Frigment Home Labs

Extend Functionality

Intelligent layers that connect your systems without friction.

Bring together lighting, pumps, climate, and security into one calm, responsive experience.

See the automation story
Smart home utility and automation integration

Why it works

  • Integrates new automation with existing infrastructure so older systems gain modern capabilities without needing to be replaced.
  • Creates reliable routines for utilities and security while preserving the value of equipment already installed.
  • Keeps your environment flexible and future-ready, allowing new technology to work alongside older tech in a practical, cost-effective way.

A practical approach

  • Online Wi-Fi solar dongles are often too slow for automation because they can update only every few minutes, which is too late for responsive control.
  • Using Modbus over the RS-485 connection gives response times of under 3 seconds, making real-time automation practical and reliable.
  • This allows systems to react quickly to changing solar conditions, for example switching a geyser off during cloud cover to save energy and protect performance.