This forward--thinking, fun guide spells out how to * Imagine all the cool stuff that home networks can do * Make your home an entertainment center * Plan a phone system * Design a home--based LAN * Wire a security system * Install and configure all the gizmos Smart homes never want for innovation; people are constantly inventing things. Stuff that seems niche--oriented and expensive today may be high--volume consumer products tomorrow. Smart Homes For Dummies, 2nd Edition, invites you to take advantage of the latest techno developments as you rev up for the upcoming gee--whiz things that'll make your home a twenty--first century castle.
You'll meet the most recent information and insight on * Figuring how much you're willing to spend * Connecting your kitchen appliances and more * Feeding audio and video from your Media Center * Accessing the Internet all over your house * Integrating a satellite system to create a video network * Untangling cables and components * Seeing what's just over the horizon for telephone service A home network opens the world to your entire household, and Smart Homes For Dummies, 2nd Edition, provides a plan for your home, sweet home to enjoy all that awaits in an infinite space.