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. Although many techniques used in building automation (such as light and climate control, control of doors and window shutters, security and surveillance systems, etc.) are also used in home automation, additional functions might be the control of multi-media home entertainment systems, automatic plant watering and pet feeding, automatic scenes for dinners and parties, etc.
The main difference between building automation and home automation is, however, the human interface. In home automation, ergonomics is of particular importance: the control should be largely image-based and self-explanatory.
Home Automation can be used to control many items within your home, from lighting (remote controlled or motion controlled), Whole House Audio & Video, computer control and automated blinds and curtains.
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- Home Automation, Inc.
- Manufacturer of integrated automation and security systems for residential and commercial use.
- Xanboo Smarthome Solutions
- Internet smarthome solution that allows you to remotely control and monitor your home through the Internet.
- Amazing Controls
- Fully integrated home, office and building automated control system.
- Technical Engineering Specialists
- Home automation and network consultants specializing in home networking and security.
- Techsmart Limited Ireland
- Building management, home automation and home networking systems.
- Schaffer Environmental Monitors Corp.
- Equipment for monitoring temperature, water, humidity and power consumption for home or industrial use.
- Domotics
- Information and communication technologies for more comfort and convenience in and around the home.
- Computer Caller ID (YES Telecom)
- Hardware and free PC software which takes the caller id signal and looks up the number. Keeps a cronological call log of all incoming and outgoing calls.
- Digital Powerline Communications Telephone
- Wireless phone networks use powerline technology for communications. Wireless phone jacks are HomePlug compliant and can be used for voice communications and data communications.
- ISR Systems
- Provides unified systems solutions that enable clients to manage their luxury homes and commercial facilities.
- Commercial and Home Automation
- Building and home automation equipment, lighting control, and remote control and energy management.
- Home Director
- Complete automation systems for the home or home office.
- Advanced Home Networks
- Installation of home wiring systems for computer home networking, Internet access, telephony,cable and satellite.
- Consumer Powerline Communications Network
- Information about digital communications including, computer, Internet, telephone and television networking over common household power lines.
- Iriave Eelectronics
- Designers and manufacturers of X-10 compatible transceivers and automation products.
- Powerline World
- Powerline World is a global online community facilitating the development and deployment of powerline communications (P.L.C.) products and services.
- Future Technologies of New York
- Custom electronics integration company serving both commercial and residential customers in creating a networked environment.
- Amerilon LonWorks Home Automation
- Devices for home and building automation, specializing in LonWorks network control technology.
- Smart Home Technology
- Design, sales and installation of structured wiring, networking, security system and home automation.
- Electronic Home Concepts
- Design and installation of home network systems for lighting, audio, video, home theater, telephone and security.
- Adomo Home Information System
- Provides a medium for families to track addresses, play music and connect digital devices in the home.
- emWare, Inc.
- Embedded device networking software that provides Internet connectivity for any 8- and 16-bit microcontroller based device.
- Control Plus - SCADA for the Macintosh
- Control and monitoring (SCADA) software for the Apple Macintosh that communicates with Allen-Bradley and Modicon Modbus PLC's
- ADVEnt
- Service and installation company focused on integrating lifestyle technology needs within commercial and residential applications.
- Residential Systems Design
- RSD uses the latest control system technology by AMX to control home automation.
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