Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Technology from a Family's Point of View

Welcome to The Well Connected Home!  The Well Connected Home will highlight an average family's journey into building a home with today's technology within a budget an average family can afford. 


The Well Connected Home showcases great uses of technology throughout the home that makes a family's life more efficient, enhances security, and increases enjoyment of family interests and activities.  Green products that help diminish our wear and tear on our environment will be highlighted.


Topics covered throughout the house include:

Peace of Mind


• security cameras
  • Accessible on TV, computer, and mobile phone
• internet enabled locks


• pool sensor


• front door intercom/video


• window/door sensor



Convenience
 
•  room sensors/lighting controls


• motorize drapes

• remote bath set up


• digital shower controls


• networked computers - wireless
  • remote control/iphone/ipad
Green Home


• thermostat with zones


• tankless Water heater


• solar power


• automatic sprinklers with rain guard


• home energy meter



Kitchen Fun

• smart refrigerator


• fast ovens


• digital Dustpan - Kickplates - whole house vaccum/hideahose


• all-in-one Touchscreen computer


• charging station for all devices


Entertaining Your Family and Others

• computer on TV


• audio/intercom in each room


• digital pic frame


• game tech