Home automation is going mainstream. It's now beyond security and into automation, energy management, and convenience features for both new and old construction.

Some of the latest products ensure safety and security, manage energy consumption and comfort, and provide home entertainment. Some popular home automation applications include home networking, home-wide audio, home theater and video systems, remote control lighting, door locks and access control, intercoms and phones, energy saving products, timers, HVAC and thermostat controls, smart appliances, and cable and structured wiring. Some Edge distributors also offer home automation system design services.

Many of the Edge distributors have branched into home automation since it's a natural offshoot of datacom, security and electronics OEM and MRO industries.

Edge can help you enter this growing and lucrative market. Edge distributors are a great source for manufacturers and suppliers to generate new business for home automation products. And distributors already in related markets can expand using the Edge preferred suppliers of these products.