Imagine ... as the sun is setting the window shades raise just in time to view the spectacular sunset. They had automatically closed earlier in the day to protect the furnishings from the harsh UV rays. Image ... as you leave home, simply arming the alarm turns off all unnecessary lights, the music and movie systems, and lowers the window shades. Imagine ... as you enter the garage at night, a path of welcoming light illumines the way through your home. A smart home makes your life easy by performing routine tasks for you. It makes your home safer as the alarm system tells the lights to turn on if there is a break-in or fire. It makes your home more efficient as it sets back thermostats when you leave, resetting them upon your return. It makes it more valuable as home automation becomes expected in today’s top-quality homes.