What is Home Automation?
For some it may be something as simple as remote or automatic control of a few lights. For others,
home security may be the central application. Still others may choose to install advanced digital controllers or use
voice recognition. As a very basic definition, we tend to refer to home automation as anything that gives
you control of things and devices around the smart home. Adding home security systems and X10 home automation devices to an existing or new home is surprisingly affordable and simple. Basic smart home and home security kits in our X10 store start under $60 and require no new wires!
The basic products to start your SmartHome could be:
Control everything from HDTVs to PVR/DVRs, from laser discs to VCRs, even lighting controls! Simply touch one icon, and the Harmony remote will power on all the necessary components.
VUDU is a revolutionary new product that delivers movies straight to your living room for instant viewing, without a computer or cable/satellite TV service.
Uploads photos automatically from
Eye-Fi Card inside your camera. Built-in Wi-Fi connects to your home network. Unlimited uploads to your computer and your favorite photo or social networking website.
The AeroGarden®
To complete your smart home add the world's first indoor smart garden. Fully automated appliance tested by NASA aeroponic technology.
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Home Security
There are new web-enabled home monitored security systems that let you keep an eye close you your place even when you are away. Specially in today's society where there are more than 1 million homes that unwanted intruders pay a visit wether you head off on vacation or just to work.
With the use of traditional monitored alarm security systems, people tend to forget to activate it when they leave home and this is like not having a home security system, but now the alarm companies are being working on the web-capable alarm systems that you can activate it, check it and even browse what it is happening at your place at any time, with this technology and the new web-capable phone it makes it really easy to operate even if you do not have access to the web from a computer. Read more about home security.
