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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

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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.

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