The term home electronics is most associated with entertainment systems but with the convergence of new technologies many different options are becoming available. The rapid expansion of the internet, along with new opportunities in cable and satellite broadcasting systems are making the "electronic" home a realistic proposition for many families. Ultilising the facilities offered by cable and telephone access, companies are offering products and services that integrate home electronics to provide a central control.

Consider the possibilities open to you in your home and the practical benefits of automating some of the functions in it.

If possible, designing and installing a fully integrated system is best done when building a new home but it is possible to fit a system to an existing property with a minimum of disruption. Speak to a specialist installer about the automation options open to you.