iPad and Other Portable Touch Screen Technology Breathes New Life Into Home Automation Market
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From Media Servers to lighting control and talking alarm panels I have always been one to play around with technology.
Why? Because it seemed cool to have a machine do stuff for you.
At the time, I had no idea Security Alarm Systems would lead to Home Automation and Distributed Audio but I did find myself playing around with Relays and timers to make my own versions of Security and Lighting integration.
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Now back to the topic at hand.
To start off, I will talk a little about the history of Home Automation.
Using electronics to perform various routine tasks by way of motors, relays, switches and photo beams is really not all to much different from the Modern Home Automation systems.
Anyone familiar with X-10 and the various other earlier versions of Line Carrier technology will know of the inherent weaknesses of the technology.
This way, lighting could be controlled without the need to run any additional wiring.
The problem with the old Line Carrier technology was the limitation in the number of codes combined with a lack of stability and sources of outside interference.
Back then, the only other option would be to install low voltage relay's and run additional wiring in the home or install a high end building automation system which would not be financially feasible for the average new home construction and pretty much a non-option in a retro-fit situation.
Even Canadian Security Alarm Manufacturer, Paradox has jumped into the Automation market with Shmuel and Gang's recent creation, the Paradox Imperial Security Alarm System.
When combined with a Security Alarm System which can monitor activity in certain rooms, The Paradox Imperial Controller ends up being sort of a Green Machine in that it conserves energy by controlling your home lighting based on if you are at home, on vacation or even in the room in question.
) So not only can your security alarm system protect your home from intruders, a properly integrated system can also control your lighting, temperature, Video Surveillance, Multi-room Audio, Garage door, hot tub and more through one interface allowing these systems to work together in "Seamless harmony.
Well, the most expensive part to many home automation systems is the Touch Screen Keypads.
The problem with some of these, though, is accessibility.
Enter the iPad.
From turning your Security Alarm System onto Night Mode or Unlocking your front door to Controlling your Temperature, Lighting and Home Audio Distribution the iPad and one of the many Home Automation Systems offered by some select security alarm companies the control is now in conveniently placed in your hands to take with you wherever you go.
With many systems, you can even call in and listen in to your home to either talk to your pets or verify an Alarm occurrence.
Strange how things work out eh!
In addition to the iPad there are now several Android OS Aps available for many of the Home Automation Systems on the market.
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