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Home
Safe
Your property, loved
ones and of course
your own life comes
above everything
else. So it is with
utmost confidence that
Bipassana International

Home
brings to us one of the
most advanced home
security systems. ‘A
must-have’, according
to the Managing
Director, Keyur Krishna
Shrestha.

Imagine this: You’re being robbed! Just back from a

fun evening at the movies. You find out that you have
been eagerly awaited by some unexpected visitors who “Gone are the days when
mean no good. Being held at gunpoint, the lives of your
wife and child is at stake, you will of course unlock the intelligent homes were the
security system of your house. “Take whatever you want
and leave”, you would say. Now, there are no sirens, so talk of the western culture
nobody panics. But while the burglars are busy with
what they came for, phone calls with prerecorded voice
or extravagance of the elite
messages are automatically being made to some vital
numbers and Yes! The surveillance cameras are rolling.
class. Now you don’t have
“To even begin to point out some of the system’s
to be a somebody to own
brilliant and effective feartures”, says Keyur, “You a pleasure such as this. You
must understand that these kinds of things may
happen anytime, especially in an uncertain city like could be anybody.”
Kathmandu. We can face a variety of scenarios every
day. This system seeks to suit a variety of requirements”.
your friends in. While you’re at it, you can set up the
Imagine you are driving home in the pouring rain and party mood with bright lights in one room and a disco
yes, you are in the worst traffic jam you can imagine. feel in the other. Also, put on some nice tracks for the
A tree probably fell over. Getting a call, you find out evening. While your guests are amazed by what they just
it’s one of your friends whom you have invited to your witnessed, you reach home just in time with the wine.
party- at your place. They’re all there. But you know What a party!
it will take you at least twenty minutes to get home
under these conditions. Ah well, you just whip out your Or, set the system to “Vacation Mode”, which gives the
laptop/mobile phone, dial in the security codes and let entire house a live-in look. You can program certain
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International, Nepal. This is the vision of applying

