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The terms home automation and smart
home technology are now fairly common.
While companies such as Google and
Samsung are creating devices designed to
make your life easier and more integrated,
you might just be wondering what is
home automation?
FIRST, THE TERM SMART HOME and home
automation can be used interchangeably. In
fact the term “smart home automation” is
commonly used to describe a home where the
electronic devices are connected to a remotely
controllable network. Safewise.com describes
home automation as “a step toward what is
referred to as the “Internet of Things,” in which
everything has an assigned IP address, and
can be monitored and accessed remotely.” This
means you can dictate how, when, and why a
device reacts.
Home automation technology can send alerts
to your smartphone pertaining to a variety of
events. You can receive notifications when there
is a water leak, when visitors are at your front
your door, or you can remotely turn on lights
while at work, on vacation, or out later than
expected. You may also automate thermostats,
lamps, light switches, light bulbs, locks, home
security sensors, video cameras, life safety
sensors, speakers, and more.
Smart home technology can make your home
entertainment experience more enjoyable.
Whether you want to hear your favorite songs
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from room to room, or if you enjoy watching
summer blockbusters at home, the latest
entertainment technology can be integrated
throughout your home. For movie buffs, home
automation makes your movie night epic.
Between the lights, the beautiful 4K resolution,
and the latest high definition sound systems, there
is no reason to see movies anywhere else but from
the comfort of your own home. Now, you can
command your automated home theater with a
single device.“Pause the movie and raise the lights
in a specified zone when you’re ready to get some
popcorn and fix a drink. And when the pizza guy
arrives, answer the door from the same device
you’re already using to control your theater via the
HD intercom,” says liasonhomes.com.
This technology also helps you begin your
day the right way. Rise and shine as your
morning playlist plays softly through the inwall
speakers while whole home audio provides
the perfect breakfast soundtrack to help you
get ready for your day. And with a pre-set
“scene” you can integrate an audio system
with motorized window treatments and smart
lighting to repeat it all the next day with the
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