Pet Safety - Our two dogs love their home, but given the chance they would much rather be out exploring the neighboorhood. From time to time we would be working in the garage with the overhead door open. After going inside for a drink, we would forget the door was open and our dogs would race into the garage and on to freedom. Luckly we were able to chase them down before they were harmed or lost, but we knew our luck would not last forever.
With the automation system, our garage door is on a 10-minute timer. If we arrive home and forget to close the door, it will automatically close for us. If we are working in the garage and go inside, it will instantly close. This simple application ensures the safety of our dogs and our peice of mind.
 A Greener Lawn with Less Water - A standard irrigation system runs several times a week for specific durations of time. This is fine unless the weather changes....
Before automating our sprinkler system, we were constantly frustrated at hearing the sprinklers kick on at 6am after it had rained for most of the night. Or, we would look out the window at our evening watering cycle only to see the wind belowing 80% of the water away.
Our automated irrigation system knows when it rained last and what the current wind speed it. If that grass got enough water from the rain the night before, it can skip a cycle. If the wind is fiercly blowing the cycle is delayed until the conditions are calmer and the watering will be more effective. This not only cuts down your water usage, it ensures you lawn is property watered.
Receiving packages while away - This has happened to all of us. We are expecting an important delivery but can't spend the day waiting at home for it.
I now simply leave a note on the door asking the delivery person to call me on my cell phone when he arrives. When I receive the call I remotely open the garage door, watch him put the package inside, and then close the door when he exits. My package is safe and I didn't have to spend the day waiting at home for it. |
Each room will have connections for data/internet, phone service, and be able to hook up cable/satellite boxes. We can also use WiFi access points to allow you and your laptop to roam the house with constant WiFi access.
Linksys wireless A/B/G router with speed booster technology. We personally configure port forwarding and DDNS on each router. 
Our Wireless Access Point mounts flush in the ceiling and practically disappears when installed. No bigger than an in-ceiling speaker or smoke detector, the Wireless Access Point provides whole-house coverage for surfing the Internet both indoors and outdoors.
8-Port data switch. These can be linked together to support more data connections. 10/100 mbps.
9-Port phone module is able to distribute up to 4 lines of service to 9 locations. Multiple modules can be linked together to support more phone connections.
8-Port video module is able to send cable or satellite signals to up to 8 rooms. In each room you will be able to connect a cable or satellite box. Multiple modules can be linked together.
4-Port wall plate gives you connections for phones, computers, and TVs.
2-Port wall plate gives you connections for phones and computers.
6-Source, 6-Zone HDTV Matrix Switcher. This device allows you to centralize your source devices and distribute them throughout the house. Each TV has access to any of the source devices. 