Overview:
 
Home automation represents technology and solutions utilized to automate, manage, and control devices located within residential dwellings and small businesses by means of various remote control and automation methods. Remote control has evolved a long way since the devices first used to remotely control various consumer electronics and appliances (television, air conditions, and computers) to support more integrated and comprehensive control. The goal of home automation solutions is to provide comfort, security, and efficiency for the residents and/or workers within a building. The main goal of automation is to enable residents and workers to perform daily tasks in a simpler, more efficient and effective manner.

Home Automation: Solutions and Business Issues 2009 provides updated information about home automation technologies, standards, organizations, designers and installers. The report also provides an updated vision for the home automation market, including an overview of current business models, global SWOT Analysis for the industry including real-world examples. The report also includes a market segmentation study that contains factors that shape the home automation industry. Additional analysis covers consumer attitudes and concerns towards home automation. The report also gives an overview of home automation technologies growth during the last years and expectations for the upcoming years.  The report is also an excellent reference for companies working on designing and installing home automation systems.
 
Companies in Report:
 
Designers
 
Advanced Quonset Technology Inc.
AMX
Centralite
Charmed Quark Systems Ltd.
Cinemar Solutions, Inc.
Control4
Cortexa™ Systems
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Custom Solutions, Inc.
Eaton Corporation
eControl
Elan Home Systems
ELK Products, Inc.
Embedded Automation
Exceptional Innovation
GE Security, Inc.
Hawking Technology, Inc.
Home Automated Living
Home Automation Inc.
HomeLogic, LLC
HomeRemote Home Automation
HomeSeer Technologies
HomeVision
Honeywell Security & Communications
iControl Networks, Inc.
Intermatic, Inc.
Jasco Products Company
JCL Automation
JDS Technologies
Lagotek Corporation
Leviton
LiteTouch, Inc.
Lutron Electronics Company
Promixis
Promwad
Remote Technologies Inc.
Savant Systems LLC
Schlage
Schneider Electric
SmartLabs Inc.
Stardraw
Universal Electronics Inc.
Visiomatic
Wayne-Dalton Corp.
Xantech Corporation
Zenpanion LLC
 
Installers
 
A V SOLUTIONS, INC
Advanced Home Systems LLC
Advanced Multimedia Solutions
ALL OUT AUDIO & VIDEO
Ambrosia Audio & Video
American Industries Corporation
Armwood Installers
Audio Video Advisors
AVATI
AVNV Installations LLC
Bliss Home Theaters & Automation
BlueHalogen Automation And Design, Inc.
Broadband Infrastructures, LLC
Celestial Audio
Circuits Plus LLC
Clear Lighting and Electrical Design, Inc.
Come Alive Audio
Connex A.D Inc.
Correct Cable Inc
Correct Cable Inc.
cw solutions group
Design Systems Datacom, LLC
Design Tech Electronics
Digital Residence
Digital Residence
Doherty Design Group
Dream Theatres LLC
DTS Systems Int'l. Corp.
Electronic Evolutions, Inc.
ENCO Electronic Systems
epiCinema
Evolution Architects
Extreme Media
Focus Integrated Systems
Front Row Entertainment
FSHT Customs Home Theaters Inc
FulTech Solutions
Gateway Communications Services, Inc.
Get It Wired
Gizmo Custom Systems
Going Digital, Inc.
Grand Home Automation, Inc.
HD Installers: Home Theater Installation
HDAV High Def Audio/Video
Home In Control, Inc.
Home Theaters and More LLP
IM Audio Video
Imagine Home Automations
Infinity Technology LLC.
Innovations in Automation, LLC
Integratus Technologies
Interior Installations International Inc
interstar Home Theater
IQ Design
iWired
Jacks & Racks
JAG Communications
Logic Living
M&L Enterprises
Marquis Electronic Integration
Metropolitan Audio Video
Monaco A V
New England Home Theater, LLC
Nextec Systems
Paradise Home Entertainment
Paragon Sight, Sound, & Security
Precision Computer Networks & Service
Prosound Audio/Video
Rock N Roll Audio Video
Rockville Interiors
S Designs Inc
Serious Home Theater
Sight and Sound Systems, Inc.
Simple Guardian, Inc
Simply Home Cinemas
Siscoe Tech Systems LLC
SMART HOMER
Southwest Smarthomes, LLC
Southwest Smarthomes, LLC
Technalifestyles Inc.
TechPros, LLC
TekMedics
The Audio Installation Co.
The Audio Video Pros, Inc.
The Home Theater Store OK
Transcendent
Trikin LLC
UltraTechnologies.biz
US SYSTEMS INC
vAutomate LLC
Viaav - Home Theater and Smart Home
Video Security Experts
Video Security Experts
Washington Home Theater
Wireless Village
 
