Smart Homes for Dummies, Second Edition
Edition: 2 Sub edition
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: December 23, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780764525391
Subjects: Communications engineering / telecommunications; Electronics engineering; Home & House Maintenance; Telecommunications; Home entertainment systems; General; Computer Networks; Telecommunication (Engineering); Internet - General; Technology; Home Improvement / Construction; Home computer networks; Computer Books: Integrated Systems; Science/Mathematics; Home automation; Hardware - General; Construction - Electrical; Do-It-Yourself - General; House & Home / Remodeling & Renovation; Household electronics; Dwellings
First sentence: If you stop the average person on the street and start talking about home networks, he or she would probably make references to ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX, or mention the Home Shopping Network or some other cable network show.
Description: Do you long to listen to your favorite CD from anywhere in your house? To set up a wireless network so you can access the Internet in any room? To install an iron-clad security system? To fire up the coffee pot while you’re still asleep and wake up with automated lighting? Smart home technology can help you do just that!

Smart Homes For Dummies, Third Edition, shows you how easy it can be to create and live in a cutting-edge, fully connected home—without breaking your bank account. With this user-friendly guide, you’ll discover all the latest trends and gadgets in home networking, automation, and control that will help you make life more enjoyable and comfortable for your entire family. We help you plan for things such as flat-screen TVs, intercom systems, whole-home audio systems, gaming consoles, and satellite systems. We talk about your wiring (and wireless) options and introduce you to the latest technologies, such as VoIP and Bluetooth. You’ll see how to:

Build your home network on a budget
Turn your home into an entertainment center
Access the Internet from any room
Get VoIP on your phone network
Boost in-home wireless and cell phone signals
Connect your computer to your TV
Secure your home and property
Increase your home’s resale value
Avoid common networking pitfalls
And much, much more
Complete with a resource list for more information and neat toys of the future, Smart Homes For Dummies is your plain-English, twenty-first century guide to a fully wired home!

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