What is Home Control & Automation?

Home automation connects all aspects of a system together through one central control panel, keypad or remote. Users can activate or deactivate an alarm system via the same control that activates a home theater, and temperature control. Used in what is called a “smart home” where virtually all home functions can be linked together and controlled via one central remote or keypad.

For some it may be something as simple as remote or automatic control of a few lights. For others, security may be the central application. Still others may choose to install advanced controllers or use voice recognition. As a very basic definition, we tend to refer to home automation as anything that gives you remote or automatic control of things around the home.

• Lighting and Appliance Control - Lights can be turned on or off from multiple locations or programmed to turn on or off along with other events. 
• Security Systems & Access Control- Your alarm system can be used as a part of the control system. Lights can be turned on and off automatically as you turn you alarm on and off. Your system can call you and/or loved ones if there is an alert status. Additionally, you can unlock the front door to let friends in or close the garage door from your office via the web.
• Entertainment Systems -  You can replacing that pile of remotes with just one controller. An you can press one button to dim your lights, close the drapes, turn on the TV, start the DVD Player and setup your audio system for your favorite movie. Speakers can be built-in throughout the home to provide quality sound wherever you desire.
• Communication Systems - Telephone, intercom and internet. Phone systems which are usually used for small business applications are surprisingly convenient in the home. With caller ID and a home automation controller you can even screen your calls for only those you wish to cause your phone to ring. Voice control software can turn every phone in your home into a way to control your system.
• Thermostats- Remote control thermostats allow you to adjust the temperature from bed at night or even from a cell phone while on your way home (or to your 2nd home!). They can even trigger a notice to you if the temperature gets too low (freezing pipes) or too high (pets, plants, etc.).
• Irrigation- Have your sprinklers turn on only when it's dry. Some of our customers even turn the sprinklers on when there's motion in the yard at unwanted times - imagine someone trying to explain the wet clothes to the police!
• Data Systems - Multiple PC's and other data devices can be interconnected to each other and to your automation system. 
• and Almost Anything Else You Can think of-

What's great is that many of today's home automation products need no new wires - so they are perfect to retrofit into an existing home. If you are building new, or doing a major remodel, please consider adding networking, audio, video and control wiring while it is easy and relatively inexpensive, later on you'll be happy you did. Adding home automation to an existing home is surprisingly affordable and simple