Smart Home Automation is essentially the residential extension of “building automation” and may include centralised control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, audio, video and security for instance; to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security.

A smart home automation system integrates electrical devices in a house with each other. The techniques employed in home automation include those in building automation as well as the control of domestic activities, such as home entertainment systems, houseplant and yard watering, pet feeding, changing the ambiance “scenes” for different events (such as dinners or parties), and the use of robotic devices for cleaning and other household activities.

HAI's Omni Controllers provide complete smart home control and automation

HAI’s whole home approach (above) provides a good overview of the typical applications of smart home automation.

The back bone of most smart homes is a structured data network, which can be hard wired or wi-fi based with devices either centrally managed or attached to local processors or controllers.

With most smart home systems providing remote access so that home owners can log in when outside the home to monitor security and lighting for instance.

Through the integration of information technologies with the home environment, systems and appliances are able to communicate in an integrated manner which results in convenience, energy efficiency, and safety benefits.

Pure Home Technology are recognised as one of the leading smart home automation design and installation companies in the UK and are accredited to supply and install and support all the leading systems in the residential automation market place; these include:

Crestron is one of the leading luxury automation brands in the worldHAI's popular Omni systems are perfect for automation and security Control4 is a very popular smart home system

Savant Systems deliver luxury effortless native apple integration and control