Home Design Guides: Home automation, Lighting

Allowing your lights to be controlled by motion sensors can save you money, and also make your home more secure.

Sensors are an vital part of any smart home. They can be used to detect intrusions, to tell when it's getting dark, and to establish the temperature, among many other things.

Timers are another way that automation systems can help to ensure that your smart home activates the necessary functions at the right time of the day.