A home automation system is a technological solution that enables automating the bulk of electronic, electrical and technology-based tasks within a home.

It uses a combination of hardware and software technologies that enable control and management over appliances and devices within a home, Home automation is also known as domotics, and a home with an automation system is also known as a smart home.

Some of the processes within home automation system design at GITS is implementation and maintenance include:

• Installation of computer control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Internet/remote/network access to all installed components and equipment
• Installation and maintenance of network-enabled surveillance cameras and physical security systems
• Central control and management capabilities over electrical fixtures and electronic appliances
• Devices within the home automation system connect and communicate with each over a local wired or wireless network. The entire home automation system usually requires system management software, installation of device/appliance controllers, motion and temperature sensors and other components.