| When it comes to high-end whole house systems, | | | | the market include keypad stations with built-in |
| they generally cost from $5,000 to $250,000. This | | | | temperature sensors and intercoms. Interesting |
| price usually does not include installation fees, so | | | | option I might add, as most of the manufacturers |
| take a good look at what the dealer is offering | | | | will soon choose to introduce this on a wide scale. |
| before agreeing to anything! When choosing to | | | | There are some types of high-end systems that |
| buy a high-end home automation system for your | | | | come directly with sophisticated lighting control |
| house you need to ensure it will be properly | | | | subsystems. Additionally to that, you will get all |
| configured and installed, as these two areas can | | | | the key components for a complete home |
| sometimes cost more than the system itself. | | | | automation system that you can customize |
| There is no limit in what these systems can do, | | | | according to your needs and wishes. Other types |
| because, besides security and lighting, they can | | | | of home automation systems are less expensive, |
| integrate any climate control, audio, video and | | | | but the truth of the matter is that the only thing |
| entertainment systems your heart may desire. | | | | you will get for such a small amount of money |
| You can even get sprinkler and pool/spa control | | | | you invested is a security, lighting and |
| systems, so that your house becomes the most | | | | temperature control package. You will have to |
| comfortable place on earth for you. | | | | add the other modules on your own expenses. It |
| The various features and functions that high-end | | | | is very much like a Do-It-Yourself toolkit that you |
| systems usually include need a rather complicated | | | | can play around with. Not to speak about the |
| interface to the users. Otherwise, the control | | | | integrated control of audio and video gear! This |
| would be very complicated. Because a touch | | | | may cost a small fortune, if you asked me.The |
| screen can have the buttons specially designed | | | | fact is that not all people are fans of these DIY |
| for each and every house, the best solution for | | | | things. People are much more interested in |
| the control of high-end systems is choosing the | | | | pre-programmed or plug-and-play systems. |
| more expensive LCD technology the touch | | | | Therefore, before deciding upon a certain high-end |
| screens offer. The advantage is a plus in comfort | | | | system for your home, you must absolutely |
| to the users and to the programmers too. Other | | | | study the market in order to choose the solution |
| types of interfaces that have recently entered | | | | that will best fit your house automation needs. |