Audience:

Home Automation solution providers
Broadband service providers
Network operators including cable, wireline, and cellular
System integrators and professional service providers
Home builders and building automation companies

Key Report Benefits 

Comprehensive evaluation of different home automation applications and products
Market segmentation study including developed, developing and emerging markets
Home automation market predictions, forecast and business model assessment
Global SWOT analysis for home automation including real-world market examples
Comprehensive analysis of home automation including definition, technologies, standards and importance
Technical study of home automation including architectures, specifications, standardization official parties
Comprehensive reference guide of key players including designers and installers of different home automation systems 

Target Audience. 32
Home Automation General Overview... 33
What is it?. 33
Why is it important and relevant?. 33
Convenience. 33
Safety. 33
Fun. 33
Increase Home Resale Value. 34
Who does it affect and why?. 34
Home Automation Overview.. 34
Definition. 34
Technologies. 34
Standards. 34
Customers. 35
What can a Home Automation do?. 35
Security. 35
Lighting and Shade Control 35
Telecommunications. 35
Climate Control 36
Home Networking. 36
Whole House Audio/Video. 36
Home Theater 36
Surveillance. 36
Electronic Entry Access. 36
Home Automation Technical Overview... 37
Architecture and Network Topology. 37
Centralized Architecture. 38
Distributed Architecture. 38
Mixed Architecture. 38
Requirements, specifications, and standards. 39
X10. 39
INSTEON.. 39
ZigBee. 39
Z-Wave. 39
Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) 40
ONE-NET. 40
Home Automation Organizations. 41
CEDIA. 41
CENELEC. 41
Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) 41
Home Automation Applications and Sample Products. 43
Whole-House Audio. 43
Wireless Audio System.. 43
All-in-One Audio System.. 43
MP3 Player 44
Apple iPod. 44
Apple iPod Nano. 44
Microsoft Zune. 44
Archos 605 WiFi 44
Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman. 45
SanDisk Sansa Fuze. 45
SanDisk Sansa Clip. 45
Creative Zen Mozaic. 45
Creative Zen Stone. 45
Philips GoGear Spark. 45
Sony NWZ-B133F Walkman. 45
Sony B-Series Walkman. 45
Apple iPod Shuffle. 45
Audio Equalizer 45
Samson D2500 Digital Graphic Equalizer 46
Samson S Curve 215 Dual 15 Band Equalizer 46
Samson S Curve 231 Dual 31 Band Equalizer 46
dbx 1215 Dual 15 Band Equalizer 46
dbx 231 Dual 31 Band Graphic Equalizer 46
Digital Audio Receiver 47
Car Audio Amplifiers. 48
Bluetooth Speaker 48
Parrot DS1120 Stereo Bluetooth Speakers. 48
Bluetooth GPS Speaker BGS-100/200. 49
iPod Speaker 49
Altec Lansing iMT702 inMotion Max. 49
Harman/Kardon Go + Play. 49
mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb. 50
iPhone Speaker 50
iPhone V-Moda Remix Headphones. 50
TuneBuds. 50
Bose Headset 51
Logic3 iPhone speakers. 51
SACD Player 51
Denon DVD-3930CI 52
Denon DVD-5910CI 52
Denon DVD-758. 52
Denon DVM-2845CI 52
Denon DVD-1940CI 52
SCD-XA5400ES. 52
DVP-CX995V. 53
DVR-S200. 53
DVX-S650. 53
SACD1000. 53
SACD 900A. 53
Wireless Audio Speakers. 53
Karaoke Player 54
RJ Tech RJ-4200. 54
Singing Machine 5.5. 55
NUMARK CDN25+G.. 55
Considerations. 55
Cordless Microphone. 55
Wireless Microphone. 56
Home Theater 59
Popular Home Entertainment Centers. 59
Acer Aspire X1700-U3700A. 59
Panasonic SC-PT760. 59
Panasonic SC-BT100. 59
Samsung HT-TZ512T. 59
Dell Inspiron I530S-119B. 60
Philips SoundBar HTS8100. 60
Lenovo IdeaPad Y530. 60
Panasonic SC-PT660. 60
Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX500. 60
Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II 61
Wireless Home Theater 61
Creative GigaWorks G550W... 62
Logitech Z 5500. 62
Sony DAV FX100W... 62
Panasonic SC-HT640W... 62
Acoustic Research WHT6024. 63
Klipsch CS-700. 63
Samsung HTDB390. 63
Lighting Control System.. 64
Popular Light Control Systems. 64
Lutron HomeServe Lighting Control System.. 64
Crestron Lighting Control Systems. 65
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. 66
