Home Automation: No Longer Just For Nerds
I used to always think home automation was for, well, those guys with slicked down hair and thick lensed, dark framed glasses … that is, until I discovered the Home Automation store.
I drifted from one so called ‘lighting expert’ to another, in a vain attempt to find the right automation system for my home requirements. I’d bought a number of stand alone home automation devices and was struggling to integrate them and get them to work together. The so called home automation experts had varying solutions to my problem. A few of the experts said that there was too much power-line noise while the others contested that the signal was too weak. I was really frustrated!
Merck, my neighbor, stopped by and, over a soda, told me about a one stop solution to my varied needs. He suggested to me the Home Automation Store. The store has both integrated systems as well as a stand alone system which could do the job for me. My requirements were:
- A fault-free system
- A simple system without wires hanging all around my house
- A system that suited my budget
- I didn’t have to drive from store to store vainly searching for a simple extra needed part for it
- Highest quality
I wanted a system which could work well in large home like mine. The signal shouldn’t fail or the issue of power-line noise should not come up. On Merck’s advise, I checked out the Home Automation store website (the store is based in Texas). It looks like it will do the trick. I can’t wait to buy what I need so I can turn this nightmare into a pleasant, long lasting dream!
Some possible solutions I’m considering are:
X10 Plug-In PRO Maxi Controller (PHC02). The controllers available for controlling the lighting and home automation devices in your home or office need an ideal and efficient controller. The X10 Plug-In PRO Maxi Controller is an ideal controller for your home and office needs. This handsomely designed, effectively priced controller can be placed at any location due to its elegant finish and versatile use. The device can control up to 16 X10 devices that include Lamps, fans and other universal modules. An easy to use interface and a small form factor ensure that this device can become part of your bedside table and the convenience is for all to see. Available at a discounted price of $12.99 (MSRP is $24.99), I found this one to be a pretty good buy, in comparison with some of the competition out there.
X10 SuperSocket Receptacle (SR227). This contemporary designed, clean look receptacle is an ideal piece of equipment in the X10 Home automation network. It provides the ideal replacement for routine receptacles and especially in areas with high visibility due to it elegant design and finish. Available for just $8.99 (almost half off the manufacture’s price of $16.99) at the Home Automation Store, this is a great buy. Rated at 15A 120V, this an ideal product for your home lighting requirements.
It looks like The Home Automation Store will make my life easy. Go ahead and make yours hassle free too. Go automate your home.