Wiring Your Digital Home For Dummies

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Wiring Your Digital Home For Dummies, 9780471918301 (047191830X), For Dummies, 2006

Enjoy your home more and boost its value

Get wired for sound, home theater, VoIP, whole house Internet access, and more

If you've ever started a sentence with "I wish my home was wired for . . . ", this book is for you! Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, a builder, or someone who just wants to talk intelligently with your contractor, you'll find out how to plan, install, and connect the wiring that lets you fill your home with the latest, coolest technology.

The CD-ROM contains the full version of HALbasic 3.7 home automation software, a $39.95 value!

HALbasic 3.7 allows you to:

Use voice activation to control home appliances
Set up schedules for home lighting
Control the thermostat from anywhere in the house

For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix.

Discover how to

Design your home with the necessary wiring
Meet code requirements
Plan for remote controls and automatic timers
Install fiber optics and a home network
Be prepared with a backup power system
Wire outdoor areas

About the Author

Dennis C. Brewer is a certified network engineer with more than 12 years of computer technology experience.

Paul A. Brewer is a veteran electrical engineer and licensed master electrician.

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