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Home Automation

Imagine being able to listen to your music collection wherever you are in your home without having to hunt for the CD.

Imagine having lighting systems with pre-set scenes to suit different moods and occasions, and imagine linking this into your own home cinema setup.

Imagine being able to monitor and control your heating, lighting and security even when you're away. Just sms or email your house a simple command to set your home environment to exactly how you’d like it.

Imagine a system where any alarm whether smoke, water or intruder will trigger an sms to your cellphone or send you an email.

And imagine being able to do this through familiar tools like your cellphone, PDA or web browser.

Whether you're interested in getting the most from your entertainment systems - photos, music, DVD & Satellite, or developing a better environment for your home-cinema, or controlling your home environment - lighting, heating, hot water and security - through integrated systems, or monitoring and controlling your home when you're away, home automation is for you.

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System Choices : What's available; advantages, disadvantages...

 

AMX Home Automation Systems

Advantages:
  • Beautiful touch screens
  • Excellent integration with home theaters
  • Slightly lower priced than Crestron Systems
Disadvantages:
  • Price - most complete systems start at over R2 500,000
  • Requires remote control setup
  • Does not have security built-in
  • Requires extensive programming and configuration by a certified AMX Programmer

 

Crestron Home Automation Systems

Advantages:
  • Beautiful touch screens
  • Excellent integration with home theaters
  • The world leader in top-of-the-line systems
Disadvantages:
  • Price - most complete systems start at over R2 500,000
  • Requires remote control setup
  • Does not have security built in
  • Requires extensive programming and configuration by a certified Crestron Programmer

 

Computer-Based Home Automation Systems

Advantages:
  • Lower cost
  • Customisation of touch screens and interfaces
  • Retro fit systems ideal for homes already built
  • Open architecture allows more customisation
Disadvantages:
  • Requires a dedicated computer
  • Requires a high level of computer, networking, programming, and design knowledge
  • All drivers and hardware are custom-configured; nothing is plug-n-play
  • Only support options are user forums

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