Modern Home Automation

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History of X10 (16 devices, single-bit powerline signaling, ~70–80% failure and ~0.75s per command) leads to modern choices: Z‑Wave USB stick paired with door/window sensors and switched outlets, controlled by a Raspberry Pi running an openHAB-style server and a proof‑of‑concept Ambient Web image. Demo shows sensor events logged and outlet toggles working and graphed; fireplace switch fails due to missing neutral wiring. Commercial options discussed: Nest thermostat ($250, cloud API) and Philips Hue bulbs (bridge + color bulbs).

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1. 0:00Start
2. 1:40Definition of Home Automation
3. 4:30Automate Your Garden
4. 4:47Roomba
5. 18:34Philips Hue

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