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Home Automation Advice - Tips for Home Control Bliss

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A home automation control system is one of the best things you can have in your home. The benefits are many, as we've discussed many times before on this blog (see related posts here > home automation blog posts). To get all of the convenience and lifestyle benefits of such a 'smart home' system, though, you need to ask the right questions to make sure you are getting a home control system that is right for your needs. And, the control system components are only part of the equation; who is designing, installing, and programming your home automation system makes a major difference in its performance, and ultimately, your satisfaction.

With this in mind, we put together a new guide...The Top 8 Must Know Home Automation Tips. You may request the PDF by clicking on the orange box to the right. Here are the topics covered:

1. What are your control options?
2. Ease of use - do you find it intuitive?
3. Customization - can the system be configured around your specific needs?
4. Considerations on choosing the right control system manufacturer.
5. The difference between "closed" and open-ended control systems.
6. Considerations when selecting a home automation installation company.
7. The need for an enterprise-grade IT network for your control system.
8. A comparison of in-house vs. 3rd party control system programmers.

With more companies making home control systems and with many installation companies claiming to be 'home automation experts', making an informed decision is more important than ever. Since you will be interacting with your home's control system nearly everyday, it is a choice you want to get right the first time.

If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, you will learn that you already own something that can be used as a controller for a home automation system. All major home automation manufacturers (Crestron, AMX, Control4, Savant, etc.) make apps that run on smartphones and tablet PC's. Find out more by requesting the Top Tips guide by clicking the orange box above.

If you have more home automation questions or would like to get one for your home, call DSI at 866-692-8489.