Smart Ready standard launched
9th April 2019

Smart Ready, a new Certification Standard and security system for windows and doors, thought to be the first of its kind, has been unveiled at a press preview event prior to official launch at the FIT Show next month.

The standard is aimed to enable manufacturers, installers, hardware suppliers, housebuilders and others to identify products that are ready to be fitted with smart technology either at point of manufacture or by retrofit later.

Giovanni Laporta, creator of the standard explained that the system works in the same way as HD Ready in TV sets: “TVs were prepped and sold as HD Ready years before high definition signals were being streamed. The technology was there, ready to use when the market was ready to use it. The idea worked. Who buys a TV today that isn’t HD Ready?”

At the press preview, he also introduced a sensor and wifi router system to be used along with Smart Ready.

He continued: “All companies have to do to be Smart Ready Certified is follow the minimum requirements in the standard …preparing windows and doors for smart anytime. Smart Ready Certification Standard is awarded to New Build house builders, Architects and Designers, Manufacturers, Installers and Hardware products.

Smart Ready  is insanely easy to implement. I know manufacturers don’t want to add lots of extra processes to making windows and doors and that time and product operation are an issue when introducing new ideas. All of this has been taken into account in the design.

“All objections from a commercial and consumer’s perspective have been considered and overcome in the long and arduous draft and redrafting of the Certification Standard to ensure a smooth and sleek proposition for all involved.”

Smart Ready  will be officially launched on stand M20 at the FIT Show

smartready.com