Even though the makers of home automation systems like to talk about how much easier things will be with their products in place, this typically isn't why people buy them. In reality, home automation is about having a house that's modern and cool. Depending on your location, this can actually improve your home's value as well as wowing your friends.

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One of the most popular features made possible by home automation is the ability to change the color of your lighting just by giving an order to a voice controller like Alexa. You can also control your stereo system, TV, or other such system in the same way. This makes your home more cutting-edge, and can definitely be worth the investment.