Home Automation, Security and Networking
Home Automation, Security and Networking
Home Automation, Security and NetworkingA smart house is a house that has highly advanced automatic systems for lighting, temperature control, multi-media, security, window and door operations, and many other functions.
A smart home appears "intelligent" because its computer systems can monitor so many aspects of daily living. For example, the refrigerator may be able to inventory its contents, suggest menus, recommend healthy alternatives, and order groceries. The smart home systems might even take care of cleaning the cat's litter box and watering the plants.
The idea of a smart home may sound like something out of Hollywood. A 1999 movie titled Smart House (compare prices) presents the comical antics of an American family that wins a "house of the future" with an android maid who causes havoc. Other films show a sci-fi vision of smart home technology that seems improbable.
However, smart home technology is real, and it's becoming increasingly sophisticated. Coded signals are sent through the home's wiring to switches and outlets that are programmed to operate appliances and electronic devices in every part of the house. Home automation can be especially useful for elderly and disabled persons who wish to live independently.
Smart home consists of programmable electronic controls and sensors that can regulate heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and equipment operation in an energy conserving and climatically responsible manner,for example imagine the possibilities:
Lighting: Control room lights to dim to preset "scenes" such as "dinner", "movie", "party", etc... Or, for example, automate the control of an exterior security lighting system.
Music: Select and control music from multiple sources (such as CD's, MP3's, Satellite radio, etc...) and transmit to selected rooms throughout your home.
Home Theater: Automate and program your Home Theater so, for example, a single button could dim the lights, close the drapes, and start a DVD movie.
TV: Transmit Video (such as DVD or VHS) and TV signals to various rooms in your home via a Home Automation wired or even wireless network system.
Security: Connect multiple security cams into your video network for viewing on any TV in your home or from a remote location via the Internet.
Climate Control: Control and monitor temperature with low voltage temperature control systems from several locations in your home or remotely via the Internet.
Home Computer: Integrate your home PC into your total home network to transmit Video, Music, and Digital photos to your home entertainment system.
Other Systems: Control and automate numerous other systems such as gates, garage doors, security door locks, drapes, sprinkler systems, fountains, hot tubs etc..., using low voltage control systems.
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