| There was a time up to a few decades back | | | | Automation |
| when home lighting systems controls consisted of | | | | It's basic finances that were the impetus, with an |
| basic light switches located on a wall. That was it. | | | | average 1,000 watt halide bulb costing some $50 |
| If someone needed a light turned on, they flipped | | | | per month to run, it didn't take long for business |
| a switch and when they wanted it off, they | | | | owners who can run up to fifty of them in a |
| repeated the process in reverse. However; it was | | | | larger shopping complex to âsee the |
| commercial businesses owners who first saw the | | | | lightâ so to speak. Hence; the very first |
| need for what has now become home lighting | | | | home lighting automation systems that were |
| automation systems. | | | | developed in businesses simply functioned to |
| The Early Beginnings Of Home Lighting | | | | control lights in a cost effective manner. |