Build Your Own Smart Home

We start simply, introducing you to some concepts in the world of Smart
Home. This includes some of the terminology, an explanation of various products
and projects, as well as some design basics. From there, we look at specific
projects. Each chapter introduces a new project that you can refer to as you build
your own Smart Home.
The core of our Smart Home is the Omni II security system by Home Automation,
Inc. This provides not only security functions, but also ties in various X10
devices that can react when an alarm is tripped. While this device is not necessary
to complete most of the projects in this book, it does provide an
understanding for intermediate and advanced Smart Home projects that would
utilize a security system or a home automation system.