Higher-level smart-home technology to Bucks County Bucks County is about to have its first Mensa-level home. Loxone, a company founded in 2008 by Thomas Moser and Martin Oeller in Kollerschlag, Austria, has brought its easy-to-use yet very sophisticated smart-home solutions to the U.S. The firm established U.S. headquarters in 2013 in Media, Penn sylvania, where visitors can experience the company's safety, energy-efficiency and comfort controls in a sample living environment. Soon, Loxone technology will be installed in two homes in Sole- bury Township, making it even easier for area residents to see how clever and intuitive this technology is. "We see living in a smart home not as a luxury, but as a contempo- rary living model for everyone," said Florian Woess, chief marketing officer at Loxone. "Our system doesn't want the homeowner to fiddle with compli- cated control panels to turn lights on and off. It simply knows what to do and takes care of thousands of tasks for you throughout the year. The Loxone system will gently light the way if a family member gets up during the night, and darken the light upon their return to bed. A tap of the "hot spot" on a kitchen countertop or shower tile can change music selections with ease. Small water detection devices can be placed throughout the home to alert homeowners to a water leak before there is damage. There are many more examples of how Loxone's smart-home systems enhance daily life. The simplicity of the installation of a Loxone system makes it a good option for existing homes, particularly when a home-improvement project is planned. Perhaps most critically, Loxone is not a cloud-based solution, so it is far less vulnerable to computer hacking and preserves the privacy of the homeowner. For now, Loxone smart-home systems are best experienced at the model in Me- dia. To schedule a visit or a virtual tour, visit loxone.com. Lights, security camera, action. This outdoor kitchen at a home in Louisville, Ken- tucky has many of Loxone's smart-home elements installed. Submitted by Kurfiss Real Estate Higher-level smart-home technology to Bucks County Bucks County is about to have its first Mensa-level home. Loxone, a company founded in 2008 by Thomas Moser and Martin Oeller in Kollerschlag, Austria, has brought its easy-to-use yet very sophisticated smart-home solutions to the U.S. The firm established U.S. headquarters in 2013 in Media, Penn sylvania, where visitors can experience the company's safety, energy-efficiency and comfort controls in a sample living environment. Soon, Loxone technology will be installed in two homes in Sole- bury Township, making it even easier for area residents to see how clever and intuitive this technology is. "We see living in a smart home not as a luxury, but as a contempo- rary living model for everyone," said Florian Woess, chief marketing officer at Loxone. "Our system doesn't want the homeowner to fiddle with compli- cated control panels to turn lights on and off. It simply knows what to do and takes care of thousands of tasks for you throughout the year. The Loxone system will gently light the way if a family member gets up during the night, and darken the light upon their return to bed. A tap of the "hot spot" on a kitchen countertop or shower tile can change music selections with ease. Small water detection devices can be placed throughout the home to alert homeowners to a water leak before there is damage. There are many more examples of how Loxone's smart-home systems enhance daily life. The simplicity of the installation of a Loxone system makes it a good option for existing homes, particularly when a home-improvement project is planned. Perhaps most critically, Loxone is not a cloud-based solution, so it is far less vulnerable to computer hacking and preserves the privacy of the homeowner. For now, Loxone smart-home systems are best experienced at the model in Me- dia. To schedule a visit or a virtual tour, visit loxone.com. Lights, security camera, action. This outdoor kitchen at a home in Louisville, Ken- tucky has many of Loxone's smart-home elements installed. Submitted by Kurfiss Real Estate