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Home Automation = Five-star elderly care

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023

Home Attitude was a great compendium of home automation principles and specifics. It is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the importance of how home automation can make life easier. I used the principles introduced in the book to automate my home and my senior father’s home. The result, I can now help my father 24/7 who is wheelchair bound and lives 2800 miles away. I know when he is asleep, awake and when he has guests. I can turn his lights on and off and connect with him and his medical care givers using video conferencing drop in. Home automation is the single most important contribution that can help children ensure their parents are given stellar elderly care.
My hat goes off to the author. I am looking forward to the updated edition of the book.

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Blake

Good for someone new to home automation

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018

I would say this book is perfect for anyone just looking to get into home automation. It talks a lot about the history, different technologies and applications for home automation. I was looking for something a little more in detail with actual system design but the information is very introductory level.

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Home Automation = Five-star elderly care

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023

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Theron Rogers

Another great book by John Patrick.

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023

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It started years ago with Net Attitude. Just as good as Health Attitude. And I am sure I will say the same about Reflection Attitude when I finish reading it. This Home attitude is great for a beginner to get started using his proven suggestions to help operate and monitor your home. Some principals were old for me. Some were new and several I added to my home. Thanks again for another Attitude book.

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Gene Bolton

All you need to know about home automation

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017

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If you are interested in home automation at any level of sophistication this is the book for you. The author, a tech expert and futurist as demonstrated in his previous "Attitude" books, takes you through the options from the relatively simple to the amazingly comprehensive. He also describes the pros and cons of three different approaches: a) hiring a professional firm to do it all, b) using a subscription based service and, c) doing it yourself. The third option, particularly with a complicated system, is non trivial and requires some degree of technological knowledge. For those who choose the DIY approach there's a comprehensive description of the hardware and software requirements as well as a review of the various vendors. In addition there's a thorough discussion of new entertainment products including Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as well as a look forward at the potential of Artificial Intelligence. If you are thinking of going down the road of home automation this is a must-have reference book.

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Karl Salnoske

This a great book for those interested in Home Automation regardless of ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017

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This a great book for those interested in Home Automation regardless of your level of expertise. For those just getting started, John explains the concepts and options in clear, simple to understand words, no techie jargon. For those who have already started, John provides at lot of good sources and brands to consider and clearly lays out the pros and cons. For those who are more advanced and have hands on experience with Home Automation, John provides a ton of new ideas for how to knit your systems together to provide even more convenience and features than you could have ever imagined. John clearly knows his stuff, this is not theoretical, he provides plenty of real world examples from his own home. He is also very current on technology, including things like cloud services and voice enabled control. This is a must have reference book for anyone interested in the topic.

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Blake

Good for someone new to home automation

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018

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Ric

Not much here

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018

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I was hoping for more on specifics to home automation, I think I got some installers thesis. I do not think you learn much here.

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This is a book for people who want to make an intelligent choice about how to automate their home.

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017

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This book is very helpful in guiding a homeowner through the maze of home automation. The book is organized into two parts- the first introduces the basics of home automation and what it can do for you. The benefits discussed include lighting control, home entertainment, home security, energy efficiency and weather monitoring. There are also helpful chapters on privacy and security. The second part of the book discusses how home automation works. The author does not use overly technical terms but does cover networks, hubs, devices as well as scenes and triggers.
The final section reviews how to go about installing automation to make your home "smart". The author shares the pros and cons of a do it yourself approach as well as a professional installation. I now feel much more comfortable moving forward with the purchase of a home automation system and am confident I'll make a smart choice.

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Russell Guise Sr

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018

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RHG

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017

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Spend an afternoon reading Home Attitude and you'll be well equipped to begin taking advantage of the many new technologies available today to make your home more efficient, safe and enjoyable. Interested in making your home more secure? In less than 15 pages the author provides a clear but comprehensive overview of everything you need to consider from carbon dioxide monitoring to detecting intruders before they actually intrude. Or want a way to water your plants while away on vacation? You'll find at least one solution in Home Attitude. Or if you're just curious how various authentication systems work to preserve privacy and security, Home Attitude provides an overview starting with Julius Caesar's cipher.
Home Attitude is a nice mix of the practical and theoretical with a refreshing bit of whimsy thrown in. Highly recommended for the ambitious homeowner.

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Phil Nahajewski

A Valuable Collection of Home Automation Insights

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017

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I am grateful that John Patrick, a technology pioneer and afficiando, adeptly organized and presented the world of home automation in his new book, Home Attitude. I started my journey through his book as a novice, and now understand the landscape well enough to make confident decisions about technology for my home. Thanks, John, for your thoughtful and thought-provoking book.

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