Learn Step-by-Step How to Build a Smart Home System

Course details

This Step-by-Step Home Automation DIY video program shows you everything from A to Z on how to create your Home Automation system, which will reduce energy Consumption, create a comfortable family living environment & protect your home against Intruders.

So what will you learn in this Home Automation DIY program?

Here's what you'll learn in our Home Automation video training course:

• Understand why HA 1.0 Failed!
• Describe the term HA 2.0 & Associated Market Drivers
• List the benefits and Applications of HA 2.0
• Describe the different types of HA 2.0 smart controllers
• Explain Essential and 'Nice to Have' home automation functions
• Understand the benefits of structured wiring systems.
• Design a wiring plan for your own home or extension.
• Understand the benefits of wireless home control systems.
• Explain Z-Wave.
• Describe Z-Wave network architecture.
• Plan the install of a Z-Wave network.
• Describe the elements of a home automation alarm system.
• Plan & install a HA 2.0 alarm and fire detection system.
• Plan and install outdoor and IP cameras.
• Interface new IP camera's with your HA 2.0 controller.
• Build a HA 2.0 access control system for your home.
• Describe the benefits of a lighting control system.
• Plan & install a wired lighting control system
• Plan & install a wireless lighting control system
• Choose between wired or wireless systems to suit your requirements!
• Use your HA 2.0 system to monitor the energy you use every month.
• Install various energy saving devices that will help to decrease your monthly lighting electricity bill.
• Install smart thermostats and interface with your HA 2.0 controller.
• Configure your HA 2.0 system to monitor your home's electricity usage in real time!
• Describe the benefits of MRM Systems
• Plan & install wired Basic MRM and advanced MRM 2.0 systems
• Plan & install a Sonos MRM 2.0 system
• Plan & install an Airplay MRM 2.0 system
• Connect outdoor weatherproof speakers to your MRM 2.0 system
• Describe the different types of HDMI equipment.
• Build a Cat5e or 6 based HDTV distribution system.
• Describe HDBase-T Technologies.
• Plan and install a wireless HDTV distribution system.
• Describe the benefits and downside of Powerline HDTV distribution systems.
• Add Home Cinema Functionality for your HA System.
• Describe the elements of a home cinema system.
• Plan and install a WI-Fi to IR system.
• Control your home cinema equipment using an iPad, iPhone, Windows or Android devices.

What People are Saying about the Challenge

"Gerard was really helpful and provided encouragement over the 8 week period. The exercises at the end of each video module helped me to take action every week. Gerard was really helpful and provided encouragement over the 8 week period.

Bogdan Dragoi, Romania

"When I started the 8 week challenge last March, I knew very little about where to start and how to go about using my iPhone to view IP camera's, remotely changing temperature levels and playing music in ever room of our home. After the 8 weeks with Gerard, I added all of these systems to my smartphone and lots more. Highly recommended!

Stella Stopfer, Croatia

"For me the biggest benefit of the challenge is that it pulls together many disparate threads of information about home technologies into one cohesive program.

John Cahill, Kilkenny, Ireland

Here's what you'll get?

In this action video course I take you step-by-step through the whole process of building your own Home Automation 2.0 system. During this 8-week course, you will get the access to the following 40 video modules: