Enhancing Life with Home Automation Systems

Technology that allows for the automatic control of household features, appliances, and systems from a remote or system interface.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Home Automation FAQ


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What is a home automation system?

A home automation system will monitor and/or control home attributes such as lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security such as access control and alarm systems. The phrase smart home refers to home automation devices that have internet access.

What is smart home automation?

Smart home automation, often referred to as smart home technology, is the technology that enables users to control multiple smart devices within the home via a central control hub. It’s the framework behind the internet of things (IoT). This infrastructure is made up of smart devices communicating through the internet or through protocols.

Where does home automation become truly smart?

Where home automation becomes truly smart is in the Internet-enabled devices that attach to this network and control it. The classic control unit is the home computer, for which many of the earlier home automation systems were designed.

How does home automation work?

Home automation works via a network of devices that are connected to the Internet through different communication protocols, i.e Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, and others. Through electronic interfaces, the devices can be managed remotely through controllers, either a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant or an app.

What are the characteristics of home automation?

Automation is, unsurprisingly, one of the two main characteristics of home automation. Automation refers to the ability to program and schedule events for the devices on the network. The programming may include time-related commands, such as having your lights turn on or off at specific times each day.

Do home automation systems include video cameras?

For additional real-time security, convenience and control, home automation systems from professional monitored security providers should also include options for video cameras. With the best systems, you’ll also be able to include lights and individual electrical outlets in your home automation package.

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