Types of Home Automation Systems
Types of Home Automation Systems
These days, it seems like almost anything can be connected to and controlled by your phone, from the usual suspects like lights and speakers to unusual choices such as toothbrushes, salt shakers, egg trays, and mattress covers. Home automation generally falls into broader categories, though, and here are some of the major players.
Audio & Video
One of the most popular home automation systems, from enjoying your playlist seamlessly through every room of your house (and even outdoors) or streaming video to multiple devices without extra converter boxes. AV automation can be a game changer.
Doors & Security
From traditional security cameras to video-enabled doorbells and monitors to check on kids and pets, and smart locks, so you don't lock yourself out, home automation has your safety covered.
Lighting
Whether you want to turn all the lights off as you climb into bed, or enjoy presets for movie nights, automated lighting makes it easy.
Shades & HVAC
While these are technically two separate systems, when coordinated they are a powerful combination that can efficiently keep your home at the perfect temperature.
Pool & Spa
Hate to clean the pool and monitor chemicals? Want the spa to heat up before you get home? Do it from your phone.
Yard & Garden
Smart sprinkler systems can work on schedule and adapt to current and forecasted weather conditions to save water and comply with water use regulations, all while keeping your yard looking lush and healthy.
Appliances & Smart Devices
Whether it's warming up the shower, brewing a pot of coffee, or checking fridge contents on your way home from work, smart devices can be part of an amazing network in your home.
Smart Home
Best of all? Combine all of the above into a single, integrated network you can control from anywhere via your phone or virtual assistant. You can even set routines so, for example, when you turn off your alarm, the shower heats up, coffee starts to brew, shades go up, and your home's temperature adjusts to suit your preferences.
At Nextgen Multi Media we work with you to design the smart home system and networking that suits your needs and exceeds your expectations. Contact us today to take advantage of our automation expertise.





