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Absolute Beginner's Guide Ser.: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation by Mark Edward Soper (2005, Other)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100789732076
ISBN-139780789732071
eBay Product ID (ePID)43757506
Product Key Features
Number of Pages99998 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAbsolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation
SubjectHardware / General, Networking / Local Area Networks (Lans), Security, Equipment, Appliances & Supplies
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
AuthorMark Edward Soper
Subject AreaComputers, House & Home
SeriesAbsolute Beginner's Guide Ser.
FormatOther
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight19 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2004-107076
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentIntroduction. Smart Homes for Everyone How This Book Is Organized How to Use This Book Conventions Used in This Book I. HOME TECHNOLOGY BASICS. 1. Understanding Home Technologies. Ways to Automate Your Home Lighting Systems Appliance Control Alarm and Security Systems HVAC Systems Window Control Systems Remote Access Major Home Automation Standards X10 Universal Powerline Bus Z-Wave Ethernet/Wi-Fi Home Automation Systems Proprietary Home Automation Products Methods for Controlling Your Home Interactive Home Control All Lights On/All Units Off Controllers Timer-Based Control Photocell-Based Lighting Control Sensor-Based Controls Programmable Devices and Remote Controls Remote Control by Telephone Computer Control Home Network Control Remote Control via the Internet Home Technology Glossary 2. Getting Started with X10 Home Automation. What X10 Can Control Why Use X10 for Home Control? How X10 Systems Work A Technical Look at What Makes X10 Work Setting Up a Simple X10 System Equipment You''ll Need Selecting House and Unit Codes Configuring the Components Testing the System Troubleshooting Your First X10 Installation 3. Strategies for Adding Home Technology Features. Determining Your Home Automation Budget Selecting Where to Start Automating on a Room-by-Room Basis Automating on a Task-by-Task Basis Evaluating Products and Price Ranges Deciding on a Control Method Choosing the Most Important Features How to Select Versatile Components Vital and Useful Accessories Selecting Your Next Goal Budgeting Your Time Skills Checklist Plug-in and Wireless Modules Electrical Outlets and Switches HVAC Controls Specialized Tasks Computer and Internet Deciding When to Call in the Pros Selecting a Contractor Just Do It! Controlling Seasonal Lighting Turning On Porch Lights at Night Creating a Lived-In Look When You''re Away Keeping an Eye on Your Home II. USING X10 FOR BASIC HOME AUTOMATION. 4. Using X10 to Control Home Lighting. Understanding X10 Lamp and Appliance Control Modules Selecting the Correct Module for Your Lighting Type Higher Wattage Rating Adjustable Dimming Rate Adjustable Brightness Level Support for Resuming Dim Level (Memory Dim) Pass-Through AC Connector Three-Prong Plug Support Status Light Burnt Bulb Detection Support for Preset Dimming <p style="MARGI
SynopsisGet the home of tomorrow, today! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will help you turn your ordinary home into a high-tech haven. Want to schedule your lights to turn on while you're on vacation? Stuck late at work and want to start the roast you put in the crock pot this morning? You can make it all happen with the help of existing 110V electrical wiring in your home and this step-by-step tutorial. Through simple, do-it-yourself instructions, you will walk through the process of outfitting every room in your home with a network connection that you can control with a few clicks on your computer keyboard. Complete with illustrations and photographs, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will have you riding the wave of the future in no time., Get the home of tomorrow, today Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will help you turn your ordinary home into a high-tech haven. Want to schedule your lights to turn on while you're on vacation? Stuck late at work and want to start the roast you put in the crock pot this morning? You can make it all happen with the help of existing 110V electrical wiring in your home and this step-by-step tutorial. Through simple, do-it-yourself instructions, you will walk through the process of outfitting every room in your home with a network connection that you can control with a few clicks on your computer keyboard. Complete with illustrations and photographs, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will have you riding the wave of the future in no time.
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