Overview

Home Automation is the automatic control of a home's electronic systems, such as security, heating and air conditioning, entertainment, and lighting. A home automation system is one in which these systems are integrated into one, easy-to-use system. The purpose of a home automation system is to enable residents to perform normal daily tasks in a simpler manner. A home automation system will use scenes, off-site control, scheduling, and reactive events to automate the home's electronics systems.

This publication provides analysis of home automation suppliers, solutions, industry trends and outlook. It is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to identify the full range of home automation solutions, who supplies them, and the outlook based on trends and the economy.

"Beginning in early 2010, Real GDP, Real Disposable Income, and Consumer Prices are all expected to increase. When those numbers are combined with the projected increase in Residential Construction spending and relatively low interest rates, the Home Automation industry will likely see a return to healthy revenue increases."

  Key Findings:

• Installation, design, and project management can account for up to 50% of the total price of an automation system
• Home Automation dealers experienced a 51% drop in revenues in 2009; however 48% expect an increase in revenues in 2010
• Positive signs for the industry in 2010 include GDP growth (2.8%), increase in residential construction spending, and a rebound in luxury goods manufacturing
• The future of Home Automation is in home health systems, environmental management, retrofits, and the integration of personal technology
• Businesses who are positioned to develop this market are security, audio/video, information technology, electrical, and HVAC companies.
  

  Questions Answered in Report:

• What is a Home Automation system and what is the history of Home Automation?
• How is a Home Automation system designed? What documentation is required?
• Who are the major players/manufacturers of Home Automation electronics?
• What are the budget considerations/costs of a Home Automation system?
• What training or knowledge is required to join the industry?
• What is the 2010 Home Automation market outlook?
• What are the industry standards and associations?
• What trends should you look for in 2010?

  Target Audience

• Home Automation Installation Companies: The Home Automation market is poised to rise again in 2010, and Home Automation vendors will need to adjust their marketing mix and offering in order to achieve solid growth in 2010.
• Home Automation Manufacturers: New trends and emerging markets, such as home health care and environmental management, require Home Automation manufacturers to be aware of coming trends.
• Information Technology (IT) Providers: With IP enabled devices becoming the standard in integrated systems, the IT professional is well-positioned to take advantage of this market and achieve high growth in 2010.
• Home Builders and Real Estate Professionals: Professionals in the residential building and housing industry must understand how important these systems are to the homeowner and home values.
• Industry Publications: Where is the market going in 2010? What trends will have the biggest impact? Industry editors must be in touch with the market and the key players.

  Companies in Report:

AcousTex Fabrics
Acoustical Solutions Inc.
Acoustics First
AcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors
Actiontec Electronics, Inc
Activated Designs
Active Thermal Management
ADT Custom Home Services
Advanced Wire Group Corp.
Amplifier Technologies Inc.
Am-Source International
AMX
Arlington Industries Inc.
Atlona Technologies
Aton
Audio Authority Corp.
AudioControl
AudioQuest
AudioShare
Auralex Acoustics Inc.
AVocation Systems
Axonix Corp.
B&K Components
BDI
BidMagic
BitWise Controls LLC
Black & Decker Hardware Home Improvement Group
Blue Echo Solutions Inc.
Bora Gear
Broan
BTX Window Automation
Cables To Go
Carada Inc.
Cary Audio Design
Centronics Inc.
Channel Vision Technology
Chief Manufacturing
Cinemar Inc.
Classe Audio Inc.
CMI Interiors Inc.
Colorado vNet
ConnectGear Inc.
ConnectGear Inc.
Control4
Cool Components Inc.
Cooper Wiring Devices
Cortexa Systems LLC
Crestron Electronics Inc.
Denon Electronics
Denon Electronics
Digital Delivery Group
DIY Theatre LLC
D-Link Systems Inc.
DNP
Draper Inc.
D-Tools Inc.
DVDO by Anchor Bay Technologies
DVE Distribution
DVIGear
Eaton
ekey U.S.A. Systems LLC
Elan Home Systems
Elan Home Systems
Elan Home Systems
Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems (Beam)
Electronic Stockroom
Element Controls
Elite Screens Inc.
Elk Products Inc.
Epson America Inc.
ERICO
Essential Sound Products Inc.
Ethereal Home Theater
Exact Power
FatCat Precision Racking Solutions
FlatWire Technologies, a division of Southwire
Fluid Digital
Fluke Networks
Fortress Inc.
FortrezZ LLC
Furman
Fusion Research
Gefen Inc.
Gepco International Inc.
Global Cache
Groov Audio
HAI (Home Automation Inc.)
HD Communications Corp.
Home Acoustix
Homelogic
Homepath Products LLC
Honeywell Genesis Series Cable
Horizon Software
Image Crafters
Image Improved Inc.
Impact Lighting Inc.
In2Networks
Inca Corp.
Integra
Intrasonic Technology Inc.
IOGEAR
IRES Technology Corp.
JDSU
Jensen Transformers Inc.
JVC Professional Products
Kaleidescape Inc.
Keystone Wire & Cable Company Inc.
Kramer Electronics U.S.A.
Labor Saving Devices Inc.
LEG Motorized Systems
Leica Camera Inc.
Leviton Manufacturing
Liberty Wire & Cable Inc.
Life | Ware
Lift Tech
Linear
LiteTouch Hybrid Technology
LiteTouch Inc.
Lowell Manufacturing
Lutron Electronics
M.D. Manufacturing Inc.
Magenta Research
Marantz America Inc.
McIntosh Laboratory Inc.
MechoShade Home Systems
Media Decor LLC
Meridian America Inc.
Middle Atlantic Products Inc.
Midlite Corp.
Mitel
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
Motion Control Systems
NAD Electronics of America
Neothings Inc.
Neptune Audio
NetStreams
NetworkThermostat
New Age Electronics, a division of SYNNEX Corporation
Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems
Niveus Media Inc.
NuTone
NuVo Technologies LLC
NXG Technology
Okoro Media Systems
OmniMount Systems
OMNI-WiFi LLC
Onkyo U.S.A. Corp.
On-Q/Legrand
Optoma Technology Inc.
Pakedge Device & Software, Inc.
Panamax
Panamorph Inc. U.S.A.
Pantel Corp.
Pass Laboratories
Pegasus CCTV
Planet Waves
Powerline Control Systems Inc. (PCS)
PPC
Premier Mounts
Professional Audio Associates Inc
Promounts
Quest Technology International Inc.
QWebL
Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI)
Richard Gray's Power Company
Rotel
RTcom U.S.A. Inc.
Russound
S1Digital
Sanus Systems
Savant
Schlage
Schneider Electric
Screen Research North America
Sequel Technologies
Serious Materials/Quiet Solution
Sherbourn Technologies
Sherwood America
SI Screens
SIM2
SimpleHomeNet, a division of Compacta International Ltd.
Simply Automated Inc.
SmX Cinema Solutions Corp.
Snap AV
Somfy Systems
SonarGuard by RJE Technologies, Inc
Sonos Inc.
Sony Electronics
Soundcast Systems
SoundSense LLC
SpeakerCraft
Specialty Marketing
Speco Technologies
Stewart Filmscreen Corp.
Storm Shelter Technologies
Straight Wire
Structured Cable Products
Sumiko / Wolf Cinema / REL / Sonus faber / Vienna Acoustics
SunBriteTV
Sunfire Corporation
Suttle
Technology On Demand Inc.
Toshiba America Consumer Products
Total Protection Solutions
ToteVision
Transparent Audio
Triad Speakers Inc.
Tributaries
Tri-Net Technology, Inc.
Triplett / Jewell Instruments
Tripp Lite
TruAudio
U.S. Nippura, Inc (Blue Ocean Projection Screens)
Universal Electronics Inc.
Vanco International
Vantage
Velodyne Acoustics
ViewSonic
Vutec Corp.
Waterfall Audio
Wayne-Dalton Corp.
Wireworld Cable Technology
Wisdom Audio
Xantech
XFTP by Trilithic
ZeeVee, Inc.

