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home automation

British  

noun

  1. the control of domestic appliances by electronically controlled systems

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“This home automation has improved our relationship,” says Cavill, who lives in San Francisco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Keep in mind that your security system and any future home automation will probably be closely integrated, so think about that when you make your selection.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Alexa is a voice assistant that can be used to set timers, ask search queries, play music, or as a home automation hub.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2023

Nemo devolves in this nightmarish quarantine — first adapting, then struggling, literally battling the elements as the glitching home automation system blasts him with heat, then freezing cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2023

People want home automation to work better, but they don’t want to give up the intimate details of their lives for more convenience.

From The Verge • Aug. 5, 2022

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