Smart Homes For Dummies - Softcover

Briere, Danny; Hurley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764505270 ISBN 13: 9780764505270

Publisher: For Dummies, 1999

Synopsis

Welcome to the new millennium and the next step in home technology. Replace your telephone with a computer. Power up your burglar alarm from a PC that's miles away. Turn lights on and off with a click of your mouse, or plan and build your meals without stepping into the kitchen (well, almostÖthere's still dishes to do).

In short, discover how to network your entire home and remote control everything with the smart home" technology that's available today. Smart Homes For Dummies guides you step-by-step through everything you need to know about automating your home, from advanced security to home theater entertainment centers. Find out what it takes to turn your home into a state-of-the-art entertainment and communications center, and discover the benefits of home networking, from Internet access in every room to monitoring the baby from your living room TV.

Decide what to buy -- and what to avoid -- in the absence of universal standards for "smart homes," and get the lowdown on competing home systems from X-10 and IBM Home Director to CEBUS and Intellon. Explore a wonderful wide world of wireless products, and secure and protect your investment with an integrated security system. Build the home of the future today with the smart advice you find in Smart Homes For Dummies.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Tips to automate your home and enhance its value!

Find out how to maximize your home networking budget

Includes the pros and cons of emerging technologies Not long ago living like the Jetsons existed only somewhere off in a galaxy far far away. Welcome to the high-tech networked home of the 21st century. This down-to-earth guide will enlighten you about everything from residential security systems to entertainment networks, and help you keep your home improvement budget from spiraling into orbit!

Discover how to: Select compatible products Go wireless or use existing wiring Choose the right security system Enjoy multi-room Internet access Set up your PC and phone network

The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author:

Danny Briere, president of TeleChoice, Inc., is a regular commentator on CNN and author of four books. Pat Hurley, a TeleChoice, Inc., analyst, specializes in home networking and related technologies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0764505270
• ISBN 13: 9780764505270
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384