An Introduction To Home Automation

How smart is your home?

Tom’s Hardware reader John Knutson just recently published An Introduction To Home Automation. It walks you through the installation of INSTEON-based home automation system, including replacement of basic light switches with SwitchLinks, installation of motion sensors and SmartLinc controller, etc.

In conclusion John came to the following verdict:

  • My entire house has become a toy for me to play with and tweak.
  • Great to show off your house to friends, neighbors, and family.
  • Laziness (convenience) is taken to a whole new level. Did I leave the light on in the living room when I’ve already crawled into bed? Hit the off button and I don’t have to go check.

The Verdict: I want more! My computer may not be getting upgrades for a while, as I’ll be too busy playing with my house. 

Read the entire article at Tom’s Hardware website.

About Ruslan Ulanov 103 Articles
Ruslan Ulanov is a software engineer by day and Smart Home hacker by night. He got fascinated by potential of home automation over a decade ago, when it was available to select few. Over the years experimented with smart products using different technologies from X10 to Insteon to ZigBee. Actively supports new smart home developments on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

1 Comment on An Introduction To Home Automation

  1. Nice blog. I got a lot of good info from it. I’ve been keeping an eye on this technology for awhile. It’s interesting how it keeps changing, yet some of the core elements stay the same. For example, the info that a nanny cam can give you is priceless.

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