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Esparza also secured financial benefits on his own, including at least $48,000 in consulting payments from a businessman looking to pitch home automation products to downtown high-rise developers.

Keep in mind that your security system and any future home automation will probably be closely integrated, so think about that when you make your selection.

Alexa is a voice assistant that can be used to set timers, ask search queries, play music, or as a home automation hub.

The company has also worked to make Alexa a home automation hub to allow light bulbs and appliances to be voice controlled.

Home security systems can often form the hub of a home automation system, creating the infrastructure for remote systems where you can control many aspects of your home from a smartphone screen.