25 Home Automation Projects for the Evil Genius (Paperback)

INTRODUCTION TO HOME AUTOMATION

Chapter 1: Lights Please: Indoor Lighting

Chapter 2: Intruder Alert: Outdoor Lighting

Chapter 3: Whole House Automation: Installing an X-10 System

Chapter 4: It's Getting Hot in Here: Control Your Climate

Chapter 5: Speak Up! Installing Voice Controls

Chapter 6: What's at the Door? Installing a Surveillance Camera

Chapter 7: Shhh...I'm on the Phone

Chapter 8: Music Everywhere: Audio Controls

Chapter 9: Is Anyone There? Installing an Occupancy Sensor

Chapter 10: Today Is Trash Day: Automating Reminders

Chapter 11: No More Dead Lawns: Automating Watering Systems

Chapter 12: Watching from Afar: Monitoring Kids and Pets from Work

Chapter 13: Hot and Ready: Preheat the Oven from Your Cell Phone

Chapter 14: Who Let the Dogs Out: Creating Your Own Robo-Dog

Chapter 15: For the Birds: Installing a Bird Feeder Cam

Chapter 16: No Keys Necessary: Installing a Keyless Entry

Chapter 17: Romantic Settings: Creating Grouped Tasks to Control Your Environment

Chapter 18: Hello Dave: Creating Automation Personalization

Chapter 19: TV Anywhere: Wireless Television Throughout Your House

Chapter 20: Adding Sound Effects to Your Home Automation

Chapter 21: Did I Close That Door? Installing an Automatic Garage Door Closer

Chapter 22: Automating Your Hot Tub

Chapter 23: Add a Little Humor to Your House

Chapter 24: Connecting to Your Favorite Entertainment

Chapter 25: Creating an Illusion of Occupancy: Vacation Controls

APPENDIX A: AUTOMATION CHECKLIST

APPENDIX B: HOME AUTOMATION RESOURCES

GLOSSARY

INDEX