What is Home Automation?

Is a process of designing and integrating Home Electronic Systems to enhance one's lifestyle encompassing Security/Automation, Communications/Networking, Audio/Video/Home Theater, Lighting Control, Conservation of Energy, Structured Wiring, and Systems Integration.

Security/Automation

Safety in the home is a great investment and with today's systems Homeowners can enhance their lifestyles simply by choosing the right system. The HAI line of Security Systems provide 3 levels to choose from. They enhance comfort, save energy, control lights & appliances, PC access (On-Site & Remotely), Web-Link, and many other features that make this product the best in the industry. Video distribution of video sources to include Cameras, DVD/VCR, DSS, and Cable TV.

Networking

Networking computers in the home allows Homeowners to connect multiple PC's to shared printers, the Internet, and games. Most carry data through Cat-5e (phone lines) at 100 Megabit per second (Mbps). Most homes use a peer-to-peer network using cables and network interface card and often Windows 95-98. Home Office Modules allow for different types of high-speed services: DSL & Cable Modems.

Audio/Video/Home Theater

If you are building a home today one has to decide on Music/Video throughout the house. Source all your Audio/Video components in one location and use an IR or RF Remote/Touch Panel to control what you want to listen too or watch. If you are planning on a Home Theater or Media Room one must consider the design of the room as well as the acoustics. Surround Sound was created to reproduce the special sound effects encoded into most of today's movies and correct speaker placement is critical for the true Surround Sound Experience.

Lighting Control

With lighting control you can completely control the lighting for your home. Turn on all the lights, turn off selected areas, activate scenes that enhance the beauty of your rooms, or create moods for entertaining.