Before we can speak of Building Management (BMS), we should define the concept of clever home automation to not get a surreal idea about it. A clever home does not make breakfast, doesn't wake you up when you overslept and does not have a robot as a maid (according to some shared opinions on the forums). We must have patience because those robots that will help in the house will hit the market, but they are not a part of the concept we are trying to define. A house becomes a "clever one" when we can control all systems: electric, natural lighting, heating/cooling, audio, video, security. This control can be achieved using the push-button controls, the computer or other mobile devices.

Let's explain a little a clever home's functions:

-electrical system control, that can be divided into two sub-functions - electric lighting and sockets system:-electric lighting control can be: a ON / OFF, Dimmer type (can reduce or enlarge as desired light intensity - and thus power consumption), depending on the presence/absence in the lighting area (using a motion detector we can open or close the lights from a specific area) or depending on the preset time for a specific area;-sockets system control is ON / OFF, in other words, we can program the power equipment.

-natural lighting control - can be achieved by lowering/raising the blinds/shutters up to the desired level.

-heating/cooling system control - allows programming thermostats to automatically adjust the temperature in the house or in each individual room for your comfort.

-audio-video system control - involves controlling audio and video units that can be placed anywhere (wall, ceiling) and can be connected to any signal source: radio, CD / DVD player or any other.

-security system control - consists of alarm contactors located at the windows and doors, a video surveillance system, biometric, gas and fire detectors; all these can be controlled and their status can be checked by pressing a single button.

-control of other systems - intercom/video intercom and closing/opening the gates for access, lawn irrigation, pool covering, and any other system you want to control.