In other words a good design is one that makes your life easier, safer, more convenient and/or manages your energy while at the same time doing so without requiring you to become a computer genius!

  A Smart House system (also called a Home Automation system) can include just a few subsystems like Security, Cameras, Access control or Automated Lighting or it can play a role in every household subsystem.

 Whether you opt for a small system or a large one, the most important factor is how you will interact with your home's subsystems. It must be easy to operate. So, we design around a variety of human interfaces like Keypads, Touch-screens, Scene switches, Browsers, and Software.

  A good home automation system can give you control of subsystems that have never before been controllable.  Like shutting the water supply to the entire house when you arm security in the "Away Mode" or from your cell phone from anywhere in the world. In addition, you can receive an email when there's a water leak (and shut off the water automatically) or when your children return home from school. Cutting off the hot water in the middle of the night or adjusting your thermostats to save energy are popular ways to manage energy and gives you payback never before possible.

 Today's smart phones can also be used to view the home's cameras, turn off unused lights, open or lock doors, arm/disarm security or "listen in" & view the baby sitter or the elderly.