Home Automation

Solutions and Business Issues 2008

Publication Date	September 2008
Publisher	Mind Commerce
Product Type	Report
Pages	94
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	MIC00030

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Summary

Home automation represents technology and solutions utilized to automate, manage, and control devices located within residential dwellings and small businesses by means of various remote control and automation methods. Remote control has evolved a long way since the devices first used to remotely control various consumer electronics and appliances (television, air conditions, computers) to support more integrated and comprehensive control. The goal of home automation solutions is to provide comfort, security, and efficiency for the residents and/or workers within a building. The main goal of automation is to enable residents/workers to perform normal daily tasks in a simpler, more efficient manner.

First published in 2007, Home Automation: Solutions and Business Issues 2008 provides updated information including company SWOT analysis for leading companies: Lutron Electronics Company, Control4, Home Automation Inc., JCL Automation, Cestron, Custom Solutions Inc. and Promwad. The updated report also includes a market segmentation study that contains factors that shape this market in home automation industry. Additional analysis covers consumer attitudes and concerns towards home automation. The publication also includes an evaluation of the different Home Automation technologies, a complete analysis for each technology, and finally the market analysis for the technology and future outlook from a market perspective.

Companies Evaluated

Cestron
Control4
Custom Solutions Inc.
Home Automation Inc.
JCL Automation
Lutron Electronics Company
Promwad

Companies and Organizations Mentioned

Ademco
AMX
Analog Devices
Apex
Aprilaire
Architechtronics
Autonomic Controls
Autopatch
Bang & Olufsen
CentraLite
Connected Hearth
Control4
Convergent Living
Denon
DSC
Elan
Elk
Extron
First Alert
Freescale
Future Smart
General Electric
Global Cache
Home Automation Inc.
Home Depot Shop
Home Director
HomeLogic
Hometouch
Honeywell HVAC
Honeywell Security
IBM
Infocus
Integra (CI division of Onkyo)
IntelIntel
Itransition
Kenwood
Key Digital
Knox
Leviton
Lightolier Controls
Litetouch
LiteTouch
Lutron
MD Manufacturing Central Vacuums
Micro Center Shop
Microchip
Microsoft
Mitsubishi
NuVo
Omnipotence Software
Onkyo
OnQ /Legrand
Orbit Irrigation
Panamax
PCS
Pelham Sloane
Pentair Pool Products
Phillips
Pico
Pioneer
Proficient Audio Systems
Radio Shack
RCA
Russound
Russound
Samsung
Sharp
Shell
Smarthome Mfg
Solar Shading Systems
Somfy
SOMFY
Sony
Sony ES
SpeakerCraft
Texas Instruments
Tripplite
Ustec
Vantage
VisionArt
X10 inc.
Xantech
XM Radio.
ZigBee Alliance

Target Audience

Home Automation solution providers
Broadband service providers
Network operators including cable, wireline, and cellular
System integrators and professional service providers
Home builders and building automation companies

