ZDNet Definition for: Domotics

(DOMus infOrmaTICS) Information technology in the home (domus is Latin for home). Although remote lighting and appliance control have been used for years (see X10), domotics is another term for the digital home, including the networks and devices that add comfort and convenience as well as security. Controlling heating, air conditioning, food preparation, TVs, stereos, lights, appliances, entrance gates and security systems all fall under the domotics umbrella.

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