Overview.. 66
Installation. 66
System Cost 67
Air Conditioner 67
Split Air Conditioner 67
Wall Mounted Air Conditioner 67
Advantages. 67
Disadvantages. 68
Casement Air Conditioner 68
Mini Air Conditioner 68
Air Purifier 69
Overview.. 69
Allergen Reducer 70
HEPA Air Purifier 70
Overview.. 70
Ionic Air Purifier 70
UV Air Purifier 71
Dehumidifier 71
Overview.. 71
Dehumidifier Types. 71
Mechanical Dehumidifier 71
Desiccant Dehumidifier 71
Dehumidifier Usage. 71
Dehumidifiers Cost 72
Home Security System.. 73
Importance of Security System.. 73
Home Security System Components. 73
Sensors. 73
Alarms. 74
Locks. 74
Cameras. 74
Sample Systems. 75
Digital Security Safe. 75
Features. 75
Electronic Lock. 75
Home Intercom System.. 76
Wireless Keyless Entry. 76
Security Camera. 77
Flood Alarm.. 77
Smoke Alarm.. 77
Fire Extinguisher 78
Carbon Monoxide Detector 78
Market. 79
Market overview.. 79
Introduction. 79
Developed Market 79
Key Example: Home Cinema system.. 79
Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors. 80
Age. 80
Education and Culture. 80
Cost 80
Usability. 80
Quality. 81
Developing Market 81
Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors. 81
Cost 81
Quality. 81
Usability. 81
Warranty and Support 82
Emerging Market 82
Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors. 82
Age. 83
Trust 83
Financially-Safe. 83
Warranty and Support 84
Challenges Facing Home Automation. 84
User Experience. 84
Practical Case Study: Florida Is The Best Place For Home Automation. 84
Home Automation Market Predictions. 87
Who will be the buyers and sellers?. 87
The buyer 87
The Seller 87
Better User Experience. 87
Complexity vs. usability. 87
Better Price. 88
How fast Home Automation will grow?. 88
Evolution of Home Automation Market. 89
Home Automation Market Forecast. 90
Home Building/Upgrade Installation Revenue Forecast. 90
Home Automation Systems Revenue Forecast. 91
Home Security Revenue Forecast 91
Home Entertainment Systems Revenue Forecast 91
IPTV. 91
Home theatre. 91
Climate Control Revenue Forecast 92
Lighting Control Revenue Forecast 93
Home Automation Business Models. 94
Home Building / Upgrading. 94
Fee-Based Remote Access Home Automation. 94
Smart Home Management for Service Providers. 95
Media Streaming Providers. 95
Home Resale Business Model. 95
Global SWOT Analysis. 96
Strengths. 96
Manufacturer Reputation. 96
HAI inc., Reputation among competitors. 96
Lutron Reputation among Competitors. 96
Certification. 96
Lutron Certification. 96
Meeting LEEDs Certification. 96
Partnerships. 97
Exceptional Innovation Partnerships. 97
Crestron Partnerships. 97
Promwad Partnerships. 97
Partnership with Itransition Software Company. 97
Partnership with IntelIntel Corporation Company. 97
Partnership with Analog Devices Company. 98
JCL Partnerships. 98
Partnership with Control4. 98
Partnership with SmartHome. 98
Control4 Partnerships. 98
Expanding Products Usage. 98
Exceptional Innovation. 99
Awards Received. 99
LMS-810 Media Server Wins CES Innovations Award. 99
HomeVision Awards. 99
HAI Award Winning Products. 99
Control4 Awards. 100
Dealer Services. 100
Exceptional Innovation. 100
Crestron Services for Resellers. 100
Sales Representatives Network. 100
Partner Assisting and Support Programs. 100
Crestron Support Programs. 100
Integrated Partner Program.. 100
A+ Educational Partner Program.. 100
GSS Government Support Services. 101
Enterprise Partner Program.. 101
HomeVision Mailing Group. 101
Lutron Technical Support 101
Modular Design Strategy. 101
Crestron Modular Design. 101
Control4 Modular Design. 101
Energy-Saving. 101
Crestron Energy Saving. 102
HAI Energy Saving. 102
Lutron Energy Saving. 102
Patents and White Papers. 102
Lutron Patents. 102
Training. 103
Crestron Training. 103
HAI Training. 103
Products Integration. 104
Crestron Product Integration. 104
Online Services. 104
Crestron Online Services. 104
Lutron Online Services. 104
Lutron Lighting Energy Analysis. 104
Sales Live Demo. 104
JCL Online Services. 104
Control4 Online Services. 105
Popular Software Platform.. 105
Exceptional Innovation Softwa