Omni pro ii
technology to make people’s lives more convenient,
enjoyable and secure in an affordable manner. “Gone
“good things cost money. Smart
panel are the days when intelligent homes were the talk of the
western culture or extravagance of the elite class. Now
decisions can be priceless.”
All of the external devices are controlled by a single controller you don’t have to be a ‘somebody’ to own a pleasure such
box which can be placed indoors or outdoors given that it is a
as this. You could be ‘anybody’. You only have to realize the elderly, is included, which can be used in case of any
safe location. A systematic arrangement of boards and circuits, emergency situation.
the main motherboard does multiple things. It has 40 hours of what the security of your family and your home means
dedicated battery backup which powers the basic security to you. What it feels like to be updated on every event
controls. So there should not be any second thoughts when it In terms of security, the home automation system
when you’re away from them, even if it means a simple
comes to the load shedding issue in our country. The main board places sensors: they can be fitted to doors, windows,
also stores eight phone numbers that is programmable. These opening of a door or switching of a light. Anyone can live
the chimney, your garage or anywhere in the room
are the ones that are dialed whenever there’s a security breach in this age of digital technology that will keep you with
or emergency. The device is also responsible of sending video and I do believe or outside. There is a range of
your loved ones, irrespective of the time and the place”,
feedback of events to your mobile phone and email.
that it should sensors available, including
says Keyur Kr Shrestha.
definitely make smoke detectors, motion
Talking about the major features of the system, we your priorities’ sensors, gas leak sensors and
could divide it into basic categories namely: list. You could glass break sensors,etc. You
lights to turn on or off automatically during different
even install one also get a two-way voice module
times of the day and at night. Make a routine to Security
of these systems including a microphone. These
automatically switch on the television at 8 and then Lighting automation
in your office so that you are able to keep track of your are customizable to the extent
off at 9. Turn off all the lights at 10. You can program
Multi-room audio space from anywhere in the world. that you can set the system to
anything you would like; all the while you are having a
Energy management automatically email or give you
relaxing time in Hawaii.
Surveillance cameras There’s no need to state now that there is a call when your children arrive
Having had all that in your mind you can imagine that more than one way to control the system. home safely from school every
the security system is one fine purchase. Of course it is. All of these features are optional between themselves. The system can be interacted through day.
But let me justify it further. That’s because the above You can choose to install whatever features impress physical keypads installed around the
you most, leaving the other features. While the most house. In terms of software, Weblink The other major aspect of the system is lighting
scenarios don’t even come close to what the system is
expensive ones go from NRs 2 lakhs and above, you 3 is used to access the system through control and automation. Basically, it
really about.
can get a very cost-effective solution for NRs 40,000. the internet, from any internet-enabled is one of the most useful and
More than just a security system, it can also be called The system can be installed while the house is being device. Snaplink is also another option to aesthetic features to install in
a ‘Home Automation System’. Keyur Kr Shrestha, the built or it can be retrofitted to an existing one. Some be used in mobiles, laptops and other devices. You can a house. The Wired Lighting
MD, prefers to call it a Smart Home. He says “A Smart components require wiring as well. There are wireless also control the system from anywhere in the world Control System offers the
Home is a house which reacts to your lifestyle and helps options available also. “Remember: good things cost through telephone lines, or your mobile phone/PDA. You best value in lighting control
you to simplify your life. It makes your life convenient money. Smart decisions can be priceless.” can even control the automation system through your and automation considering
not only within the walls of your premises but no television. You also get a 4-key programmable remote its quality and reliability. The
HAI has collected multiple awards over the years, Lighting Control and Automation
matter where you are in this world. Through your that can be used to instantly switch between your
including Consumer Electronic Show Innovations award, Package enable home owners to
mobile phone, land line or through the internet you favorite settings. A panic pendant, advisable to kids and
Electronic House Product of the year and has made the
can always access your home and take control of it. The
Tech Living Hot list. It is also one of the most impressive
security status and lighting of your home will change
gadgets we have seen. The system is also guaranteed
automatically depending upon your interest and lets you
manage your home in the way you want to”.
free of false alarms and battery life problems that are The following are some examples of how the lighting
apparent in some Chinese products. Once installed, you
can be totally worry-free for over 15 years. control system can enhance your daily life
This present system has only been possible because
Welcome Home: Return to your control lights throughout the Living Room: Add elegance
of the shared vision between Home Automation
“You are now able to buy your peace of mind”, says home that has a pathway of light home. and intimacy. Lighting is one
Incorporated(HAI), USA, Eloka from the garage right up to your of the most powerful methods
Mr. Shrestha “this is an amazing system and it should Landscape and Garden:
Enterprises and Bipassana bedroom or the kitchen providing Interior Designers use to
really be witnessed to be believed in”. And witness I did Schedule when the garden
change moods in a room.
security and convenience. path lights turn on or off, or
Kitchen and Dining Room: combine all the outdoor lights Family Room and Great
Create scenes for different to activate at once for security. Rooms: Choose from or
5.7e touchscreen tasks such as dining, cooking or Staircase and Hallways: Ensure
create by yourself a fantastic
cleaning. lighting scene for one person
Everything is even simpler than you could imagine. You can upload the blueprint of your house into safety by turning on lights
to read a good book, or the
the touch screen and it enables you to actually see which doors are open or closed, which lights are Master Bedroom: Control zones at appropriate lighting levels
entire family to celebrate a
on or off and if there has been an unwanted intrusion anywhere in the house. of lights from the bedside to throughout the day and at night.
birthday party.
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control important lights in the
house at the press of a button.
The lights are highly customizable
to the extent that you get a choice of
3/6 button touch switches that are
entirely programmable by themselves.
A few elegant designs like the Vetro
or Metallic series can be fitted to any
house to enhance the look.
The next major feature is the
NUVO multi-room audio. You can
have high-quality music playing
simultaneously in 2, 4 or even up to
8 rooms. The number can be further
expandable to 12 rooms is you feel
that would add to your luxury. The
speakers can be wall-mounted on the
wall or in the ceiling. You can play
different songs in different parts of
the house at the same time or the
same song in all the rooms by means
of a single amplifier.
An additional module can be
activated that automatically
announces important events such
as birthdays,
meetings, dinner
, reminder for the
big match, etc.
To really give you a
peace of mind, you can
have a video door phone
installed at the entrance of your
house. This high-quality Video Door
Phone system provides an elegant,
self-contained package for entrance
monitoring. You get a state of the
art camera and monitor. To put the
entrance security system in plain
terms, it works
exactly like the
one you’ve seen on
television. You can
see your visitor, talk to them and
simply press a button to let them in.
In addition, access control systems
can be used to control access to
additional features. A variety of would like to buy that peace of the main priority. It’s also about
cameras are available such as bullet mind. I hope people realize how your own convenience. However,
cameras, dome cameras, weather much the security of their homes is I suggest everyone to see it to
proof cameras and infrared cameras. worth. Plus, if you are willing and really appreciate what the system
All the cameras employ a DVR able to, why not go for the more can do for you.”
system to record and forward the luxurious items? There’s a wide
video to you or anyone else. range of options available and I
think it will suit a wide range of “We’re here for anyone
“We’re here for both ends of the customers.” states the MD, Keyur who needs security”
society. We think that everyone Kr Shrestha. “Security is obviously
protected
areas.
An access
control point can
be a door, turnstile, parking gate, The Smart Home
elevator or other physical barriers,
where granting access can be in 10 points
electrically controlled. 1. 40 hrs back up for security. So
no need to worry about security
We all love to save energy but do during load shedding.
not, in our everyday lives. Energy
management is also an available 2. Very flexible system. Can be
option for your customized for every kind of
budget. Affordable
home. Through the
use of thermostats, 3. Can be controlled from
the temperature landline or internet via smart
of your house can phones, laptops, etc.
be regulated to
suit your lifestyle. 4. Very user friendly.
You can have the
temperature of 5. Can be installed in new
homes or existing homes.
your house changed
according to the 6. Attain your peace of mind.
temperature outside. Change the
heating and cooling of your rooms, 7. Internet connection, good
wine cellars, swimming pools, etc. voltage stability and landline
You can have the lights in vacated connection is a must.
rooms automatically switched
off to further save your bills on 8. If you already have a
electricity. You can control the security system in house you
temperature of different rooms can seperately install lighting
from any interface device such automation.
as your mobile phone or through 9. You can start with only
the touchscreen. “It’s good to save security but you can always add
energy, especially your own.” extra features such as lighting
and multi room audio in the
Security being the major future without having to buy
priority, HAI offers the option of another control panel.
CCTV cameras that can be fitted
indoors or outdoors to provide 10. All devices operate in a
security and surveillance. Prices standalone fashion. No single
range from Nrs 8,000 above, part can cause the entire
depending on the model and system to fail.