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<blockquote data-quote="Drive XR7" data-source="post: 15130335" data-attributes="member: 43230"><p>I have an interest in home automation also, but I can't quite yet justify the cost for a few gadgets that will be entertaining at parties. I keep trying to come up with use cases.</p><p></p><p>I did buy an outdoor light programmable timer, from Honeywell. It replaced the light switches for your outdoor lights and turns the outdoor lights on at sunset and off at 11pm or whenever you want them off. I wired both my outdoor garage lights and front door lights to the same switch so they come and off at the same time. Pretty neat. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Econoswitch-RPLS740B-Programmable-Switch/dp/B004AP92N2" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Econoswitch-RPLS740B-Programmable-Switch/dp/B004AP92N2</a></p><p></p><p>A Nest for a thermostat is also a good idea because it learns your habits and adjusts your temperature automatically versus point-in-time like regular thermostats. It can even save you money. It wouldn't make sense for me because I work from home 100% of the time.</p><p></p><p>I would love a keyfob for my house where my front door lock will automatically unlock versus me having to use a key. Or some type of smart-lock for your doors so you can ensure they are locked from your phone, or unlock them for a friend or family when away from the house.</p><p></p><p>The other home automation gadgets out there, I don't find much use for right now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Drive XR7, post: 15130335, member: 43230"] I have an interest in home automation also, but I can't quite yet justify the cost for a few gadgets that will be entertaining at parties. I keep trying to come up with use cases. I did buy an outdoor light programmable timer, from Honeywell. It replaced the light switches for your outdoor lights and turns the outdoor lights on at sunset and off at 11pm or whenever you want them off. I wired both my outdoor garage lights and front door lights to the same switch so they come and off at the same time. Pretty neat. [url]http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Econoswitch-RPLS740B-Programmable-Switch/dp/B004AP92N2[/url] A Nest for a thermostat is also a good idea because it learns your habits and adjusts your temperature automatically versus point-in-time like regular thermostats. It can even save you money. It wouldn't make sense for me because I work from home 100% of the time. I would love a keyfob for my house where my front door lock will automatically unlock versus me having to use a key. Or some type of smart-lock for your doors so you can ensure they are locked from your phone, or unlock them for a friend or family when away from the house. The other home automation gadgets out there, I don't find much use for right now. [/QUOTE]
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