Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Packed with practical, hands on guidance, "PC Magazine’ s Digital Home Solutions is the perfect book for home owners who want to live the digital lifestyle to its fullest, by integrating computers, home entertainment, lighting, security and other systems in their home. Our digital home expert guides readers through everything – from building a home network, setting up media servers, to monitoring your home security over the Internet. Every aspect of the connected home is here, with step by step instructions, including: Installing the network – either wired or wireless Installing a media server Connecting your digital media such as music, or photos to your home entertainment system Controlling lights and appliances Installing connected security systems Using the home network to make unlimited phone calls Dealing with unusual connected devices such as door locks, windows, and sprinkler systems Getting remote access to your home
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Synopsis
* Packed with practical, hands-on directions for integrating computers, home entertainment, lighting, security, and other household systems to make the most of the digital lifestyle
* Targets the approximately 40 million households that already have broadband access-the backbone of a digital home-plus the hundreds that add broadband every day
* Covers installing wired and wireless networks and media servers, connecting digital media to home entertainment systems, and controlling lights and appliances
* Explains how to deal with unusual connected devices such as door locks, windows, and sprinkler systems
* Helps the reader install connected security systems and monitor home security via the Internet
* Provides expert guidance from a source readers know and trust