Check back soon for more information coming on Smart Homes and Home Automation systems.
For now, here are a few websites that can provide helpful information:
http://home.howstuffworks.com/smart-home.htm
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/home-automation/
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/09/just-what-is-a-smart-home-anyway.html