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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3rd Edition edition (24 Jul 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470165677
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470165676
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 19 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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International Smarthouse, January 2003

"…an essential resource for anyone interested in converting their home from a stupid house to a smart house…" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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Do you long to listen to your favorite CD from anywhere in your house? To set up a wireless network so you can access the Internet in any room? To install an iron–clad security system? To fire up the coffee pot while you’re still asleep and wake up with automated lighting? Smart home technology can help you do just that!

Smart Homes For Dummies, Third Edition, shows you how easy it can be to create and live in a cutting–edge, fully connected home—without breaking your bank account. With this user–friendly guide, you’ll discover all the latest trends and gadgets in home networking, automation, and control that will help you make life more enjoyable and comfortable for your entire family. We help you plan for things such as flat–screen TVs, intercom systems, whole–home audio systems, gaming consoles, and satellite systems. We talk about your wiring (and wireless) options and introduce you to the latest technologies, such as VoIP and Bluetooth. You’ll see how to:

  • Build your home network on a budget
  • Turn your home into an entertainment center
  • Access the Internet from any room
  • Get VoIP on your phone network
  • Boost in–home wireless and cell phone signals
  • Connect your computer to your TV
  • Secure your home and property
  • Increase your home’s resale value
  • Avoid common networking pitfalls
  • And much, much more

Complete with a resource list for more information and neat toys of the future, Smart Homes For Dummies is your plain–English, twenty–first century guide to a fully wired home!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas and information., 24 Jul 2001
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This review is from: Smart Homes for Dummies< (Paperback)
I brought this just before re-wiring my house. I'm glad I did! I was just going to re-new the electrics and instal a few phone lines. It recommends Infra-red, data lines, intercomms, X 10, etc, etc. Much I never knew existed! Plenty of web addresses to explorer and ideas.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Covers Most Areas Well, 9 Mar 2003
This review is from: Smart Homes for Dummies< (Paperback)
A well written books that cover all possibilities of home automation.

A bit US centric, but fine as long as you are aware of it.
Also a few years old, but also fine as the authors seemed to have estimated the future perfectly.

Covers what you want to know about settting up phone, tv, audio, security, X10, Wireless, dialup or broadband connections, etc etc,

Some very good points on your wiring, so read it before you do it!

I thought I had pretty good idea of how I was going to make my "Smart Home", but this book told me many things I was not aware of, or had the wrong opinions of.

It is a good read, especially as it doesnt cost the world.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for a wired home owner! Save 100s of $s & hrs!, 22 Jun 1999
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If you're in the middle of wiring your house (or even just thinking about it), I urge you to read this book.

I wasted a lot of time chasing around when answers to nearly all of my questions were right in "Smart Homes" the whole time! After I got Smart Homes, I was able to make decisions much faster and avoided the expensive mistake of buying the wrong product.

I hope that you can learn from my mistake.

- Reid

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Just received this book about 30 minutes ago. I ordered it because I am in the process of moving house and intend to re-wire the new house. Read more
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Smart Homes for Dummies gives a great overview of the issues to consider when wiring a home. It will help you understand the major systems and make real world decisions on how... Read more
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