{"id":13390,"date":"2014-04-15T11:41:03","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T11:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/home-automation-system\/"},"modified":"2018-06-12T11:07:11","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T11:07:11","slug":"home-automation-system","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/29999\/home-automation-system","title":{"rendered":"Home Automation System"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_home_automation_system_mean\">What Does Home Automation System Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A home automation system is a technological solution that enables automating the bulk of electronic, electrical and technology-based tasks within a home.<\/p>\n<p>It uses a combination of hardware and software technologies that enable control and management over appliances and devices within a home.<\/p>\n<p>Home automation is also known as domotics, and a home with an automation system is also known as a smart home.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_home_automation_system\">Techopedia Explains Home Automation System<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the processes within home automation system design, implementation and maintenance include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation of computer control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems<\/li>\n<li>Internet\/remote\/network access to all installed components and equipment<\/li>\n<li>Installation and maintenance of network-enabled surveillance cameras and physical security systems<\/li>\n<li>Central control and management capabilities over electrical fixtures and electronic appliances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Devices within the home automation system connect and communicate with each over a local wired or wireless network. 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