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Home automation explained

  • Your guide to the high tech home - we explore the systems that can make your life easier and safer
  • Expert advice on how to choose a supplier, and how much you should expect to pay
  • Find out how home automation can help older or disabled people

What's in this guide

The automated home

Technology to make your life easier, from fingerprint recognition locks to fridges that order the shopping.

Choosing a supplier

How to find a company, how much you can expect to pay and tips on DIY installation.

Disability and automation

Your guide to high-tech homes that help people deal with the difficulties of daily living.