Mighton showcases AviaSmart at FIT ‘23

Mighton has taken advantage of the 2023 FIT Show to emphasise how its AviaSmart products are distinguished from other smart hardware being offered to the window and door industry.

The company has done this by highlighting two key characteristics: firstly, AviaSmart is Apple HomeKit approved which means the products are designed to offer class-leading connectivity and security.

Secondly, every product in the AviaSmart range can be easily installed by any homeowner, and is subscription free. According to Mighton, all products work ‘out of the box’ and will continue to do so, simply by downloading a free app.

Mike Derham, chairman of Mighton Products, which is also a leading supplier of traditional hardware for box sash windows, says that a key standard during the development of each product in the AviaSmart range, was that despite the technology, they should be fundamentally simple to install and operate.

“The most successful technology is always the simplest to use,” he said. “And with the market for smart hardware still relatively untapped, we believe that complexity and then being asked to sign up for subscriptions to ensure the products work, are barriers to homeowners embracing such products.”

Introducing the AviaSmart family of products, Mike demonstrated the AviaSmart door lock which has sold in impressive numbers around the world since its launch and especially in the United States, including a brand-new version that automatically drives the shoot bolts on multi-lock doorsets.

Recently introduced products in the range include the AviaSmart retrofittable casement window handle that alerts the homeowner when the window has not been secured properly; simple ‘locked/unlocked’ sensors that may be installed on any window or door in the home; a movement sensor; and the AviaSmart smart plug, which may be used to operate various consumer products around the home whilst providing audio and visual feedback, energy monitoring and costing, and remote scheduling.

“Installers and homeowners alike are given peace of mind from the fact all AviaSmart products have undergone the rigorous testing standards of Apple HomeKit and are BSI Kitemarked and Secured by Design where relevant,” explained Mike.

“The market is growing but to allow installers to offer smart products, we believe that they should be able to do so without having to sell subscriptions or commit fitters to installation training. Our products are simple to understand, easy to fit and highly effective,” he added. “That is why we call AviaSmart the really smart, smart window and door hardware.”