Building and Home Automation
Building and home automation is systems to help you utilize your building to its fullest potential. It may encompass any of the following:
- Audio-Video
- Home Automation
- Home Networking
- Installation and Consulting
- Security Systems
- Telephone
- Power Monitoring
- Sprinkler Control
- Outdoor Lighting
- Complete Systems
- Hardware
- Software
- Structured or Retrofit Wiring And Cabling
- Home Security
- Weather Monitoring
- Lighting Control
- Sensors
- Audio/Video Distribution
Over the years, home automation has become more efficient and affordable with several options and platforms available to suit any need. The Internet and the ability to monitor the home away from home using tablets, mobile phones, and other devices has created new opportunities to expand home automation to new levels. Home automation may be able to assist those who need extra care like the elderly or disabled so their families may keep an eye on them without being there.
Home automation links devices and processes in the home. The methods used in home automation include many of the same as building automation, as well activities in the home which include home entertainment (audio/video distribution), watering plants and yards, feeding pets, lighting control with scenarios, and the use of robots (cleaning), and control of other appliances.
The system is tied together through a computer network to allow control within and away from the home through the Internet. The resulting activities increases comfort, safety, convenience, and energy efficiency which can result in savings.