Tixa Journal
Ideas for a home that quietly looks after you.
Plain-language guides on home automation, retrofit wiring and getting the most from TouchX, Mosaic Pro, Smart Lock, sensors and the Tixa app.
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Home automation
What is a smart home, really?
Understand smart switches, scenes and routines, with a practical first-room example and the wiring and network checks to make.
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Comparisons
TouchX vs Mosaic Pro: which Tixa panel is right for your wall?
Compare TouchX glass panels and Mosaic Pro modular controls, including sockets, fan regulation, plate fit and model-specific features.
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Devices
Smart home without rewiring: how retrofit works
How Retrofit Pro can reuse a suitable switchboard, and why box depth, wiring, loads and network checks come before an installation promise.
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Comparisons
Retrofit vs rewiring: the honest comparison for Indian homes
Compare retrofit and planned wiring by site condition, installation scope, local control and expansion rather than blanket promises.
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Devices
Choosing a TouchX layout for each room
Choose 2M to 12M TouchX formats by actual circuits, sockets, fan type and two-way needs, then match a listed configuration.
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Hyderabad
Smart home in Hyderabad: see it working before you buy
Find the Tixa Experience Centre in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, with visiting hours, directions and what to bring for a useful demo.
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Guides
How to plan a ‘Good morning’ scene in the Tixa app
Plan and test a Good morning scene with supported Tixa devices, then check schedule, offline behaviour and voice compatibility.
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Home automation
Five routines worth setting up first
Five practical starter routines for supported lights, fans and appliances, with the compatibility checks needed before scheduling.
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Home automation
Smart home glossary: 20 terms explained in plain English
Twenty useful smart home terms, including circuits, M plate sizes, hubs, scenes, two-way control and the difference between Wi-Fi and internet.
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Home automation
Does a smart switch work without Wi‑Fi? And 9 other questions people ask
Ten answers about Wi-Fi, internet, power cuts, hubs, fans, appliance ratings, rented homes and smart switch installation.
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Devices
Smart locks explained: keys, codes and who gets in
Choose a smart lock by door fit, supported access methods, battery procedures and service availability, with model-specific checks.
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Buying guides
The 10-point checklist before you buy any smart switch
Ten checks before ordering: board fit, circuits, neutral, fan type, heavy loads, two-way control, network, finish, warranty and installation.
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Devices
Sensors: the quiet part of a smart home
Plan motion and door sensing around placement, supported automation, hub requirements and the difference between sensors and cameras.
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Guides
Smart home for a 2BHK apartment: a room-by-room plan
An illustrative 2BHK room plan: list circuits, shared controls, fans, ACs and optional devices before choosing panel quantities.
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Devices
Mosaic Pro: switches and sockets on one plate
How to plan a Mosaic Pro modular plate with supported touch controls and accessories, checking plate series, module space and load ratings.
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Guides
Preparing for Tixa smart lock installation
Prepare for professional Tixa smart lock installation with door measurements, fit checks, approved setup and a practical handover checklist.
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Guides
Running your home from the Tixa app
Explore Tixa app homes, rooms, supported controls, scenes and schedules, with clear limits for offline access, voice and paid services.
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Home automation
Smart lighting ideas: 8 scenes that make a home feel different
Eight lighting scene ideas using supported switching or dimming, with checks for compatible LEDs, drivers, curtains and fan controls.
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Guides
Troubleshooting: 7 common smart home problems and how to fix them
Separate power, network, device and automation problems, with safe checks and the details Tixa support needs for model-specific help.
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