Content

Abstract
Table of Figures
Introduction and Concepts
- Definition of Home Automation
- General Concepts
- Residential Home Automation Systems
- Examples to Residential Home Automation Systems
- Home Theater
- HDTV
- Whole House Audio
- Video Distribution
- Lighting Controls
- Structured Wiring
- Intercoms
- Security Alarm
- Surveillance Systems
- Commercial Home Automation Systems
- Examples to Commercial Home Automation Systems
- Security Alarm
- Surveillance Systems
- History of Home Automation
- History of X10 protocol
- Benefits of Home Automation
- Convenience
- Security
- Savings
- Value
- Success Stories with Home Automation
- Don Marqurdt's Home
Home Automation Standards and Architecuteres
- Introduction
- Centralized Architecture
- Distributed Architecture
- Mixed Architecture
- X-10 Home Automation Standard
- Introduction
- Power-line Carrier Control Overview
- X-10 protocol
- ZigBee Home Automation Standard
- Overview
- Benefits of ZigBee Home Automation Standard
- Home Automation Made Easy
- Saving Money
- Saving Environment
- Easy-to-Grow
- ZigBee Standard Architecture
- ZigBee Network Reference Model
- IEEE 802.15.4 Standard
- ZigBee Standard
- End-Manufacturer Defined Hardware
Remote Control Interconnections Schemes
- Wired Remote Control
- Phone Remote Control
- PC Remote Control Kits & Interface Devices
- Wireless Remote Control
- Remote Controls Using RF
- IR Remote Control Transmitters & Receivers
- Speech-Recognition-Based Remote Control
Sample Applications
- Internet-Connected Video Camera
- Remote Thermostat
- Remote Air-Condition Control
- Remote Oven Control
- Lighting Control System
- Security System
- Security Sensors
- Alert Systems
- Cameras and Surveillance Systems
- Remote Power Switch
- IP-Based Remote Power Switch
- Wi-Fi-based Remote Power Switch
- Internet-based Remote Power Switch
- Modem-based Remote Power Switch
New Trends on Home Automation
- Internet-Based Home Automation System
Market Study
- Objective of the Research
- Market Segments and Potential
- Introduction
- Developed Market
- Key Example: Home Cinema system
- Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors
  - Age
  - Education and Culture
  - Cost
  - Usability
  - Quality
  - Developing Market
- Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors
  - Cost
  - Quality
  - Usability
  - Warranty and Support
  - Emerging Market
- Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors
  - Age
  - Trust
  - Financially-Safe
  - Warranty and Support
  - Customer Attitude towards Home Automation
  - Attitudes towards New Technology
  - Who is more interested in Home Automation?
  - Which is the most interested Home Automation Feature?
  - Concerns on Home Automation
  - Outlook for Home Automation
Home Automation Competitors
- Lutron Electronics Company
  - Introduction
  - Products & Services
  - Dimmers
  - SolinaT
  - LyneoT
  - RaniaT
  - Rania IRT
  - Wiring Accessories | WallPlates
  - GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Multi-Scene Preset Dimming Controls
  - GRAFIK IntegraleTM
  - Whole-Home Controls
  - SWOT Analysis for Lutron
  - Strengths
  - Reputation among Competitors
  - Certification
  - Energy Saving
  - Patents and White
  - Papers
  - Online Services
  - Lutron Lighting Energy Analysis
  - Sales Live Demo
  - Technical Support
  - Weakness
  - Lack of Developers Community
  - Opportunities
  - Partnerships for Enhancing Products
  - Cooperation with Bang & Olufsen
  - Partnership with AMX
  - Threats
  - Other Competitors
  - Control4
  - Overview
  - Key Management
  - Products
  - Lighting
  - Control4R Wireless Dimmer
  - Control4R Wireless Switch
  - Control4R Wireless Outlet
  - Dimmer
  - Control4R Wireless Outlet
  - Switch
  - Audio
  - Speakers
  - Speaker Points
  - Climate
  - Control4R Wireless Thermostat
  - Touch Screen
  - 7" POE, Wall-Mount Touch Screen
  - Control4R Wireless Touch Screen Version 2
  - Ethernet 10.5" Wall Mount Touch Screen
  - Control4R Wireless Mini Touch Screen
  - Control4R Ethernet Mini Touch Screen
  - Keypads
  - Controllers
  - Control4R Home Controller HC-300
  - Control4R Home Controller HC-500
  - Control4R Home Controller HC-1000
  - SWOT Analysis
  - Strengths
  - Customization
  - Modular Design
  - Online Services
  - Partnerships
  - Awards
  - Meeting LEEDs Certification
  - Online Forums and Developer Support
  - Opportunities
  - Spreading Business with RealNetworks and MTV
  - Gaining Customer Trust by Doubling Warranty
  - Threats
  - Other Competitors
- Home Automation Inc. (HAI)
  - Overview
  - HAI Leadership
  - Infrastructure
  - HAI's Internal Conservation Efforts
  - Products & Services
  - Lighting Control by HAI
  - Dimmers and Switches
  - Scene Switch
  - House Status Switch
  - Security Products by HAI
  - Market Shares
  - Customers
  - Cisco Learning Institute
  - SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities &
  - Threats
  - Strengths
  - Reputation among competitors
  - Development Center
  - Training
  - Award Winning Products
  - Energy Saving
  - Weakness
  - Lake of Online Services
  - Opportunities
  - Connectivity Partners
  - AMX (Audio / Video (A/V))
  - Architechtronics (Software)
  - Autonomic Controls (Software)
  - CentraLite (Lighting)
  - Connected Hearth (Remote Access)
  - Convergent Living (Touchscreen)
  - Crestron (Audio / Video (A/V))
  - DSC (Security)
  - Elan (Audio / Video (A/V))
  - Electronic Design Technology (EDT) (Lighting)
  - Future Smart (Structured Wiring)
  - Home Director (Structured Wiring)
  - HomeLogic (Software)
  - Hometouch (Touchscreen)
  - InfuseboX (Crestron Module) (Audio / Video (A/V))
  - Leviton (Lighting) (Structured Wiring)
  - Lightolier Controls (Lighting)
  - LiteTouch (Lighting)
  - Lutron (Lighting)
