Home / Office Automation

The term 'home automation' is now acknowledged as covering most I.T., automation, communication and wiring aspects of our homes. Most of these functions can be installed independently of each other, but the real benefits of the automated home are realised when these different aspects communicate with each other. For example, having two PC’s networked together in the home, giving both users access to the internet may seem like the forefront of technology, but imagine if they were tied into our house wiring and could turn lights and appliances on and off automatically when we are away from home, even via the internet. Imagine that the PC was networked into our security system and could display images from our home security cameras onto our computer screen at work. Imagine that your security system was tied into your telephone and could ring your mobile in the event of a burglary, you could even talk to visitors to your door from anywhere in the world.

All of the above and much more are available today. Let’s have an explanation of the individual areas and see more of how they can be networked together.

Energy Efficiency

And it’s about the energy savings you will enjoy by assigning your home the responsibility of regulating the operation of lights, water heater, HVAC system, entertainment components, appliances and irrigation system so these devices are on only when needed. The benefits of an automated home are only limited by your imagination.

PBX System

PBXWith our PC Based PBX Systems your calls are answered with a professional business greeting with menu options for call routing. Calls can be sent to any employee, in any location, anywhere in the world. We offer the most complete PBX service available, with advanced features like Voice Mail by Email, Call Follow Me, and Online PBX Management. Whether you need a small business phone system or an enterprise solution, with a PBX solution, you have the scalability you need with all the features of even the most expensive Legacy PBX Key System.

With the power of the PBX, you can have a single Phone System connecting multiple office, home workers, and people in the field: each with their own Voice Mail box and Extension. You can even transfer calls, and use 3 and 4 digit dialing between extensions…wherever those extensions may be.

Home / Office Automation

Home/Office can be set up to do thousands of things. Not that there are that many devices on the market, merely a few hundred. Most of these are "pieces" designed to be used with other, compatible, pieces. In the same way that a pile of lumber can be used to build many things, these pieces can be put together in many different ways, to solve vastly different problems.

AutomationMany of these products are not new. The biggest "family" of compatible products is from X-10 Powerhouse. They have been around for more than fourteen years and are in over 3.6 million American homes. The X-10 family is augmented by compatible products from Leviton, a company with a 100 year tradition of serving America's household electrical needs. These products work well, are easy to install, and are affordable. Millions have used them to improve security and convenience in their homes.

  • So, how can you use Home/Office Automation to improve your life? There are several possibilities:
  • You can learn about all the products, and how to apply them, from our books, application notes, and WEB pages. Then buy the devices and install them yourself.
  • You can simply decide what you want Home/Office Automation to do for you. Then call and let our trained salespeople tell you which devices you need, and how to install them.
  • Or you could describe to us what you want Home/Office Automation to do for you, let our trained salespeople quote the devices, and let our licensed associates install them.

Here are the two most important things I can tell you about Home Automation: You don't have to be an electronic genius, that's our job. You do need to have an idea of what you want Home/Office Automation to do for you. We'll give you ideas and demonstrate the possibilities, but you are the only one that can decide what is right for your family.