What is home automation?
Home automation is a field within building automation, specializing in the specific automation requirements of private homes and in the application of automation techniques for the comfort and security of its residents. In home automation, ergonomics is of particular importance: the control should be largely image-based and self-explanatory.
Home automation is the remote control, or automated method, of operating parts of a house. Home automation equipment may involve voice recognition, sensors and pressure, heat and smoke detectors. Typical home automation equipment includes the automatic remote control of lighting, telephone, security, temperature, sprinklers, gates and windows. Automated lighting is popular, and along with security systems, is often the starting point for home automation. Room lighting can be controlled by a remote control, both to be turned on and off, as well as dimmed. Both indoor and outdoor lights can be controlled remotely including garden and yard lighting. Automated telephone systems were once only for businesses, but are now available for home automation. Voice control software lets each phone in the home be controlled. If caller ID is used along with the home automation telephone system, the system can be set to only accept certain calls. Like lighting automation, many home owners begin home a
