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Wireless Home Automation
Posted on Oct 13, 2011 | 0 comments
As early as several years ago, Wireless and Home Automation would not be mentioned in the same sentence. But with the improvements in the reliability of wireless technology, the lowering of prices, the explosion of smart phones, and the proliferation of internet enabled devices – Wireless Home...
Lighting Technology – Wired
Posted on Apr 12, 2010 | 0 comments
Wired Systems
(Low Voltage / High Voltage)
“Wired” lighting systems are of two different types:
1) High-Voltage Systems (sometimes referred to as Powerline Carrier) – Communication and control is accomplished by using the homes existing high-voltage wires. These are sometimes referred to...
Lighting Technology – Wireless Systems
Posted on Apr 12, 2010 | 0 comments
The Technology
Wireless Systems
RadioRA2 (ClearConnect)– Lutron’s proprietary wireless protocol RadioRA has been recently been upgraded to their “clear connect” technology. It operates in the 170Mhz frequency range and uses a fixed network protocol (meaning the coverage area and message route are...
The Benefits of Lighting Control
Posted on Apr 2, 2010 | 0 comments
Controlling and automating lights in your home is one of the fastest growing and exciting technologies for today’s automated homes and has many benefits:
1) Safety and Security
Security in your home begins with lighting. It has been proven that a well lit home is a major deterrent to crime. A...
Lighting
Posted on Mar 23, 2010 | 0 comments
Lighting Control
(Sometimes referred to Whole Home Lighting)
When people think of lighting most think of fixtures and switches. Some invest in high quality fixtures to enhance the look of the room, but few think of lighting as a system that enhances the feeling and mood of a room. This is unfortunate...
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Automated Home and Security.com is a site dedicated to bringing the wealth of information in the Home Technology and Security fields to light and to help educate the reader on a number of topics relating to Home Automation and Security Systems. The site will attempt to make sense of all the technologies that are out there and how they can be applied to help solve problems or issues the reader has. We describe the different technologies, how they can be used, who makes them (the manufacturers), and where the technology can be found (useful websites). We will also be displaying a series of videos that will show the viewer how these technologies can be used. No matter what Home Technology or Security question the reader has, you should be able to find the answers here!
