The Home Automation

Home automation systems are now widely available today. Even your own home computer can

be installed with software and hardware devices to control your home efficiently. It may seem

like science fiction, but it is now possible for you to automate your home and control all your

electronic devices through your computer.

If you have the Linux software program installed, it is now possible for you to hook up all your

electronic devices in it. X10 home automation systems are one of the first devices that are made

compatible with the Linux software. The X10 is also one of the best known home automation

devices in the world today.

First of all, you need to understand what the X10 is in order to get a better view on how it will

work with your Linux software. The X10 are devices that you can plug in your electrical outlet

that will allow you to control various electronic devices that is plugged in the module. There are

also X10 modules that can be integrated into light switches to allow you to remotely control your

lights in various rooms. Some are even installed in climate control devices for automated

operation.

One great thing that the X10 developed is a device called the Firecracker. What this does is that

it allows you to control all X10 devices via the serial port of your home computer. In Linux, the

programs called Bottlerocket and GtkX10 will allow Linux programs to control your X10 modules

with the electronic equipment plugged in via the Firecracker device.

Another great thing about this Linux add-on is that it's cheap. Only costing $5.95, you can get

the Firecracker, a receiver, a lamp module, and even a remote control to operate your X10

devices.

Today, other home automation modules are now developing devices that can be attached to the

PC and let you control every electronic device in your own home through the Linux program.

Some companies are now making devices to be compatible to any Linux versions.

As most people know, Linux is one of the best programs ever developed to manage internet

connection and act as a server. With this kind of capability, you can see that Linux is the best

choice when it comes to controlling your home automation systems.

With Linux, you can control your home automation systems with a single click of the mouse.

You can even install remote control programs for Linux. With this, if you are connected to the

internet, you can remotely access your PC anywhere you are, provided that you have an

internet connection. As you can imagine, you can control lights, and other home electronic

appliances through the internet.

You can also schedule different automated features in Linux. With this capability, you will be

able to schedule what time your lights will turn on and off. Imagine going home from work, and

it's already seven in the evening. With the preprogrammed automation process, you can expect

your lights to be switched on once you arrive home. This means additional security for your

home.

You can even preprogram your stereo and your climate control device to turn on at a specific

time. So, when you reach your home, you will simply enjoy your favorite music at a comfortable

temperature. No longer will you have to fumble around and turn on everything that you need in

order to relax. With this program and devices, your Linux can provide you with your specified

relaxing atmosphere. All you need to do is sit back and relax.

If you are looking for a cheap home automation system, you can do so with various Linux

program versions and add-on devices. Linux software is also required to let you gain access to

various electronic equipments in your home.

As you can see, home automation can be cheap with Linux and other devices. All you need to

do is get the software, get the additional hardware for your PC and install the software that can

control the electronic devices in your home.

Make your life a little bit easier to live with home automation systems and a Linux program. This

will change the way you live your life and many people even said that it made them live in a

much more comfortable and convenient home.