Automation & Home Control

Cornelius Electrical Contractors can let you control almost any electronic product in your home through a remote control, Smartphone or computer

In-home automation systems allow you to control many electronic devices remotely, through a remote control device, a computer or even a Smartphone. Buildings equipped and operating with these automation systems are often called “Smart Homes”.

Automation

Home automation may include lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances and audio/visual equipment, allowing improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security at the touch of a finger. Home automation for the elderly and disabled can provide increased quality of life for persons who might otherwise require caregivers or institutional care. Cornelius Electrical Contractors will evaluate your system requirements and activities and provide you with simple and intuitive automation which integrates with your entire complex wiring systems. Energy reduction is another key benefit.

Lighting Control

Automated lighting systems are about much more than just turning the lights on or off. Modern automated systems can be programmed to create scenes, which allow you to control the lighting for specific situations. You can create a scene that sets the lighting for family movie night. Or another program that sets the scene for a quiet night without the children. You can program lights to keep halls and bathrooms dimly lit for nighttime visits.

Motorized Shades and Drapes

Motorized shades, drapes, blinds and other window coverings can be controlled by remote control or set to operate at a specific time of day or even depending on the brightness of the sun coming into your home. They are great for living areas, bedrooms and home theatre settings.

Remote Control

In addition to having your home “control itself” through preset schedules and programs, you can also control many of the aspect s of a Smart Home through remote control devices. These can be hand held devices, much like a universal remote for your television. Or, you can control items remotely, through your computer or smart phone device.

Some of the items that can be controlled with home automation include:

Household items: Gates, garage doors, door locks, lights, dishwashers and other major appliances, thermostats, alarm clocks, water controls, pool covers, fireplaces

Audio and video equipment: Receivers, speakers, VCRs, cd players, DVD, TVs, radios, cable devices, surround sound systems

Security: Baby monitors, video cameras, surveillance monitors, intercoms

Phones: Answering machines, fax machines, cell phones

Computers: PCs, Macs, laptops, modems, printers