Home Automation
Home Automation is the practice of connecting lighting, audio/video, shades, climate, security, and other home technologies so they can be controlled as one coordinated system.
Home Automation & Smart Home
Davis Home Automation terms and planning language for Chicago-area residential and commercial AV projects.
Definition Category
Home Automation & Smart Home
Smart Home
Smart Home is a residence where connected devices and controls work together to improve comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment.
Integrated Home System
Integrated Home System is a professionally designed technology environment where devices share commands and status instead of operating as isolated products.
Scene Control
Scene Control is a preset command that triggers several actions at once, such as lighting, music, shades, climate, and video source changes.
One-Touch Control
One-Touch Control is the use of a single button, remote command, keypad press, or app tile to start a complete room or home experience.
Automation Schedule
Automation Schedule is a programmed timing rule that runs lights, shades, climate, audio, or security actions at specific times or days.
Occupancy-Based Automation
Occupancy-Based Automation is automation that responds to whether a room or area is occupied, usually through motion, presence, or occupancy sensors.
Voice Control
Voice Control is control of connected systems through spoken commands using an integrated voice assistant or voice-enabled interface.
Remote Access
Remote Access is the ability to view, control, troubleshoot, or monitor a home system from outside the property through a secure app or cloud connection.
Home Mode
Home Mode is a preset state for normal daily living that may adjust lighting, climate, music, security, and access settings.
Away Mode
Away Mode is a preset state that prepares a property for vacancy by adjusting lights, shades, temperature, locks, and security.
Goodnight Scene
Goodnight Scene is a bedtime automation scene that commonly turns off lights, secures doors, adjusts climate, lowers shades, and quiets entertainment systems.
Smart Home Ecosystem
Smart Home Ecosystem is the collection of devices, platforms, networks, controls, and integrations that make up a connected living environment.
IoT Device
IoT Device is an Internet-connected device, such as a thermostat, camera, speaker, lock, or appliance, that exchanges data and can be monitored or controlled.
Geofencing
Geofencing is automation based on a phone or user crossing a virtual geographic boundary around the home or business.