Home Automation is the wave of the future. As no homes are built without lighting now, no homes with be built without automation and integration in the future. With the right equipment you can have a system in your house that will tie in your entire homes controls into one easy to use controller. Your security, HVAC, audio video components, lighting, and fire protection all on one easy to use keypad!!! And with special software and an internet connection you can verify that your children have arrived home from school or check and adjust the temperature at home from your office PC.