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Why Home Automation?
You are probably wondering "Why should I automate my house?". Here are
several reasons (there are many more):
CONVENIENCE
How would you like to have your coffee prepared automatically in the
morning? How about turning all of the lights off in your house by pressing
one button? Or turning on/off lights with a controller smaller than a deck of
playing cards? Maybe you want one infrared remote
to control your TV, VCR,
cable box, and turn on and off lights all over your house? You can do all of
this NOW with our home automation devices. X10 POWERHOUSE brand modules and
controllers are an easy and affordable way to make your life easier and more
enjoyable!
We even sell a remote controlled car starter!
How often have you gone out
to a freezing car in the morning? Or one that is boiling hot after sitting in
the sun all day? With a remote car starter, you press 1 button to start your
car from inside, wait a few minutes, then go out to a nice comfortable car!
SECURITY
Home automation means much more than convenience. Did you know that you
have a much better chance of avoiding a break-in if your house looks
occupied, even if nobody is home? Study after study proves that burglars
would much rather hit an unoccupied house. Nothing screams UNOCCUPIED to a
burglar more that a dark house at night. Adding some inexpensive light
controllers that can turn on/off lights at different times each day will make
your house look occupied. Turning on/off a radio adds to the effect. Even if
you have an alarm system, it won't go off until the burglar has broken a door
or window. For much less than it would cost to repair that damage, you can
purchase numerous light and appliance controllers.
Avoiding a break-in not only saves money, but it also saves you the mental
anguish that goes along with a break-in. Adding light and appliance
controllers to avoid a break-in is a smart investment in your security and
peace of mind.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
If you use a wheel chair, imagine being able to control any electrical
appliance from your chair, from anywhere in your home! The
X10 wireless
controllers and transceivers allow you to do this. If you are confined to a
bed, you can also use these controllers to operate any device in your home.
As mentioned on our home page, we can also modify these devices for your specific
needs.
Check the Special Applications
section for more devices used mainly by physically challenged individuals.