The most complete, up-to-date resource for home technology integration and home automation available, Residential
Integrator's Guide to Digital Home Technology Integration explores how the latest high-tech systems converge to
create integrated, whole-home unified systems. With a focus on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance,
coverage includes LANs, internet connectivity, video and audio systems, telephone systems, security systems, lighting
controls, and more. The book first focuses on the basics of each technology segment, what it does, and how its
various components work, and then progresses to explain how to connect these components into a unified working
system that accomplishes a specific function. This instruction culminates in the ultimate in home technology integration
fundamentals: it reveals how all home technologies can be integrated in a single home automation and communication
system that provides maximum performance in all areas, while staying within the budget of the average home owner.
Designed for the professional installer who wants to obtain DHTI+ certification or do-it-yourself home owners,
the book's straightforward writing style and comprehensive approach make this a valuable resource.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to HTI Chapter 2 - Home Technology Networks - The Basics Chapter 3 - Home Network Design and Configuration Chapter 4 - Home Network Central Components and Low Voltage Wiring Chapter 5 - High Voltage Wiring Chapter 6 - Video and Audio Fundamentals Chapter 7 - Audio/Video Installation and Setup Chapter 8 - Home Security and Access System Fundamentals Chapter 9 - Security System Installation and Setup Chapter 10 - Telecommunications Fundamentals and Installation Chapter 11 - Home Automation and Control Systems - Lighting; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Water; and Automated Devices Chapter 12 - Power Supply and Conditioning Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting Integrated Digital Home Technology Systems