Table of Contents 1
What is "Home Automation"? 6
History of Home Automation 8
Home Automation Today 9
The Future of Home Automation 10
Home Automation System Design and Architecture 11
Electronic Systems Architecture 11
System Layout - Topology 15
Design Documentation 17
System Components 21
Industry Design Standards 23
Design and Installation Budget 24
The Home Automation Market 26
Overview 26
Manufacturers 26
Trends 29
Appendix A: Home Automation Applications and Sample Products 32
Whole-House Audio 32
Wireless Audio System 32
All-in-One Audio System 33
MP3 Player 33
Audio Equalizer 35
Digital Audio Receiver 36
Car Audio Amplifiers 38
Bluetooth Speaker 38
iPod Speaker 39
SACD Player 42
Wireless Audio Speakers 44
Karaoke Player 45
Home Theater 51
Wireless Home Theater 53
Lighting Control System 57
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 59
Home Security System 67
Appendix B: Home Automation Suppliers 74
Appendix C: Suppliers Contact Information 85
Acoustics 85
Audio Processors 85
Audio Distribution 86
Rack Cooling Devices 87
Lifts and Mounts 87
Speakers 88
Media Servers 88
Satellite Systems 88
Cables and Interconnects 89
Theater Furniture and Storage 89
Universal Remotes 90
Video Processors 90
Video Distribution 91
Projection Screens 92
Video Projectors 92
HVAC and Smart Thermostats 93
Lighting Control 93
Whole Home Controllers 94
IP Devices 94
Multimedia Cabling 95
Computer Networking and Storage 95
Structured Cabling 96
Telecom and Intercom 96
Access Control 97
Alarm Monitoring 97
CCTV and Video Intercom 97
Security System Panels 97
Central Vacuum 98
Lighting Fixtures 98
Motorized Window Treatments 98
Power Conditioning and Surge Suppression 99
Weather Stations 99
Installation Tools and Testers 99
Software 100
Training and Consulting 100
Appendix D: Manufacturer's Representatives and Distributors 101
National 101
Northeast 102
East 102
South 102
Midwest 102
Southwest 103
West 103
Appendix E: Industry Associations 104
Appendix F: CEA TechHome Symbols 105

Table of Figures
Figure 1: Structured Wiring Panel 13
Figure 2: CEA TechHome Bronze Rating Specifications 15
Figure 3: Distributed System Architecture 1
Figure 5: Sample Audio Symbols 17
Figure 4: Centralized System Design 1
Figure 6: Sample Floor Plan with Symbols 18
Figure 7: Sample Signal Flow Diagram 19
Figure 8: Sample Elevation Drawings 20
Figure 9: Luxury Goods Industry 28
Figure 10: Computers and Electronics Industry 29
Figure 11: Construction Industry 29

Tables
Table 1: Cable Descriptions 14
Table 2: Home Automation Industry Metrics 27