Automation Equipment & Controls:

Automation equipment potentially can include any appliance or machinery in the home or office, the operation of which is controlled through its electricity supply. This list might include the following:

· Hot water systems 
· Appliances 
· Home office, home entertainment and other equipment 
· Lighting 
· Heating and cooling/air conditioners 
· Fans and air pumps/heat shifters 
· Powered window blinds, shutters and awnings 
· Powered vents and window openings 
· Water pumps pool pumps and spas 
· Garage doors 
· Security systems 

Sensors that can be integrated into the automation system can include: 
· Motion sensors 
· Light sensors 
· Temperature sensors 

Controls for home lighting and appliances etc. can be performed by: 
· On-site controllers often activated by touchscreens or standard computers. 
· Remote controllers allowing equipment to be controlled outside the home or at a distance from the home, these may be proprietary devices or standard mobile phones or computers. 
. Timer controls of appliances from coffee makers to home theatres to spas so appliances can be switched off when not required.