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Dear Home Building Enthusiast,

Our homes are becoming smarter. From the time we unlock the door when we arrive home, to when we switch off the lights at night, an ever increasing number of tasks are becoming automated. What’s more, new technologies allow us to store the power generated by solar panels during the day so we can use it at night. And the ability to monitor our energy consumption like never before enables us to use it more efficiently.

This edition we take a good look at the technologies that are transforming our homes – from home automation to solar batteries.

Enjoy!


Jacob Harris | Editor - Build | build.com.au
Home automation explained

Home automation explained

You’ve probably heard about home automation, the smart home, the connected home, residential technology, custom integration and home control. The truth is, they are all the same thing – and growing in popularity.

- Open platform home automation
- Home automation and security
- How to find a home automation professional
- Home automation and energy consumption
- The future of category cabling
Energy saving apps

Energy saving apps

The price of energy never seems to be too far from our minds. And when building or renovating, the lighting and appliances we choose can make a lasting impact on our overall power consumption for months and years to follow.

How to make a smart home

How to make a smart home

Every smart home is different, because every regular home is different and every home owner has different tastes and ideas.

Solar storage

Solar storage

Batteries capable of storing significant quantities of energy are set to become a major part of Australian residential power systems in the near future.

Google Home and Amazon Echo on infinite loop

Google Home and Amazon Echo on infinite loop

With voice control touted to be the next big thing in home automation, many worry that the robots are about to take over. Seriously, if they can talk to us, what's going to happen if they start talking to each other?

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