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Learning about Home Automation and Networking
Planning a New Home

Planning is the key when it comes to building a new home, especially if you want to incorporate new technologies that will enhance your lifestyle. As you'll see, there are many different ways to automate your home ... some are inexpensive and some aren't. Personal preference, budget and needs all play a part in deciding the best route for you to take. Bottom line ... have some fun getting acquainted with these new toys and don't be afraid to try out some of them. Be sure to check our our company directory to help you find a dealer / installer in your area.


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Libraries and Resources  
Current Emagazine Issue The current issue of our emagazine will have the most up to date articles about Home Technology products and services.
Tradeshow Reports Have a look at the latest products introduced at various tradeshows around the world.
Article Library The complete indexed list of emagazine articles since 1996 - over 850 and counting
Reviews Library Home Technology hardware and software reviews.
Shareware Library Home Automation Shareware and Demos for most operating systems. Download and try to get an idea of what it's all about.
Link Library Categorized links to hundreds of websites about home technology.
Company Directory Find a designer, installer or manufacturer to help with your project.
Products and Services Some stuff that you can buy.
Home Technology Demo Project The HomeToys Home Theater, Multi Room Audio and Home Control Demonstration Lab.
X10 For Beginners Basic description of X10 Home Automation. X10 systems use your existing home wiring  system to control lighting and appliances. It's very inexpensive and has been around for a long time.
Recommended Articles Topics  
Home Theater Articles Various articles about what you can do with your entertainment and home theater systems.
Lighting Systems Automating your homes lighting systems is a natural and can be fun and inexpensive.
Home Networking You can network much more than just computers in your home.
Security and Communications Security and phone systems can be included in your automation project too.
Home Comfort Systems Not as exciting ... but keeping your home warm and energy efficient is important too.
Controllers and Remotes The interface is how you control you home. Touchscreens, keypads, remote controls etc. are all possibilities.
Special Systems You name it ... it can be intergrated into your home.
Home Tours Here's what some others have done with their homes.
Miscellaneous Articles Lots of different articles about home technology products, services and ideas.
Next Steps  
System Integrators Get some help if you need it by hiring a pro. Here's what Dealers / Installers read about.
Info for Do It Yourselfers If you want to get your hands into it ... there is lots of opportunity to experiment and have some fun.