FAQs About Home Automation Systems

Home automation systems are electronic systems that give the homeowner additional control and remote control of different systems in the home. Home automation is installed in a home at the time it is built, or added to an older home as part of a renovation or update.

Q: What systems in the home are integrated into a home automation system?

A: You can integrate almost any electronic system in a home. Commonly included systems are the home's heating and cooling system, the lights, the security system, the home theater systems, home sound and entertainment systems and home irrigation units. More upscale units may also include domestic robotics.

Q: How are automated house systems controled?

A: They are either controlled with a remote or an automation system, such as a programmable panel with a timer. Remote control systems are integrated into a cell phone application and controlled from your phone, or they may have a local remote control much like that used to control an RC car or a television. Some systems also have personal recognition software, such as retina identification, palm scanning and voice recognition.

Q: What are the benefits of having a home automation system?

A: The benefits of a home automation system are improved comfort, convenience and security. Automation can make a home more comfortable by making minor adjustments to your living environment automatically. For example, if you prefer to have your house cool at night, the automated system can increase the temperature in your bathroom just before your alarm goes off or turn on the outside lights if you are gone from home and its gets dark. It increases convenience by taking care of daily chores, such as watering the grass automatically. It increases security by allowing you to integrate personal recognition software and other remote security options.