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A Basic Definition
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.Adding home automation to an existing home is surprisingly affordable and simple. |
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| What Can I Control ? |
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| Lighting |
| The most popular control category and a great way to get involved with home automation. Dim fixtures you could never dim before, control them from anywhere in the house (or world via the Internet). |
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| Security Systems & Access Control |
| Have your home call you or loved ones if there is an alert status. You can save money on security monitoring services or even monitor for non-traditional security events like water in the laundry room or basement. Additionally, devices are available which will allow you to unlock the front door to let friends in or close the garage door from your office via the Internet. |
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| Home Theater & Entertainment |
| Imagine replacing that pile of remotes with just one controller. Now, imagine not having to know all 10 steps to starting up your home theater - just press the ESPN icon and your home automation products/system will do the rest. Built-in speakers are especially popular with homeowners as they provide beautiful sound throughout the house while adding no clutter. |
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| Phone Systems |
| 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 turns every phone in your home into a remote controller. |
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| 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.). |
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| Irrigation |
| Have your sprinklers turn on only when it's hot or dry. Some customers even turn the sprinklers on when there's motion in the yard at unwanted times - imagine someone trying to explain wet clothes to the police ! |
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| Networking |
| Home automation can be accomplished using various types of connectivity. 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, contact DGX to add networking, audio, video and control wiring Now so later on you'll be happy you did. |
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| How Can I Control Them? |
| Remote control |
| Remote control gives you the convenience of controlling lighting, appliances, security systems and consumer electronics from anywhere in your home. |
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| Automatic Control |
| Automatic control adds even more convenience by making things happen automatically, without any effort. Examples include having your lights turn on and off at a desired time, as well as having your home theater turn on and tune in to the desired station after only one press of a button on your remote. |
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What are the Benefits of Home Automation?
Convenience
We've all gotten used to controlling our TV from the couch, wait until you are able to dim the lights as well. Imagine adjusting the temperature from your bed or controlling the volume of your audio system from any room. Or Imagine the heater in your bathroom coming on automatically so that it is warm when you enter.
Safety
We're all used to opening the garage door from the car, but you'll be surprised how much safer you'll feel coming home to a well lit home. With a couple of basic products you can have your entire house light up like Fort Knox when there is motion detected at any corner of your house.
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| Fun |
| High tech products for the home are fun to use and to share with others. Whether viewing visitors at your front door on your PC or changing your stereo by using voice recognition, you'll find it surprisingly enjoyable. |
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| WHAT IS X10 ? |
X10 is a communications "language" that allows compatible products to talk to each other using existing electrical wiring. Most X10 compatible products are very affordable and the fact that they talk over existing wires in your home means that no costly rewiring is necessary. Installation is simple; a transmitter plugs in at one location in the home and sends its control signal to a receiver which connects into another location in the home.
Using buttons you assign each product with one of up to 256 addresses. If you wish for two products to go on and off together you can simply set them to the same address. All X10 compatible products can be freely mixed and matched. |
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| What is INSTEON? |
| INSTEON™ is a powerful, wireless home-control networking technology that affordably and reliably integrates systems in the home for improved comfort, safety, convenience and value. |
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| Applications |
- Scene and remote control lighting
- Security alarm interfaces and sensors
- Home sensors (e.g. water, humidity, temperature)
- Access control (e.g. door locks)
- Heating and cooling (HVAC) control and management
- Audio-video control
- Appliance management
- Energy savings
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