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WIRED FOR CONVENIENCE

IN THE NOT-TOO-DISTANT PAST, the concept of whole-house automation seemed like a sci-fi fantasy rather than a day-to-day reality in the average abode. However, today’s homes are smarter than ever, and the technology has become increasingly easy to integrate. From centralized entertainment configurations that combine lighting and music for a true theatrical experience—both indoors and out—to appliances that do the cooking for you and security systems that rely on voice commands and biometric sensing, our experts weigh in on the latest innovations.

COORDINATED EFFORT

When it comes to residential electronic systems, Rick Goren, owner of Technology Interiors, says automation has really come into its own

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