Smart Homes For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 3. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7645-2539-1 (ISBN)
Description
A smart home is a fully networked and automated home. This cutting-edge book picks up where most other home networking books leave off and offers an unrivaled discussion of networking a home computer. Technically savvy homeowners will learn how to connect their home entertainment system, security system, computer network, telephone system, and appliances together to maximize their enjoyment of all of them.
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Danny Briere | Pat Hurley
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Danny Briere is a regular on-air commentator and telecommunications consultant.
Pat Hurley is a noted expert on home networking and high-speed Internet access.
Pat Hurley is a noted expert on home networking and high-speed Internet access.
Content
Introduction. Part I: Future--Perfect Homes. Chapter 1: Mi Casa, Cool Casa. Chapter 2: Zen and the Art of Whole--Home Networking. Chapter 3: Cool Stuff Home Networks Can Do. Chapter 4: Timelines and Budgets. Part II: Making Your Home an Entertainment Center. Chapter 5: Breaking the Entertainment Bottleneck Without Breaking the Bank. Chapter 6: Getting Video Where You Want It. Chapter 7: Wiring a Video Network. Chapter 8: Bringing You Music. Chapter 9: Running Audio Here, There, and Everywhere. Part III: Now We're Communicating! Chapter 10: Planning a Phone System. Chapter 11: Making the Phone Connection. Part IV: Livin' Off the Fat of the LAN. Chapter 12: A Cornucopia of Computers. Chapter 13: All Roads Lead to the Net. Chapter 14: Designing a Data LAN. Chapter 15: Choosing the Parts for a Wired Data LAN. Chapter 16: Alternatives to a Wired Data LAN. Part V: Keeping the Bad Guys at Bay. Chapter 17: Home Security Boot Camp. Chapter 18: Wiring a Security System. Part VI: Putting It All Together Home Automation and Control. Chapter 19: Home Automation Extravaganza. Chapter 20: Making Home Automation a Reality. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Common Pitfalls When Building Your Smart Home. Chapter 22: Top Ten Toys of the Future. Index.