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Residential Wiring and Smart Home Technology

Author : GARY J. ROCKIS

Publisher :

Page : 624 pages

File Size : 33,31 MB

Release : 2018-12-15

Category :

ISBN : 9780826918338

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Residential Wiring and Smart Home Technology focuses on the principles, installation, and operation of wired and wireless residential electrical and electronic systems. This edition provides expanded material on utility power generation and distribution, electrical safety, and NEC® guidelines. New topics include smart home infrastructure, security and fire alarm systems, and energy management applications supported by the smart grid. A lifestyle applications chapter covers improvements to convenience and comfort provided by smart home technology.



Building Smart Home Automation Solutions with Home Assistant

Author : Marco Carvalho

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 12,33 MB

Release : 2023-09-15

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1801817251

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A step-by-step guide to building cost-effective and complete home automation DIY projects using tools such as Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi, IoT devices, the Tasmota sensor, ESP32, and Grafana Key Features Learn by doing using real-life practical examples to build your own home automation system Create, hack, and configure IoT devices through hands-on projects to be used with or without Home Assistant Customize your home automation system using Home Assistant, Node-RED, InfluxDB, and Grafana Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionPicture a home where you can adjust the lighting based on the time of day or when movement is detected. In this same home, you can also detect when a door is unexpectedly opened or an alarm is triggered in response to any suspicious activity. Such automated devices form part of a smart home, and the exciting part is that this book teaches you how to create and manage these devices all by yourself. This book helps you create your own ecosystem to automate your home using Home Assistant software. You’ll begin by understanding the components of a home automation system and learn how to create, hack, and configure them to operate seamlessly. Then, you'll set up Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi to work as a home automation server, build your own IoT sensors based on ESP32/ESP8266, and set up real-life automation use cases using hands-on examples and projects. The chapters will also guide you in using software tools such as Node-RED, InfluxDB, and Grafana to manage, present, and use data collected from your Home Automation devices. Finally, you’ll gain insights into new technologies and trends in the home automation space to help you continue with your learning journey. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to build your own creative, IoT-based home automation system using different hardware and software technologies.What you will learn Understand the fundamental concepts of home automation systems Set up a home automation system using Home Assistant and Raspberry Pi Create and configure ESP8266-based sensors to work with Home Assistant Hack a commercial actuator to work with Home Assistant using Tasmota Create automations, customize, and use applications with Home Assistant Leverage IoT software tools to take your home automation to the next level Work on hands-on projects, including LED strip lights and an ESP32 five-zone temperature logger Explore home automation FAQs, emerging technologies, and trends Who this book is forThe book is for engineers, developers, students, makers, and enthusiasts who’re working on or interested in working with electronics and IoT devices, embedded systems, systems integration, computer software, and coding to develop their own smart home automation systems. Technicians, teachers, and other professionals who want to learn home automation–related technologies will also find this book useful. Prior experience of working with Raspberry Pi, creating hardware prototypes, and software programming will be beneficial.





Smart Home Automation with Linux and Raspberry Pi

Author : Steven Goodwin

Publisher : Apress

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 26,27 MB

Release : 2013-07-27

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1430258888

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Smart Home Automation with Linux and Raspberry Pi shows you how to automate your lights, curtains, music, and more, and control everything via a laptop or mobile phone. You'll learn how to use Linux, including Linux on Raspberry Pi, to control appliances and everything from kettles to curtains, including how to hack game consoles and even incorporate LEGO Mindstorms into your smart home schemes. You’ll discover the practicalities on wiring a house in terms of both and power and networking, along with the selection and placement of servers. There are also explanations on handling communication to (and from) your computer with speech, SMS, email, and web. Finally, you’ll see how your automated appliances can collaborate to become a smart home. Smart Home Automation with Linux was already an excellent resource for home automation, and in this second edition, Steven Goodwin will show you how a house can be fully controlled by its occupants, all using open source software and even open source hardware like Raspberry Pi and Arduino.



Home Automation Made Easy

Author : Dennis C. Brewer

Publisher : Pearson Education

Page : 336 pages

File Size : 40,81 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0789751240

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Book Description

"Make your home smarter, safer, and more fun--and save money, too! Home automation is finally practical, useful, and easy! Now, you can control your home exactly the way you want to, without paying monthly fees. This book shows how to do it all yourself, with today's simpler, more reliable, less expensive technologies."--From publisher.



Home Automation and Wiring

Author : James Gerhart

Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 27,30 MB

Release : 1999

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 9780070246744

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Book Description

Home automation creates the ability to control everyday home systems through one electronic source. The home of the 21st-century will be fully automated. This book sets out to give builders and contractors the information they need to plan and install new systems, and repair existing ones.



Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation

Author : Mark Edward Soper

Publisher : Pearson Education

Page : 515 pages

File Size : 46,37 MB

Release : 2005-06-08

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0132796953

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Book Description

Get the home of tomorrow, today! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will help you turn your ordinary home into a high-tech haven. Want to schedule your lights to turn on while you're on vacation? Stuck late at work and want to start the roast you put in the crock pot this morning? You can make it all happen with the help of existing 110V electrical wiring in your home and this step-by-step tutorial. Through simple, do-it-yourself instructions, you will walk through the process of outfitting every room in your home with a network connection that you can control with a few clicks on your computer keyboard. Complete with illustrations and photographs, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will have you riding the wave of the future in no time.



Wiring Your Home for Smart Automation

Author : Mike W Miller

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,49 MB

Release : 2024-05-18

Category : House & Home

ISBN :

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Open the future of convenient living with "WIRING YOUR HOME FOR SMART AUTOMATION" In this reality of digital change, your home should be at the front line of state-of-the-art innovation. Envision a residing space where comfort, effectiveness, and security seamlessly interlace, all coordinated by the force of smart automation. "WIRING YOUR HOME FOR SMART AUTOMATION" is your ultimate guide for accomplishing this striking accomplishment, engaging you to change your living space into a genuinely clever haven. Composed by an expert in the field, this vital resource demystifies the unpredictable reality of smart home wiring and integration. Whether you're a tech-smart homeowner or an expert installer, this guide furnishes you with the information and devices to explore the intricacies of savvy home automation with certainty. Open a Reality of Unmatched Advantages: Easy Control: Command your home's functions with a simple tap on your cell phone or a voice command, upsetting your everyday schedules. Energy Efficiency: Streamline energy use and lessen utility costs through smart automation, adding to a supportable future. Upgraded Security: Appreciate unrivaled peace of mind with real-time monitoring and wireless access to your home's security systems. Customized Comfort: Create customized environments and schedules for your extraordinary way of life, elevating your living experience. Safety: The Bedrock of Smart Automation Proper wiring is the foundation of a dependable and secure smart home environment. This complete guide digs profound into the industry's best works on, building regulations, and safety standards, ensuring your automation process isn't just cutting edge but without risk. Acquire priceless bits of knowledge into cable selection, installation procedures, and surge protection techniques to secure your living space and safeguard your loved ones. Future-Evidence Your Canny Homestead Embrace the most recent progressions in savvy home innovation with certainty. "WIRING YOUR HOME FOR SMART AUTOMATION" furnishes you with the information and tools to future-proof your arrangement. Explore emerging patterns, scalability contemplations, and seamless integration with environmentally friendly power sources, engaging you to remain ahead of the curve and partake in a future-prepared intelligent home. Whether you're embarking on a new project or retrofitting an existing space, this complete guide is your ultimate buddy on the way to smart living. Try not to make do with a disengaged home - open the maximum capacity of intelligent automation and lift your living experience higher than ever. Step into the Future of Smart Living - Get Your Copy Today!



Wiring Guide for Smart Home Automation Solutions

Author : Mike W Miller

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,29 MB

Release : 2024-05-08

Category : House & Home

ISBN :

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Unleash the Power of Smart Living: Wiring Guide for Smart Home Automation Solutions Transform your home into a haven of convenience and efficiency with this comprehensive guide to smart home automation wiring. No matter your technical expertise, this book empowers you to navigate the exciting world of smart home technology. Inside you'll discover: Clear explanations of various smart home and home assistant systems and their wiring requirements. Step-by-step instructions for installing popular smart devices, ensuring a smooth and safe integration. Compatibility checklists to help you choose the right smart home products for your existing wiring. Expert tips on planning your smart home layout and optimizing its functionality. Crucial safety considerations to prioritize while working with electrical components. Stop feeling overwhelmed by the possibilities. Wiring Guide for Smart Home Automation Solutions equips you with the knowledge and confidence to create a personalized smart home that reflects your lifestyle. Imagine: Controlling lights and thermostats remotely Enhancing security with smart locks and cameras Enjoying voice-activated control of your home environment The future of smart living is within reach. Order your copy today and unlock the potential of your connected home!



Wiring Your Digital Home For Dummies

Author : Dennis C. Brewer

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 394 pages

File Size : 29,65 MB

Release : 2006-12-06

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 0470106824

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Beef up your home's wiring infrastructure and control systems to accommodate the latest digital home products. Upgrade wiring in your existing home room-by-room, system-by-system or wire the home you're building. Learn wiring for the latest digital home technologies -- whole home audio, outdoor audio, VoIP, PA systems, security systems with Web cams, home theater, home networking, alarms, back-up systems, and more. Perfect whether you do your own electrical work or want to talk intelligently to an electrical contractor.