Here's How Home Automation has Brought the Age of Science Fiction to us

STERLING, Va. - Sept. 20, 2019 - PRLog -- Although in the western countries, home automation has been around for much longer, in India, home automation is about four decades old. In the initial phases the segment witnessed slow growth due to limited product availability, high cost of products, the hassles of additional wiring to name a few.

Early Stages

Once perceived to be science fiction, home automation is a reality today and it has surely come a long way since it first bobbed its head. Talking about automation, what immediately comes to mind is the thermostat in the refrigerator. No manual intervention was required to control / regulate the temperature in the refrigerator. From the humble thermostat, the next wave of home automation came in the form of home security devices like door cameras, video doorbell, sensor cams and the likes.

Securing the hard earned home from thefts and intruders was the main reason for the birth of these automation products. Secondly, security of elders at home from unwanted guests and disturbances was another reason for the advent of such home automation products. Security devices still constitute a major portion of the home automation market in India accounting for approximately 45%.

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