| On first hearing the term "home automation", most | | | | home automation products and offers a product |
| log home owners will say something like... I didn't build | | | | called ActiveHome Professional (learn more here). |
| a rustic log home to turn it into a high-tech, silicon | | | | After programming by your computer, an interface |
| powered "smart building". | | | | box communicates with your appliances through your |
| I couldn't agree more, the ever-changing technology | | | | home's electrical wires. You can program the system |
| of our fast-paced, hyper get-ahead world is one of | | | | to do amazing things using the ActiveHome Pro |
| the things most of us were trying to leave behind. | | | | software. It is possible to lower your energy bills by |
| But don't let misinformation (or misunderstanding) | | | | developing schedules for lights and appliances. |
| keep you from achieving your original goal of | | | | You can download a plug-in from X10 that permits |
| simplifying your life. | | | | modules to operate on an "if-then" basis. For |
| Most of us can recall the first time we felt the | | | | instance... if a room is dark and motion is detected, |
| excitement of making a light turn on with a timer, or | | | | lights can be turned on in sequence, or music can play |
| changed channels on our TV with a remote control. A | | | | (or an alarm can activate). You are limited only by |
| home automation system is about automating | | | | your imagination. In fact, X10 also offers a free |
| everyday tasks like those while getting the most | | | | software development kit that can interface with |
| from our energy dollars and protecting our home. | | | | your e-mail. The point is, you can use the command |
| Further good news is that we don't have to call in | | | | modules to perform basic functions or get as |
| the professionals to make it all happen. | | | | creative as you want. |
| Today's home automation products are effortless to | | | | ABC Television's Popular Show Extreme Makeover |
| set up, even for non-geeks, and the cost is | | | | Home Edition has a reputation for finding and |
| amazingly inexpensive. A typical starter kit, which | | | | showcasing the latest technology into the homes |
| includes home automation software several modules, | | | | they remodel and build. The X10 ActiveHome Pro |
| remote controls and sensors is less than $100. Also, | | | | products have been featured on the show. |
| one of the best features of these systems is that | | | | So, you may have chosen to escape the city by |
| you don't have to leave your computer turned on for | | | | building a log home in the country, but inserting a little |
| everything to work (additional modules for lamps and | | | | technology in the mix will help you achieve your |
| appliances cost as little as $15). | | | | dream of simplifying your life. Its never been easier |
| A company called X10 is the leader in inexpensive | | | | or more affordable to put home automation to work. |