What if all the devices in your life could connect to the Internet? Not just computers and smartphones, but everything: garage doors, security camera's, speakers, lights, doors, windows, window blinds, door bells, hot water heaters, appliances, you name it. And what if those devices could all communicate, send you information, and take your commands?

 

Home automation is what it sounds like: automating the ability to control items around the house, or business—from Door locks to window shades—with a simple push of a button (or a voice command). Some activities, like setting up a lamp to turn on and off at your whim,

Still, imagine monitoring your home using an interface on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or even panels mounted around the house.