Home automation can quickly bring the future into your home by incorporating security, climate, and household gadgets that can transform your regular home into a futuristic smart home. These smart home systems can be used for simple or elaborate tasks by integrating devices and gadgets inside and outside of your home.

A simple definition for home automation is the ability to do tasks “automatically and monitor or change status remotely”. Common tasks include turning off lights when no one is in the room, locking doors via smartphone, automate air conditioning systems that can sense and memorize temperature settings and appliances that help you reduce the time you spend in the kitchen.

Home automation is one of those areas that is very new, with various features and options, and growing user demands. The home automation industry is evolving and tries to offer a great user experience to the customer.

Whether you are opting for a full automation system, plug’n play or DiY (Do it Yourself) solutions, with a little programming background or some familiarity with electronics we can help you create an awesome home automation system that will fit your needs.

Part 1 of this series of classes is an introduction to the components of home automation and how these components working together will help make your home a safer place and at the same time save you money.