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| What was once considered the home of the future is | | | | channels are coming online that will give viewers an |
| here today. Smart homes have become reality and | | | | unlimited variety of shows and games that cater to |
| not just for the eccentric and wealthy. Through the | | | | their specific tastes. Settings can even be personalized |
| use innovative technology, home owners are able to | | | | for different family members so children are not |
| turn their homes into state-of-the-art machines that | | | | exposed to inappropriate material on the television or |
| can be manipulated and monitored from anywhere in | | | | the Internet. |
| the world. | | | | Smart home would also be security conscious and |
| Today’s smart homes can be monitored and | | | | aware of its occupants’ well being, monitoring |
| controlled from any cell phone. Homeowners can send | | | | whether someone has a fall, and control temperature |
| text messages from their cell phone to activate | | | | and light settings, depending on what is happening |
| heating or turn on lights. Smart Homes equipped with | | | | outside. Intelligent security devices can distinguish |
| cameras inside the house can send real time images | | | | between family members and intruders. Inexpensive |
| directly to a cell phone. | | | | web cameras can be turned into security cameras, |
| No longer are families limited to just watching television. | | | | and monitored from any computer over the world |
| Smart homes integrate the latest computer technology | | | | wide web. |
| to turn entrainment into an interactive experience. | | | | There are plenty of intelligent devices available for |
| Families with intelligent homes’ are able to | | | | your home. As smart homes become increasingly |
| watch movies, play video games and surf the internet | | | | common place home owners will benefit from more |
| all from the living room. The desktop PC and has | | | | time and more enjoyable lifestyle. Smart home |
| become the media center PC, with unlimited potential | | | | technology means controlling the homes environment in |
| and integration into the life of the family. Media Center | | | | a way to suit and enhance want to live the way you. |
| PC can even be used for video communication | | | | |