Have you ever watched TV and caught a glimpse of a futuristic movie or show featuring an intelligent, automated home and wondered how cool it was? As a kid, I had my first experience with home automation through the simple use of remote controls, timers and dimmers. Years ago, radio shack was one of the first companies to sell wireless remote controls that allowed the user to turn lights and appliances on and off anywhere in the house. I bought my first home automation kit over 20 years ago and was hooked ever since. Unfortunately, the expense and lack of technology restricted me from creating what I watched in awe on TV.
Today, many years after my first home automation experience, I have to acknowledge how far technology has come and how much more attainable and available home automation is to the average consumer. The best part is that home automation has become so common now that equipment is extremely affordable, easy to set up and use in minutes. Even the average person can set up a complete system in no time flat.
It's True! Can you pull cable out of a box? Can you turn a screw driver? Can you follow simple directions & maybe exercise your creativity? If so, then you DO have what it takes. If you're willing to challenge yourself just a little, your lifestyle can improve dramatically. It really doesn't matter whether you're already familiar with home automation.
You can Learn by Jumping In! You can learn how you can make your home a safer, easier place to live. It doesn't matter whether you're experienced in this sort of thing, because you can learn in less time than you think.
What would make you feel safer at night? If you've ever heard something go "bump" at 3 a.m., you know that the uncertainty can be unsettling, to say the least. But if, on the other hand, you have a home that's perpetually alert, you can sleep right through the "bumps." After all, you can rest assured that your family is secure.
How about a Home Theater that's easy to use? Easy as in ONE remote - or even ONE BUTTON! Or maybe you'd like to know when you have visitors - BEFORE you have visitors - and SEE WHO THEY ARE! You can know the status of your home whether your kids are there without you - or if you're on vacation 1,000 miles away. Your home can carry on the appearance of normal daily activity when you aren't there, and can notify you if something (almost anything) out of the ordinary occurs. A bonus is that you can save tons of money on your utility bills with automation. You would be surprised to know what a 60 watt bulb at full capacity burns an hour. It all adds up. With home automation software and equipment, you can cut your bills in half.
If you have ever wished that you could have the security and convenience of a smart home, I'm here to tell you from experience that you can.
The great part is you don't have to spend a lot of money if you don't want to.
Did you know that it's not unusual for upscale homeowners to pay $30,000 to $50,000 for high end home automation? Some individuals can afford it but do you need to spend that much?
I can show you how to do it for so much less. In fact, If you just want to get your feet wet and spend twenty to thirty dollars on your house, you can do so and still accomplish some cool things. If by chance you find that the bug has "bitten", you can later build upon what you've done.
I'll show you a great way to approach home automation. If you are a beginner, you are not alone. On my site, you will find everything you need to begin.
At x10captain, you will find a number of tips, tricks, recommendations,tutorials,videos, FAQ, forums, articles. products and information and many other resources to help you get started. It is a one stop approach to creating your smart home.
Let's look at the break down of what's in store for you.
SECURITY SYSTEMS:
Let a security system do for you what it excels at doing; provide your SECURITY.
You don't need to waste money on an expensive security system that has home automation capabilities. A simple system that detects open and closed loops is all you need for a security panel, and virtually anybody can be taught how to install this. In minutes with x10 for instance, you can get an effective security system that can be installed in 20 minutes.
Part of security is the use of wireless cameras and the internet. You can set cameras up anywhere and see who is outside your home, or simply watch the baby sleeping while your at home. You can now view and control your cameras at home or across the world via the internet. I can think of so many ways that would come in handy.
LIGHTING:
It's totally unnecessary to spend a lot on a complex system when you can achieve all the elegance you need for far less. X10 is a common protocol which has been around for years and does a great job in creating your smart home.
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING:
Think of the energy savings you could enjoy if you could heat or cool just the bedroom at night. Then, say about an hour before you get up, the whole house could begin automatically adjusting to a comfortable daytime temperature.
It's easily accomplished with the appropriate thermostats, and with low voltage dampers installed in the heating ducts. All you need is an intelligent way of controlling them. This helps to cut down on your bills considerably.
DISTRIBUTED AUDIO/VIDEO:
This is one place where the convenience of home automation really shines. Once again,the high-end A/V industry makes all kinds of costly electronic gadgets- at X10captain.com, there are so many entertainment products that make your social life better without breaking your bank. Imagine being able to go to sleep to your favorite soothing music - the volume slowly decreasing until. . you're asleep! Then, the stereo turns itself off.
Or, maybe you just want the ability to watch tv or a dvd in another location without having to hook up extra cables or incur extra fees. The video sender is the answer. One cool product even lets you view your pc or internet on your TV.. Pretty cool stuff.
HOME THEATER:
DEFINITELY much more enjoyable when you don't have to grope a multitude of remotes in the dark. Picture this: With the touch of a button, the screen drops, lights slowly fade, projector comes on and DVD player starts playing. Oh, and the stereo fires up, tunes to the correct surround mode and proper volume.
Don't be concerned if it all seems beyond your ability. I can tell you that it's not. Most professionals learn by doing, and so can you!
Even if some of it seems a little daunting, remember, You can keep it simple, start off easy and build on your system as time go on.
You don't have to know about everything concerning home automation at once. You just pick an area that you want to focus on (for instance, Lighting Control), and develop that. Try to remember that the point of having an automated smart home is to complement your lifestyle.
Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast, home automation can be fun, practical and ultimately useful in so many ways. It is the wave of now and the future.
Come visit my site at
www.x10captain.com. Once on board, prepare for departure into the world of home automation. You will find everything you need to get started. For those of you with questions or special needs, you can email me at info@x10captain.com.
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The great thing about automation is that it makes life just a bit easier. Having a smart home, a home that automates tasks for you is so simple to set up and use.
