderly and carers while alleviating carer stress. As for the Smart Meter, it has an automatic meter reading function, eliminating the need for the elderly to manually take readings. When abnormal usage or leaks are detected, the Smart Meter can automatically cut off the gas supply, bringing further peace of mind to the elderly and their carers.
The exhibition will run from now until 31 May 2024.
Questions around this news
What safety features do the three smart devices offer?
The Smart Water Heater allows users to control it remotely, adjust water temperature, and monitor daily gas and water use through a smartphone. The Smart Controller can show the status of a connected cooking stove and supports emergency shut-off. The Smart Meter reads usage automatically and can cut off the gas supply if it detects abnormal use or a leak.
Where and when can visitors see the smart-device exhibition?
The devices are exhibited in the “Smart Living with Gerontechnology” area of the “Differently Together” exhibition at the Link Sustainability Lab in Lok Fu Place. The release says the exhibition runs until May 31, 2024. Visitors can explore how technology may support safer and more comfortable homes for older people.
How does Internet of Things technology work in home safety devices?
Internet of Things technology connects physical devices to networks so they can send and receive information. In home safety applications, connected devices may let users check status or adjust settings remotely, while sensors can detect conditions such as leaks or unusual activity and trigger an alert or automatic response.
What does gerontechnology mean?
Gerontechnology refers to the use of technology to address needs associated with aging. It can include products and systems designed to support older adults’ safety, independence, comfort, communication, or access to care in homes and other settings.
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Towngas’ self-developed Smart Water Heater, Smart Controller and Smart Meter are being exhibited at the Link Sustainability Lab, showcasing their capabilities to enhance home safety for seniors with IoT technology.
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The Smart Water Heater with smartphone remote control functionality allows users to turn the appliance on or off, and adjust the water temperature while monitoring daily gas and water consumption.
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The Smart Controller can be connected to the user’s existing cooking stove, allowing them to monitor its status through their smartphones. It also supports remote emergency shut-off, enhancing home safety for the elderly and alleviating carer stress.
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The Smart Meter has an automatic meter reading function, eliminating the need for the elderly to manually take readings and providing added convenience and efficiency.
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In brief
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) is presenting three self-developed IoT products at the Link Sustainability Lab in Lok Fu Place, as part of the “Smart Living with Gerontechnology” area of the “Differently Together” exhibition. The company says the devices are intended to support safer, more comfortable homes for older people. The Smart Water Heater allows smartphone-based operation and temperature adjustment, with monitoring of daily gas and water use. The Smart Controller connects to an existing cooking stove for status checks and remote emergency shut-off, and can link with up to eight smart devices. The Smart Meter provides automatic readings and can cut off gas when it detects abnormal use or leaks. The exhibition runs through 31 May 2024.
Key takeaways
- Towngas is exhibiting its Smart Water Heater, Smart Controller and Smart Meter at the Link Sustainability Lab.
- The Smart Water Heater supports smartphone controls, temperature adjustment and usage monitoring.
- The Smart Controller offers stove-status monitoring and remote emergency shut-off.
- The Smart Meter provides automatic readings and can shut off gas when abnormal use or leaks are detected.
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