Home Automation Remote Control

Control Your Home From Anywhere!

Several events have taken place in the last 5 – 10 years that have enabled homeowners to be able to monitor and control their homes from anywhere in the world. They are:

1. Everyone has a Broadband Internet Connection
2. Everyone has a Cell Phone (or an internet connection at work)
3. Home Automation Technology Prices have Become Affordable to Everyone
4. Smart Phones have Made This Technology Available and EASY to Use

These events have converged in a way to bring Home Automation Remote Control to allow you to access your home and monitor or change:

1. The Lights in your home
2. Arm/Disarm Your Security System
3. Adjust Your Thermostats
4. View Your Security Cameras
5. Watch Your Home’s TVs
6. Lock and Unlock Your Doors

The technology also allow you to receive:

1. Emails
2. Texts
3. Voice Messages

Anytime a parameter in the home falls outside of set parameters, the system will notify you automatically! No need to keep checking in on the home, let it tell when:

1. The Security System is Armed or Disarmed
2. The Security Systems is in Alarm Mode
3. If a Door/Window/Restricted Area is Accessed
4. The Temperature goes Above or Below a Certain Value
5. If There is Motion on a Camera
6. If Someone Comes to the Front Door
7. If there is Flooding in the Home
8. If the Home Looses Power
9. When a Son or Daughter comes Home from School
10. And the List Goes On….

There are many manufacturers to choose from when deciding on a technology. Some are stand-alone technologies, while others are integrated technologies:

1. 2GIG / Alarm.com
2. Elan g!
3. Savant
4. Control4
5. HAI
6. AMX
7. Crestron
8. Lutron
9. Slingbox
10. eMonitor

Some of the systems require specific equipment, while others allow you to use almost any technology that is out there. Still some of the technologies require trained professionals, while others can be installed and configured by homeowners. But whatever technology you choose, you will find a wide a wide array of features and functions to help you monitor and control your home from anywhere in the world!