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Home automation is not just the act of investing in a few smart home appliances, it is also engaging in a fully-integrated smart home hub filled with items such as automated sprinklers, light switches, thermostats, windows, doors, security cameras and much more. At this point, you may be asking yourself how exactly does home automation work?