Automated sun protection for hotels and hospitality

Intelligent control enables users to maximise the efficiency benefits of sun protection systems. ONYX from HELLA is a smart home system that can help hotels and hospitality businesses of all sizes keep their energy balance under control. It provides convenient operation of sun protection solutions from a smartphone or tablet via an app, voice control or a fully automated control system – a real time-saver for building systems and facility management. The ONYX.PRO version for larger hotel and resort complexes ensures that façades always present a consistent look, provides protection in extreme weather and during fire alarms, and helps to keep everyday hotel operations running smoothly. HELLA handles the preliminary configuration and commissioning of the sun protection systems in consultation with the project electrical engineer, reducing the internal coordination required and saving on personnel costs.

Integrating sun protection products into the smart home also paves the way for very substantial gains in terms of building energy balance, which has a considerable impact on operating costs and sustainability certification eligibility in the hotel sector. ONYX is compatible at interface level with international systems including Alexa and Google Home, and can be integrated with other building systems elements such as heating and ventilation to enable centralised control of room climate, shading and energy consumption. If required, the smart home system can also respond to changes in the weather: The perfect accessory, ONYX.TAG sensors provide a straightforward way to combine a range of automation functions with ONYX control devices. The ONXY.TAG range includes sensors for brightness, temperature and wind. The system makes it possible to reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability while simultaneously optimising guest comfort and convenience and the efficiency of building systems management and room service, all of which ultimately means smooth, safe and secure operating processes for hotel and hospitality businesses combined with lower resource consumption.

Smart control for professional operating processes:

Centralised control via tablet and app
Intuitive, user-friendly operation – for building systems management, staff and guests alike
Lower personnel costs and less coordination required
Custom presets and defined use cases
Enhanced energy efficiency and operational reliability
Interfaces to and integration with heating, ventilation and other systems
Automatic adjustment in response to changing weather conditions
Protection in the event of extreme weather and fire alarms
Less stress in everyday operations