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B u c h a r e s t 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 The idea of a smart home might make you think of George Jetson and his futuristic abode or maybe Bill Gates, who spent more than $100 million building his smart home [source: Lev-Ram ]. Once a draw for the tech- savvy or the wealthy, smart homes and home automation are becoming more common. The Internet of Things is a phrase that refers to the objects and products that are interconnected and identifiable through digital networks. This web-like sprawl of products is getting bigger and better every day. All of the electronics in your home are fair game for this tech revolution, from your fridge to your furnace. Cameras will track your home's exterior even if it's pitch-black outside. You can control a thermostat from your bed, the airport, anywhere your smartphone has a signal. LED lights let you program color and brightness right from your smartphone. Motion sensors will send an alert when there's motion around your house, and they can even tell the difference between pets and burglars. Smartphone integration lets you turn lights and appliances on or off from your mobile device. Stundet : Stinga Antonella Gr. 8112

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• The idea of a smart home might make you think of George Jetson and his futuristic abode or maybe Bill Gates, who spent more than $100 million building his smart home [source: Lev-Ram]. Once a draw for the tech-savvy or the wealthy, smart homes and home automation are becoming more common.

• The Internet of Things is a phrase that refers to the objects and products that are interconnected and identifiable through digital networks. This web-like sprawl of products is getting bigger and better every day. All of the electronics in your home are fair game for this tech revolution, from your fridge to your furnace.

• Cameras will track your home's exterior even if it's pitch-black outside. • You can control a thermostat from your bed, the airport, anywhere your smartphone has a signal. • LED lights let you program color and brightness right from your smartphone. • Motion sensors will send an alert when there's motion around your house, and they can even tell the

difference between pets and burglars. • Smartphone integration lets you turn lights and appliances on or off from your mobile device.• Stundet : Stinga

Antonella• Gr. 8112