25 Home Automation Projects for the Evil Genius

Author:: Jerri L. Ledford
Format:: Softcover

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Short description

Includes projects on lighting, climate control, security, monitoring, wireless television, keyless entry, automatic reminders, sound effects, and more. This book provides an understanding of basic wiring, networking, and equipment. It is suitable for electronics hobbyists; stereo, lighting, and security professionals; and vocational students.

Long description

The projects in this book include lighting, climate control, security, monitoring, wireless television, keyless entry, automatic reminders, sound effects, and more. The book provides readers with an understanding of basic wiring, networking, and equipment. Readers will be able to obtain coupons for home automation products. It is for electronics hobbyists; stereo, lighting, and security professionals; and vocational students in need of school projects.

Product details

Publisher:: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN:: 9780071477574
Publication date:: January 2007
Length:: 267mm
Width:: 207mm
Thickness:: 10mm
Weight:: 404g
Pages:: 153
Illustrations:: Illustrated
Readership:: Research & professional
Illustrated:: Illustrated

Chapter 1: Introduction to Home Automation
A. Home Automation Basics: Wiring and Computers
B. Home Automation Networking
C. Home Automation Equipment
Chapter 2: Lights Please: Indoor Lighting
A. Equipment Needed
B. Installations Guidelines
C. Troubleshooting
Chapter 3: Intruder Alert: Outdoor Lighting
Chapter 4: Whole House Automation: Installing an X-10 System
Chapter 5: It's Getting Hot In Here: Control Your Climate
Chapter 6: Speak Up! Installing Voice Controls
Chapter 7: Who's At the Door? Installing Surveillance Cameras
Chapter 8: Shhh...I'm on the Phone: Automatic AV Controls
Chapter 9: Music Everywhere: Audio Controls
Chapter 10: Is Anyone There? Installing an Occupancy Sensor
Chapter 11: Today is Trash Day: Automating Reminders
Chapter 12: No More Dead Plants: Automating Plant Care
Chapter 13: Watching From Afar: Monitoring Kids and Pets From Work
Chapter 14: Hot and Ready: Preheat the Oven From Your Cell Phone
Chapter 15: Who Let the Dogs Out? Create Your Own Robo-Dog
Chapter 16: For the Birds: Installing a Bird Feeder Cam
Chapter 17: No Keys Necessary: Installing Keyless Entry
Chapter 18: Romantic Settings: Creating Macros to Control Your Environment
Chapter 19: Hello Dave: Creating Automation Personalization
Chapter 20: TV Anywhere: Wireless Television Throughout the House
Chapter 21: Adding Sound Effects
Chapter 22: Add Switches Without Running Wires
Chapter 23: Automate Your Hot Tub
Chapter 24: Add a Little Humor to Your Automated Home
Chapter 25: Connecting Your Home Entertainment System to Your Network
Chapter 26: Create an Illusion of Occupancy: Controlling Your Home When You're Away
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