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A Smart House is Within Your Reach
Fri 04 Dec 2009 - 13:12
A Smart House is Within Your Reach
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Alexy_Walt]Alexy Walt
The modern home is a dream-come-true for the techno-savvy homeowner. All manner of electronic gadgets and tech toys are available for the discerning homeowner to accessorize his home. And we are not talking merely about media or entertainment, a wide variety of high-tech options are available for security, heating, lighting and kitchen appliances.
Let's take a look at some of the high end gadgets that technological advances have now made affordable and available to all homeowners.
Broadband - Always online
Gone are the days of the dialup Internet connection, where the user had to dial the service provider to get access to the Internet. Now broadband is the way to go, it gives you high speed connectivity to the Internet and is always on. You don't need to dial up every time to connect.
Cable broadband is offered by cable TV Service providers, or you can opt for ADSL or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line that uses the simple copper phone line to provide Internet connectivity to subscribers. In areas where ADSL may not be available, satellite broadband services are also an option. Within an unlimited download plan, you can access as much music and video as you want. On the other hand if your usage pattern is just basic, you could opt for a lower-priced plan.
Wire It Up
Get a wireless router from a computer store which can attach to your broadband connection to act as a hub that enables you to connect to your computer and to other devices in the house. If you have more than one computer in your home, the wireless router will enable them to connect to the same broadband connection. You can also use it to connect to the home entertainment system.
The kitchen that is with it
Kitchen is an area in the home where technology has really made its presence felt. Companies are offering refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and even air conditioners that can be controlled through the internet. The idea is that you can operate them even when you are out of the house.
New microwaves can read the barcodes on the food package and then intelligently do the needful in setting the cooking time and temperature. You are saved the hassle of setting the controls manually.
Security
Security is one of the most important aspects for a new home. There are a wide variety of Home Security options that use sensors or video cameras. These can not only be accessed remotely over the Internet, but alerts can also be sent to your mobile phone. Security specialists can help you customize and install a system that suits your specific requirements. You may use the system for centralized control of the home for security, local surveillance, lighting or entertainment.
Light up your home with one touch
Wide ranges of lighting control systems are available for home use. One touch lighting of the entire house, easy control for mood lighting or dimming and remote house light control are some of the many options that are available for the modern homeowner. These can also be customized to your preferences and can be accessed over the internet.
All these are just a few of the several interesting possibilities that are available to the new homeowner. Technology has made several advances over the past few years that intelligent gadgets are not just restricted to the realm of science fiction movies, but are also now with us in our homes.
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