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    What is a distributed system?

    Why is it the best choice for your home?

    Our smart home does not have a central unit, which is present in most automation systems and is their weakest point. Its failure practically immobilises all the functions we wanted to use when implementing such a solution.

    That's why we created a distributed system where each device works independently.

    Ampio is a distributed system
    which means
    It does not have a central unit
    which means that
    Each device works independently

    Advantages of a distributed system

    See what makes Ampio stand out.

    Flexibility

    Distributed systems provide flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of a building and its users.

    Scalability

    Distributed automation systems are easy to expand, allowing you to add new features and devices without overhauling the infrastructure.

    Reliability

    If one module fails, the remaining components of the distributed system still function, increasing overall system reliability.

    Operating costs

    Thanks to intelligent energy management and automation, distributed systems can significantly reduce operational costs in the long term.

    Distributed vs Centralised System

    See what happens in case of failure in both systems.

    Failure in a distributed system

    Modern living room
    Module works!
    Module works!
    Module works!
    Module failure!
    Module works!
    Module works!
    Module works!
    Module works!

    Ampio System

    When
    A single module fails
    then
    Other devices work fine
    which means
    The system works properly except for the damaged module's functions

    Failure in a centralised system

    Modern living room
    Central unit failure
    Malfunction!
    Malfunction!
    Malfunction!
    Malfunction!
    Malfunction!
    Malfunction!
    Malfunction!

    Centralised smart home systems

    When
    Central unit fails
    then
    All devices stop working
    which means
    The whole system becomes immobilised

    The advantage of distributed systems

    FeatureDistributed systemCentralised system
    No central unit
    Each device operates independently but communicates with others
    When one device fails, the rest continue to work normally
    Fast operation — instant data transmission
    Easy expansion and system modernisation
    Unlimited scalability

    Experts' opinions

    What do installers say about distribution?

    Adam Kubicki Aksys

    "When designing smart home installations, I always assume that they must function correctly even in unforeseen situations. Distributed logic allows the impact of a failure to be limited to a single area, rather than affecting the entire building. In practice, I have encountered a case of damage to a communication cable between floors during construction work – despite this, the automation in the rooms functioned normally because decisions were made locally in the modules. The failure was minimised, whereas in centralised systems, a similar event often causes a large part of the house to be immobilised. A distributed system provides a level of reliability very similar to that of a classic electrical installation and significantly increases the safety of using the house."

    Andrzej Sychowski Vestram

    "Ampio is a distributed system in which logic is implemented locally in modules, without a central controller. Failure of a single component does not affect the operation of the entire installation. Communication is based on CAN bus technology, which has been proven in the automotive, industrial and aviation sectors and is designed for high reliability. This is confirmed by dozens of completed projects and hundreds of devices installed since 2016 by our company."

    Krzysztof Witkowski WiWo Install

    "Reliability is what truly matters in smart home — and that's what Ampio provides. Thanks to distributed architecture, even if one module stops working, everything else functions without disruption. There's no risk that the failure of one part will paralyze the entire house, as it happens with centralised systems. For us as installers, this is peace of mind after installation — and for the client, it's a guarantee of safety and certainty that their home always works as it should."

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