Home automation

Home automation is the process through which a house can be enhanced to increase the comfort, safety and efficiency of life. Home automation can link lighting, telecommunications, entertainment, security,heating and air conditioning into one centrally controlled system. After the home automation system is installed, your house becomes a tool that helps you in every days’ work.

How does it work?

The microprocessor receives commands from the controlling devices and then passes them on the other appliances and systems in your house. You can interface with the system via keypads, TV screens, computers, telephones, touch screens, panic buttons,handheld remotes or other devices.

Wiring the systems

A typical home should include: 4 pair twisted pair telephone wire (category5 preferred) and dual shielded coaxial cable, home run to a junction box with access to available electrical power, and accessible consumer outlets for system connection. This way you can distribute all the systems in the house. Also you can enjoy energy savings by having access to utility pricing signals, convenient access from the home to a host of services, from stores to banks. You can have whole house control.

You want to do the wiring very well so that you can later have the best access to it, not only for connecting the systems but also for repairs. You can use home run wiring – this means that you can run all the wires together in a PVC pipe.

Finding an installer

The best way to find a professional to install the system is by asking the manufacturer to provide you with some information. A good installer will ask you many questions to help fill your needs. Ask him if he can provide training for you on the new system.