Linux Smart Homes for Dummies ( PDF)

Linux Smart Homes for Dummies



This book shows Linux hobbyists how to create a wireless, integrated home network that controls home automation devices and automates home services* Demonstrates how to connect a wireless network to multiple computers and then make it communicate with home automation devices-no programming knowledge required!* Provides step-by-step instructions for streaming audio to any room in the house, setting up a smart phone system, creating a Linux-based weather station, controlling the thermostat, controlling appliances, automating light switches, adding remote control to a computer or phone system, adding voice controls, and much more* The CD-ROM features open source tools that are used with home automation hardware, including Freevo (free version of Tivo) and Bluelava (Web interface for X10 hardware)