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No, It's Not Rosie the Robot - Benefits of Other Forms of Home Automation
Mon 12 Oct 2009 - 11:44
No, It's Not Rosie the Robot - Benefits of Other Forms of Home Automation
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ryan_Coisson]Ryan Coisson
When we think of home automation, we may picture Rosie, the robot maid from The Jetsons TV cartoon of the 1960s. That picture is not altogether faulty: there are robotic vacuums and other devices that are popular in American homes today, but most home automation systems are built right into the house's wiring.
Because of the sheer convenience of having open access to electrical systems, a home automation system is most easily installed as a new house is being built. However, there are ways to retrofit an existing home with the wiring necessary to obtain automation, but the process is understandably more labor-intensive.
The wiring generally operates through one or all of the following systems: HVAC, lighting, audio, video, security, and intercoms. In essence, when automation is in use, each room becomes a "smart" room, able to sense movement as well as changes in the normal environment. The system can be programmed to operate however the user sees fit, making it a versatile tool for any home.
A common example of the use of home automation is the blinking of all the lights when sensors detect a fire; in the case of a home theater system, the audio and picture will automatically turn off, alerting the occupants to know that there is either a fire or an intruder in their home.
Home automation on a large scale basis is really starting to catch on as an extra means of security and convenience for America's homeowners. As mentioned, the best time to incorporate such a system into a house is when it is being built; however, professionals in the industry will be able to tell you if your existing home is a candidate for automation. It's worth looking into.
Big Picture Solutions, Inc. ( http://www.bigpicturesolutions.tv/) is a home automation company in Florida. Ryan Coisson is a freelance writer.
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