AUTOMATION OF LOCAL ACTIVITIES
78 HOME AUTOMATION IDEAs Home automation is much more than a one-trick pony. When you build on a strong foundation, such as an advanced operating system that powers your whole home, the possibilities are endless. We could list home automation ideas all day long (and you’ll find many of them in our idea gallery ), but here are 78 to get you started, plus 5 BONUS Voice Control ideas that are sure to get you talking! SMART LIGHTING IDEAS 1. One button press turns on all lighting for a given room or floor, not just one light. 2. Double-tap the same button to turn everything (lighting, electronics, devices, etc.) in the room off. 3. Lights flash in your garage when someone rings the doorbell. 4. When then garage door opens after dark, the outdoor lights leading up to your door and just inside the house automatically turn on. 5. Motion sensors in critical areas can signal the automation system to switch off lights when a room has been vacant for some time. 6. Lands