Home Automation FAQs for Beginners

What are the most popular systems that consumers install in their homes?
Statistically, alarm systems top the list, but that’s no fun. Home theaters and whole-house music systems generally come in second, followed by lighting controls, energy management and home automation. Home automation is basically the integration of two or more of these “subsystems,” as they’re known.

Are these systems affordable for the average homeowner?
Absolutely. For less than $500, you can...