Smart homes is the latest trend in technology, in which your home is pre-wired to manage all of your electronic devises as well as help the environment because they are stress energy efficient.

The various aspects of your home that can be programed "smart home" efficient is through the security system, temperature control, lighting control, and all entertainment products. Things in the home start to become automated and it starts to seem like the home can run itself. So is smart home technology right for everyone?

What can a smart home do that mine can't?

When your home is build, you can build in programming for the home to operate your computer, light indoors and outdoors, security system, TVs, and heating, cooling, and ventilation. It works like an assistant to remind you of safety and security, and can save you from remember to shut things off.

It can't think on its own, but if you program it correctly, then it's very beneficial. You will basically have to wire the home to get it to do these repetitive tasks for you like:

• Turning lights on and off at certain times

• Activating your security system

• Working as a programmable thermostat

• Allowing wireless internet to be accessed in the home

• Turning the heater on the pool on or off

• Record the DVR at a set time each day

• Start your car for you at a set time

Why do I need a smart home?

Not only does this save you the trouble of doing these menial tasks yourself, but its more secure and its very reliable. They are low maintenance and they have been great for disabled or elderly homeowners. When it's time to sell the home, people will love this added feature in your home that others don't offer.

For the simplicity, security, and comfort smart home technology could bring your home, you should definitely consider smart home technology.