Above are just two of the many examples of “smart remotes”. Smart remotes are just a small part in the world of “Home Automation” , the wave of the future in home design and function. Home automation is a new concept that gives your home a “futuristic”, if you will, way of controlling most every basic function in an easy to use remote. Turning on and off lights in your home is just one example of something that can be programmed into the smart remote. In addition, one could also control the shades, heating, air conditioning, whole house audio, fireplace, automatic ceiling fans, and home theater systems. Home automation is perfect for many situations and personal preferences. Whether its someone looking to make their home state of the art, or possibly a senior citizen who cant get around like they used to and are looking for assistance without the cost of having a full time caregiver to simply flip switches and adjust minor things that could be done with a smart remote.