Smart Homes For Dummies
by Danny Briere, Pat Hurley
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Author: Danny Briere, Pat HurleyBrand: John Wiley & Sons
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-07-23
ISBN: 0470165677
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: For Dummies
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Book Review: An excellent orientation; a mediocre how-to
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was very useful in providing an organized and cross-referenced overview of all the systems and sub-systems and technologies that can be utilized in constructing a smart home. The best thing about it is that the authors manage to maintain good objectivity - it's not a glorified sales pitch for any particular manufacturer. The book is very useful for making decisions about what technologies to incorporate in your home. Audio and video may be a given, but the authors also address phone systems, home security, computer network (wireless and cabled), voice control systems, video cameras, lighting, and more.
The principal weakness is that the book doesn't really tell you how to create a smart home plan. It is weak on examples. If you're sitting down with a set of blueprints and this book, there are a lot of missing pieces to the puzzle (placement and types of outlets and switchplates, dedicated circuitry for the media room, in-wall or in-ceiling speaker placement for audio or surround sound setups, conduit layout, drawing and notating plans for the electrician, and so on).
It's very well written, with a personal and humorous touch from the authors and you can easily sit down and read it cover to cover in one day. But it's rich in information, so I'd suggest reading it with a highlighter handy for the things that grab your attention.
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