Table of Contents. 1
What is "Home Automation"?. 6
History of Home Automation. 8
Home Automation Today. 9
The Future of Home Automation. 10
Home Automation System Design and Architecture. 11
Electronic Systems Architecture. 11
System Layout - Topology. 15
Design Documentation. 17
System Components. 21
Industry Design Standards. 23
Design and Installation Budget. 24
The Home Automation Market. 26
Overview.. 26
Manufacturers. 26
Trends. 29
Appendix A: Home Automation Applications and Sample Products. 32
Whole-House Audio. 32
Wireless Audio System.. 32
All-in-One Audio System.. 33
MP3 Player. 33
Audio Equalizer. 35
Digital Audio Receiver. 36
Car Audio Amplifiers. 38
Bluetooth Speaker. 38
iPod Speaker. 39
SACD Player. 42
Wireless Audio Speakers. 44
Karaoke Player. 45
Home Theater. 51
Wireless Home Theater. 53
Lighting Control System.. 57
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. 59
Home Security System.. 67
Appendix B: Home Automation Suppliers. 74
Appendix C: Suppliers Contact Information. 85
Acoustics. 85
Audio Processors. 85
Audio Distribution. 86
Rack Cooling Devices. 87
Lifts and Mounts. 87
Speakers. 88
Media Servers. 88
Satellite Systems. 88
Cables and Interconnects. 89
Theater Furniture and Storage. 89
Universal Remotes. 90
Video Processors. 90
Video Distribution. 91
Projection Screens. 92
Video Projectors. 92
HVAC and Smart Thermostats. 93
Lighting Control 93
Whole Home Controllers. 94
IP Devices. 94
Multimedia Cabling. 95
Computer Networking and Storage. 95
Structured Cabling. 96
Telecom and Intercom.. 96
Access Control 97
Alarm Monitoring. 97
CCTV and Video Intercom.. 97
Security System Panels. 97
Central Vacuum.. 98
Lighting Fixtures. 98
Motorized Window Treatments. 98
Power Conditioning and Surge Suppression. 99
Weather Stations. 99
Installation Tools and Testers. 99
Software. 100
Training and Consulting. 100
Appendix D: Manufacturer's Representatives and Distributors. 101
National 101
Northeast. 102
East. 102
South. 102
Midwest. 102
Southwest. 103
West. 103
Appendix E: Industry Associations. 104
Appendix F: CEA TechHome Symbols. 105

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Structured Wiring Panel 13
Figure 2: CEA TechHome Bronze Rating Specifications. 15
Figure 3: Distributed System Architecture. 1
Figure 5: Sample Audio Symbols. 17
Figure 4: Centralized System Design. 1
Figure 6: Sample Floor Plan with Symbols. 18
Figure 7: Sample Signal Flow Diagram.. 19
Figure 8: Sample Elevation Drawings. 20
Figure 9: Luxury Goods Industry. 28
Figure 10: Computers and Electronics Industry. 29
Figure 11: Construction Industry. 29