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