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Better living through automation
by todd lewys – Photos courtesy of artista homes
>> Back in the '60s, TV cartoon The Jetsons displayed a tantalizing vision
of the home of the future. at the outset of each episode, family patriarch
george would enter a house that was fully automated — designed to meet
his every need with the press of a button.
fifty years ago, that vision was a romantic dream. Today, it's a reality. With
one press of a button, you can turn most (if not all) of your home's key sys-
tems on, including lights and your entertainment system.
Best of all, automation systems are now very affordable.
"automation used to be quite costly. nowadays, it's more affordable and
easier to do. a basic system – they start at around $1,000 – can make life
that much easier; a more elaborate system can make your house into a
home where you can relax and rejuvenate in convenient style," says accu-
rate Technology group's laurence rosenberg.
With one press of a button,
you can turn most (if not all)
of your home's key systems
on, including lights and your
entertainment system
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