Home Automation ... Some might think back on the 1962 cartoon series The Jetsons and how in retrospect the Home Automation products of today bear a striking resemblance to their idea of the future. What you can do with Home Automation - We could talk all day about what Home Automation is and what it does and yet not…
After gaining an understanding of what you can do with Home Automation and how Home Automation devices communicate with each other you might be ready to start shopping for your system. Here are some tips to consider as you shop: What do you want the system to do for you? Are you going to control temperatures, set mood…
In the application of Home Automation devices and systems, it is important to understand how these items communicate both within their system, your home, and also in the big picture, through the Internet of Things (IoT). Wait - what is the Internet of Things and how does it relate to Home Automation? Until now you might…
Home Automation Starter Kits If you are just getting started in Home Automation, there are many Starter Kits available. A typical Starter Kit will include everything you need to accomplish particular tasks depending on the purpose of the kit. Some basic Starter Kits might have just a couple of items necessary to get…
Common Protocols used in Home Automation systems today: There are many common protocols currently used by Home Automation systems. X10 and Insteon protocols were designed to communicate over Home Power Lines. Insteon has since adopted WiFi capabilities in addition to Home Power Line communication. All of the other…