  - MD Manufacturing Central Vacuums (Central Vacuum)
  - Mobile Technology (Crestron Module) (Audio / Video (A/V))
  - NuVo (Whole Home Audio)
  - Omnipotence Software (Software)
  - OnQ /Legrand (Structured Wiring)
  - PCS (Lighting)
  - Pelham Sloane (Touchscreen)
  - Philips (Audio / Video (A/V))
  - Proficient Audio Systems (Whole Home Audio)
  - Russound (Whole Home Audio)
  - Samsung (Touchscreen)
  - Smarthome Mfg (Lighting)
  - SOMFY (Window Coverings)
  - SpeakerCraft (Whole Home Audio)
  - Ustec (Structured Wiring)
  - Xantech (Whole Home Audio)
  - Distribution Partners
  - Threats
  - Other Competitors
  - Recent news
  - JCL Automation
  - Overview
  - Products and Solutions
  - Control4 Home Theater System
  - Home Theater with Multi-Room Music and Lighting
  - Home Theater with Multi-Room Music, Lighting and Climate Control
  - Entertainment and Lighting Controls Using ZWAVE
  - Harmony 890 Remote Control
  - ZWAVE Plugin Module
  - ZWAVE In-Wall Switch/Dimmer
  - SWOT Analysis
  - Strengths
  - Variety of Products
  - Hot Deals
  - Online Services
  - Partnership
  - Partnership with Control4
  - Partnership with SmartHome
  - Free Consultation
  - Weaknesses
  - Lack of Developers Forum
  - Opportunities
  - Working with Latest Wireless Technologies
  - Threats
  - Other Competitors
  - Crestron
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Adagio
  - Lighting and Automation Products
  - Cabinets and Modules
  - Interfaces
  - iLux
  - InfiNET
  - eControl
  - SWOT
  - Analysis
  - Strengths
  - Variety of Solutions
  - Partnerships
  - Integrated Partner Program
  - Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers
  - A+ Educational Partner Program
  - GSS Government Support Services
  - Enterprise Partner Program
  - Modular Design Strategy
  - Energy-Saving
  - Training
  - Products Integration
  - Online Services
  - Services for Resellers
  - Sales Representatives Network
  - Weaknesses
  - Opportunities
  - Government Applications
  - Threats
  - Other Competitors
  - Custom Solutions, Inc
  - Introduction
  - Products
  - HomeVision
  - SWOT Analysis
  - Strengths
  - Awards
  - Web-based Control
  - Mailing Group
  - Weaknesses
  - Weak Website
  - Lack of Patents
  - Lack of Partners
  - Poor Distribution Network
  - Opportunities
  - Web-based Control
  - Supporting New Technologies
  - Threats
  - Other Competitors
  - Partnerships between Competitors
  - Promwad
  - Overview
  - History
  - Products
- Smart Home Board
  - SWOT Analysis
  - Strengths
  - Partners
  - Partnership with Itransition Software Company
  - Partnership with IntelIntel Corporation Company
  - Partnership with Analog Devices Company
  - Utilizing Open Technologies
  - Weaknesses
  - Lack of Online Services
  - Lack of Developers Forum
  - Opportunities
  - Open Technologies
  - Threats
  - Slow Home Automation Production Line
  - Other Competitors
Table of Figures
- Figure 1 - Home Theater
- Figure 2 - Data Projector
- Figure 3 - Speakers
- Figure 4 - Remote Control
- Figure 5 - HDTV
- Figure 6 - Blu-ray Disc
- Figure 7 - Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
- Figure 8 - Whole House Audio
- Figure 9 - House Audio Volume Control
- Figure 10 - House Audio Control Panel
- Figure 11 - Video Distribution Control
- Figure 12 - Lighting Control Unit
- Figure 13- Lighting Control Unit
- Figure 14 - Structured Wiring
- Figure 15 - Central Control Panel
- Figure 16 - Intercom
- Figure 17 - Traditional Intercom
- Figure 18 - Security Alarm Components
- Figure 19 - Surveillance System
- Figure 20 - Security Alarm Components
- Figure 21 - Security Alarm Panel
- Figure 22 - Surveillance Camera
- Figure 23 - Surveillance Camera
- Figure 24 - Surveillance Camer
- Figure 25 - Surveillance Camera
- Figure 26 - Lutron SolinaT Dimmer
- Figure 27 - Lutron LyneoT Dimmer
- Figure 28 - Lutron RaniaT Dimmer
- Figure 29 - Lutron Rania IRT Dimmer
- Figure 30 - Lutron Wiring Accessories | WallPlates
- Figure 31 - Lutron GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Multi-Scene Preset Dimming Controls
- Figure 32 - Lutron GRAFIK IntegraleTM
- Figure 33 - Control4R Wireless Dimmer [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 34 - Control4R Wireless Switch [Source:control4.com]
- Figure 35 - Control4R Wireless Outlet Dimmer [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 36 - Control4R Wireless Outlet Switch [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 37 - Control4R 5.25", 6.5" and 8" In-ceiling Speakers [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 38 - Control4R 6.5" and 8" In-ceiling Stereo Speakers [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 39 - Control4R 6.5" and 8" In-wall Speakers [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 40 - Control4R Wireless Thermostat [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 41 - 7" POE, Wall-Mount Touch Screen [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 42 - Control4R Wireless Touch Screen Version 2 [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 43 - Ethernet 10.5" Wall Mount Touch Screen [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 44 - Control4R Wireless Mini Touch Screen [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 45 - Control4R Ethernet Mini Touch Screen [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 46 - Control4R Home Controller HC-300 [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 47 - Control4R Home Controller HC-500 [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 48 - Control4R Home Controller HC-1000 [Source: control4.com]
- Figure 49 - 4 Button Keyfob
- Figure 50 - Home Theater System [Source: jclautomation.com]
- Figure 51 - Home Theater with Multi-Room Music and Lighting [source: jclautomation.com]
- Figure 52 - Home Theat